GSD&M

GSD&M

Full-service advertising agency driving growth

Overview

GSD&M is a full-service advertising agency rooted in Austin that helps brands grow by turning their core purpose into market-facing campaigns. It combines strategy, creative work, and multi-channel communications to shift messaging and drive business results. What sets GSD&M apart is its explicit focus on purpose—working with clients to define, articulate, and translate their deeper mission beyond profits, and measuring impact not just on sales but on people and communities. The firm aims to grow its clients' businesses while making a positive difference for employees, clients, and communities through responsible, purpose-driven work.

About GSD&M

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Why GSD&M is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Enterprise Software

Cybersecurity

AI & Machine Learning

Design

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

1971

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What believers are saying

  • Corona Extra named GSD&M lead creative agency after a competitive pitch in 2025.
  • White Castle moved creative and media to GSD&M, expanding scope into strategy and experiential.
  • GSD&M is piloting a dozen AI initiatives, improving productivity and pitch credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Southwest remains a huge account; any budget shift would quickly hit GSD&M revenue.
  • Leadership stability is still new; Newman’s March 2025 promotion ended Duff Stewart’s 35-year era.
  • White Castle work starts in early 2026; delayed execution would damage new-business momentum.

What makes GSD&M unique

  • Omnicom-backed GSD&M pairs creative, media, experiential, and social under one Austin roof.
  • Lee Newman took over as CEO in March 2025 after years at MullenLowe and Wieden+Kennedy.
  • GSD&M won Ad Age’s 2026 Agency A-List standout recognition and Corona Extra lead work.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Childcare Support

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Employee Discounts

Meal Benefits

Professional Certification Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Training Programs

Mentorship Program

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Commuter Benefits

Legal Services

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Aug 24th, 2026
Mark Peters rejoins GSD&M as group creative director to lead Corona account

GSD&M has appointed Mark Peters as senior vice president/group creative director, where he will oversee creative vision for the Corona account. Peters returns to GSD&M after previously working on BMW and AT&T accounts there. Most recently, Peters served as group creative director at TBWA\Chiat\Day LA, leading creative work for Gatorade. Before that, he was creative director on Volkswagen at Deutsch LA, handling three Super Bowl campaigns. He also held roles at The Martin Agency and Ogilvy LA. Peters reports to Chief Creative Officer Jay Russell. GSD&M's client roster includes Realtor.com, RAM, Capital One and Stanley.

PR Newswire
Aug 18th, 2026
STFU! Chrysler's new 'acronyms' campaign shows Pacifica families speak a different language.

STFU! Chrysler's new 'acronyms' campaign shows Pacifica families speak a different language. Aug 18, 2026, 10:06 ET AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - * New 2027 Chrysler Pacifica marketing campaign, "Acronyms," playfully redefines commonly used short-hand references to communicate the newly designed Pacifica's key features in humorous relatable scenarios, giving each a distinct family-friendly, and Pacifica-focused, interpretation * Each acronym in the campaign showcases a functional benefit in an entertaining, relatable way, reinforcing how the Pacifica helps provide solutions to everyday needs * "Acronyms" launches this week, rolling out content across digital and social media platforms * 2027 Chrysler Pacifica leads with modern new aesthetic and proven family-friendly features * Chrysler Pacifica, America's best-selling and most awarded minivan, remains the only minivan to offer a segment-exclusive Stow 'n Go seating and storage system in both the second and third rows * The Pacifica lineup begins at a starting U.S. MSRP of $41,495 for the LX trim, offering versatility and efficiency at an accessible starting price With Chrysler's new marketing campaign, "Acronyms," the brand shines light on the reality that family life may be unpredictable, messy and occasionally worthy of a few choice words, but the Chrysler Pacifica, America's best-selling and most awarded minivan, makes it a whole lot easier. Anyone who has navigated school drop-offs, sports practices, sullen teenagers, grocery runs, forgotten backpacks, road trips and everything in between knows that family life comes with its own language. Pacifica's "Acronyms" campaign celebrates how families navigate the channels of everyday chaos, redefining the sometimes-stressful life moments families deal with day to day. Through a series of digital and social media spots, the campaign playfully reimagines familiar acronyms, including STFU, IDGAF and FML, by connecting them to the innovative features that have made the new 2027 Chrysler Pacifica the trusted co-pilot of family life. From the Stow 'n Go seating and storage system and Stow 'n Vac to FamCam, Amazon Fire TV and dual automatic sliding doors, the campaign showcases the features parents depend on when family schedules are packed, patience is limited and backpacks seem to multiply overnight. * STFU (30-second) * IDGAF (15-second) * FML (15-second) "For Chrysler Pacifica owners, this minivan isn't just a vehicle, it's the family MVP," said Olivier Francois, global chief marketing officer, Stellantis. "That was our insight for 'Acronyms,' which takes some of today's most recognizable text message and social media shorthand and gives it a distinctly family-friendly, and Pacifica-focused, interpretation." "Most people know these acronyms from text messages and social media, but Pacifica owners read them a little differently," said Matt McAlear, Chrysler brand CEO. "When your vehicle doubles as a family room, cargo hauler, movie theater, snack station and transportation command center, your priorities change. 'Acronyms' celebrates the humor of modern family life and the Pacifica features that help parents keep it all moving." The "Acronyms" campaign centers on a simple truth: Pacifica drivers don't just drive their minivans - they depend on them. It's there for carpools, dance recitals, road trips, grocery runs, birthday party logistics and the occasional emergency science project. "Acronyms" was created by GSDM in partnership with the Chrysler brand. 2027 Chrysler Pacifica The 2027 Chrysler Pacifica builds on its legacy as America's best-selling and most awarded minivan with a bold new design, the most standard safety and security features in its class and the family-friendly innovations that have made it the segment benchmark. Featuring class-exclusive Stow 'n Go seating and storage, available Stow 'n Vac integrated vacuum and the innovative Stow 'n Place roof rack system, Pacifica continues to deliver the versatility, capability and comfort modern families expect. For 2027, new turn signal-activated Blind-spot View and ParkSense-based camera activation further enhance driver confidence, complementing a lineup that offers both available all-wheel drive and seven- or eight-passenger seating. Chrysler Brand Chrysler brand enters its second century with a bold vision of innovation, blending engineering excellence with beautifully designed, attainable vehicles. In 2026, Chrysler introduced a refreshed Chrysler Pacifica - America's best-selling and most awarded minivan - reinforcing the brand's long-standing leadership in the segment it invented. For more than 40 years, Chrysler has led the minivan segment, redefining family mobility with advanced safety, available all-wheel drive and the class-exclusive Stow 'n Go seating and storage system. Designed to meet the needs of modern families, the Chrysler Pacifica minivan lineup delivers convenience, capability and efficiency. Chrysler is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com. SOURCE Stellantis

Adweek
Mar 6th, 2025
GSD&M's Duff Stewart Succeeded By Lee Newman

Longtime executive Duff Stewart will step down as chief executive (CEO) of GSD&M after 35 years at the agency, handing the reins to president Lee Newman, ADWEEK can exclusively share.

Global Cosmetics News
Oct 4th, 2024
L'Oreal USA names Senior Vice President of Media

THE DETAILS Kersey joins from GSD&M, an Omnicom Media Group agency, and brings more than 20 years of seasoned media and advertising experience to the team.

L'Oréal Groupe
Sep 30th, 2024
L'Oréal USA Appoints Dave Kersey as Senior Vice President of Media in the United States

Kersey joins the Groupe from GSD&M, a fully integrated agency within Omnicom Media Group.

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