Indies Rising Global Summit
400 independent agency leaders, and the CMOs and brand marketers who want to work with them, for one full day in Portland — the follow-up to our Chicago debut.
Indie HQ is where 350+ independent agencies gather. Partnering with us means joining that community — and helping build it.
A curated community that chose to be here.
Indies across the U.S. and around the world.
Agencies join and stay.
Directors, VPs, C-suite & owners.
Every active member of Indie HQ — tap any name to visit them, or browse the full directory →
We take on only a few partners, and build each one by hand. You’re part of how this community grows, and members feel it. Real access, real relationships, and warm introductions when there’s a genuine fit.
The rooms where the indie community comes together — and where partners belong.
400 independent agency leaders, and the CMOs and brand marketers who want to work with them, for one full day in Portland — the follow-up to our Chicago debut.
An end-of-year gathering for the indie community in the heart of New York — the relationships, none of the trade-show stiffness.
Most partners come for a moment — an event, a season — and we weave an always-on presence in from there. Here’s what we make, and a few ways it comes together.
Every partnership is built by hand — but here’s the shape at a few levels. Preferred Partner rides along with each.
A single event or short series — you co-host the room — with an always-on Preferred Partner presence for the run.
Includes Preferred PartnerA marquee moment like the Summit, plus a Blueprint and a year of always-on presence and editorial.
Includes Preferred PartnerA bespoke year built end to end — events, Blueprints, editorial and introductions. The deepest seat at the table.
Includes Preferred PartnerTell us your number and we’ll shape the rest. The Indie Agency Jobs board (indieagencyjobs.com) is also open to a presenting partner.
350+ independent agency leaders, curated and engaged. This community doesn’t exist anywhere else in one place.
When there’s a genuine fit, we ask members first and make the introduction ourselves. Relationship-first, always.
Newsletter, LinkedIn, live shows and editorial, events, and warm introductions — woven in naturally.
We start with what you want to achieve, then build around it. It’s why partners stay, and why members trust who we bring in.
From LinkedIn and our own analytics.
Well above the ~21% industry average.
Roughly double the B2B average.
Independent teams under 200 people.
Growing 90–100 every week.
Sources: LinkedIn Page Analytics & IAN newsletter analytics, trailing 12 months.
When the industry looks for the independent agency world, Indie Agency News is the first place they land. Partners share in that standing — known by the community.
Tell us what you’re trying to do and what you care about — we’ll shape a year of participation that fits, and you become part of how this community grows.
Start the conversationWe look for partners who already work with independent agencies — it’s how we can recommend you honestly. Not there yet? Let’s still talk.