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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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    Show Off: How Good Conduct Made a Messy Truth Beautiful for The Honest Kitchen 5 (1)

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    With fresh leadership and a clear creative vision, the agency builds on what works—and keeps things personal along the way
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    The Cannes Lions Inside Skinny: How to Think Like a Juror 0 (0)

    A look inside the minds of the judges
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    Built on Trust, Fueled by Pets: How Clever Creative and VCA Are Redefining Veterinary Branding 0 (0)

    Standing out in a competitive field
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    Indie Growth by Design: How La Storia Took the Long View 0 (0)

    Calculated persistence is the key
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    GLAM Arts: Reimagining Arts and Culture Marketing from the Inside Out 0 (0)

    A much needed piece of energy from Lafayette American
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    No-fluff strategy meets beautifully crafted design
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    How I Pick Agencies (and What Indies Need to Know): Russell Barnett 5 (1)

    From brands like Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Popchips, Gardein, and My/Mochi, understanding trust and clarity
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