CMOs Are Replacing Traditional Agencies with In-House Studios
The CMO Podcast with Fexingo · 2026-06-15 · 9 min
Episode notes
Episode 53 of The CMO Podcast explores the growing trend of brands building in-house creative and production studios, moving away from traditional agency partnerships. Lucas and Luna dive into the specific case of Nike, which has shifted 60% of its creative work in-house since 2023, saving an estimated $200 million annually. They discuss the rise of 'in-house agencies,' the impact on agency holding companies like WPP and Omnicom, and the trade-offs between cost savings and creative freshness. The episode also touches on the role of AI tools in enabling smaller teams to produce high-quality content at scale. #InHouseAgency #CMO #MarketingTrends #Nike #AgencyModel #CreativeProduction #MarketingStrategy #BrandBuilding #CostEfficiency #AIinMarketing #ContentStudio #WPP #Omnicom #HoldingCompanies #Business #Marketing #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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