First & Only brands built by normal people doing anything-but-normal work.

Austin, TX
Joined October 2008
Today, we’re celebrating 54 years of GSD&M thanks to this crew right here. Happy Founders’ Day!
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Where do the boldest ideas come from? For our Co-Chief Strategy Officer, Kate Rush Sheehy, it’s often about asking: "What would the CEO or the board not want to approve, but the audience would love?" podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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If you don't know, Lee walks the office asking, “Are you not entertained?” to the gentle sounds of the Dead’s “Ripple.” It’s weirder when he does it on the Lady Bird Lake trail, but hey, that’s ATX. Want more Lee Newman? Check out his ABJ profile! bizjournals.com/austin/news/…
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Our fearlessly curious co-chief strategist, Kate Rush Sheehy, is on the Permission to Seek podcast, chatting all things brand strategy. Give it a listen to hear about misunderstood audiences, how to build first & only brands and much more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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We're not saying your dog is the boss‚ but finding a zoomie proof house is essential. New episodes out for Realtor.com! #NearlyHome
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Not all deep dives involve bodies of water. 🤷 During the Daze of Summer, GSD&M interns learn from every discipline about what each does at the agency. This week, we heard from Strategy Director Kate Gunning. #Internship #GSDM #SummerInternship #Strategy #Mentorship
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Retail media is stealing the spotlight at Cannes this year and our Chief Media Officer Peggy McCann is all about it. She’s sitting down with Digiday to talk about what she’s hoping to learn and hear from retail media networks on the ground in France.
Retail media and ad networks are pulling out all the stops at #CannesLions, but is it enough to woo media buyers? buff.ly/eSWvRXN
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We helped Southwest Airlines announce assigned seating. Now do what ya gotta do to celebrate!
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What kind of news gets people dancing in the streets and smashing melons in grocery stores? Southwest Airlines is introducing assigned seating! We helped longtime client, Southwest Airlines, bring hype to a “new” old idea. Check out the full story. adweek.com/brand-marketing/s…
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National Addys are in and we’re coming home with 5 Golds and 2 Silvers! Round of applause to the teams and clients for these great campaigns: Chuck Blimp, Save the Planet, Hold for Wings and A Thousand Miles.🏆👏
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Our Daze of Summer Interns are here and ready to get after it! This summer, they'll dive into all aspects of our agency, collaborate on a pro bono project, and build hands-on experience working with our amazing clients. Can’t wait to see what this group does here at the agency!
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We’re honored to help bring this one to life. @Chrysler, @Dodge, @Jeep, and @RamTrucks have officially been named the exclusive automotive sponsors of @America250. A milestone moment for America and a proud moment for our team!🇺🇸
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Effective x4! Our work with Stanley 1913 and the Ad Council won four Effie Awards! Congratulations to the teams and clients. This is a huge honor.🏆🎉
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Help Southwest reach Gen Z on TikTok with travel content that made creators’ destinations immediately shoppable? ☑️. Win shiny awards? ☑️☑️. Congrats to our teams and clients.💙❤️💛
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Looking forward to it. See y'all Friday! #CMATX
We’ll see you at GSD&M on Friday, May 16th. Thanks for hosting us! creativemornings.com/talks/n… #CMrevival #CMATX
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It’s a front porch welcome from Reba herself. 🏡 Check out the first episode of our new campaign “Nearly Home” with Realtor.com.
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