Tombras

Tombras is a full-service, independent advertising agency based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded in 1946, it has grown to become one of the largest family-owned agencies in the U.S., employing over 475 people and managing annual media billings of around $900 million. The agency operates six offices across major cities, including Washington, D.C., New York City, Atlanta, and Charlotte. The agency provides a wide range of services, including strategy, creative development, media planning and buying, social media, technology, data science, multicultural marketing, content production, public relations, SEO, CRM, and paid search. This comprehensive approach allows Tombras to deliver integrated marketing solutions tailored to its clients. The agency has a history of long-term client relationships, including notable campaigns for McDonald's and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Tombras is also recognized for its creative work, having won multiple Effie Awards. Tombras is committed to community engagement and industry leadership, exemplified by its partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, which established the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations. The agency's headquarters features a renovated historic building designed to encourage creativity and collaboration among its employees.