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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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    Doug Zanger September 7, 2023
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    Meet an Indie Agency: Intermark Group

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    Doug Zanger August 23, 2023
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    Fun + Games: One For the Copywriters and Creatives

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    Doug Zanger August 23, 2023
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    4 Big Takeaways From Ad Age’s Small Agency Conference and Awards

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    Meet an Indie Agency: Hanson Dodge

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    Doug Zanger August 9, 2023
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    Meet an Indie Agency: The Many

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