From Cost Center to Value Creator: Scaling a Modern In-House Agency

Jared Martin outlined how in-house teams can evolve from service providers into strategic growth engines by operating like businesses, proving financial value, and scaling capabilities internally

At the 2026 ANA In-House Agency Conference, Jared Martin, VP of creative and video at Fiserv, shared a practical framework for transforming in-house creative teams into value-driving organizations. By leading like entrepreneurs, measuring cost avoidance, and scaling through cross-training, internal agencies can shift from order-takers to strategic business partners.