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QuickCoachWhat it is: Expert feedback on your work before it goes out.How you can use it: Pick the tool made for your draft and get the exact fixes.See how → The newsroomWhat it is: Indie Agency News, covering indies every day.How you can use it: Send your news, hires and wins straight to our editors.→ Indie BlueprintsWhat it is: In-depth reports built from our live summits and sessions. Each one captures what agency leaders said in the room, plus the checklists, frameworks and decision tools that came out of it.How you can use it: Pick the topic you’re facing, like client churn, agency M&A or AI legal risk. Read the full report, then put its tools and this-week actions to work in your shop.→ The CommonsWhat it is: The member community of mentors and peers.How you can use it: Ask a question, find a mentor or get a warm intro.→ Top 40 and Show OffsWhat it is: The awards and stages for the year’s best indie work.How you can use it: Enter the Top 40 or take the mic at a Show Off.→ Member perksWhat it is: Deals on the tools indie shops use every day.How you can use it: Browse the perks and claim what fits your shop.→
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★ The main event · 2027

Indies Rising Global Summit

Portland, OR · Tuesday, April 13, 2027 · Portland Center Stage at The Armory

Current rate: Turbo Early Bird — $599 (through Dec 31). $99 saves your spot at today's tier.

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★ Tue · Dec 1 · New York City

Year-End Hall of Fame and Show Off Bash

The year-end showcase for work that didn't get the spotlight it deserved. Five hidden gems on stage, plus the 2026 Hall of Fame class.

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