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Luke Lashley discusses how the no-roster model better serves agencies and directors on Crossing The Axis Podcast.
Listen: Freelance vs. Roster
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Everything freelance directors should know in 2025 via The Howler.
Read: Director Tips for 2025
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We share our take on the Omnicom / IPG merger alongside 18 other Ad Execs on LBB Online
Read: Doubling Down on Efficiency & Scale
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We chime in on the R/GA sale and how "efficiency is king" in today's landscape via Reel360
Read: Agency Mergers and Efficiency
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Luke Lashley writes about the rise of directors as a brand and debates the value of production company prestige via The Holwer.
Read: Directors as Brands
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Examining the origins of exclusive rosters and debating if it still makes sense in today's industry via Reel360
Read: Exclusivity as a Relic of The Past
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A in depth look at the differences between "exclusive", "loan out", and "freelance" via Shots
Read: Does Exclusive Really Exist?
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