# TEC Direct Media, Inc. TEC Direct Media, Inc. Reviews (3), Pricing, Services & Verified Ratings - 5.0 out of 5 average review rating - 0 connections joined TEC Direct Media, Inc.'s Network [Visit Website](https://tec-direct.com/about-us/) [Get a Custom Proposal](https://clutch.co/profile/tec-direct-media) **Target. Excite. Connect** **TEC Direct Media** is a top media agency in Chicago. We plan and buy media for other agencies, emerging brands and artists so they can generate awareness, acquire new customers and drive sales. ## Company Information - Minimum project size: $10,000+ - Hourly rate: $150 - $199 - Number of employees: 10 - 49 - 1 Locations: - Chicago, IL (Headquarters) - Founded in 2001 ## Services, Focus Areas, Industries, and Clients ### Service Lines - 100% Media Planning & Buying ### Focus Areas - Media Buying Focus: - 45% TV Media Buying - 40% Out of Home Media Buying - 10% Radio Media Buying - 5% Print Media Buying ### Industries - 20% Medical - 20% Hospitality & leisure - 5% Non-profit - 20% Arts, entertainment & music - 20% Consumer products & services - 15% Education ### Clients - 50% Small Business (<$10M) - 50% Midmarket ($10M - $1B) ## Pricing Snapshot Average rating for cost based on this provider's reviews: 4.8 out of 5 **What Clients Have Said** *(This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.)*: Clients appreciate TEC Direct Media's good value for cost and effective media strategies. They highlight responsive communication and timely deliverables, with no specific project costs or client sizes mentioned. Overall, they are seen as a collaborative partner that enhances clients' media capabilities. **Most Common Project Size**: Confidential based on 3 reviews *(Pricing information for this provider is based on reviews where the project size was available.)* ### Pricing by Service - Media Planning & Buying: Confidential based on 3 reviews ## Reviews Clutch investigates each reviewer's identity and work history. Every review goes through a rigorous, human-led verification process to confirm the reviewer's identity, and reviews that we verify are visibly marked as 'Verified' so you can trust that they come from a real client. [Learn More](https://help.clutch.co/en/knowledge/how-clutch-verifies-reviews) ### TEC Direct Media, Inc. Review Insights Overall Review Rating: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.8 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 ### Top Mentions - Timely (2 mentions) - Collaborative (1 mentions) - Communicative (1 mentions) - Efficient (1 mentions) - Professional (1 mentions) - Transparent (1 mentions) ### Review Highlights **Responsive and Efficient Project Management** Clients consistently commend TEC Direct Media, Inc. for their promptness, responsiveness, and efficiency in project management. Deliverables are provided on time, and the team is adept at adapting to changes, ensuring smooth collaboration. **Successful Media Strategy and Execution** TEC Direct Media, Inc. is highly praised for their effective media strategy, buying, and reporting, leading to increased conversions, brand awareness, and sales. Clients appreciate their ability to reach target audiences and drive positive outcomes. **Positive Year-on-Year Results** The partnership with TEC Direct Media, Inc. has resulted in positive year-on-year outcomes, including higher return on ad spend (ROAS) and greater engagement. Their strategies have enabled clients to focus on core competencies. **No Noted Areas for Improvement** Across multiple reviews, clients have not identified any significant areas for improvement for TEC Direct Media, Inc., indicating a high level of satisfaction with their services and outcomes. **High Client Satisfaction** Clients express high satisfaction with TEC Direct Media, Inc., citing their professional conduct, transparency, and quality work. The firm is recognized for going above and beyond to ensure client success. **Strong Client Collaboration** TEC Direct Media, Inc. is noted for their collaborative approach, seamlessly integrating into client teams. Their dedication to client success and proactive recommendations make them a reliable partner in achieving business goals. ### TEC Direct Media, Inc. Reviews #### Media Planning & Buying for PPC Consulting Company **The Project** - Services: Media Planning & Buying - Project size: Confidential - Project length: June 2023 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: TEC Direct Media, Inc. works with a PPC consulting company to plan and manage local TV, radio, OOH, and print buys for an end client. They're tasked with reaching the general market and multicultural audiences. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, A La Carte Media Consulting - Industry: Advertising & marketing - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Feb 3, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to TEC Direct Media, Inc.'s efforts, the end client's media campaigns have successfully reached their target audience, driving increases in conversions and brand awareness. The reliable, collaborative team is responsive, prompt, and transparent, and they deliver accurate work on time. ""The team is collaborative and seamlessly integrates into a multi-department or agency dynamics."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the CEO of A La Carte Media ConsultingDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Paid media planning and buying **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire TEC Direct Media, Inc. to accomplish?ReachEfficiency **SOLUTION** How did you find TEC Direct Media, Inc.?ReferralWhy did you select TEC Direct Media, Inc. over others?Close to my geographic locationGreat culture fitGood value for costReferred to meHow many teammates from TEC Direct Media, Inc. were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.TEC was responsible for planning and managing local TV, radio, OOH, and print buys on behalf of our client. They were tasked with reaching both general market and multicultural audiences within key zip codes within our target market. They managed negotiations, and provided detailed schedules, maps, and monthly + post campaign reporting.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Media successfully reached target audience and drove increases in both conversions and brand awareness. Additionally, campaigns over-delivered, providing added value coverage. The team consistently provides recommendations to optimize campaigns and adapt to changes in performance or landscape. TEC is highly professional, transparent and communicative making them easy to work with.