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IAN Leadership Summit 2026 — April 15th in Chicago

Indie Agency News Leadership Summit: April 15th in Chicago

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Mark Philip's Gatorade Snapchat moment got more views than kickoff—now he's helping build the agency's next chapter
Indie Spin: The one with agentic creative teams, AI-only social networks, and what happens when Bridgerton meets Facebook Marketplace.
Indie Spin: The one with protein theology, AI litigation, and the quiet extinction of "sale" stickers.
From Syracuse to the national stage, this 100% employee-owned B2B powerhouse is redefining what it means to create meaningful brand connections
From Syracuse to the national stage, this 100% employee-owned B2B powerhouse is redefining what it means to create meaningful brand connections
TUX Creative House was founded by a L'Oréal exec and a fashion photographer who had no idea how agencies worked—which turned out to be the point
DRTV powerhouse Rain the Growth Agency turned into the DTC growth engine behind Peloton, Chewy, SimpliSafe and Dr. Squatch—all while staying fiercely independent in Portland
Three ex-TMA pros launched a consultancy that works exclusively for brands—and announced themselves with a Super Bowl Grand Prix
Mark Philip's Gatorade Snapchat moment got more views than kickoff—now he's helping build the agency's next chapter
15 agency founders sat exactly where you're sitting right now—burnt out, pushed aside, watching their jobs disappear into holding company spreadsheets. Here's what they learned in year one
Worldwide Partners' anonymous research with Monigle reveals how modern marketing leaders survive—and thrive—under corporate pressure through strategic adaptation
Marc Brownstein hit reset after 36 years, turning Brownstein Group into Born and Raised—a creative studio built on instinct, speed, and a belief that small can be mighty
After 53 years, it's time to celebrate us!
The effort aims to help food insecurity in Philadelphia and Boston.
INNOCEAN's activation puts the message exactly where people are thinking about post-workout protein
Gus uses analog production design to show how fast AI agents can go from concept to deployment
Why brands that lead with product value win when the economy tightens
The growing sense of belief, clarity, and earned confidence matters

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