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Vinita Bhatia
Jul 17, 2025

Indie agencies rewrite the media playbook in APAC

COMvergence data reveals independents thriving on agility and outcomes, even as WPP Media tightens its grip on India.

Independents offer flexible pricing linked to performance and full media transparency, features that are reportedly lacking in legacy networks.

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