Join Indie Agency News
Join Indie Agency News
You're not a niche. You're the future of the industry.
Independent agencies aren't the alternative—they're what's next. Whether you're well-known or just getting started, in São Paulo, Singapore, or Seattle—this is where indies get the visibility and recognition they deserve.
Who this is for
Independent Agencies
- Building something different? Full-service, media, production, experiential, or your own model—you belong here.
- Get recognized without compromising who you are. Your work, your story, your terms.
Consultants
- You see what agencies need before they do. You're the catalyst for growth and wins.
- Build your reputation alongside the agencies you serve. Share insights with leaders ready to implement them.
Marketers + Brand Leaders
- You need partners who move as fast as you do. Indies are built for modern marketing—no layers, no BS.
- Discover game-changing agencies you've never heard of. We tell their stories so you can find your next great partner.
Freelancers + Curious Creatives
- You bring the fresh thinking and craft that makes great work happen. Indies get it—and need you.
- Join a community where your work gets seen, not buried. Connect with agencies who value talent over algorithms.
We don't care where you get visibility—as long as you get it
The Five Pillars of Indie Agency News
Media + Editorial
Our content is ALIVE. We prioritize video and live coverage, but do plenty of written pieces too—all celebrating our members and making sure their stories get seen.
From livestreams to op-eds to campaign writeups and our live Indie Tracker, this is high-quality, high-context visibility in the places that matter.
Everything we create is yours to use. Members can request full video files and assets for their own marketing, awards entries, biz dev, and more.
Community
Connect with our growing global network of 280+ indies through our built-in social platform. Create groups, share wins, ask questions, and find collaborators.
This isn't just another feed—it's a real space to build relationships across the indie ecosystem. Members-only content keeps conversations focused and valuable.
Plus, join our Slack for real-time communication and the kind of peer support you can't find anywhere else.
Celebration
We run four Top 40 awards yearly celebrating indie excellence. No categories, no entry over $199, and you can prepay for entries as low as $100.
Our Show Off events bring indies together to celebrate members' work in person. It's your chance to present, connect, and shine in front of peers and potential clients in cities worldwide.
Coming in 2026: Indies Only events—exclusive gatherings for the indie community.
15-Minute Member Consulting Sprints
Need a second set of eyes and ears? Our 15-minute sprints are one of the most-loved benefits—use them for whatever you need.
We've helped members win global recognition at high-level industry awards for their agencies, work, and people. But we're equally happy reviewing business strategies, pitch decks, or being a sounding board. We'll sign NDAs when needed.
From award entries to news angles to confidential business challenges, these sessions are yours to use however helps most.
Business Development
Visibility leads to opportunity. Through Indie Agency Connect, we match brands with indies from our network of 280+ agencies for projects that drive growth.
We're not in the search game—there are far more qualified people for that. Instead, we focus on strategic project connections that showcase the depth and talent of the indie ecosystem.
Every connection is a chance to build relationships, expand capabilities, and open doors to new possibilities for our members.
Member feedback
The consult on our award submission was so helpful and productive—and not the type of insight and support that we have available to us elsewhere. They feel too good to be true —no notes!
Rachel Brandt
Co-founder, Corner Table Creative
We were able to make quick adjustments on the fly to awards entry, with feedback shared in real time from an outside perspective on what is valuable to call out vs. what is more fluff materials. This helps us consolidate our entries and (hopefully) stand out from others. And it only took 15 minutes.
David Hunter
Co-founder, hunterblu
I appreciate the team's genuine energy and enthusiasm for helping indies excel. They helped us find the power in our own story.
Erin Fagnant
Founder, KSV
We've found immense value in our membership with Indie Agency News. From exclusive events to thought leadership content and 1:1 sessions, these memberships provide the support indie agencies need in the current market.
Dylan Admunson
Dir. of Marketing, Drake Cooper
Indie Agency News is an important segment in the advertising and marketing space. IAN is building a network and a community – bringing ideas to help indies grow – and is incredibly easy to work with, which makes our working together a valued partnership.
Dan Prince
Founder, Prince Communications
The biggest value is the support shown to our agency – whether it’s a draft news pitch to get thoughts on (like our Schneiders AI work) or boosting news about our new client (like Confederation Centre of Canada), we feel we can rely on the IAN network.
Vanessa Francone, Marketing + PR
Marekting + PR, FUSE Create
What you get
Where visibility becomes opportunity
Memberships
Membership rates never go up once you join. You're locked in for good!
Memberships are based on full company size, including offices in multiple countries.
For example, if your agency is based in the US and you have offices in other countries/markets, your membership level is the full, global headcount.
Agency/Company Memberships
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NEW! Production Company Memberships
Join the indie mission! This membership applies to production and production-related companies in the advertising/marketing industry (i.e., editorial, post-production, VFX, music/sound design, animation). Member benefits apply to the company’s business, not its clients.
Consultant Memberships
This membership applies to single practitioners considered consultants in the advertising/marketing industry (i.e., PR, biz dev, agency business). It does not apply to consultancies with more than one person. Member benefits apply to the consultant’s business, not its clients.
Freelancer/Creator Memberships
This membership applies to single practitioners traditionally considered freelancers and/or creators in the advertising/marketing industry—specifically on the creative side. This includes specific roles like copywriter, designer, editor, etc. This does not apply to individuals considered consultants, as defined in the Consultant Membership description.
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