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Trusted vendors that power indie agency success

Our Preferred Partners

Industry leaders trusted by our member agencies. Each partner is verified by active IAN members and limited to a maximum of 3 per category.

Media Execution + Media Service Partner

Exclusive Category Partner

Media Execution Support That Scales

We help agencies execute faster, scale smarter, and win more often.

The One Pain Point We Solve

Your lean media team is stretched thin. You need to scale services and improve performance for clients, but adding overhead isn't the answer. The result? Burnout, missed opportunities, and growth that feels out of reach.

How We Help Your Agency

Expert, flexible media execution across every channel - without the overhead.

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The Pro-Level Media Execution You Deserve

From planning to optimization, we handle campaign execution across every major digital platform, so you don't have to.

Omnichannel media buying • Real-time optimization • Transparent performance tracking

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Scale Without Extra Headcount (and Cost)

Add capacity without adding headcount. Scale your team instantly with experts who integrate seamlessly into your workflow.

No hiring or training required • Custom scopes per client/project • White-labeled communication options

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Focus on Strategy and Client Relationships First

Finally focus on strategy and client relationships. Our proven processes eliminate the chaos of media operations.

Campaign checklists & QA • Fast turnaround SLAs • Post-launch pacing & reports

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Grow Without the Growing Pains

Take on more clients and bigger campaigns without burning out your team. Scale confidently with guaranteed quality.

Predictable support bandwidth • Performance-driven approach • Seamless collaboration

Key Performance Metrics

Backed by data. Powered by people. Built for indies.

$200M+

Media Spend Managed

50+

Agency Partners

30+

Industries Served

6,500+

Campaigns Launched

"Life without Pathlabs is hard to imagine. They're incredibly passionate, caring, empathetic, and supportive human beings who see the bigger picture and are committed to our growth. And that's partnership."

— Sam Burn, Principal – Strategy, Cayenne Creative

Trusted by IAN Members: Curiosity and other indie agencies in our community rely on Pathlabs for media execution support

Need a Media Team Without the Overhead?

Let's talk about how Pathlabs can support your next big pitch or campaign.

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Agency Growth + Business Development Partner

Exclusive Category Partner

Agency growth isn't magic. It's method.

Growth gets easier when you know exactly what's holding you back - and have a serious plan to fix it.

The One Pain Point We Solve

You keep chasing leads, but growth stays frustratingly inconsistent. There are usually hidden bottlenecks in your growth system that are hard to spot from the inside.

Our proven process moves you from confusion to confidence - audit, align, activate, and implement.

How We Help Your Agency

Four ways to finally get the consistent growth you've been working toward.

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See What Needs Fixing

Stop guessing why growth isn't working. Get a clear picture of exactly what's holding you back so you can unlock it.

40-point diagnostic • Clear problem identification • Actionable insights

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Get Your Team Aligned

Stop working in silos. Get your leadership team on the same page with a clear plan everyone understands and can execute.

2-day in-person workshop • Leadership alignment • Unified strategy

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Stop Winging It

No more shooting in the dark. Get proven systems that remove the guesswork and make growth predictable.

Custom growth plan • Proven frameworks • Predictable results

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Never Get Stuck Again

When roadblocks come up, you won't be on your own. Get ongoing guidance so you always know your next move.

Ongoing advisory support • Expert guidance • Always know next steps

Track Record That Speaks for Itself

Results from agencies who stopped guessing and started growing systematically.

3.5x

Revenue Growth in 2 Years

10-30x

Average ROI

$12M+

Client Revenue Won

IAN Member Partners

"When you gave us this roadmap, it helped me feel more focused on what we need to do. This helps me feel less chaotic."

— Emily S., President of a 35-person Creative Agency

Trusted by IAN Members: Planet Propaganda, Carson+Doyle, Deep Focus, 8AM, Bits&Letters, PB&, Dame Creative, and 6 others rely on Blood Sweat & Tears for growth strategy

Get a Head Start: Take the VITALS Assessment

You can't fix what you can't see clearly. Before diving into solutions, take our VITALS assessment to get an honest, outside perspective on what's really holding your agency back. No guessing, no assumptions - just data.

✓ Takes 10-15 minutes to complete

✓ Immediate personalized scorecard

✓ Identifies specific growth bottlenecks

✓ No sales pitch - just insights

Ready to Finally Fix What's Holding You Back?

If you're ready to get serious about transforming your agency's growth, let's talk.

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What Makes an IAN Preferred Partner?

We place a premium on working with companies dedicated to helping indie agencies grow. Every partner must have active Indie Agency News members as happy clients—this way, we can authentically recommend them.

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