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    Illustration of a modern bathroom with a bathtub, bottles, a glass, potted plants, and tiled walls in blue and beige tones—perfect for some Mischief or Pre-Cannes Preparations.

    Mischief’s 5-Year Body Reconstruction and Other Pre-Cannes Preparations

    Indie Spin: The one with hot tub resurrections, AI writers getting pink slips, and Dick jokes making Lions
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    Doug Zanger June 9, 2025
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    Lee Maicon is heading to California, and the indie world keeps getting more interesting
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    Indie Agency News Team June 8, 2025
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    Öpinionated Crushes Cascadia Creative Awards with Best in Show

    Our members brought the heat with 25 wins in Portland
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    Doug Zanger June 6, 2025
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    Show Off: Gotta Hand It to ‘Em

    While you’re scrambling to put the last-minute touches on your Cannes plan, take a moment to appreciate this lovely work from our network. Already a…

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    Jess Zafarris June 6, 2025
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    Cartoon lion sitting and smiling with a gold medal around its neck, celebrating new members at the Cannes 2024 Film Festival.

    Revisiting Cannes 2024 (With New Members)

    A look at how the numbers changed
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    Doug Zanger June 6, 2025
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    Apparently, 81% of Shoppers Just Give Up When They Can’t Get Free Shipping

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    Indie Agency News Team June 6, 2025
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    Split image: left side is red with Yes& in white script, radiating indie energy; right side is dark green with HOTHOUSE in bold white uppercase letters, highlighting the Hothouse and Yes& acquisition.

    Yes& Expands Its Indie Energy with Hothouse Acquisition

    The indie network just got a little stronger
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    Doug Zanger June 4, 2025
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    Large painted VENICE letters stand on a grassy area near palm trees and the beach, with mountains and cloudy skies in the background. Text overlay reads: Meet an Indie Agency | Reach Agency, trusted by brands like Porsche.

    From Purina to Porsche: How Reach Agency Built a Creator-Led Powerhouse

    13 years of brand storytelling, early YouTube bets, and strategy that still hits hard
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    Indie Agency News Team June 4, 2025
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    Fade In On An Exceptionally Well-Written Caption About Transitions

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    Indie Agency News Team June 4, 2025
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    The image contrasts a smoky industrial factory scene on the left, evoking a Not Great mood, with a bright, green outdoor setting where people sit at a table surrounded by flowers on the right.

    The Holdco Mood Is … Not Great

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    Indie Agency News Team June 3, 2025
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    Here We Go! Member Agencies Score Big on Cannes Lions Titanium Shortlist

    Serviceplan, OBERLAND, Day One Agency and INNOCEAN Berlin represent indie excellence on advertising's most prestigious list
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    Doug Zanger June 3, 2025
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    When Your Agency Name Becomes Destiny (And Other Cosmic Alignments)

    Indie Spin: The one featuring destiny-fulfilling agency names, the one-third workplace problem and Argentinian expansion
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    Indie Agency News Team June 3, 2025
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    A sheep wearing a cap with a Rainbow Wool logo, inspired by a German farmer, stands next to a colorful Rainbow Wool sign on a blue background.

    A German Farmer Mentioned His Sheep Were Gay. Serviceplan Ran With It.

    How barnyard reality became a billion-impression campaign for LGBTQ+ advocacy
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    Doug Zanger June 2, 2025
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    The Billboard That’s 98% Empty (On Purpose)

    Indie Spin: tiny chaos campaigns, pro bono legal clinics for broke artists and the glass box approach to pharma compliance
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    Indie Agency News Team June 2, 2025
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    Show Off: Let’s Workshop This

    Cannes can’t stop the indie beat Everyone’s headed off to Cannes shortly, so this week’s roundup is a little thinner, but that’s no reason so…

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    Jess Zafarris May 30, 2025
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    High Schoolers Visit Agencies and Deliver Unfiltered Truth

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    Indie Agency News Team May 30, 2025
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