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?TEC is responsive and prompt! We can always count on the team to provide deliverables accurate and on time.What was your primary form of communication with TEC Direct Media, Inc.?In-Person MeetingVirtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?The team is collaborative and seamlessly integrates into a multi-department or agency dynamics. Quality is always first and foremost, so it is easy to rely on them to do the work that needs to be done.Are there any areas for improvement or something TEC Direct Media, Inc. could have done differently?No --- #### Media Planning & Buying for Nonprofit Organization **The Project** - Services: Media Planning & Buying - Project size: Confidential - Project length: June 2022 - Apr. 2025 **Project Summary**: TEC Direct Media, Inc. provided media strategy, buying, support, and reporting for a nonprofit organization's events and initiatives. They negotiated and purchased media and provided monthly reports. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Executive, Old Sturbridge Village - Industry: Non-profit - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Apr 10, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to TEC Direct Media, Inc.'s efforts, the client enjoyed an increase in sales and visitation for key events. The team was punctual, efficient, and responsive to the client's needs. Moreover, the team's valuable insights and recommendations allowed the client to make more informed decisions. ""It felt like they genuinely wanted us to succeed."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the executive of Old Sturbridge VillageDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.We are a living history museum.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire TEC Direct Media, Inc. to accomplish?Increase conversions from our website to tickets.Increase traffic to our museum.Increase traffic to our website. **SOLUTION** How did you find TEC Direct Media, Inc.?ReferralOtherWhy did you select TEC Direct Media, Inc. over others?Great culture fitGood value for costCompany values alignedHow many teammates from TEC Direct Media, Inc. were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Provide media strategy, buying, support and reporting for various events and initiatives held at our museum. Deliverables included negotiations and purchasing of media and monthly reports.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Increased sales/visitation for key events.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?On time, efficient, and responsive.What was your primary form of communication with TEC Direct Media, Inc.?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?It felt like they genuinely wanted us to succeed, like we were all in it together. Always made recommendations, even if not in the budget, so we would could make informed choices. Are there any areas for improvement or something TEC Direct Media, Inc. could have done differently?We really enjoyed working with all the staff, can't think of anything they could have done differently. --- #### Media Planning & Buying for Creative Marketing Firm **The Project** - Services: Media Planning & Buying - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Aug. 2023 - Aug. 2024 **Project Summary**: TEC Direct Media, Inc. worked with a creative marketing firm to develop media strategies for end clients. They also handle the end clients' media buying and reporting efforts. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** EVP Operations & Strategy, Creative Marketing Firm - Industry: Advertising & marketing - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Feb 1, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to TEC Direct Media, Inc.'s efforts, the client achieved positive year-on-year results across all end clients, including higher ROAS and greater engagement. The client also gained internal efficiencies. TEC Direct Media, Inc. was responsive, easy to work with, and quick to answer questions. ""Their ability to find solutions and desire to test new strategies were impressive."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the EVP, Operations and StrategyDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Creative Marketing Firm **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire TEC Direct Media, Inc. to accomplish?Provide clients with modern media strategiesProvide clients with strong media reportingEnsure that all media buying is done effectively and efficiently **SOLUTION** How did you find TEC Direct Media, Inc.?Online SearchWhy did you select TEC Direct Media, Inc. over others?High ratingsGreat culture fitCompany values alignedExpertiseHow many teammates from TEC Direct Media, Inc. were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.We partnered with TEC to level up our agency's media capabilities across a range of clients. Their scope consisted of three parts: media strategy, media buying, and media reporting.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?We had positive YoY results across all clients that we partnered with TEC on. This includes higher ROAS and greater engagement. We also gained internal efficiencies by partnering weith TEC that allowed us to focus on the things we were more skilled at, like strategy and creative.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?TEC was incredibly responsive and super easy to work with. Questions were answered quickly and changes were well thought out. What was your primary form of communication with TEC Direct Media, Inc.?Virtual MeetingWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Their ability to find solutions and desire to test new strategies were impressive.Are there any areas for improvement or something TEC Direct Media, Inc. could have done differently?I cannot think of anything, they were a great partner. --- ## Portfolio & Awards ### Launching a Reimagined L. A. Fashion Week The goal was to raise awareness of the newly reimagined Los Angeles Fashion Week (LAFW) among haute couture designers and devoted followers of fashion.  We designed and executed a digital media strategy teasing the event in key markets across the USA and abroad. Our media efforts resulted in over 26M impressions across paid social and digital display.  