TM Advertising was an independent brand creative agency in
Dallas, Texas
Dallas () is the third largest city in Texas and the largest city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States at 7.5 million people. It is the largest city in and seat of Dallas County w ...
. It closed down in 2019 after 85 years in business.
History
The company was founded in 1934 as Glenn Advertising, which was then renamed to Glenn, Bozell & Jacobs in 1973. It later became Bozell Dallas before becoming Temerlin McClain in 1992. In 2001, TM Advertising became a part of the
Interpublic Group of Companies
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) is an American publicly traded advertising company. The company consists of five major networks: FCB, IPG Mediabrands, McCann Worldgroup, MullenLowe Group, and Marketing Specialists, as well as a n ...
. Later in 2004, the name Temerlin McClain was shortened to just TM.
In May 2017, Chief Executive Officer Becca Weigman purchased the agency from Interpublic Group; Weigman stated that the firm was the first and only independent, female-owned, brand creative agency in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Weigman, who owned a majority share in the agency, led TM Advertising with her management team: Chief Creative Officer, Lisa Bennett; Chief Media Officer, Kim Moss; Chief Strategy Officer, Tyler Beck; and Chief Digital Officer, Jeff Kempf.
Awards and recognition
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Ad Age
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– Best Places to Work (2015, 2014, 2012)
*OAAA Media Plan of the Year (2015)
*National ADDY - Best Friends Animal Society "Afternoon Stroll" (Silver, 2013)
*National ADDY - Best Friends Animal Society "Afraid of That" (Silver, 2013)
*National ADDY - Best Friends Animal Society "Fix at Four" (Silver, 2013)
*National ADDY – American Airlines “Thank You” (Silver, 2011)
*National ADDY – American Airlines “Putting Them First” (Silver, 2011)
*National ADDY – American Airlines “Late Nate” (Silver, 2011)
*EFFIE – SuperMedia “Super Guarantee” (Bronze, 2010)
*EFFIE – Group Health “Find More Minutes (Bronze, 2010)
*Texas Society of Architects Design Award, 2012
*IIDA Texas/Oklahoma Chapter Design Excellence Honorable Mention Award, 2012
*TEXO Distinguished Building Merit Award, 2012
*World Architecture News Workspace Interiors Award Long List, 2012
["World Architecture News Awards 2012]
World Architecture News, 2012
References
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Companies based in Dallas
Business services companies established in 1934
1934 establishments in Texas