At a Glance
TBWA's client list includes some of the best known brands in the country
The company's known for fostering a creative atmosphere
Great name recognition and high profile campaigns for your resume
Some employees complain that management doesn't make work-life balance a priority
Communication with managers can be tricky
Working at TBWA gives employees the chance to exercise their creativity for print and electronic advertising campaigns that are often seen across the globe. The workdays can be long here, though, and it can be difficult for even hardworking employees to get noticed when it's time for promotions.
About Tbwa Worldwide Inc.
This firm has some big ideas about how to market a brand. One of the world's leading advertising agencies, TBWA Worldwide is known for executing highly creative work for such clients as
Geographic Reach
Overall TBWA has about 275 offices in 100 countries; in the US, it operates through TBWA\Chiat\Day, with offices in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Toronto.
Sales and Marketing
Other big names that have been clients include
Strategy
TBWA has managed to ride out the storm of the recession by offering bundled advertising products and services across its entire network and by focusing on selling its digital media offerings. It is also cultivating the relationships it has with its clients, especially long-term ones.
TBWA sees its style of advertising as being disruptive to the status quo, and that viewpoint continues to win the agency new assignments and critical recognition. Its "Silhouette" campaign helped catapult Apple into the forefront of the digital music industry (along with the bands featured in the spots), while its award-winning work has garnered new business from such clients as
Mergers and Acquisitions
In 2013 TBWA acquired New Delhi-based digital agency Magnon Solutions Pvt. Ltd for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition included Magnon's domestic digital agency Magnon Solutions and its digital outsourcing agency Magnon International. Magnon will become part of the TBWA group of companies in India.
Company Background
Established in 1995 through the merger of TBWA and Chiat/Day, the company initially garnered the reputation for operating as a scattered assortment of agencies, as opposed to a fully-honed and collaborative advertising agency network. Over the years, however, TBWA has proven masterful in optimizing its operating structure and in placing industry veterans into key leadership roles. Working with global brands such as
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New York, NY 10022-5702
Phone: 1 (212) 804-1000
Employer Type: Privately Owned
Account Director: Shannon Franqui
Planning Director: Scott Macmaster
Information Technology Manager: Mark Mccray
Employees (This Location): 250
Employees (All Locations): 1,290
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