The brand reported over 250MM total people reached across social and digital, which included paid and organic results. In addition to press coverage, the campaign received a lot of engagement and buzz across social media. ### Digital Media Drives Sales Pre/Post Release The goal was to raise awareness of Tears for Fears’ album, The Tipping Point, amongst existing and potential fans; drive views, streams, and sales during pre- and post-release.   Our team recommended multiple digital media tactics utilizing video and display strategies to reach potential fans of Tears for Fears in the US.  we included paid social throughout both phases where existing engagement was heavily taking place and leveraged our retargeting capabilities.  Additionally, we employed video strategies across Connected TV and YouTube.  Once the album was released, we incorporated a sales strategy to drive purchases on Amazon.   The album reached No. 8 on the US Billboard 200 chart and was ranked No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Alternative & Rock Album chart.  The Tipping Point debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart. ### Linear & CTV Work Together Our goal was to raise awareness of Adele’s fourth studio album, 30, among existing and potential fans; drive streams, pre-orders and sales.  We recommended a combination of Connected TV and Linear (traditional) TV to reach existing and potential fans when and where they were watching their favorite video programming.   The single, “Easy On Me,” broke Spotify’s record for most streams in a single day in less than 24 hours and quickly became Billboard‘s number 1 song on the Hot 100.  In addition, Adele’s 30 spent eight consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart, the most weeks in a row at No. 1 since 2014.  Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales.  30 and “Easy on Me” have earned numerous Grammy nominations, including Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, and Best Pop Vocal Album. ### Campaign Supports LGBTQ+ Communities The goal was to raise awareness and generate crowd-funding of the 2021 “Queer to Stay” LGBTQ Business Preservation Initiative during Pride Month.  In partnership with the agency of record, we planned, purchased, and coordinated placement and installation of hand-painted outdoor murals in key, well-trafficked locations in Los Angeles and New York City neighborhoods. These uniquely sized, multi-colored engaging pieces also included a new crowdfunding feature to enable viewers to support the initiative through the end of the year.   The unique and colorful murals increased awareness and received added attention from online & broadcast news media. The campaign doubled its financial support to 20 businesses. ### Increasing Awareness Using Cross-Channel Tactics for Social Cause Our mission was to activate, engage and educate national & international markets through high impact placements for Be Fair Be Vegan’s purpose – animal equality and the end of all animal use. ### TEC Drives Streams with Global Outdoor Campaign TEC Direct Media planned and executed several strategic outdoor locations for Universal Music Latin Entertainment to deliver maximum reach and drive streams of J. Balvin and Bad Bunny’s collaborative album, Oasis.  The album debuted at #1 on Billboard's US Top Latin Albums chart, and at #9 on the all-genre US Billboard 200. ### Digital Strategy Drives Streams and Sales Our label client, Universal Music Enterprises, wanted to increase awareness and drive streams and sales of the Original Broadway Cast Recording, Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of The Temptations.   The campaign required varied local and national executions to support the different phases of promotion.  The tiered digital campaign worked effectively to drive streams and sales of digital and physical copies. ### Driving University Enrollment TEC Direct Media designed, tested, and rolled out a programmatic advertising campaign that drove online applications. Our results helped the University learn more about their core audience and acquisition costs.  They now plan and budget more strategically for online enrollment.  The campaign was so successful we were asked to develop a solution to drive ticket sales for the University’s Athletic Department. ### Multi-Media Campaigns for International Artist Our various multi-media campaigns reached audiences across the globe driving traffic and views of artist YouTube content, event tune-in and increased Grammy voter consideration. The campaigns delivered millions of video views and produced strong online engagement. ### Driving Streams and Downloads of ‘A Star is Born’ Soundtrack TEC Direct Media secured high profile inventory surrounding the release date of the 'A Star is Born' soundtrack, to drive streams and downloads. According to Nielsen, “A Star Is Born posted the biggest week for a soundtrack in three and a half years, with a debut of 231,000 equivalent album units earned. The set is the second best-selling album of 2018, with sales exceeding 700,000 and has surpassed 1.1 million in album equivalent consumption when including track sales and on-demand audio stream equivalents.”   ### OOH Activation Strategy Drives Online Engagement Rhino Records hired TEC Direct Media to help promote the newly remastered and expanded version of The Smiths’ The Queen is Dead: Deluxe Edition in a creative and unique way, utilizing outdoor media.  The campaign became a huge success as it generated conversations online across multiple social channels. ## Packages ## About the Team ### Quick Facts - 25 years in business ### Commonly Asked Questions **What are the top media channels you plan and buy?** We started as a TV agency in 2001 and have expanded to plan and buy media across all major channels, including digital, broadcast, outdoor, audio, and print. Today, we develop strategies based on audience behavior and campaign goals, often combining every form of paid media to drive stronger, more measurable results **What's it like to work with your team?** Clients often describe us as responsive, collaborative, and easy to work with. We act as an extension of your team, keeping communication clear, staying proactive, and making adjustments as needed. Whether we’re supporting an internal marketing team or managing campaigns end-to-end, our goal is to make the process efficient, straightforward, and focused on results. ## Locations (1) ### Chicago, IL (Headquarters) - 231 S. LaSalle St., Suite 2100 - Chicago, IL 60604 - United States - 6 - 9 employees - Phone: 3125510832 ## Contact TEC Direct Media, Inc. 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