Tower & Bridge Communications

The full-service advertising, marketing, events and public relations agency run by students at The University of Texas at Austin.

About T&B

Welcome to Tower & Bridge Communications, UT Austin’s only student-run advertising and PR agency. A collaboration between Texas Student Media and Moody College of Communication’s Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations, we’re here to give students real-world agency experience in account management, PR, social media, content creation, analytics, advertising and events. Our goal? To prepare passionate communicators for success before they graduate and to help bridge our clients to the UT community, Austin and beyond. Join us and gain the skills you need to thrive in the industry. Hire us to take your strategic marketing and communications to the next level.

Case Studies

At the end of the semester, our account teams create a one-pager case study to recap their campaigns. The case studies below provide insight into our client work.

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Austin Bolo

Austin Bolo is a local brand creating unique bolo ties that merge contemporary design with a touch of Western flair. Our campaign highlights the brand’s craftsmanship and modern appeal through targeted social media content, events, and influencer partnerships, connecting with rugged yet fashion-forward men who seek originality and bold self-expression in their accessories.

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The Rise School of Austin

The Rise School of Austin is a nonprofit school that caters to children of all learning abilities. They combine extensive research, nontraditional teaching techniques, and therapies in order to create an individualized educational experience that fosters inclusion for all of their students.

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The Far Out Lounge

The Far Out Lounge is a bar and music venue in Austin, Texas. Opened in the spring of 2019, the venue blends the old and new, offering a nod to Austin’s past while providing drinks, delicious food, and live entertainment.

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Creative. Competitive. Connected.

Tower & Bridge members are creative thinkers, competitive by nature and value making genuine connections in their personal lives and careers.

Our mission is to empower student communicators to go beyond the classroom. Through strategic brand campaigns, we captivate audiences, fuel brand engagement, and develop meaningful connections between our clients and their communities.


The Good Hippie
Austin Bolo
Salsa Limon
The Rise School of Austin
The Far Out Lounge and Stage
Moody Foundation
Katie Kismet
UT EcoCAR

JOIN US

Are you a current UT student? Tower & Bridge is an opportunity to learn, grow, and do something great. Apply now.


No experience required.

Tower & Bridge has members of all different experience levels. Experienced members will continue to be challenged and be given more leadership responsibilities.

Semesterly commitment.

T&B is a semester-by-semester commitment, so seniors are free to sign up!

All backgrounds allowed.

You do not need to be an advertising or PR major to apply. We look for members who are willing and excited to learn. All majors and experience levels are welcome!


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Spring 2025 Team

Co-Directors
Savan Shah and Abby McGehee

Director of Accounts
Britney Nguyen

Director of Engagement
Gloria Kim

Director of Marketing
Macy Smith

Director of Membership
Mary McKenny

Adviser
Emily Cohen
emily.cohen@austin.utexas.edu
Texas Student Media
Director for Marketing, Agency and Advertising Operations