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Great Rivalries Make Everyone Better

Lakers vs. Knicks. Dodgers vs. Yankees. In-N-Out vs. Pizza.
Time to add another chapter to the greatest coast-to-coast rivalry.

NYC: 50 Indies. LA: 32.
Game On.

50
NYC Agencies
32
LA Agencies
18
Spots to Tie

Let’s show them West Coast greatness

Every Type of LA Indie Belongs Here

Great rivalries push everyone to be better. Now NYC has 50 indie agencies in our network. LA? 32.

Time to even the score.

For almost two years, we’ve been building the global home for independent agencies. No category requirements. No specialty restrictions. Whether you’re a creative powerhouse in Culver City, a performance shop in Santa Monica, or a consultancy in DTLA—if you’re indie, you belong.

All Indies Welcome

Creative • Media • Production • Design • Performance • Strategy • Innovation • Experiential • Digital • Branding • PR • Social • Content • Consulting • UX • Data • Analytics • Influencer • B2B • Healthcare • Entertainment • Tech • Gaming • You Tell Us!

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We Don’t Just Cover Indies—We Help Them Win

3
2025 Ad Age Small Agency Award Winners
(we helped craft their entries)
1
International Agency of the Year
(with our strategic guidance)
.900
Batting Average on People Awards
(nearly perfect record)

Our Members Make Headlines

When Adweek needed to identify “10 Indie Agencies to Watch”, they came to us. Five of our members made the list. That’s what happens when you become the recognized authority on indies.

“We were proud to be the 50th agency to join Indie Agency News, and it’s quickly become an invaluable resource. From 1:1 consulting and news coverage to live CMO conversations, the visibility we’ve gained has been a huge boost. Most importantly, Doug and team genuinely care about your agency’s success. They’re engaging, helpful and truly in your corner.”

Meagan Cotruvo
Director of Agency Communications & Marketing, WorkInProgress

Your LA Neighbors Are Already Here

32 LA Indies and Growing

Clever Creative
Creativ Strategies
CYLNDR
David & Goliath
fivebyfive
HAYMAKER
Hot Lava
Hyphenated
In Good Co
Kollectiff
Lupine
M8Media
MOCEAN
Moontide
Mother LA
Need Pastel
No Problem
Omelet
Party Land
Quality Experience
Quantasy & Associates
Reach
Saylor
Special Group US
Stone Owl
Team Win Studios
The Many
Uncommon
Valhalla Consulting
verb
Xpedition
Zambezi

See all 280+ member agencies →

What LA Indies Get With Membership

15-Minute Consulting Sprints

Our most-loved benefit. Get expert eyes on award entries, new business pitches, or strategic challenges. With a .900 batting average on people awards and multiple Small Agency Award wins, we know what works. Quick, focused, game-changing.

Strategic Media Coverage

We don’t just report—we amplify. From Indie Spin features to Indie Tracker coverage, we make sure the industry knows your wins. Our members regularly land in Adweek, Ad Age, and beyond. Your story, strategically told.

LA to Global Network

Connect with 280+ indies worldwide. From Venice Beach brainstorms to London launches, build relationships that matter. This isn’t another LinkedIn group—it’s a real community of indies that get it.

Recognition That Matters

Four major awards programs yearly. Live events from LA to London. Active amplification on LinkedIn. We make sure great work doesn’t go unnoticed—because in this town, visibility is everything.

New Business Opportunities

Visibility leads to opportunity. Through Indie Agency Connect and strategic introductions, we help facilitate meaningful connections with brands looking for indie talent. Real leads, real projects.

LA Scene Integration

We’re plugged into the LA creative community. From Silver Lake coffee meetings to beach-side brainstorms, we help you connect locally while expanding globally. Plus exclusive LA member events coming soon.

Let’s Talk Shop

Coffee’s on us next time you’re near the beach

Doug Zanger

Founder & Editor-in-Chief
za****@*********cy.news
Phone/WhatsApp: +1 503 734 8709
West Coast vibes, global vision

Kyle O’Brien

Managing Editor
ky**@*********cy.news
Phone/WhatsApp: +1 610 297 0789
Your strategic visibility partner