Top TV Media Buying Companies in the United States
From New York’s Upfronts to Los Angeles’ entertainment ecosystem and Chicago’s brand headquarters, the United States is the world’s largest TV advertising market. The right U.S.-based TV media buying agency can plan and negotiate linear, cable, and CTV placements that maximize reach, efficiency, and outcomes across Nielsen-rated inventory and premium streaming.
Clutch helps you find trusted partners with verified reviews, case studies, and transparent pricing. Use filters to compare national TV media buying services by budget, industry, location, and channel expertise (DRTV, addressable, CTV). Whether you’re a Fortune 500 advertiser or a growth-stage brand testing television for the first time, start here to evaluate seasoned television ad placement firms with proven results. Explore these additional directories:
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pocatello, ID
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Advertising company Steele Branding is based in Pocatello, Idaho. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Nordeast Marketing Group, a small branding agency, is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Stude-Becker Advertising is a branding firm. Their small team of employees is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Their team provides Branding and Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Hartford, CT
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Linked Media is a Digital Strategy company in West Hartford, Connecticut. Launched in 2016, the team provides Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Established in 2017, The Colibri Collective is a small Phoenix, Arizona-based PR firm. Their team provides Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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Blaize Events & Media, Inc. Is a Virginia Beach, Virginia-based media planning & buying company. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Founded in 2015, ZO Media Group is a small Chicago, Illinois-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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J Group Media, a branding agency, focus on Branding and Public Relations. They were founded in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Cool Brand Media is a branding company. Their team is located in Dallas, Texas. The agency specializes in Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Madison, WI
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Established in 2015, Strategic Partners Marketing LLC is a small Madison, Wisconsin-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Downey, CA
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Midsize Advertising company Float Media House, is in Downey, California. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Market Research company ISPD Global is located in Barcelona, Spain and Ciudad de México, Mexico. Launched in 2018, the team offers Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Little Rock, AR
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Media planning and buying company Griffey Agency Inc is in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Established in 2020, Aequalitas Media is a media planning and buying agency. The small team provides Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Saeshe is a web design company. The team specializes in Web Design and Digital Strategy and is in Los Angeles, California.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Articus Ltd. Is a small Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Buffalo, NY
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Small public relations firm Buffalo Advertising Management, is based in Buffalo, New York. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ipswich, MA
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Bluefish Digital Marketing is a branding agency launched in 2011. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Ashland Advertising is a small Marketing Strategy company launched in 2008. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mishawaka, IN
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Big Idea Company, LLC is a PR agency. The team specializes in Public Relations and Video Production, and the agency is located in Mishawaka, Indiana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lawrence, KS
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Kern Marketing is an Advertising company established in 2006. The firm provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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In Washington, District of Columbia, Fenn Communications Group is a small PR firm. The team specializes in Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salem, OR
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Turn The Page Oregon is a branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2010. The company is in Salem, Oregon.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Detroit, MI
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Avance Communications Inc is a public relations agency. They are based in Detroit, Michigan and have small team. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clarks Green, PA
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Located in Clarks Green, Pennsylvania, Condron Media is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9York, PA
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The Spot Media Group, LLC, an UX design agency, is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania. Their services include UX/UI Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Paoli, PA
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Sugartown Communications is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding and is located in Paoli, Pennsylvania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Allentown, PA
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In Allentown, Pennsylvania, TMR Advertising (Total Marketing Resources, Inc) is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Allentown, PA
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GGA Global, an Advertising company, was launched in 1986. The firm focuses on Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chula Vista, CA
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Allure Marketing Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in Chula Vista, California and have small team. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Branding firm Three65 Ideas, LLC focuses on Branding and Content Marketing. They are headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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MGA Media Group is a small social media marketing agency established in 2014. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Segundo, CA
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Small website development company Clearstream Agency, is located in El Segundo, California. Their services include Web Development and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Klipsch Marketing & Advisors, a Logo company, was launched in 2013. The agency specializes in Logo and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Livonia, MI
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Sunny Media, an Advertising company, was launched in 2008. The small team specializes in Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bethel, VT
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The Imagination Company is a web development firm located in Bethel, Vermont. They provide Web Development and Video Production and were launched in 1985.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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GainShare, a social media marketing company, was launched in 1985. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Demand Generation Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Nicholasville, KY
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Advertising company Sound Advice Marketing, Inc. Is headquartered in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fayetteville, WV
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Digital Relativity is a graphic design company. Based in Fayetteville, West Virginia, their team specializes in Graphic Design and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, NH
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Based in Manchester, New Hampshire, EVR Advertising is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerFargo, ND
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Advertising company Meckler Marketing Consulting is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota. Established in 2019, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fairfax, VA
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Established in 2013, Screen Strategies Media is a media planning and buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Established in 2013, Pinpoint Media is a small Alexandria, Virginia-based media planning & buying company. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Launched in 1992, Nova Marketing is a midsize media planning and buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9High Point, NC
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Media Placement Services, Inc. Is a media planning & buying agency. The High Point, North Carolina-based company offers Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Headquartered in New York, New York, FuturesMedia is a small Advertising and media planning and buying company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dearborn, MI
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The Haimour Group, Inc. Is a Dearborn, Michigan-based Digital Strategy company. Established in 2007, the team offers Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newburyport, MA
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Big House Partners is a video production company. They were founded in 2018, and their services include Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Norwood, MA
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Lead Surge LLC is a media planning & buying agency. Launched in 2011, the agency is located in Norwood, Massachusetts. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salem, NH
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Infinite Marketing, Inc. Is a branding firm. Founded in 2018, the company offers Branding and Event Marketing.
