Confirmed Partnership Elements
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Epica owns “Indie Work” category
Doug confirmed “you own indie work from here on out”
Owner: Doug
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Creative library access (2 accounts)
IAN team gets full access to global work database
Owner: Nico
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IAN membership for Epica team
26-50 person tier for full platform access
Owner: Doug – Completed
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Discount code: “IANEPICA”
40% off first year IAN membership for US agencies
Owner: Nico
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Top 3 IAN Top 40 winners get free Epica entry
Automatic qualification and entry fee waiver
Owner: Both teams
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Doug on Epica jury (December)
Grand Prix debate participation in Paris
Owner: Confirmed
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“Show Off” event at Astoria (December 10)
IAN format meets European indies in Paris
Owner: Nico to confirm venue

Market Opportunity

  • US agencies: 19 Epica winners (2023)
  • Germany: 100+ winners (2023)
  • Canada: 48 winners (2023)
  • Clear growth opportunity for US market

Key Advantages

  • Journalist jury only (no agency politics)
  • International press coverage
  • 38 years of credibility
  • 70+ countries participating

Revenue Expectation

  • Year 1: $15-20K total impact
  • Focus on relationship building
  • Long-term value over quick revenue
  • Scale after proving fundamentals