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AN Radio: Stepping Up and Standing Out With Megan Carrollhttps://www.iamagazine.com/podcasts/an-radio-stepping-up-and-standing-out-with-megan-carrollAN Radio: Stepping Up and Standing Out With Megan CarrollA desire to keep her family’s fourth-generation agency family-owned drew Megan Carroll into the business.2/12/2025 5:00:00 AMPerpetuation & ValuationPodcastsAgency Nation
5 Things to Remember When Setting Up Social Media Accountshttps://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/5-things-to-remember-when-setting-up-social-media-accounts5 Things to Remember When Setting Up Social Media AccountsSetting up business accounts and maintaining a consistent presence on various platforms can significantly boost your online visibility and engagement.2/5/2025 11:00:00 AMSales & MarketingSales & MarketingStrategiesMia McGowan
Reconstruction Costs Up 60% Since 2014https://www.iamagazine.com/news/reconstruction-costs-up-60-since-2014Reconstruction Costs Up 60% Since 2014The significant increases were driven by inflation, labor shortages and supply-chain disruptions, according to a Verisk report.2/5/2025 5:00:00 AMIn the NewsIn the News Commercial Lines Personal LinesNewsWill Jones
Lead From the Heart: Equipping Leaders to Bring Out the Best in Your Agencyhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/february/lead-from-the-heart-equipping-leaders-to-bring-out-the-best-in-your-agencyLead From the Heart: Equipping Leaders to Bring Out the Best in Your AgencyIntentional leadership is key to crafting an agency culture that allows the agency to reach its true potential. Yet, many agencies—especially small ones—aren't proactively developing leadership skills as an essential tool to success.2/1/2025 5:35:00 AMRecruiting, Hiring & TrainingFebruaryAnneMarie McPherson Spears
6 Ways to Create an Effective Workplace Culture With a Dispersed Workforcehttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/february/6-ways-to-create-an-effective-workplace-culture-with-a-dispersed-workforce6 Ways to Create an Effective Workplace Culture With a Dispersed WorkforceYour next hire could work remotely, in-person or on a hybrid schedule. Review your management style to build a collaborative culture regardless of employees’ locations.2/1/2025 5:30:00 AMRecruiting, Hiring & TrainingFebruarySharon Emek
Balancing Innovation, Ethics and Human Ingenuity in an AI-Driven Erahttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/february/balancing-innovation-ethics-and-human-ingenuity-in-an-ai-driven-eraBalancing Innovation, Ethics and Human Ingenuity in an AI-Driven EraUnderstanding artificial intelligence (AI) is more than keeping up with a trend, it's about comprehending its possibilities and limitations.2/1/2025 5:15:00 AMTechnologyFebruaryCasey Cunningham