# Tombras

> Tombras is a family-owned, independent advertising agency that combines creative campaigns with media, data science, technology and performance marketing. Founded in Knoxville in 1946, it now reports 600+ employees and $1 billion in annual media billings, with a presence in the United States and Argentina.

- **Founded:** 1946
- **Headquarters:** Knoxville, United States
- **Founders:** Charles Tombras Sr. (Founder)
- **Products:** Brand strategy and creative, Media planning and buying, Data science and analytics, Social media and content, Search and performance marketing
- **Notable:** Ad Age Independent Agency of the Year, 2024., Ad Age Agency of the Year, 2025., Named to the 2026 Ad Age A-List.

## Products & services

- **Brand strategy and creative** — Brand positioning, campaign concepts, design and creative production.
- **Media planning and buying** — Planning and investment across traditional, digital, social, programmatic and commerce channels.
- **Data science and analytics** — Audience insights, attribution and campaign performance measurement.
- **Social media and content** — Social strategy, content production and creator-led marketing.
- **Search and performance marketing** — Paid search, SEO and digital customer acquisition.
- **Technology and digital experiences** — Digital design, development and technology-enabled brand experiences.
- **CRM** — Customer relationship marketing and retention.
- **Public relations and multicultural marketing** — Earned communications and work for culturally diverse audiences.
- **Affiliate and partnership marketing** — Program management, audits, creator and publisher partnerships; impact.com lists a $10,000+ monthly retainer and performance incentives.

## Achievements

- Ad Age Independent Agency of the Year, 2024.
- Ad Age Agency of the Year, 2025.
- Named to the 2026 Ad Age A-List.
- Named to Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies list for Sweethearts work.
- Ranked 15th among independent agencies in the D&AD Annual 2024.
- Ranked 10th in The One Show’s independent agency rankings for 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Announced a BARK x Liquid Death limited-edition collection.
- **2026-08** — Dollar Tree appointed Tombras agency of record; announcement dated August 11.
- **2026-07** — Announced StarKist agency-of-record appointment on July 17.
- **2026-03** — Announced Ad Age A-List and Fast Company Most Innovative Companies recognition.
- **2026-01** — Acquired Portland’s Opinionated; announced continued use of its name in 2026 and planned transition to Tombras West in 2027.

## Links

- Website: https://tombras.com/
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/the-tombras-group
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tombras
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/tombras
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/thetombrasgroup

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Last updated: 2026-10-21