The Toronto Report: A Big Week at Ad Age Small Agency
Ad Age's Small Agency Conference wrapped up in Toronto with IAN members claiming 40% of all awards
Tag: #indiethinking
When the Lions Get Caught: Inside the Cannes Cheating Scandal
Ad Age's investigation, speaking with 22 industry executives, revealed what many suspected
The Problem Isn’t Purpose. It’s the Pitch
Public Inc. finds why sustainable choices stall—and how brands can fix it
1 in 4 Cannes Wins Went Indie. The Better Story Is What Comes Next
The growing sense of belief, clarity, and earned confidence matters
Hanson Dodge Again Partners with Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design for Summer Intern Program
Real-life assignments for actual clients
Yes& Expands Its Reach—and Its Range
Two new acquisitions—Beacon and Hothouse—bring depth in B2B strategy and consumer-facing creative
First the Rebrand. Now the Creative Lead Behind it Gets the Title
Austin Scott becomes CCO at Brandon—less a surprise, more a signal of what’s next
Cactus Restructures Leadership Team to Accelerate Growth
The 35-year-old agency sharpens its model to support client impact
Yes& Expands Its Indie Energy with Hothouse Acquisition
The indie network just got a little stronger
The Holdco Mood Is … Not Great
Nearly half want out. Indies are holding steady. What Adweek found and why that matters.
B2B Has a Boring Problem. These Independent Agencies Have Ideas to Fix It
Business marketing doesn't have to be beige—and why indies might be the only ones brave enough to prove it
Fast. Focus. Firepower. What Brand Marketers Should Demand in 2025
Because quick isn’t enough if it’s not focused
Angie Rothen’s Back at Hanson Dodge—and She’s Bringing the Firewalls
A familiar face returns to HD, this time with even more tech firepower
How to Keep a Contract from Killing Your Margin
Matchstick Legal’s Pricing Matrix puts numbers to the legal asks that eat your profit