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List of the Top 15 United States TV Media Buying Agencies
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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36.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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35.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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35/40.017/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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35.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Rochester, MI
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34.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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33.5/40.019/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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37.3/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Thousand Oaks, CA
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30.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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34.1/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Addison, TX
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36.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Glendale, CA
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31.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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37.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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34.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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30.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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36/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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34.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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35.8/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Avon, CT
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31.5/40.017/20 Reviews6.4/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NV
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32.7/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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31.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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35.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mill Valley, CA
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35.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Duluth, MN
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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31.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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33/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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31.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews6.4/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49St. Charles, IL
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28.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Media Planning & Buying40% TV Media Buying50% Other
U.S. TV Media Buying FAQs
U.S.-based TV media buying agencies operate in the most competitive TV marketplace, with deep relationships across broadcast networks, national cable, and leading CTV/OTT platforms. That buying power can translate into better CPMs, more favorable daypart mix, added-value units, and faster makegoods when ratings underdeliver. Teams in hubs like NYC, LA, and Chicago also bring current intel from Upfronts/NewFronts, sports packages, and tentpole events, helping brands seize timely opportunities and navigate union, clearance, and legal nuances unique to American television.
For direct response TV advertising, U.S. specialists understand call center pacing, unique phone/URL tracking, retail lift, and spot clearance—key to scaling efficiently.
Pricing varies thanks to a multitude of factors such as scope, channel mix, and whether you’re running brand or DR campaigns. Most Clutch-listed U.S.-based TV media buying providers charge:
- Agency fees: commonly a 10%–15% commission on media spend, a monthly retainer ($5,000 – $30,000+), or hybrid.
- Test budgets: local/regional DR tests often start at $50,000 – $150,000 over 4–8 weeks; national brand flights can begin at $250,000 – $500,000+.
- CPMs: linear broadcast and premium sports command higher CPMs; CTV CPMs are typically higher than cable but can deliver stronger targeting and incrementality.
Furthermore, expect added costs for creative trafficking, ad verification, third-party measurement, and attribution platforms.
Thanks to the diversity and scale of the U.S. business landscape, it’s easy to find dedicated TV media buying agencies with expertise in markets such as:
- Consumer packaged goods, retail, and automotive
- Entertainment and streaming
- Healthcare and pharma
- Financial services, insurance, and fintech
- Travel, hospitality, and QSR
- Technology and e-commerce/DTC brands testing TV for scale
Political and advocacy spending also surges in election cycles, impacting inventory and rates nationwide.
- Match their specialty to your goal — brand-building vs DRTV, linear vs CTV/addressable.
- Review case studies with industry alignment, verified Clutch reviews, and post-buy analyses.
- Ask about measurement — MMM, MTA, CTV log-level data, lift testing, and how they tie TV to site traffic, sales, and CAC.
- Probe buying power and access — Upfronts vs scatter strategy, sports/event capabilities, and added value.
- Check transparency —fee structure, rebates/AVBs, data usage, and brand-safety controls.
- Confirm operations — trafficking, clearance, pace-to-goal reporting, and their makegoods approach.
- Ensure they can integrate creative testing and iterate quickly.
Take advantage of the resources and filters available on Clutch to find trusted agencies for your project. Make sure you thoroughly assess their services and background before contacting them for a discovery session.
- Guaranteed ratings or TRPs without contingencies for underdelivery or makegoods
- Opaque fee structures or unwillingness to disclose rebates/AVBs and added-value terms
- No post-buy analysis, weak pacing updates, or limited conversion/attribution reporting
- One-size-fits-all plans that ignore your funnel, geography, or retail footprint
- Overreliance on a single network/vendor or pushing only “preferred” partners
- Dated strategies that exclude CTV or can’t reconcile cross-screen frequency
- No clear test-and-learn plan (creative lengths/offers, networks, dayparts) or brand-safety/quality controls
If you spot any of these red flags, take that as a sign and just continue your search. Partnering with the wrong TV media buying team can give headaches and issues down the road.