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Brilliance always deserves the spotlight

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Meet Indie Agency News

For almost 2 years, we’ve been building the global home for independent agencies – covering, celebrating, and connecting the world’s best indies from London to Los Angeles, Amsterdam to Austin.

Founded by former Adweek and The Drum editor Doug Zanger and supported by the dream team of Kyle O’Brien, Jess Zafarris and Angela Natividad, we’re building the product and growing the audience and mission every day.

Our mission: Serve independent agencies and the brilliant people behind them.
The goal: More visibility for indies, more choice for marketers.

Whether you’re well-known or just getting started—this is where every kind of independent agency gets the visibility and recognition it deserves. No matter your specialty, if you’re indie, you belong here.

No matter the category or practice, if you’re indie, you’re welcome here.

Creative • Media • Production • Design • Performance • Strategy • Innovation • Experiential • Digital • Branding • PR • Social • Content

What Members Say

“Serviceplan has been part of IAN for over a year, and I love what Doug and the team are doing. They’ve created such a supportive space for indies—opening doors, creating real opportunities, and giving us a platform to connect and learn from each other. The content formats are always fresh and thoughtful, and the 15-minute consults are gold. For any indie agency looking to grow and be seen globally, IAN is a must.”

Maria Astraukh

Serviceplan Group

“(On our award submission review) Doug quickly figured out what was missing and helped us get the hook front and center. We made adjustments on the fly with real-time feedback—consolidating our entry and making it stand out. All in just 15 minutes.”

David Hunter

Co-founder, hunterblu media

“(On consulting sprints) The consult was so helpful and productive—and not the type of insight and support that we have available to us elsewhere. I appreciate Doug’s genuine energy and enthusiasm for helping indies excel.”

Rachel Brandt

Co-founder, Corner Table Creative

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We don’t care where you get visibility—as long as you get it.

Here’s How We Support You

Media + Editorial

We pay attention to what our members are up to—featuring your wins in Indie Spin, tracking your moves on the Indie Tracker, and finding opportunities to share your stories. We prioritize video and live coverage, from livestreams to op-eds, delivering high-quality, high-context visibility across our platforms.

Community

We connect you with a growing global network of indie agency peers, partners, and supporters who understand the independent mindset. This isn’t a feed—it’s a real space to build relationships and learn from each other.

Celebration

We run four major awards a year and host in-person events like our Show Off series. Plus, we’re active on LinkedIn. Through editorial coverage and social amplification, we work to help indie wins get the recognition they deserve.

15-Minute Consulting Sprints

Need a second set of eyes on an award entry, trade press pitch, new business strategy, or just want to talk through a challenge? Our 15-minute sprints are one of the most-loved benefits. With decades of industry experience, we help you find the angle, sharpen the story, and position your agency for success—whatever the goal.

Business Development

Visibility can lead to opportunity. We help facilitate connections through strategic introductions when they make sense. Indie Agency Connect aims to bring members and brands together for potential project opportunities.

Visibility Everywhere

We don’t care where you get visibility—as long as you get it. Whether it’s our platforms, trade media, or anywhere else, we’ll share our insights on what works. Your wins are wins, wherever they happen.

You’ll Be in Great Company

Join 280+ industry leaders already in the movement

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Connect with Us in Toronto

Let’s continue the conversation

Kyle O’Brien

Managing Editor
ky**@*********cy.news
Phone/WhatsApp: +1 610 297 0789
At Ad Age Small Agency Conference

Doug Zanger

Founder & Editor-in-Chief
za****@*********cy.news
Phone/WhatsApp: +1 503 734 8709
In Toronto this week!