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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Small media planning & buying agency THINK Advertising & Marketing, L.L.C., is in Columbia, South Carolina. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Multi Media Services Inc is a media planning & buying agency established in 1983. The small team provides Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Fe, NM
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Elevate Media, a media planning & buying agency, is in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Natick, MA
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Carriage House Media is a media planning and buying company in Natick, Massachusetts. Founded in 2014, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wakefield, MA
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Media planning & buying agency Commonwealth Advertising was established in 2007. The firm specializes in Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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National Media Research, Planning & Placement is a media planning & buying agency. They are located in Alexandria, Virginia and have small team. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Marshfield, MA
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Viamark Video is an Advertising company launched in 2001. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Weston, MA
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Konjolka Media, a media planning and buying agency, was founded in 2001. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Strongsville, OH
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Lake Effects Productions is a video production agency. Their small team is in Strongsville, Ohio. Their team offers Video Production and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Advertising company Ace Strategies was launched in 2024. The small team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMiddletown, CT
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Founded in 1987, Makiaris Media is a small media planning & buying company. Their team offers Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Catonsville, MD
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Chameleon is a branding firm founded in 2020. The agency specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lafayette, IN
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Media planning and buying company Better Merchants Marketing and Media was founded in 2004. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Logo and is based in Lafayette, Indiana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Randolph, NJ
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Jersey Indie is an Advertising company. Their small team is based in Randolph, New Jersey. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bellevue, NE
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Launched in 1989, Labadie Communications is an Advertising company. The firm specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Blue Print Advertising Agency is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plaistow, NH
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Crooked Fence Marketing is an Advertising company. Founded in 2017, the company offers Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Osage Beach, MO
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Media Buying Consultants is a small media planning and buying agency based in Osage Beach, Missouri. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Vault Advertising, a media planning and buying company, was launched in 2017. The agency specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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Founded in 2010, SIXMIC FILMS is a video production agency. In Albuquerque, New Mexico, the team specializes in Video Production and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beverly, MA
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Email Marketing company Purple Diamond is located in Beverly, Massachusetts. Their services include Email Marketing and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Natick, MA
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Founded in 1976, Sundin Associates is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSan Antonio, TX
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GURUPRESARIO is a San Antonio, Texas-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSt. Petersburg, FL
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Communicasting, Inc. Is an Advertising company. Their small team is based in St. Petersburg, Florida and offers Advertising and Out of Home Design. The company was launched in 2004.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerVallejo, CA
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Lamb Consulting - Small Biz Marketing is an Advertising company headquartered in Vallejo, California. The team focuses on Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Danvers, MA
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Allen Roche Group is an Advertising company. Founded in 2002, the agency is headquartered in Danvers, Massachusetts. Their team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Advertising and media planning & buying company The New Media Firm was established in 2007. The firm provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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E L E M E N T 8., a media planning & buying agency, is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Porterville, CA
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Advertus Media, a media planning & buying company, was established in 2004. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and is located in Porterville, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portsmouth, NH
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Small media planning and buying agency Saving Grace Media Services, is headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salem, MA
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The Gold Group, an Event Marketing and media planning and buying company, is headquartered in Salem, Massachusetts. Founded in 2000, the team provides Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9O'Fallon, MO
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Small Advertising company Reel Eyez Media, is headquartered in O'Fallon, Missouri. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sterling, VA
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Video production company Brand Ready Media Inc. Is headquartered in Sterling, Virginia. They focus on Video Production and Branding and were launched in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Maria, CA
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Emerald Wave Media is a small Advertising company headquartered in Santa Maria, California. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zionsville, IN
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Small branding company Anderson Agency, is headquartered in Zionsville, Indiana. The team provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kailua-Kona, HI
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Re: Sales & Marketing is a branding company. Founded in 2010, the agency is headquartered in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Their team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montgomery, AL
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Media planning and buying company SMI Advertising is located in Montgomery, Alabama. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gautier, MS
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Ad2, Inc. Is an Advertising company established in 1998. The small team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westport, CT
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Headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, Ring2Media INC is an Advertising and media planning and buying company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Shrewsbury, MA
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Media planning & buying company JRA Design is headquartered in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woburn, MA
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2&2 Insights, LLC. Is a graphic design agency. Founded in 2014, the company is based in Woburn, Massachusetts. Their services include Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Medford, MA
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TMedia Consulting, a branding company, is in Medford, Massachusetts. Their services include Branding and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Braintree, MA
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Based in Braintree, Massachusetts, Dolabany Communications Group is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Modesto, CA
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Takapa Media is a branding company. Their small team is based in Modesto, California. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lewisville, TX
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1 Nine Marketing & Media, LLC is a branding firm in Lewisville, Texas. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Victoria, TX
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The Guerra Group, a small Advertising company, is located in Victoria, Texas. Their services include Advertising and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cody, WY
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Cactus Pro Films is a video production company. They are headquartered in Cody, Wyoming and have small team. Their team offers Video Production and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sioux City, IA
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BRIC Media Marketing Agency is a media planning & buying company established in 2022. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bedford, NH
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Burke Advertising, LLC, a media planning & buying agency, was launched in 1994. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization and is in Bedford, New Hampshire.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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Media planning and buying agency Dolce Advertising offers Media Planning & Buying and Graphic Design. They were launched in 1956.
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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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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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36.6/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.