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How small teams move the needle faster. Independent agencies are claiming a growing share of the industry’s recognition. This year, Rethink was named Ad Age’s 2026 Agency of the Year and won both Independent Agency and Independent Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. Last year, eight of the 11 winners of Adweek’s 2025 Agency of the Year were independent . This reflects a broader shift. Large agencies still produce great work, but size no longer directly correlates with capability. Independent teams can compete at the highest level because of the agility that comes from keeping the.
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