{"id":54679,"date":"2026-05-27T15:11:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/?p=54679"},"modified":"2026-05-27T15:58:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:58:04","slug":"the-realities-of-moving-from-agency-to-in-house-as-a-marketer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/de\/career-advice\/the-realities-of-moving-from-agency-to-in-house-as-a-marketer\/","title":{"rendered":"The realities of moving from agency to in-house as a marketer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0fbd6134 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns single-post__columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ed55936 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column single-post__columns__column--nav is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group single-post__sidebar single-post__sidebar--sticky is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" id=\"h-contents\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-brand-1-20-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a1915d0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:0.83rem;border-top-right-radius:0.83rem;border-bottom-left-radius:0.83rem;border-bottom-right-radius:0.83rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-contents\" data-level=\"2\">Contents<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-marketers-move-from-agency-to-in-house-roles-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Why marketers move from agency to in-house roles\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-day-to-day-reality-is-nbsp-very-different\" data-level=\"2\">The day-to-day reality is\u00a0very different<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-you-lose-variety-but-gain-ownership\" data-level=\"2\">You lose variety but gain ownership<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-stakeholder-management-becomes-a-core-part-of-the-role\" data-level=\"2\">Stakeholder management becomes a core part of the role<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-commercial-awareness-matters-more-than-many-marketers-expect\" data-level=\"2\">Commercial awareness matters more than many marketers expect<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-skill-sets-that-transfer-well-from-agency-to-in-house\" data-level=\"2\">The skill sets that transfer well from agency to in-house<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-in-house-marketing-is-not-always-easier\" data-level=\"2\">In-house marketing is not always \u201ceasier\u201d<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-marketers-should-consider-before-making-the-move\" data-level=\"2\">What marketers should consider before making the move<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-is-moving-from-agency-to-in-house-the-right-move\" data-level=\"2\">Is moving from agency to in-house the right move?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group single-post__share-desktop is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d7a70935 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained block-visibility-hide-medium-screen block-visibility-hide-small-screen\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" 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LinkedIn<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column toc-scope single-post__columns__column--content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-2-40-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" id=\"h-key-insights\">Key insights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ownership:<\/strong> Moving in-house often means greater ownership and a more strategic role within the business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reality:<\/strong> The move is often more complex than marketers expect, with a broader commercial mindset needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pace:<\/strong> In-house teams often operate at a different pace, with longer approval processes and greater operational complexity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stakeholders:<\/strong> Internal collaboration becomes a much bigger part of the role, with multiple functions and stakeholder groups involved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Commercial awareness:<\/strong> In-house marketers are expected to think more broadly about revenue growth, customer acquisition, retention and ROI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many marketing professionals, moving from an&nbsp;agency into an in-house&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/marketing-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marketing role<\/a>&nbsp;is seen as a natural next step. The transition is often associated with greater ownership, improved work-life&nbsp;balance&nbsp;and the opportunity to play a more strategic role within a business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the reality of moving from agency life to in-house is often more complex than marketers expect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While agency work can offer exposure to different clients, fast-paced marketing campaigns and&nbsp;cutting-edge&nbsp;marketing trends, in-house roles typically require a broader commercial mindset and&nbsp;a different set&nbsp;of day-to-day responsibilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Success is often shaped less by campaign delivery alone and more by stakeholder management, strategic&nbsp;planning&nbsp;and commercial awareness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;considering&nbsp;the move,&nbsp;here\u2019s&nbsp;the difference between&nbsp;agency and in-house&nbsp;so you can make strategic career decisions.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" id=\"h-why-marketers-move-from-agency-to-in-house-roles-nbsp\">Why marketers move from agency to in-house roles&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several reasons why marketers choose to leave agency environments for in-house roles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some, the appeal is deeper ownership. Rather than managing multiple accounts and different clients at once, in-house marketers&nbsp;can&nbsp;focus more closely on a single brand, customer&nbsp;base&nbsp;or product offering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Others are looking for:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Greater involvement in marketing strategy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term brand building opportunities&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closer connection to business performance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More influence across the business&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved work-life balance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closer collaboration with leadership teams&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In-house marketing can also offer greater visibility into how&nbsp;the function&nbsp;contributes to revenue, customer&nbsp;experience&nbsp;and long-term business growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For marketers coming from&nbsp;a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/digital-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital marketing<\/a>&nbsp;agency or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/creative-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creative<\/a>&nbsp;agency background, the shift can feel more commercially connected and strategically involved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\" id=\"h-the-day-to-day-reality-is-nbsp-very-different\">The day-to-day reality is&nbsp;very different<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest adjustments for marketers moving in-house is the change in day-to-day working style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agency life is often built around speed, delivery and managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Teams are typically highly hands-on, with marketers balancing client communication, campaign execution,&nbsp;reporting&nbsp;and optimization across several projects at once.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In-house marketing teams often&nbsp;operate&nbsp;at a different pace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Campaigns may involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multiple stakeholders&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longer approval processes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal budget discussions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-functional collaboration&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater operational complexity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For marketers used to agency work, this can initially feel slower and more&nbsp;process driven.