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tms

HQ
Chicago
Total Offices: 2
1,296 Total Employees
Year Founded: 1986

tms Leadership & Management

tms Employee Perspectives

tms encourages managers to take an active role in employees' growth by maintaining open communication, supporting new opportunities and aligning individual career goals with business needs. Employees say leaders regularly invest in their development, recognize their contributions and empower them to pursue the experiences that matter most to them.

“Any growth opportunity I’ve wanted to pursue, I’ve been supported. Any new business I wanted to chase, they’ve said, ‘Go for it.’ tms appreciates the time and dedication that their employees put into supporting their client partners and recognizes that time at work can mean time away from family and friends. From the day I was hired as an account executive to today, there has always been a two-way dialogue around where tms needed my support, where I wanted to grow in my career and what I wanted my next step to be. I believe tms values me as an individual, and from past experience, I know that’s not something that can be found just anywhere.”

Kimberly Vaden
Kimberly Vaden, Senior Account Director

tms encourages leaders to invest in employee development by providing mentorship, strategic guidance and a clear connection between individual work and broader business goals. Employees say managers help them understand the bigger picture, enabling them to grow as thoughtful, empathetic leaders while making a greater impact.

“I’ve benefited from leaders who encouraged me to think strategically and understand how my work connects to the bigger picture. Seeing the ‘why’ behind the work was motivating early in my career, but it’s been even more valuable now, helping me lead with clarity, purpose and empathy.”

Carla Faustino
Carla Faustino, Sr. Manager Decision Science

tms Employee Reviews

“tms uses data to drive marketing decisions at every level, so I work closely with stakeholders to develop data science solutions. My managers strongly support continuous learning so our team stays up to date on the latest in tech."

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Gabe, Data Scientist
Gabe, Data Scientist

What People Are Saying About tms

  • Strategic Vision & Planning: Public materials consistently center direction on “The Power of And”—uniting technology, marketing, and sourcing—and repeat this narrative across homepage, services, values, sustainability, and “Who we are” content. Leadership also anchors the story in the HAVI-origin integration, reinforcing an intentional, long-term plan.
  • Open & Transparent Communication: Messaging around mission-driven values and the “Power of And” appears consistently across channels, signaling clear, repeated priorities. A biennial “Connections” leadership summit is designed to strengthen understanding of company priorities and has been recognized for internal communications excellence.
  • Collaborative & Aligned Leadership: The leadership architecture includes roles such as Chief Transformation Officer, Chief Innovation Officer, and Chief Brand and Experience Officer that map directly to the integrated strategy. Parent-linked integrations are presented as aligning capabilities end-to-end, reinforcing cross-functional coordination at the top.

tms's Benefits

Hosts in-person all-hands meetings

Implements team-based strategic planning

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities

Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility