GSD&M
GSD&M is a full-service advertising agency in Austin founded in 1971 by University of Texas graduates Steve Gurasich, Tim McClure, Judy Trabulsi and Roy Spence, and owned by Omnicom. It builds what it calls 'First & Only' brands, with creative and media for Southwest Airlines, the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, Capital One, Ram and Pizza Hut, and cites a Cannes Lion for brand strategy and a Media Team of the Year award. Nobody pays to be ranked.
Why it’s hereOwned by Omnicom; more than 50 years in Austin and the agency of record for Southwest Airlines and the U.S. Air Force. Number 10 of the advertising agencies in the US.
Who leads itLee Newman, Chief Executive Officer.
Work they can showSouthwest Airlines. "That's a Big Flex" campaign for a client the agency has served for over four decades. U.S. Space Force. "Space Is Closer Than You Think" campaign. Ram. "Drive Your Own Story" campaign for the truck brand.
Estimated: $8,000–$30,000/mo, typical for US advertising retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
A fit forNational brands and government recruiters with large media budgets, such as Southwest Airlines, the U.S. Air Force and Capital One, that want broadcast-scale brand campaigns from an Austin agency.
- Based in
- Austin, TX
- Founded
- 1971
- Team size
- 201–500 people
- Led by
- Lee Newman, Chief Executive Officer
- Known for
- creative · media · brand strategy · airline, restaurant and military accounts · holding company: Omnicom
- Named clients
- Southwest Airlines, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, Capital One, Ram, Pizza Hut, Stanley, White Castle, Realtor.com
- Best for
- National brands and government recruiters with large media budgets, such as Southwest Airlines, the U.S. Air Force and Capital One, that want broadcast-scale brand campaigns from an Austin agency.
- Selected work
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$30,000/mo, typical for US advertising retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
Sources gsdm.com, en.wikipedia.org · LinkedIn ↗
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