Horizon Media

Last Modified: 04-17-2025

http://www.horizonmedia.com
Ownership: Privately Held
Size: 500+

Overview

Company Summary

Horizon Media, Inc. is the largest independent media agency in the world. The company was founded in 1989, is headquartered in New York, and has offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. With estimated billings of $8.7 billion and over 2,300 employees, Horizon is the third largest U.S. media agency according to COMvergence data. Recognized as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company, Horizon Media has been named Media Agency of the Year by MediaPost, Adweek and AdAge and is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its culture, Horizon is also consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal, and was named by Fortune as a best place to work for Diversity, Women and Millennials. Earning the industry’s highest honor, Bill Koenigsberg, President, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media, was inducted into the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Hall of Fame in 2019.

Contact

75 Varick Street
New York, NY 10013
P: 212-220-5000
F: --

Stephen Hall
Chief Marketing Officer
[email protected]
212-220-1744

Offices

Horizon Media
75 Varick Street
New York, NY 10013
212-220-5000

Horizon Media, Inc
1940 Century Park East
Los Angeles, CA 90067
212-282-0909

Global Service Capabilities

South America;Central America;Africa;Asia (except China);Eastern Europe;Middle East;Mexico;China;Western Europe;Canada

Staff

Total Number of Employees

Office Employees: 500+
Total US: 500+
Total Worldwide: 500+

Bill Koenigsberg
CEO & Founder
Bill Koenigsberg is the CEO, and Founder of Horizon Media, the world's largest independent media agency. He established Horizon in 1989 with a clear vision: to prioritize strategic leadership and client service, underpinned by the belief that "business is personal." This philosophy has propelled Horizon's evolution into a data-driven marketing powerhouse, managing over $8.5 billion in client investments and employing more than 2,400 professionals.

Under Koenigsberg's leadership, Horizon has garnered numerous accolades for creativity, innovation, and marketing effectiveness. The agency was named MediaPost's 2023 Media Agency of the Year and has previously been honored as Media Agency of the Year by Advertising Age, Adweek, Mediaweek, and Brandweek. Fast Company recognized Horizon as one of the World's Most Innovative Advertising & Marketing Companies. The agency's culture-first approach has earned it spots on "Best Places to Work" lists in Forbes, Fortune, Ad Age, Adweek, Crain’s New York, and Los Angeles Business Journal. Fortune has also acknowledged Horizon as one of the Best Places to Work for Women and for Diversity.

Koenigsberg's personal accolades reflect his industry impact. His recognitions include Adweek's Power List, the 4A’s Advertising 100, and Variety’s Gotham 60. He received Advertising Age’s Media Maven Award twice and was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame. Mediaweek honored him as Media Executive of the Year, and Cynopsis presented him with the Champion Award.

Beyond his agency, Koenigsberg has played a pivotal role in industry leadership. He has served as Chairman of the 4A’s Board of Directors, the board for Local Planet, and the board of the International Radio and Television Society (IRTS). His contributions have been recognized with the IRTS Foundation's Hall of Mentorship Award and honors from the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) and the Power of Urban Radio Alliance for his leadership in promoting industry diversity and inclusion.

Philanthropy is integral to Koenigsberg's ethos. He has been honored with the Reisenbach Foundation’s Distinguished Citizen Award for his efforts to create a safer New York City, the National Kidney Foundation’s Visionary Leader Award, and City Harvest’s Star of the City Award for his ongoing support. He is also a dedicated supporter of the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

Clients and Brands

Billings & Revenue

Billing / Revenue Ranges Number of Clients

Total Gross Media Placed by this Office

Allocation Percent of Media Placed by this Office
Local Broadcast: 31%
National Broadcast: 36%
Digital: 3%
Print: 7%
Out of Home: 3%
Other: 20%

Types of Services

Service Offering Revenue

Industry Experience

Agency Profile