Beyond the Pitch: How Indies Lead with Calm, Clarity, and Outcomes

Join industry leaders from LoopMe, Two Tango Collaborative, and Mediaplus for an insightful panel discussion on how agencies can meet growing client demands in an increasingly complex and fast-changing landscape.

As the media and creative worlds continue to evolve, the agencies that will thrive are those who embrace agility, fuse creativity with media, and provide strategic clarity. 

Let’s move beyond survival mode. This session will explore best practices and bold strategies that drive innovation, integration, and meaningful results. Discover how to build a future where adaptability and fearless thinking are not just advantages but an essential strategy.

Speakers

Deborah Wogan – VP, Head of Agency Partnerships @ LoopMe
Debbie Wogan is a commercial leader in digital media, known for building high-performing teams, co-creating new agency products, and forging senior relationships across the industry. As Head of Agency Partnerships at LoopMe, she leads enterprise deals with holding companies and independents, turning AI-driven media and measurement into scalable, outcome-based solutions. Previously, Debbie held growth and partnerships roles at Amazon Advertising, Spotify, and TVSquared, where she launched cross-screen offerings, advanced measurement programs, and go-to-market playbooks adopted by agency networks. A trusted partner to investment, addressable, and retail-media leaders, she blends commercial creativity with operational rigor—aligning incentives, standing up pilots, and proving impact fast. Debbie is a frequent speaker and moderator at industry forums, an active connector in the community, and a mentor to emerging talent.

Taylor Miles – VP of Consumer Engagement @ Two Tango Collaborative
As a lifelong champion for putting humans front and center, Taylor Miles approaches media planning boldly and leads a team of entrepreneurial media strategists that create proven tactics to continuously deliver new and innovative ideas to meet brands’ needs.
Taylor is the VP of Consumer Engagement for Two Tango Collaborative, an independent agency dedicated to placing humans before brands. Taylor’s background covers a wide range of verticals and clients including the Virginia Lottery, Goodwill, Maryland Department of Tourism, Wounded Warrior Project, MCV Foundation, and Department of Motor Vehicles.

Tamara Alesi – CEO @ Mediaplus
Tamara Alesi is the CEO of Mediaplus North America, the largest independent and partner-managed media agency in Europe, with a presence in 20 countries and 35 offices. With over 20 years of experience in media and marketing, she is a Media Maven and a marketing expert, who creates effective and innovative solutions for brand partners across various industries and platforms.
Tamara leads the agency’s vision, strategy, and operations, championing its growth, culture, and performance. She has successfully led award-winning campaigns for clients such as Apple, L’Oréal, and De’Longhi, leveraging her expertise in data, technology, and creativity. She is also a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, community involvement, and talent empowerment. She is a member of Chief, a private network for senior women leaders, a board member of the TD Foundation, a volunteer organization that helps children of wounded warriors and fallen heroes, and a corporate honoree of the NY Pops.