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Congratulations to Our Member Adweek Agency of the Year Winners

Adweek Agency of the Year

Mischief, Special US and Rethink take home honors

Indie Agency News Team
December 11, 2025

#indiethinking

The Agency Program That Builds Careers, Not Just Skills

Two women sit on a light brown couch with pink pillows; one smiles at the camera while the other looks down, wearing a cap—highlighting how skills and support can help build careers together.

How Keke Palmer's KeyTV and Special US created real pathways for underrepresented creatives

Indie Agency News Team
August 19, 2025

#indiethinking

The Toronto Report: A Big Week at Ad Age Small Agency

Two men, Doug Zanger and Kyle OBrien, speak into microphones during a virtual interview for Ad Ages Small Agency Toronto Report, each with a different scenic background and wearing headphones. INDIE branding is visible in the corner.

Ad Age's Small Agency Conference wrapped up in Toronto with IAN members claiming 40% of all awards

Doug Zanger
August 6, 2025

Indie Work Showcase, Indies @ the Super Bowl

Indies Created a Majority of Super Bowl Ads. And They Did Pretty, Pretty Good

A girl in yellow boots and a straw hat stands confidently beside a pumpkin with a hat on a stool. Its the kind of whimsical scene that could inspire pretty good indies, with barn walls, chairs, garden tools, and watering can setting the perfect backdrop.

There were plenty of bright spots—and a few “mehs”

Doug Zanger
February 10, 2025

Indie Work Showcase

IndieWork: Indies Help UberEats See Through Conspiracies—and Reflect on Villainy

A person in a suit leans forward and gestures emphatically with their hand inside an office, with tall buildings visible outside the window.

Plus, a little pickle(ball)

Jess Zafarris
February 7, 2025

Indie Work Showcase

IndieWork Weekly: Go Ogle These Goggins Goggles

A person wearing large yellow-tinted Goggins Goggles and an olive jacket sits indoors, touching their glasses, with greenery visible in the background.

And SPORTS!

Jess Zafarris
January 31, 2025

Indie Work Showcase

IndieWork Weekly: All Buns are Off as the Next Chicken War Commences

Five people in matching red uniforms stand outdoors, pretending to play bugles, with a red KFC banner and trees behind them—a playful nod to the Chicken War spotted by IndieWork Weekly.

Highdive goes for it for KFC

Doug Zanger
October 17, 2024

#indiethinking, Indie Work Showcase

Ad Age’s Small Agency Awards Winners: In Their Words

Screenshot of a virtual meeting with ten participants, each in individual video call windows—Agency Winners from the Small Agency Awards, most smiling or looking at the camera.

It was a live party and celebration of excellence

Doug Zanger
August 7, 2024

#indiethinking, Indie Agency News on the Road, Indie Work Showcase

Indie Agency News Members Win Big at Ad Age’s Small Agency Awards

A group of people stands onstage at the Ad Age Small Agency Awards, with two event screens and curtains in the background. One person is speaking at the podium, celebrating top honors in indie agency news.

Of the 62 winners, members took home 20 awards

Doug Zanger
July 25, 2024