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    Tag: Cactus

    A football player in a maroon uniform tackles a player in white and red, bringing him down to the field—a dramatic moment that echoes the intensity seen in Super Bowl Sermons.

    Super Bowl Sermons and the Death of Discount Culture

    Indie Spin: The one with protein theology, AI litigation, and the quiet extinction of "sale" stickers.
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    Kyle O'Brien January 30, 2026
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    A close-up of a condenser microphone mounted on a stand with a shock mount, set against a blurred, dark studio background—perfect for capturing creativity in fan-made jingles.

    Fan-Made Jingles and Other Reminders That Creativity Still Comes From Anywhere

    Indie Spin: The one with brands learning to get out of the way, creatives proving their worth, and a treadmill that doubles as a lawn mower
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    Indie Agency News Team January 13, 2026
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    When TikTok Comments Become National Campaigns, and Other Signs Indies are Moving Faster Than Ever

    Speed wins. That’s the pattern emerging from Indie Agency News members this week—not just moving fast, but moving decisively when cultural moments demand it. Joybyte…

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    Indie Agency News Team November 13, 2025
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    Shortlists, Survival Strategies and the Comedy Business Case

    Indie Spin: The one with agency recognition, CMO pressure points, and why laughter is a differentiator
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    Doug Zanger October 28, 2025
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    A red Fry Box filled with French fries is standing upright on a white background.

    When Fry Boxes Reveal Brand Logic and Other Signs Indies Have Momentum

    Indie Spin: The one with recognition rounds, strategic hires, and why fry boxes aren't accidental
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    Doug Zanger September 10, 2025
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    A yellow excavator scoops a pile of dirt on a yellow background, celebrating 100 YEARS with industrial cityscape line art—perfect for a Trade Show display or showcasing the digital gold of modern industry.

    When Indies Turn Trade Show Dirt Into Digital Gold

    Indie Spin: The one with AI-powered storytelling, actual mine site soil, and a $50K dog executive
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    Doug Zanger July 30, 2025
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    Abstract illustration featuring bottles, documents, text boxes, and question marks in vibrant colors, evoking Gen Z’s spirit of information, inquiry, and communication—perfectly capturing the excitement of fun purchases or picking out new clothes.

    When Gen Z Gets $100 for “Fun Purchases Only” (Spoiler: It’s Clothes)

    Indie Spin: The one with Baby Boomer trillions, static billboard love letters, and hot honey that makes you question reality
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    Indie Agency News Team July 25, 2025
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    Abstract geometric artwork featuring curved and straight shapes in red, blue, black, and white—where chaos creates art through patterns of dots, stripes, and gradients layered dynamically across the canvas.

    When Chaos Creates Art (And 9 Identical Ads That Aren’t)

    Indie Spin: The one with Brad Pitt's chest, lottery psychology, and why your AI needs therapy
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    Indie Agency News Team July 14, 2025
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    Giant Spoon Drops 100 Million Players Into Google’s Loyalty Program

    Indie Spin: The one with gaming platform takeovers, algorithmic rebellion, and 75-year research legacies
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    Indie Agency News Team June 14, 2025
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    High Schoolers Visit Agencies and Deliver Unfiltered Truth

    This Indie Spin features honest agency assessments, DB Breweries' temperature-based telephony, and Sturgis trying desperately to be young again
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    Indie Agency News Team May 30, 2025
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    Nearly empty store shelves with only one small item remaining on the second shelf from the top—a cautionary tale for brands that stop advertising.

    When Brands Stop Advertising and Other Cautionary Tales

    A catch-up Indie Spin featuring data-driven reality checks, conversational AI for healthcare, and why JanSport doesn't need a glow-up
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    Indie Agency News Team May 28, 2025
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    An orange book titled Happy Endings with F*CK CANCER at the bottom, placed on spicy orange knitted fabric next to a candle—a bold, indie work weekly pick.

    Indie Work Weekly: Naughty, Spicy, Hot, Fiery, Shiny

    Feel the heat
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    Jess Zafarris April 11, 2025
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    IndieWork Weekly: Big Ass Soap and Gravy

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    Jess Zafarris March 28, 2025
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    IndieWork Weekly: Go Ogle These Goggins Goggles

    And SPORTS!
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    Jess Zafarris January 31, 2025
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    IndieWork Weekly: An Airheads-Scented Foot Odor Antidote

    Plus: Indies get real (and a little cheeky) about young athletes’ mental health
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    Jess Zafarris October 11, 2024
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    IndieWork Weekly: In-N-Out Gets Knocked Down a Peg

    Plus, IndieWork hits Broadway
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    Jess Zafarris October 4, 2024
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