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Matthew Keegan
Feb 17, 2025

How indies are closing the gap between holding companies

In a true David vs. Goliath battle, nimble independent agencies are defying the "bigger is better" narrative, winning top clients and industry awards with smart investments, speed, and agility.

Pictorial representation from The David David vs. Goliath battle

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