All things in-house
Posted in Donna Farrugia, In-house INtelligence, In-house Issues, In-house Observations, TCG 411 on Mar 14th, 2013
By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group Think back to the last work week. How many of those days did you actually get outside the office (or even away from your desk) for your lunch break? I’m betting that if you’re like many in-house professionals, you spent most days scarfing down a sandwich ...MORE
Posted in Donna Farrugia, Featured, TCG 411 on Feb 4th, 2013
Football fan or not, if you’re like most folks, you tune in for the Super Bowl to catch the commercials. I’ll admit I get sucked into all the buzz about which ads will flop and which will go viral. Creative folks, especially, can be the hardest critics – but also the ones who can appreciate a really well-done campaign, since many know what it’s like to put one together, albeit on a much smaller scale (and, for some, thankfully so).
Posted in All Posts, Career, Donna Farrugia, In-House Design Articles, In-house Ethics, In-house Incites, In-house Interpersonal, In-house Issues, In-house Observations, TCG 411 on Jan 10th, 2013
By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group Have your coworkers been less helpful or willing to offer input on your designs? Are some starting to take credit for your ideas? If you’ve noticed a change in the air, you’re not alone. In a recent survey by our company, nearly half of the more ...MORE
Posted in All Posts, Career, Donna Farrugia, In-house Issues, Resources, TCG 411 on Nov 15th, 2012
By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group The CreativeGroup just released our 2013 Salary Guide, which features average starting salaries for 127 interactive, design and marketing positions. The figures can be customized to more than 135 U.S. cities, so you can find out what others in your area are making and see how ...MORE
Posted in Donna Farrugia, Featured, TCG 411 on Aug 7th, 2012
Picking Up From a Poor Performance Review By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group It’s performance review season for many companies, in-house teams included. While these meetings can bring positive news for some employees (in the form of promotions, bonuses or kind words), they can feel quite devastating for others. Let’s be ...MORE
Posted in All Posts, Donna Farrugia, TCG 411 on Jul 25th, 2012
Help Your Freelancers Fit In and Flourish By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group More and more in-house creative teams are turning to freelancers to access specialized skills and provide support during busy seasons. In fact, advertising and marketing executives recently surveyed by The Creative Group cited these as the top benefits ...MORE
Posted in Donna Farrugia, Featured, TCG 411 on Apr 5th, 2012
By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group If it seems like the level of water cooler chit chat at your office has declined over the years, you’re not delusional. Nearly two-thirds of advertising and marketing executives recently interviewed by The Creative Group said it’s common for employees to engage in office gossip, down ...MORE
Posted in Donna Farrugia, TCG 411 on Nov 15th, 2011
Are You an On-the-Job ‘Self-Saboteur’? By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group Business conditions may be improving, but a lot of in-house creative teams are still stretched thin. Many have taken on more responsibility, struggle to secure the resources and support they need, and continue to work long hours. If you are among ...MORE
Posted in Donna Farrugia, TCG 411 on Nov 8th, 2011
Is a Raise in Your Future? By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group If you have the right skills, you may see a little more green in your wallet in the coming year. According to research for The Creative Group’s just-released 2012 Salary Guide, average starting salaries for creative professionals are projected to ...MORE
Posted in Donna Farrugia, TCG 411 on Aug 23rd, 2011
Say What?! By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group Every workplace has its unique lingo, but some things should never be said around your colleagues. I’m sometimes surprised by the things I hear let slip from the mouths of people I consider to be the epitome of poise and professionalism. Whether it’s someone ...MORE
