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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• TV Media Buying Companies in New York City
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rochester, MN
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MEDIA MANAGER, LLC is a small media planning & buying agency. Founded in 2013, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greenville, SC
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Traveling Storytellers is a media planning and buying company founded in 2012. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Upper Saddle River, NJ
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Sigma Group is a small Upper Saddle River, New Jersey-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Huntington Beach, CA
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Ocean Media, Inc. Is a media planning and buying agency headquartered in Huntington Beach, California. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Columbia, MO
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Based in Columbia, Missouri and St. Louis, Missouri, True Media is a media planning & buying company. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy and were established in 2005.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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Marketing Strategy company Orange Label was launched in 1972. The firm focuses on Marketing Strategy and Advertising, and is small.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Gravitational Marketing is an Advertising company. They are located in Orlando, Florida and have small team. They provide Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Greenville, SC
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Flare Media Agency is a small media planning and buying company. Established in 2019, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Reno, OK
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Next Level Pergolas, an Advertising company, was launched in 2021. The firm specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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PH Consulting & Media is an Advertising company. Headquartered in New York, New York and Garden City, New York, the agency focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Warwick, RI
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Graphic design company McGuinness Media & Marketing is in Warwick, Rhode Island. Their services include Graphic Design and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nashville, TN
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Unlock Health is a midsize Advertising company. Launched in 2023, the team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Denver Marketing Group is an Advertising company. Launched in 2010, the team specializes in Advertising and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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APartnership is an Advertising company launched in 1998. Their team offers Advertising and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Greenville, SC
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Established in 2009, Redhype is a PR agency. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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New Revolution Media is a video production agency. Launched in 2016, their team provides Video Production and Media Planning & Buying.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bethesda, MD
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RP3 Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. They are headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland and have small team of experts. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Metre is an Advertising company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Founded in 2013, the team offers Advertising and Market Research.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Jersey City, NJ
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North Star Media Consulting LLC is a small Direct Marketing company. They specialize in Direct Marketing and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Demeter is a branding firm in Ahmedabad, India and Houston, Texas. They focus on Branding and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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Founded in 2013, Kirwin Development Strategies is a social media marketing firm. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Launched in 2001, birdsong gregory is an Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Addison, TX
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Asher Media, a media planning and buying agency, offer Media Planning & Buying and Direct Marketing. They were founded in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warminster, PA
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Legal Communications Group is a media planning and buying agency. Launched in 1985, the team offers Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Summit, NJ
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Blue Plate Media Services is a Summit, New Jersey-based media planning and buying agency. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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RJW Media is a media planning and buying agency launched in 1985. The small team offers Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Eagleville, PA
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A3 media, a media planning & buying agency, is based in Eagleville, Pennsylvania. They focus on Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mechanicsburg, PA
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Based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Universal Media-Analytics is a media planning and buying agency. The team provides Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49McLean, VA
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ITalkBB Media is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2013. The company is located in McLean, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Bend, IN
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Branding firm DOJO Creative focuses on Branding and Graphic Design. They are based in South Bend, Indiana.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, WA
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Reign is a Vancouver, Washington-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Broadcast Video.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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829 Studios is a branding agency. Established in 2007, the team provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Minnetonka, MN
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Media planning & buying agency Mediaspace Solutions is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota and New York, New York. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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FreeWheel is a Content Marketing company launched in 2007. The agency specializes in Content Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing, and is large.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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Media planning & buying agency The Harman Media & Marketing Group is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westbrook, ME
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Fluent IMC, a small Marketing Strategy company, is headquartered in Westbrook, Maine. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Blue Bell, PA
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Small PR company beMarketing, is in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tulsa, OK
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Marketing Strategy company Byers Creative provides Marketing Strategy and Branding. They were launched in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jonesboro, AR
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The Solutions Group of Jonesboro is a branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy and are headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Arthur Elliott is an Advertising company. They were established in 2007 and specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fargo, ND
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Click Content Studios is a video production company. The agency is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota. Their team specializes in Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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CLC Agency is a Marketing Strategy company located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jefferson City, MO
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Launched in 1985, Imagemark Marketing & Advertising is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Baton Rouge, LA
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LeadsPlaza is a small Sales Outsourcing company. Founded in 2017, the team provides Sales Outsourcing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 3 projectsHavas Digital Kyiv specializes in Media Planning and Buying, with a focus on innovative advertising strategies. The company has received positive feedback for its efficient project management and effective media campaigns, exemplified by significant consumer growth and accolades such as the Effie Awards. Clients appreciate Havas Digital Kyiv's alignment with company values and their ability to scale campaigns cost-effectively.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fountain Inn, SC
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MediaVenture, LLC - South Carolina is a media planning and buying agency founded in 2013. The firm provides Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oradell, NJ
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Farrell Media Group is a media planning & buying agency. The Oradell, New Jersey-based firm was launched in 2004. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newton, MA
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Massmedia, Inc. Is a media planning & buying agency. The Newton, Massachusetts-based team specializes in Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Maple Grove, MN
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JSML Media is a media planning & buying company. They are in Maple Grove, Minnesota and have small team of experts. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Eden Prairie, MN
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Lions Gate Marketing is a media planning and buying agency. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and are located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
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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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36/40.017.4/20 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.