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, in-house marketers are often expected to contribute more heavily to strategic decision-making, long-term&nbsp;planning&nbsp;and broader business priorities rather than campaign delivery alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\" id=\"h-you-lose-variety-but-gain-ownership\">You lose variety but gain ownership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agency experience often exposes marketers to a wide range of industries, marketing&nbsp;campaigns&nbsp;and business challenges within a&nbsp;relatively short&nbsp;space of time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working across different clients can accelerate learning and build strong adaptability, particularly early in a marketing career.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving in-house usually means sacrificing some of that variety in exchange for deeper ownership.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than moving between accounts, marketers become more&nbsp;closely involved&nbsp;in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brand positioning and messaging&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer experience&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product development&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content marketing strategy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term campaign performance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnerships and business growth initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some marketing professionals, this deeper involvement is one of the biggest&nbsp;perks&nbsp;of in-house marketing. Others may miss the pace and variety of agency environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\" id=\"h-stakeholder-management-becomes-a-core-part-of-the-role\">Stakeholder management becomes a core part of the role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most underestimated parts of moving in-house is the level of internal collaboration&nbsp;required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a marketing agency environment, communication is often centred around clients and campaign delivery. In-house marketers, however,&nbsp;regularly work&nbsp;across multiple internal functions and stakeholder groups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sales teams&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product teams&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business owners&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>External agency partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, soft skills become increasingly important. In-house marketers need to communicate ideas clearly, influence decision-making and align marketing efforts with wider business&nbsp;objectives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ability to manage relationships internally often becomes just as important as technical marketing&nbsp;know-how.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\" id=\"h-commercial-awareness-matters-more-than-many-marketers-expect\">Commercial awareness matters more than many marketers expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest differences between agency and in-house marketing is the level of commercial accountability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agency marketers are often highly focused on execution,&nbsp;optimization&nbsp;and campaign performance. In-house marketers are expected to think more broadly about how marketing supports the wider business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This may involve responsibility for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Revenue growth&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer acquisition and retention&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget management&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing strategy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brand positioning&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ROI and performance metrics&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This shift can be significant for marketers coming from specialist agency backgrounds such as SEO, copywriting, social media&nbsp;marketing&nbsp;or paid media.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In-house teams often expect marketers to combine specialist&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;with broader commercial understanding and strategic thinking associated with understanding&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/career-advice\/what-does-a-marketing-manager-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what a Marketing Manager does<\/a>\u202fin a more commercially focused in-house environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\" id=\"h-the-skill-sets-that-transfer-well-from-agency-to-in-house\">The skill sets that transfer well from agency to in-house<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the differences, agency experience can provide an excellent foundation for in-house roles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marketers coming from agency environments often bring highly transferable strengths, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adaptability across marketing channels&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hands-on campaign management experience&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong communication&nbsp;skills&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience managing multiple priorities&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposure to integrated marketing campaigns&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital marketing and content marketing&nbsp;expertise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many businesses value agency experience because marketers are often comfortable working under pressure and adapting quickly to changing priorities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The transition is rarely about capability. More often, it is about adjusting to a different structure, pace and set of expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\" id=\"h-in-house-marketing-is-not-always-easier\">In-house marketing is not always \u201ceasier\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One common misconception is that moving in-house automatically means less pressure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In reality, many&nbsp;in-house marketing teams are lean, meaning marketers are expected to work across a broad range of responsibilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is particularly common in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Startups&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scale-up businesses&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smaller in-house marketing teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In these environments, marketers may&nbsp;be responsible for&nbsp;everything from messaging and copywriting to campaign reporting, partnerships, social media&nbsp;marketing&nbsp;and agency management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While some professionals enjoy this broader exposure, others may prefer the structure and specialist focus that agency teams can offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\" id=\"h-what-marketers-should-consider-before-making-the-move\">What marketers should consider before making the move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-what-marketers-should-consider-before-making-the-move\">Before moving from agency to in-house marketing, professionals should think carefully about the type of environment they work best in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-what-marketers-should-consider-before-making-the-move\">Some important questions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you prefer variety or deeper ownership?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you enjoy fast-paced execution or long-term strategic planning?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you comfortable working across multiple stakeholder groups?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you want broader commercial exposure?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you enjoy specialist work or more generalist marketing responsibilities?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is&nbsp;no&nbsp;universally \u201cbetter\u201d environment between agency and in-house marketing. Both paths offer valuable experience and develop different strengths.