Independent Excellence, Global Perspective
An exclusive partnership between Epica Awards and Indie Agency News
Celebrating and Connecting the World's Most Creative Independents
As an Epica Awards entrant, you're already part of the only global competition judged exclusively by journalists, not creatives. That independence creates a level playing field where indie agencies compete on equal terms with the networks—and often outperform them.
Epica provides unbiased recognition from the press. Indie Agency News builds the connective tissue between independent agencies worldwide. Together, we're helping indies get seen, heard and celebrated, without compromise.
"Serviceplan Group has been part of the Indie Agency News community for over a year now, and I just really love what Doug and the team are doing. They've created such a supportive space for indies — opening doors, creating real opportunities, and giving us a platform to connect and learn from each other. What I appreciate most are the content formats — always fresh and thoughtful — and Doug's ability to make every conversation engaging and fun. The 15-minute consults are gold — whether you're talking awards, PR, or just looking for an honest opinion. For any indie agency looking to grow and be seen globally, IAN is a must."
A Shared Symbol of Excellence
We're proud to partner on a shared symbol of excellence. The Independent Agency of the Year title at the Epica Awards is where independents are judged not by their size, but by the strength of their work across the season.
Your agency's unique viewpoint, shaped by your local market, cultural context and business challenges, isn't just valuable to this global community. It's essential. Whether you're building brands in Bangkok, running media in Manchester or developing strategies in Santiago, your input helps shape how indie agencies everywhere approach creativity, business and growth.
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