Joel Breen

In today’s increasingly interconnected digital landscape, the value of independent digital agencies cannot be overstated. While conglomerates and larger holding company networks may offer extensive resources, they often operate under inherent biases tied to parent company interests, which can limit transparency and neutrality in media strategy and execution. Independent agencies, like Overdrive Interactive, bring unique advantages that are imperative for brands seeking trust, objectivity, and adaptability.

When economic uncertainty arises, the first instinct for many businesses is to pull back, cut costs, freeze hiring, and often, reduce marketing budgets. While this might seem like a prudent short-term move, history—and data—tell a very different story. Time and again, the brands that maintain or even increase marketing investment during turbulent economic periods emerge more substantial, more recognizable, and with more significant market share than their more cautious competitors.