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best move depends on the kind of marketer you want to become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9\" id=\"h-is-moving-from-agency-to-in-house-the-right-move\">Is moving from agency to in-house the right move?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving from a marketing agency into an in-house role can offer greater ownership, deeper strategic&nbsp;involvement&nbsp;and broader commercial exposure.&nbsp;But&nbsp;it also requires marketers to adapt to different expectations,&nbsp;structures&nbsp;and ways of working.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many marketing professionals, the transition is less about leaving agency life behind and more about deciding what kind of work, pace and responsibilities suit them best.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As in-house marketing teams continue to evolve, businesses are increasingly looking for marketing talent that combines strategic thinking, commercial&nbsp;awareness&nbsp;and hands-on execution. Marketers who can bridge those skill sets will continue to be in strong demand across both agency and in-house environments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For marketers considering their next move, our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/resources\/market-insight\/salary-guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marketing salary guides<\/a>\u202fprovide&nbsp;additional insight into current hiring trends, compensation benchmarks and in-demand skill sets across the US market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-how-carter-murray-can-help-you-find-a-creative-marketing-job\">Alternatively, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/contact-us\/new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get in touch<\/a>&nbsp;by completing the form below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-default has-black-05-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained 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href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/de\/consultants\/michael-ondocin\/\">Michael Ondocin<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/de\/consultants\/michael-ondocin\/\">Executive Director<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__location\">US<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__email\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--email\" href=\"mailto:michaelondocin@cartermurray.com\">michaelondocin@cartermurray.com<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__tel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--tel\" href=\"tel:+16468592035\">+1 646 859 2035<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__linkedin\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" 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id=\"block_6e575fa6162811c3e389a121cc9bb45a-job-56734\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/de\/job\/business-development-executive-56734\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_region\">UAE<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_published\">Ver\u00f6ffentlicht vor 2 Tagen<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Business Development Executive<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Carter Murray is excited to be working with an international&#8230;<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Ver\u00f6ffentlicht vor 2 Tagen<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Find out more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div 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\/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">When to hire a Marketing Director in a private equity-backed business<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Oktober 28, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights Private equity investment often changes what a business needs from marketing. For many private equity-backed companies, a function that previously focused on campaigns, brand or digital marketing may suddenly be expected to support a much more ambitious value creation plan. That could mean entering new markets, generating pipeline, improving customer acquisition, [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-56583 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-finding-talent category-marketing category-talent category-uk hd_author-wendy-gray\" id=\"block_11cc99ff0b46149882f4538b4ce17b03-job-56583\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/de\/talent\/candidate-attraction-has-changed-has-your-marketing-hiring-strategy\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Detail_Smiley-group-around-office-table_shutterstock_2108295986-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Detail_Smiley-group-around-office-table_shutterstock_2108295986-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Detail_Smiley-group-around-office-table_shutterstock_2108295986-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Detail_Smiley-group-around-office-table_shutterstock_2108295986-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Detail_Smiley-group-around-office-table_shutterstock_2108295986-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Candidate attraction has changed. Has your marketing hiring strategy?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Oktober 27, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights Not long ago, a recognised brand, an enticing salary and a vacancy on the right job boards were often enough to attract strong marketing talent. Today, many employers are discovering that isn\u2019t the case. The best marketers assess more than the role, including the leadership team, growth ambitions, company culture, employer [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-160 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-investor-relations category-market-insight category-talent category-uk hd_author-carter-murray\" id=\"block_11cc99ff0b46149882f4538b4ce17b03-job-160\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/de\/market-insight\/investor-relations\/how-technology-is-impacting-the-investor-relations-industry\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Detail_Woman-standing-in-front-of-screen-presenting-to-others_shutterstock_1819120877-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Detail_Woman-standing-in-front-of-screen-presenting-to-others_shutterstock_1819120877-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Detail_Woman-standing-in-front-of-screen-presenting-to-others_shutterstock_1819120877-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Detail_Woman-standing-in-front-of-screen-presenting-to-others_shutterstock_1819120877-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/Detail_Woman-standing-in-front-of-screen-presenting-to-others_shutterstock_1819120877-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">How technology is impacting investor relations and what it means for hiring<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Oktober 23, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights Technology is reshaping investor relations and changing what employers need from their teams. From data analytics and artificial intelligence to virtual roadshows and webcasting, technology is transforming how organisations engage shareholders, gather market intelligence and communicate with capital markets. As a result, many businesses are reassessing the skills, capabilities and experience [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contents Share Key insights For many marketing professionals, moving from an&nbsp;agency into an in-house&nbsp;marketing role&nbsp;is seen as a natural next step. The transition is often associated with greater ownership, improved work-life&nbsp;balance&nbsp;and the opportunity to play a more strategic role within a business.&nbsp; But the reality of moving from agency life to in-house is often more [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":740,"featured_media":54681,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_cn_metabox_post_checkbox_dont_send_once":false,"_cn_metabox_post_checkbox_dont_send_ever":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,14,26],"tags":[],"hd_author":[452],"class_list":["post-54679","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-advice","category-marketing","category-moving-jobs","hd_author-michael-ondocin"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.2 (Yoast SEO v28.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Moving from agency to in-house marketing: what to expect<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Thinking about moving from agency to in-house marketing? 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