Get Your Agency Into The Future’s Indie

Hear directly from Ian Houghton, Co-Founder of MAD//Fest, as he reveals an exclusive opportunity for independent agencies.

Discover how The Future’s Indie report puts your agency in front of senior brand decision-makers — before they even arrive at MAD//North.

If you want visibility, credibility and warm brand conversations, this is for you.

What Is The Future’s Indie?

A bespoke Amplified report created by MAD//Fest to champion independent agencies and spotlight why now is a defining moment for the indie sector.

This isn’t generic exposure.
It’s editorial-led, opt-in and targeted to brands actively planning to attend MAD//North.

Why Agencies Are Getting Involved

• Be positioned as a leading independent agency
• Get featured alongside the best in the sector
• Reach brands already in buying mode
• Turn content into real, in-person conversations

What You Actually Get

• A dedicated full-page feature in The Future’s Indie

• A case study spotlight showcasing your work with a real client

• Visibility through MAD//Fest’s trusted editorial platform

• Distribution that runs before, during and after the festival

Reach the Right Brands (Not Just More People)

Your feature is promoted via:

• MAD//Fest newsletters (78,000+ subscribers)

• Targeted solus emails to brand-side decision-makers

• MAD//Insight, social and event marketing channels

61% of the audience are Head of, Director or C-Level
Brands are spending £5m+ on media

Built-In Lead Generation

This is where it gets powerful.

• Brands opt in to receive your report at registration

• All leads are GDPR-compliant and guaranteed

• You receive full contact details of brands who request your content

• Every lead is a confirmed MAD//North attendee

Meaning: warm conversations, not cold outreach.

Why This Works

Because you’re not chasing brands you’re meeting them exactly when they’re planning to attend, spend and partner.

The Future’s Indie creates a natural reason to:

• Start conversations early

• Secure meetings at MAD//North

• Arrive at the festival already known

Want to Learn More?

Join us to hear from Ian Houghton and get the full breakdown of:

• How the report works

• What participation looks like

• How agencies are using it to drive real opportunities

Register now to find out if this is right for your agency