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    Author: Doug Zanger

    Doug Zanger is the founder and editor-in-chief of Indie Agency News. He is also the founder of the Creative Bohemian consultancy, lives in the Pacific Northwest and is insufferable about it.
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    Havas Media, Shell and That B Corp Thing

    Why it matters for agencies to figure out their client portfolio.
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    Doug Zanger November 3, 2023
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    #indiework Live: Did Tombras and Zaxby’s Do Philly Dirty?

    Not really. It's a really good campaign and stunt.
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    Meet an Indie Agency: Applied Design

    Impactful work that transforms spaces, places and brands.
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    Meet an Indie Agency: London Alley

    What started with big-time music videos goes much deeper for brands.
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    5 Keys to Building Brilliant Headlines for Every Kind of Content

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    Meet an Indie Agency: SpecialGuest

    Sometimes, an agency can come onto the scene like a rocket ship with work that stuns. SpecialGuest fits that description after it made its acquaintance…

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    Recap: Advertising Broke Democracy. How Agencies and Brands Can Fix It

    A vital watch for every agency.
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    Hanson Dodge Places a Bet on a Mascot for Green Gobbler’s First National Campaign

    A new character becomes central to the challenger brand.
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