The Pitch MD
Tom Hespos is a 25+ year veteran of advertising agencies, including Young & Rubicam, Blue Marble ACG, Mezzina Brown & Partners, and Underscore. Throughout his career, Tom engineered Media Days, Innovation Workshops and other showcase events for brand marketers, working with media and tech partners to tailor and focus their message.
In particular, Underscore - which Tom founded - developed a reputation for working with media and technology companies to offer frank feedback and messaging advice that helped clarify value and resulted in long-term partnerships.
Known for making complex topics simple, Tom works with media, adtech and martech sellers to craft and refine pitches to a variety of audiences, including media and technology decision-makers at both agencies and brand marketers.
Together with a team of experienced decision-makers sourced from brand marketing companies, agencies and consultancies, Tom puts together a compelling offering for anyone selling into marketing organizations.
What People Are Saying
“Tom makes very good business sense when you listen to what he has to say. I would recommend Tom to any company looking for a serious competitive edge”
— Rich Cattafesta, Merck
“There is no one in the industry with Tom's level of knowledge, experience and ability to deliver results.”
— Dave Morgan, Founder/CEO, Simulmedia
“Tom is not only a digital veteran, but is part of a small subculture that shapes the progress and evolution for the rest of the industry. Many people use the term ‘thought leader’ loosely -- but when I think of thought leaders, Tom is at the top of a very short list.”
— Jason Heller, Partner & Global Lead, Digital Marketing Operations & Technology, McKinsey & Co.
“Tom has assembled a team of expert idea generators and problem solvers, and his clients are legion because of this. He's been one of the most respected thought leaders in our industry for more than 15 years now, and he's always finding ways to add new kinds of value. I have been extremely fortunate to work with Tom and his firm a few times over the past ten years, and every time, he has impressed me with his smarts, his integrity, and his resourcefulness - always delivering tremendous results.”
— Mark Naples, Managing Partner, WIT Strategy