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Author: Doug Zanger

Doug Zanger is the founder and editor-in-chief of Indie Agency News. He is also the founder of the Creative Bohemian consultancy, lives in the Pacific Northwest and is insufferable about it.

Meet an Indie Agency: Need Pastel

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Rooted in realness

Meet an Indie Agency: Chameleon Collective

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Entrepreneurship, agency leadership, SaaS innovation, and brand-side experience

Meet an Indie Agency: RISE New York & Partners

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From Brazil to the Big Apple and beyond

Meet an Indie Agency: Model B

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Big things in the DMV

How I Pick Agencies (and What Indies Need to Know): Russell Barnett

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From brands like Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Popchips, Gardein, and My/Mochi, understanding trust and clarity

Believability Over Buzz: Adam J. Wilson on Year 1 of D/CAL

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The latest episode, hosted by Christian Gani

SOWs, MSAs and More: Adding Legal Clarity for Indies

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Matchstick Legal partner Jen Becker breaks it down

Indie Work Weekly: High Fives to the Ad Club Winners!

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Plus, a spin around some excellent member stuff!

The Indie Agency RFP Debate: Fight or Flight?

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They had opinions

11 Own It Summit Conversations to Inspire the Indie Agency Community

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A wide range of topics and engaging conversations

Merch Drop: New Indie AF Trucker Hat Inventory Available

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Wear your indieness on your dome!

Friendship Pays. How Omelet Never Passes Boring with Monopoly GO!

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Star-studded, but lots of creative discipline, too

How Big Communications Reimagined Alabama as a Startup Haven

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It starts with the region’s beauty

Meet an Indie Freelancer: Gigi Rice

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A creative force focused on fame and impact

Meet an Indie Agency: Response Marketing

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Helping ambitious brands punch above their weight

Meet an Indie Agency: Colossus

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Creativity that moves people

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