Testimonials

A few years ago a member shared an idea for generating more revenue from retail clients. We implemented the idea with one of our clients and increased billing by 30% that year and $1.5 million over the next five years.

• Thom Villing Villing & CompanySouth Bend, Indiana

What I’ve leaned from Chuck Porter, Pat Fallon, Dan Wieden and Stan Richards could fill a book. These visionaries have sat down with IAN members and shared their approach to new business, their secrets to client satisfaction and what stokes their creative fire.

• David GaugerGauger+AssociatesSan Francisco, California

Having access to talented people/agencies across the country plays an influential role in leading our agency, pitching new business and evolving our services. But the candid conversations and real friendships provide even more value.

• Cam GreenGreenRubinoSeattle, Washington

If not for the experienced counsel, timely information and valued trust of IAN members, I don't think my company would have survived the many challenges of this decade.

• Dan BorgmeyerBorgmeyer Marketing GroupSt. Charles, Missouri

Every meeting has produced at least a couple of "a-ha" moments that we take and apply to our businesses.

• Ed KlebanJuice CommunicationsDenver, Colorado

I can't imagine a better advanced marketing class than learning from the best of the best. Over the years we’ve visited agencies like Crispin, Porter + Boguski, Fallon Worldwide, Wieden + Kennedy, The Richards Group, Goodby Silverstein and Partners and many others.

• Deborah PflugerAha CommunicationsAustin, Texas

IAN is a hands-on experience for agency leaders. We challenge and inspire each other, which is terrific if you’re looking for new ideas and motivation to help push ahead.

• Joe ErwinErwin-PenlandGreenville, South Carolina

Twice a year I experience what few in our business have a chance to, one-on-one interaction with influential guest speakers, including media experts, planners, creative directors, psychologists, social media gurus, search consultants and more.

• Steve KarakasNonboxPortland, Oregon

IAN provides ongoing inspiration, knowledge and friendships that I couldn't have experienced anywhere else. And it’s a hell of a lot of fun, too.

• Lou CongelioSTANANDLOUHouston, Texas

IAN is for all the things you can't ask your competitor up the street.

• Walter OhlmannPenny/Ohlmann/NeimanDayton, Ohio