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    Three posters promoting Confederation Centre, featuring historic and contemporary faces who once hated each other, bold text about selling democracy and Canadian identity, plus a striking photo of the Centre’s building.

    These Two Hated Each Other. Now They’re Selling Democracy

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    Indie Agency News Team August 13, 2025
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    Indie Agency News Team August 13, 2025
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    Doug Zanger August 13, 2025
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    Indie Agency News Team August 9, 2025
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    Indie Agency News Team August 8, 2025
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    Doug Zanger August 7, 2025
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    Meet the challenger brand specialists who dream in insurgent campaigns
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    Indie Agency News Team August 7, 2025
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    Search Awards Season and Sustainability Storytelling

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    Indie Agency News Team August 7, 2025
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    A person with short blond hair holds a phone showing their mirrored image; bold red text reads RETURN ON SOCIAL. Small text notes Summer 2025 and DCA deep dive into social media business strategy.

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    Doug Zanger August 6, 2025
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    Doug Zanger August 6, 2025
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    Doug Zanger August 5, 2025
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    Indie Agency News Team August 4, 2025
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    A shared obsession with showing up for people
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    Indie Agency News Team August 3, 2025
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    From Client-Side Anxiety to Agency-Side Answers

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    Indie Agency News Team August 3, 2025
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    Kyle O'Brien August 1, 2025
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    Raindrop Proves You Can Have Fun With Anything—Even Bug Spray

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    Doug Zanger July 31, 2025
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