The Quick Details
- Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
- Location: The Quay (Toronto, Canada)
The Ad Age Small Agency Conference and Awards brings together small, independent advertising agencies to explore the unique opportunities and challenges they face. Tailored for agencies with fewer than 150 full-time employees, the two-day event in Toronto features hands-on workshops, insightful case studies, and candid discussions. Topics will focus on strategies for producing impactful client work, building financially sound and sustainable businesses, and fostering inclusive, engaging workplace cultures.
Session Overview
On July 22, Michael Lasky and Samantha Rothaus, partners at Davis+Gilbert and leading attorneys in the advertising and communications industry, will share legal and business advice about best practices and new developments impacting independent agencies. Their session, “What Every Small Agency Needs To Know About Legal,” will highlight topics such as protecting agency intellectual property, navigating challenging client contracts, the responsible use of AI, and more.
Session Takeaways
Agency leaders will learn:
- practical tips to maximize opportunity,
- avoid unnecessary risk, and
- enhance the overall value of their firms as they look to the future.