AMIN 2026 Integrated Conference Signage and Program Collateral Concepted and Executed by Gatesman

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PITTSBURGH —April 30, 2026— At a time of rapid transformation across the marketing and communications industry, Gatesman will host the AMIN Integrated Conference (IC) 2026 in Pittsburgh May 4-7, 2026, bringing together a global network of independent agencies to tackle the industry’s most pressing challenges and define what comes next.

Website and agenda here: https://www.amin-integrated.org/ 

As artificial intelligence reshapes workflows, client expectations evolve and pressure on performance intensifies, independent agencies are uniquely positioned to lead through agility, creativity and closer client partnerships. Yet much of the industry narrative continues to be driven by holding companies. The AMIN Integrated Conference creates a platform for a different perspective, one rooted in independence, resilience and real-world agency experience.

As host agency, Gatesman will serve as both convener and catalyst, uniting leaders from across the AMIN network for four days of programming focused on innovation, integration and the power of independent thinking.

“The future of our industry will be shaped by those who can adapt quickly, think creatively and stay relentlessly focused on delivering results. That’s where independent agencies thrive,” said John Gatesman, CEO of Gatesman. “We’re proud to host AMIN IC 2026 and bring this to Pittsburgh to champion a mindset we believe defines the next era of marketing: grit, resilience and a no-quit approach to leading change and solving clients’ toughest challenges.”

The conference will feature a series of keynote presentations, collaborative sessions and immersive experiences designed to spark conversation and generate actionable insights across topics including AI-powered agency models, integrated storytelling and the evolving role of independent firms in a changing landscape.

Gatesman’s Jenn Miller, SVP, Director of Marketing Intelligence and Innovation, will also keynote the session titled “Building the AI-Powered Agency.” A nearly 20-year industry veteran, Miller brings deep expertise in data, analytics and marketing transformation, helping brands unlock growth through predictive modeling, marketing mix analysis and advanced data infrastructure. Moving beyond theory, Miller will share the honest, candid reality of leading an AI-first pivot. Her session explores how agencies can move from “Static” to “Momentum” by turning their unique “tribal lore” into an AI-driven “Agency Brain,” offering highly actionable tips and tricks for empowering talent and transforming agency operations today.

The conference creative, developed by Gatesman, brings the theme of “Grit, No Quit” to life through a bold, cohesive visual and messaging system designed to reflect the resilience and adaptability of independent agencies. The creative expression draws inspiration from Pittsburgh’s legacy of hard work and reinvention to symbolize forward momentum. The result is an immersive brand experience that not only unifies the conference across channels, but reinforces a powerful point of view: that independence isn’t just a structure, it’s a mindset defined by perseverance, creativity and the drive to keep pushing forward.

“Independent agencies have always operated with a different kind of energy-closer to the work, closer to clients and more willing to challenge convention,” said Kristi Anderson, Executive Director, AMIN. “AMIN IC is about harnessing that spirit. With Gatesman as host, we have the opportunity to showcase not just what independent agencies do differently, but why that difference matters more than ever.”

Beyond convening industry leaders, Gatesman will leverage the conference as a content platform-capturing and sharing insights, perspectives and takeaways that extend well beyond the event itself. Through earned media, social storytelling and post-event thought leadership, the agency aims to amplify a clear and differentiated point of view around the value of independent agencies and the role of resilience and adaptability in driving business results.

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About Gatesman:

With offices in Pittsburgh and Chicago, Gatesman offers expertise in strategy/branding, advertising, public relations, social media, digital and analytics. Gatesman is a partner in AMIN Worldwide, an alliance of over 50 independent marketing agencies, IPREX, a global communications network and most recently the Ad Age Small Agency Network. Gatesman is also proud to be recognized as one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work, reflecting its commitment to a strong, people-first culture. 

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