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Our Secret Weapon
2-3x
Better engagement than industry benchmarks
Across email, video, and social metrics
55%
Email Open Rate
Industry avg: 25% • 2.2x better
500+
Avg LinkedIn Video Views
LinkedIn avg: 300 • 67% more
49%
Director+ Level Audience
Industry avg: 20% • 2.45x higher
86%
Member Growth (YoY)
From 179 to 315 agencies • Steady growth

Why Partner With IAN?

Three reasons we deliver superior results for sponsors

1

Precision Targeting 315+ agencies

When you sponsor IAN, you're not paying to reach thousands of random contacts—you're reaching 315+ active indie agencies.

2

Proven Engagement 2-3x industry avg

Our members read, watch and interact. Email opens at 55% vs 25% industry average. Email click-through rate at 6% vs 2.5%. LinkedIn engagement at 6.9% vs 3%. Your message gets seen and acted upon

3

Decision Maker Access 71% director+

70% of our audience holds senior-level positions or higher. Almost half (49%) are Directors, VPs, CXOs, and owners—people who make purchasing decisions and set agency strategy. Another 21% are in senior roles.

315+

Real Agencies

Not a mass email list. Every member is an active indie agency.

55%

Email Opens

More than double the industry average of 25%.

71%

Senior Leaders

Directors, VPs, and owners who make decisions.

How We Compare

IAN consistently outperforms industry benchmarks

Email Open Rate
Industry
25%
IAN
55%
2.2x
Email Click-Through Rate
Industry
2.5%
IAN
6%
2.4x
LinkedIn Engagement
Industry
3%
IAN
6.9%
2.3x
Senior Leaders (Director+)
Industry
20%
IAN
70%
3.5x

Ready to Reach Real Indies?

Let's discuss how IAN can help you connect with the right agencies

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Built exclusively for independent agencies

IRL Events

Starting at $4,500
per event • 17+ cities

Sponsor our live events where indie agencies share their stories, play game shows and more. In-person connection with active indie communities and markets.

  • Live event speaking opportunities
  • Option to co-emcee events
  • Attendee contact lists provided
  • BONUS: Includes Preferred Partner status
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IAN Top 40 Awards

Starting at $12,000
per show

Associate your brand with celebrating the best indie agency work, people and agencies. Two shows throughout the year.

  • 2 shows per year
  • Live countdown events
  • Year-long visibility
  • BONUS: Includes Preferred Partner status
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Blueprint Sessions

Starting at $6,000
per session

Sponsor exclusive tactical content where 6 agency leaders solve real business challenges. Premium lead generation.

  • Executive summary lead capture
  • Non-member opt-ins required
  • Multi-channel promotion
  • Ongoing content value
See Topics

IAN TV Sponsorship

Starting at $6,000
per quarter

Underwrite our popular shows. Your brand integrated into programming designed to show great indie thinking and successes.

  • 40+ episodes per quarter
  • 500+ avg views per episod on LinkedIn
  • Live reads & branding
  • Content creation opportunities
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Ready to reach indies exclusively?

Let's discuss which sponsorship options align with your goals and budget.

Get in touch!