Small agencies are on the rise. Don’t take our word for it — take Judann Pollack’s. On the newest episode of Eat In or Dine Out, the Executive Editor of Ad Age tells Jennifer Harrington what she sees happening in the industry today:🧁Small, independent agencies are holding their own against the industry’s biggest players by staying nimble and creative.🧁The “Hollywood model” — agencies assembling teams of specialized freelancers for each project — is growing exponentially.🧁The just-launched Ad Age Small Agency Network is giving like-minded small agencies across the country a new way to connect and learn.Watch the episode, then let us know: Do you see these trends continuing in 2026?HATCH is an independent, women-owned agency that serves growth-hungry brands a customizable combo of creative capabilities and expertly sourced talent, all from one strategic partner. Because as marketing leaders flex, adjust, and pivot to stretch fluctuating budgets, hit moving targets, and stay ahead of the competition, they need on-demand access to both fresh creative ideas and ready-to-roll talent. So, what’ll it be today?Follow HATCH:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hatch-marketing/?viewAsMember=trueInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hatch_the_agency/Go to https://hatchtheagency.com/ for more on all things HATCH.Executive Producer: Gregg Warfield https://www.instagram.com/capeg0d/Director / Executive Producer: Victoria Ashly Griggs https://www.instagram.com/vagriggah/Editor: Rayviation https://www.instagram.com/rayviation.rocks/Motion Graphics: Michael (Alivixi) Guadarrama @sandyrivercustomsA Sweeter The Juice Film https://www.sweeterthejuicefilms.com/about#advertising #smallagency #agency #podcast #interview

On this episode of Eat In or Dine Out Derek O'Brien CMO of Peabody Essex Museum joins Jen Harrington to enjoy Korean treats for take out while they discuss the benefits of creative agency partnership. Be sure to check out the Yu Kil-Chun Gallery of Korean Art and Culture at PEM! Like and follow for more insight from CMOs on how they staff for creative marketing and advertising projects!Executive Producer: Gregg Warfield https://www.instagram.com/capeg0d/Director / Executive Producer: Victoria Ashly Griggs https://www.instagram.com/vagriggah/Editor: Rayviation https://www.instagram.com/rayviation.rocks/Motion Graphics: Michael (Alivixi) Guadarrama @sandyrivercustomsA Sweeter The Juice Film https://www.instagram.com/sweeterthejuicef...Follow HATCH:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hatch-mar...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hatch_the_agency/Go to https://hatchtheagency.com/ for more on all things HATCH.

Stephanie Browne is a talent and diversity leader who’s helped build marketing teams for organizations like Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. She’s also a veteran wine industry entrepreneur and cookbook author. We’d call that a perfect pairing for an Eat In or Dine Out Guest. Watch Stephanie and Jennifer Harrington bake, sip, and talk marketing talent on the new episode! Then let us know your favorite family dessert recipe in the comments.Executive Producer: Gregg Warfield https://www.instagram.com/capeg0d/Director / Executive Producer: Victoria Ashly Griggs https://www.instagram.com/vagriggah/Editor: Rayviation https://www.instagram.com/rayviation.rocks/A Sweeter The Juice Film https://www.instagram.com/sweeterthejuicef...Follow HATCH:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hatch-mar...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hatch_the_agency/Go to https://hatchtheagency.com/ for more on all things HATCH.

What do you get when you mix 20 years of friendship, a mountain goat named Mo, and a big scoop of brownie ice cream? An unforgettable episode of Eat In or Dine Out .In this episode, host Jen Harrington welcomes her longtime friend and marketing powerhouse Jill Motto from MountainOne Bank. They chat all things agency partnerships, brand culture, and why it's totally okay to be a little weird when it comes to bank branding. (Spoiler: whipped cream is not invited to this party.)

On the second episode of Eat In or Dine Out, Jen chats with Kerry Salerno, CMO of Babson College, about augmenting in-house creative teams while baking banana bread.

On the first episode of Eat In or Dine Out from HATCH, serial CMO Kathy Klingler steps into the kitchen to talk with Jennifer Harrington about assembling the perfect agency roster. Spoiler: It’s not quite as easy as ordering a pizza. Follow HATCH for future episodes.