Todd R. Marcum is a Roanoke, Virginia-based marketing consultant, and creator who grew up in Wayne County, WV. He is a recipient of the American Advertising Federation Silver Medal for lifetime contributions to the advertising industry and a member of the Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications Hall of Fame.

Todd started his career as a radio continuity writer before freelancing and working for small agencies in Western Virginia. He co-founded Access Advertising with Tony Pearman in 1996. The agency would grow to become one of the largest and most honored agencies in Virginia. Todd sold his share of the agency to Tony in 2020, and the two remain close friends.

After transitioning from Access, he has continued to provide advertising and marketing services for select clients. He also does project work for larger companies in the region.

Todd volunteers for many causes, including Sleep In Heavenly Peace, Bradley Free Clinic, and Project WARM. He is an active member of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, enjoys playing guitar, and is an avid baseball card collector.

Todd concepted, wrote, and co-produced “Shine: The Legacy of Roanoke’s Advertising Men and Women,” a full-length documentary capturing the advertising and public relations history of Southwest Virginia. He lives with his wife, Rhonda and does most of his writing on his screen porch with his dog Gracie by his side. He has two grown children, son Trenton, a dental recruiter in Roanoke, and daughter Amanda, a music therapist in Phoenix, AZ.