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250+ agencies. Most CMOs don’t know they exist.

Meet Indie Agency Connect from Indie Agency News

Building the global home for independent agencies

For almost 2 years, we’ve been building Indie Agency News – covering, celebrating, and connecting the world’s best independent agencies. Founded by former Adweek and The Drum editor, Doug Zanger.

Indie Agency Connect is how we help CMOs like you discover exceptional agencies your competitors haven’t found yet. No RFPs, no endless pitches, no procurement drama.

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Meet at Cannes

At the festival? Let’s grab a coffee and chat.
We’re here June 16-20.

15 minutes – Quick intro and discovery

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Connect After Cannes

Let’s chat when you have time.
Focus on finding your perfect agency match.

15 minutes – Deep dive into how we work

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Need to reach us directly at Cannes?

Doug Zanger: za****@*********cy.news | +1 503 734 8709

Kyle O’Brien: ky**@*********cy.news | +1 610 297 0789

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