I’m a dynamic creative director and marketing leader with over 25 years of experience driving global sales, D2C e-commerce, and award-winning campaigns for brands like 7-Eleven, Electronic Arts, and Slurpee Canada. As the founder of Hot Tomali Communications, I scaled a digital agency to win Ad Age’s 2010 Small Agency of the Year, delivering transformative results like 7-Eleven’s e-commerce platform (636% revenue increase in 18 months) and Slurpee Canada’s campaign (186.8M+ Facebook impressions). My work has earned recognition from Cannes Lions, London International, and the Advertising & Design Club.
I excel at building high-performing teams and crafting data-driven strategies that blend innovation with authentic storytelling. From launching scalable retail platforms at Cheddar Labs (8,000+ stores, 31% sales increase for Electronic Arts) to optimizing customer journeys for health and lifestyle brands, I drive growth across diverse sectors. Proficient in branding, design, technology and advertising, I specialize in enhancing LTV, building and leading cross-functional teams, and aligning marketing with business goals.
A passionate speaker, I’ve inspired audiences at Ad Age Small Agency Conference, Health 2.0, and UBC, sharing insights on marketing, technology, and leadership. Outside work, I’m an Ironman competitor, New York Marathon finisher, and avid storyteller, bringing endurance and creativity to both life and work.
Let’s connect to create bold, impactful solutions that elevate brands and drive results.
Speaking Engagements:
Defining Moments, AdAge Small Agency Awards, Denver
Media Neutral Marketing, BCAMA, Vancouver
Health 2.0 - Annual Fall Conference, Santa Clara
Sudler Health + Technology Summit, The Harvard Club, New York
UBC International Business Club, Vancouver
Entrepreneur Timeline, TREE, Vancouver
Alliance Health 38th Annual Conference, San Francisco
BC Digital Health Demo Day, Vancouver
Health IT Meaningful Usability Summit, Washington
Social Media in the Workplace, SFU Beedie School of Business, Vancouver
Leading with Ideas, SFU, Vancouver
Driving Business Growth from Online to In-Store, CMA, Winnipeg
AmericanEHR Case Study, BCAIM, Vancouver
Contact: thomasstringham@me.com
• Ad Age Small Agency of the Year
• Marketing Magazine's One's to Watch
• Cannes Lions Advertising Festival
• London International Advertising Festival
• Applied Arts
• Advertising & Design Club of Canada
• The Bessies
• Marketing Awards
• Lotus Awards
• Media Innovation Awards
• AdCritic.com Spot of the Day
• BestAdsonTV Week’s Best
• AdAge spot of the week
• Canadian eTourism Awards
• ACT Responsible
• eWorld Awards
• Graphis
• CIPS Innovators in IT Awards
• eHealthcare Leadership Awards
• HCPRA Excellence in Health Care
• Design Edge Canada
• COVID-19 Global Hackathon Winner
• Health 2.0 10-Year Global Retrospective Awards - Top 25 Industry Leaders
• Stanford University (Featured Marketing MBA Case Study)
• Capilano University School of Business Program Advisory Committee (3 years)
• The Webby Awards Judge (4 years)
• Ad Age Small Agency Awards Judge (6 years)
• JUNO Awards Video of the Year Judge (1 year)
• BCIT New Media Program Advisory (4 years)
• Applied Arts Interactive Judge (2 years)
• Social Media Awards Judge (1 year)
• JUNO Awards Recording Package of the Year Judge (1 year)
• BCAIM Board Member & Website Director (6 years)
• London International Advertising Judge (1 year)
• Dyslexia Association, BC President & Board Member (3 years)
• City of Vancouver Art Committee (1 year)
• Vancouver Board of Trade Mentor (2 years)
• BCAMA Website Committee Member (3 years)
• Lotus Awards Website Committee Member (2 years)