Inside Jobs — Podcast for In-House Agencies Inside Jobs

In this episode of Inside Jobs, Jim Wortley expounds on advancing the creative agency at Loblaw—Canada’s largest retailer and provider of grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, financial services, and wireless mobile solutions. As an award-winning external agency creative director turned in-house advocate, Jim values the unique position and visibility that goes along with being on the inside. He and his team take full advantage of the insights they gain by seeing where Loblaw is headed as it unfolds, capitalizing on their exposure by delivering highly creative, highly impactful omnichannel solutions to a range of businesses.

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This podcast is supported by the In-House Agency Forum and hosted by Robert Berkeley from EKCS. 

In this episode of Inside Jobs, Angel Maldonado opens up about what it was like growing up in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn during historically turbulent times and the motivation it gave him to pursue his education and eventually his career in creative marketing. Angel’s upbringing gifted him with a real-world perspective that earned him a reputation for maintaining calm amid chaos. Tune in as he talks about the influence key mentors had throughout his life, prompting him to explore assorted paths and build enduring relationships. Today, Angel leads with honesty, competence, humility and compassion, with the best of him inspiring the best in others.

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This podcast is supported by the In-House Agency Forum and hosted by Robert Berkeley  from EKCS. 

In this episode of Inside Jobs, we meet Kris Kinney. Kris is a creative technologist whose
interest in graphics harkens back to his adolescence—hunkered down in his room playing computer games and learning new tools, he had a passion for all things digital. Today, Kris is responsible for branding at Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax), a recognized leader in AI-powered intelligent automation. With a mix of in-house and external agency experience, Kris takes an omni-channel approach to brand activation. And he understands the importance of bringing diverse teams together to create consistent, customer-focused experiences that deliver business results.

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This podcast is supported by the In-House Agency Forum and hosted by Robert Berkeley  from EKCS.

This special release of Inside Jobs was recorded live at the 2023 IHAF Leadership Summit, an executive conference featuring some of the most-accomplished internal agencies in the country. Lauded as the premier networking and learning event for in-house leaders, this year’s Summit (and this unique episode) includes session speakers Catherine Simmons of Delta Air Lines, Bill Fox of Empower, Kirstin Dorsch of The Coca-Cola Company, and Jay Williams of CVS Health. Listen in for takeaways from the day!

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This podcast is in partnership with the In-House Agency Forum and hosted by Robert Berkeley from EKCS.

In this episode of Inside Jobs, we meet Jordan DeWitt. From wannabe history professor to VP of Creative at Capital One, Jordan’s story is equal parts wisdom and good humor. Jordan explains why it’s important to let people do what they do best—to create a sense of belonging and community first, and optimize from there. He also talks about how his current group of 200+ operates as one team with one workflow, seizing control of their destiny by owning how they work within their own world.

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This podcast is supported by the In-House Agency Forum and hosted by Robert Berkeley  from EKCS. 

In this episode of Inside Jobs, we hear from Ivan Pols, Chief Creative Officer at proprietary geocode-system innovator, what3words. Ivan explains the concept behind a company that can identify any location on Earth with a unique combination of just three words. He also delves into his own philosophies, including a belief that everyone is responsible for contributing ideas to enable the growth of the brand. Ivan’s stewardship of the business is clear, as is his passion for creative thinking even when it sometimes misses the mark.


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This podcast is supported by the In-House Agency Forum and hosted by Robert Berkeley  from EKCS.