What does it take to spend your entire career at one agency and rise all the way to CEO? Tom Denari has been at Young and Laramore for 36 years, starting at half salary and working his way up to the top.

In this episode of Breaking and Entering Advertising, Tom shares why he chose loyalty over job hopping, the lessons he learned from building a national agency in Indianapolis, and how long-term commitment shaped both his leadership and creativity. From the Steak ‘n Shake campaigns that put the agency on the map to evolving strategy and creative into a true team sport, Tom’s story is proof that staying in one place can be the most daring career move of all.

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36 Years. At ONE Agency.