We are an independent media planning and buying company
What this means for our clients and partner agencies:
  • Professional media buyers with substantial history of performance
  • Experience dealing with a variety of account categories and corporate cultures
  • Fees that are fair, developed in context to the actual planning and buying needs
  • Transparency, accountability, and full disclosure
  • Provide proven expertise in all forms of media planning, buying, and
    strategic consulting

The Media Department of New York

was established in 1980 and specializes in maximizing the return of our clients’ advertising funds. Our team of media professionals work closely with each client and collaborate to produce solid strategies, using traditional media expertise and digitally advanced executions.

Our Work

We offer cutting edge intelligence, flexibility, creativity and the experience, research, and analytical power to plan and deliver specific goals with efficiency and cost effectiveness. We have cultivated great relationships with media vendors and our negotiating skills are unparalleled. Our clients are entitled to quality service, quick responses quantifiable results and a plan for long term growth and success.

13505
Days in Business
1370
Happy Clients
8121
Number of Buys
422716
No Charge Bonus Units Negotiated

Our Fantastic Team

Dolores Marsh

President / CEO

In 1980, Dolores started The Media Department of New York, an independent media planning and buying firm serving as President / Owner, a position she continues to hold.

Dolores has executed media buys in the automotive, retail, travel, financial, pharmaceutical, food, insurance and technology category.

She holds a BS from NYU and is very active in her Turtle Bay NYC community.

Jerry Draper

SVP, Director of Media

Jerry began his media career in 1991 working with agencies such as Corinthian Media and Doremus Advertising/KDM Media (OMNICOM) holding several positions. He joined The Media Department of New York in 2008 and, as our senior media director, works directly with clients developing media strategies that help them reach their goals. He holds an MBA in Advertising from Baruch College and a BS in Business Communications from Brooklyn College and currently teaches business & marketing classes at Pace University.

Francis Marsh

VP, LA Manager/Director

Frank Marsh began his media career with The Media Department interning during the summer while attending The NY Film Academy.
Frank currently manages the LA office of The Media Department where he oversees and coordinates all West Coast clients.

What our clients say

Dolores Marsh and The Media Department have time and again over delivered for my clients. She has consistently negotiated great rates, great position and often wowed clients with bonus spots. Media is a business of relationships, and Dolores and The Media Department have the contacts to regularly deliver the best ROI for my clients.- Lew Sherwood, President, Strategic Thunder Advertising & Branding
Dolores and the Media Department have been an outstanding resource for us. In today's rapidly moving media environment, where data and analytics, accountability and knowing what's working, and what's not working, are key, she and her group have consistently provided the insights to keep us and our clients ahead of the curve.- Frank DeVito, Founding Partner, DeVito Group

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