Every year, Adweek’s Media Agency of the Year recognizes excellence across categories including Breakthrough, Global and the U.S. Agencies that have been chosen as Media Agency of the Year in the past include MediaCom, Wavemaker, PMG, OMD, VaynerMedia and Essence. With Adweek's Media Agency of the Year page, keep up with what these trailblazing agencies are doing to disrupt the industry and pave the way for the next generation of greatness in media. This page also features tips and insights into what sets these agencies apart from the crowd and what others can learn from their success.

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PHD Bags Second Consecutive ADWEEK Global Media Agency of the Year Title

The agency successfully defended $4 billion in business while reengineering for an AI-powered future.

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Gale’s Audience-First Approach Wins ADWEEK’s US Media Agency of the Year

The Stagwell Media Network agency continues to enhance its robust media arm.

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Scale by Zambezi Defies the Odds to Win ADWEEK’s Breakthrough Media Agency of the Year

The agency blends creative brand strategy with media execution.

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2025 Media Agency of the Year Now Open for Entries

ADWEEK opened the 2025 Media Agency of the Year Awards for entry.

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What Role Do Ethics Play in Media Planning And Buying?

A much-needed framework for ethically evaluating media partners while still prioritizing key business results.

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What the New Consumer Wants From Brands

Plus, Adweek's Media Agency of the Year awards.

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Mediahub Is Adweek’s US Media Agency of the Year

The agency held onto its creative flair, but added scale last year after joining IPG Mediabrands.

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Breakthrough Media Agency of the Year: Exverus Media Finds the ‘Truth’ for Brands

The Los Angeles shop utilizes data and creativity to help challenger brands rise.

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PHD Is Adweek’s Global Media Agency of the Year

With a new global CEO, $775 million in new business and an evolving internal philosophy, the Omnicom agency is on the rise.

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T-Mobile Opens Up About Why It Chose Initiative in 2021 Media Agency Review

Media leader Kari Marshall shares why she selected Adweek's 2023 Global Media Agency of the Year.

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Global Media Agency of the Year Initiative Masters Fame and Flow

Landing Nike’s global business and expanding its relationship with Amazon, while retaining all its existing clients, distinguished the IPG Mediabrands agency from rivals.

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Breakthrough Media Agency of the Year Gale Deftly Blends Data, Creativity and Velocity

The Stagwell shop's media arm puts its consulting work into practice.

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US Media Agency of the Year Starcom Boasts Big Wins and Heritage Clients

The Chicago-based shop added McDonald’s and AB InBev and built on existing client biz.