Partner with Indie Agency News
The most direct way to reach nearly 350 independent agency decision makers — all in one place.
Current Opportunities
Time-sensitive sponsorships across IAN's marquee programs
The Top 40 Classic
IAN's creative awards program celebrating the best work from independent agencies. Category winners, a top 40 countdown, and a livestream reveal.
Presenting · Category · Livestream · Winners Report
View packagesIndies at Cannes
Four days of indie-only programming at the Cannes Lions Festival. The Secret Garden, 15 minutes from the Palais.
Presenting · Hospitality Suite · Sunday Sessions · Wristband & Hydration
View packagesIAN Leadership Summit
A full-day conference limited to 100 indie agency leaders. High-signal, no filler.
Workshop · Lunch · Badge · Happy Hour · Session · Breaks
View packagesWhy Partners Choose IAN
Real value, not vanity metrics
There's No Other Way to Reach This Audience
Nearly 350 independent agency leaders — curated, engaged, and hard to reach through traditional ad platforms, trade pubs, or events. This community doesn't exist anywhere else.
Warm Introductions, Not Cold Clicks 35% acceptance
We facilitate introductions to member agencies who are the right fit. No spray-and-pray ads — direct conversations with people who know and trust this community.
Surround Sound, Not a Single Impression
Your brand shows up across six channels — newsletter, LinkedIn, IAN TV live shows, events, warm introductions, and our website. Agency leaders see you everywhere they pay attention.
Built on Trust, Not Transactions
IAN members chose to be here. They read the newsletter, watch the shows, and come to events because they trust this community. When we work with a partner, you're introduced through that trust.
Where Your Brand Shows Up
Multiple touchpoints, one engaged audience
Newsletter
Mentions to 2,500+ subscribers. Agency leaders who opted in — and open it.
Feature posts and mentions to ~8,000 followers with strong organic engagement.
IAN TV
Live show mentions, 15–30 second reads, and guest appearances via LinkedIn Live.
Warm Introductions
Personal, curated connections to member agencies. Consent-based, relationship-first.
Events
Indies at Cannes, Leadership Summits, Regional Trivia Battles, and more.
Preferred Partner Page
Featured listing with your brand, category positioning, and direct visibility to members.
Who's Paying Attention
LinkedIn audience data — not estimates, not projections
Every follower is organic. Every metric is from LinkedIn's own analytics. This is who's paying attention.
Source: LinkedIn Page Analytics, March 2025 – March 2026
Your Brand Shows Up Where It Matters
IAN content ranks in Google and AI search — and so do our partners
#1 for "indie agency"
When someone searches the most common term in the space, IAN is the first result on Google.
Members get search visibility
IAN features and profiles have appeared in Google results alongside member agencies' own sites.
#1 for partner & sponsor searches
Vendors searching for ways to reach indie agencies find IAN's partner page before any competitor.
55+ posts per month
Consistent content output means your brand has ongoing visibility, not a one-time mention.
Do the Math
What does a conversation with an agency decision maker cost?
And that's a click, not a conversation
who opted into the conversation
Sources: First Page Sage 2026 CPL Report, HubSpot 2025 CPL Benchmarks, Snovio Cold Email Benchmarks 2026
Ready to Reach Real Indies?
Let's talk about how IAN can connect you with the agencies that matter.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Built exclusively for independent agencies
Preferred Partner Program
Ongoing visibility and relationship building with our indie community. Choose Core for presence or Exclusive for category ownership.
- Newsletter & LinkedIn features
- Live show mentions
- Category exclusivity available
- Warm lead generation
IRL Events
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
IAN Top 40 Awards
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
Blueprint Sessions
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
IAN TV Sponsorship
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 episode on LinkedIn
- Live reads & branding
- Content creation opportunities
Ready to reach indies exclusively?
Let's discuss which sponsorship options align with your goals and budget.
Get in touch!