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Dooley Tombras on Winning Agency of the Year
Manage episode 481092025 series 3322458
In this episode, we sit down with Dooley Tombras, President of Tombras - the independent, family-owned agency that’s gone from regional player to being named #1 on Ad Age’s A List. He shares how he transformed a third-generation family business into a cutting-edge, digital-first powerhouse. From growing up in an ad-centric household to making pivotal hires at Tombras, Dooley walks us through the agency’s evolution, its bold campaigns for brands like Steak-umm and Moon Pie, and the importance of culture, creativity, and continuous learning. He also discusses Tombras’ partnership with the University of Tennessee and offers practical advice for aspiring advertisers on building a standout portfolio, staying curious, and breaking into the industry.
Connect with Dooley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dooleytombras/
Follow Breaking and Entering on LinkedIn for Daily Ad News: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breaking-entering-podcast/posts/?feedView=all
443 episodes
Manage episode 481092025 series 3322458
In this episode, we sit down with Dooley Tombras, President of Tombras - the independent, family-owned agency that’s gone from regional player to being named #1 on Ad Age’s A List. He shares how he transformed a third-generation family business into a cutting-edge, digital-first powerhouse. From growing up in an ad-centric household to making pivotal hires at Tombras, Dooley walks us through the agency’s evolution, its bold campaigns for brands like Steak-umm and Moon Pie, and the importance of culture, creativity, and continuous learning. He also discusses Tombras’ partnership with the University of Tennessee and offers practical advice for aspiring advertisers on building a standout portfolio, staying curious, and breaking into the industry.
Connect with Dooley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dooleytombras/
Follow Breaking and Entering on LinkedIn for Daily Ad News: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breaking-entering-podcast/posts/?feedView=all
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