Media Buyer

A media buyer or planner is a media expert who purchases and / or plans the most effective media usage for a marketing objective, including on and offline strategies. Buyers negotiate media space and time, monitor placements and manage contracts with media vendors. Planners study demographic data and consumer profiles to identify desired target audiences for intended reach and analyze media data to optimize performance.

Source: PayScale Canada

Average Median Salary:

$38,366

Media Buyers Work On:

• Deciding when and where to run print/digital ads or air commercials for brands or products
• Monitoring the performance of a campaign on various media channels

Past winners of the Applied Arts Awards

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    2025
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Matt Barnes (Westside Studio)
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    2024
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Katie Edwards (Courage)
  • 2025 Advertising Awards Katie Edwards (Courage)
    2025
    Advertising Awards

    Katie Edwards (Courage)
  • 2024 Advertising Awards Hamza Berrada (Ogilvy Canada)
    2024
    Advertising Awards

    Hamza Berrada (Ogilvy Canada)