The List of Top Agency Search Consultants and How to Reach Them

by Marilyn Mead Brutoco  |  September 28, 2022

We received a plethora of inbound requests for a quick reference guide of top Ad Agency Search Consultants for North America. Check out our compiled list of top search consultants, including information on how to reach them.

Below is our list of search and relationship optimization consultants. These contacts have conducted the majority of searches that our agency clients have either been involved in or would have liked to been considered for.

A larger list of agency search consultants can also be found on the 4A’s website here.

Agency Holding CompanyAgency NameDescriptionLocationsMain PhoneClient IndustriesProfile URLYear Founded
160over90digital design, interactive designSanta Monica,CA(310) 399-4242Apparel & accessories, clothing manufacturers, auto manufacturershttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/532571999
MDC72andSunnyfull servicePlaya Vista,CA(310) 215-9009Clothing manufacturers, shoe manufacturers, handbags, sunglasses, misc. accessorieshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/230092004
9thWonderintegrated marketing communicationsWest Hollywood,CA(310) 752-4400Non-profit organizations, charitable organizations, auto care, programming content providershttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/66601981
Acento Advertising, Inc.multicultural marketing, Hispanic specialtySanta Monica,CA(310) 943-8300Non-alcoholic, television & radio stations, personal computers & organizershttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/1131983
OmnicomBBDO Westfull serviceLos Angeles,CAProgramming content providers, cellular phones & wireless service providershttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/379331891
Canvas Worldwideglobal media agencyPlaya Vista,CA(424) 303-4300Automotive, auto manufacturers, beverages, beer, wine, liquor, spiritshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/600772015
DentsuCaratmediaCulver City,CA(310) 255-1000Clothing manufacturers, retailers of apparel & accessories, auto manufacturershttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/13231998
Interpublic GroupCasanova//McCannfull service, Hispanic specialtyCosta Mesa,CA(714) 918-8200Retailers of apparel & accessories, charitable organizations, automotivehttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/13771984
PublicisConill Advertising, Inc.multicultural marketing, Hispanic specialtyEl Segundo,CA(424) 290-4400Auto manufacturers, dealerships, aftermarket, tires, parts, electronic gaming systemshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/385921968
ContendadvertisingLos Angeles,CA(213) 279-3960Cellular phones & wireless service providershttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/606912014
David&Goliathfull serviceEl Segundo,CA(310) 445-5200Automotive, auto manufacturers, beer, wine, liquor, spirits, television & radio stationshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/97421999
Interpublic GroupDeutsch, Inc.full serviceLos Angeles,CA(310) 862-3000Handbags, sunglasses, misc. accessorieshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/378131969
WPPEssencedigitalLos Angeles,CATelevision & radio stations, programming content providers, programming transmission service providershttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/605362005
Gallegos Unitedmulticultural marketing, Hispanic specialtyHuntington Beach,CA(714) 794-6400Misc. services for farmers & growers, clothing manufacturers, non-profit organizationshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/150392001
Garage Team Mazdafull-serviceCosta Mesa,CA(714) 913-9900Automotive, auto manufacturershttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/582812010
WPPGrey Westfull serviceSan Francisco,CA, Venice,CA(415) 403-8000Jewelry & watches, automotive, auto manufacturers, dealerships, motorcycleshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/30661917
Horizon Media, Inc.media buying & planning Los Angeles,CA(310) 282-0909Jewelry & watches, beverages, beer, wine, liquor, spiritshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/83181989
iCrossinginteractiveSanta Monica,CA(310) 664-2930Auto manufacturers, dealershipshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/558441998
Interpublic GroupInitiativemedia buying & planningLos Angeles,CA(323) 370-8000Shoe manufacturers, foundations & cultural institutions, automotivehttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/377821975
OtherInnocean USAmedia specialtyHuntington Beach,CA(714) 861-5200Auto manufacturers, aftermarket, tires, parts, utility companies, energy distributorshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/217872008
interTrend Communications, Inc.Asian specialtyLong Beach,CA(562) 733-1888Industrial & farm equipment, auto manufacturers, dealerships, utility companies, insurancehttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/36031991
Interpublic GroupIW Group, Inc.multicultural, Asian-AmericanLos Angeles,CA(213) 262-4090Utility companies, energy distributors, insurance, restaurants, mass retailershttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/35031990
OmnicomKetchumpublic relationsLos Angeles,CA(310) 437-2600Auto manufacturers, toys, games, hobbies, arts & crafts supplies, packaged foodshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/379531923
MDCMedia Assemblymedia agencyCentury City,CA(424) 260-4600Shoe manufacturers, television & radio stations, personal computers & organizers, entertainmenthttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/602162014
WPPMediaCommedia buying & planningPlaya Vista,CA(310) 309-8210Clothing manufacturers, shoe manufacturers, retailers of apparel & accessories, automotivehttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/30641995
Interpublic GroupMediahub Global Los Angelesfull serviceEl Segundo,CA(424) 738-6600Non-profit organizations, auto manufacturers, beer, wine, liquor, spirits, broadcastinghttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/599621970
WPPMindsharemedia specialtyPlaya Vista,CA(310) 309-8500Beer, wine, liquor, spirits, oil & gas exploration, production & equipment, alternative energy, entertainmenthttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/382401997
Ocean Media, Inc.media buying & planningHuntington Beach,CA(714) 969-5244Apparel & accessories, retailers of apparel & accessories, auto manufacturers, dealershipshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/201781996
OmnicomOMD Entertainmentinteractive specialtyBurbank,CA(818) 288-9700Television & radio stations, programming content providers, entertainment, movieshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/584041996
OmnicomOMD Westmedia buying & planningLos Angeles,CA(310) 301-3600Clothing manufacturers, shoe manufacturers, handbags, sunglasses, jewelry & watcheshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/193301996
Omeletbranding, full serviceCulver City,CA(213) 427-6400Non-profit organizations, dealerships, beer, wine, liquor, spirits, non-alcoholic, television & radio stationshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/529212004
OmnicomOmnicom Media Groupmedia buying & planningLos Angeles,CA(310) 301-3600Automotive, television & radio stations, movieshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/58793
Palisades Media Group, Inc.advertisingSanta Monica,CA(310) 564-5400Apparel & accessories, shoe manufacturers, retailers of apparel & accessories, associations & organizationshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/83801996
OmnicomPHDmedia specialtyLos Angeles,CA(310) 405-8700Automotive, auto manufacturers, dealerships, gamblinghttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/526811990
PublicisPublicis.SapientdigitalLos Angeles,CA(310) 343-6111Automotive, auto manufacturers, motorcycles, personal computers & organizers, televisionshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/391091995
Quigley-Simpsondirect marketing, direct response trackingLos Angeles,CA(310) 996-5800Infant & youth apparel, charitable organizations, photography & video equipment, credit card, hospitalshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/168952002
OmnicomRAPP Worldwidecrm, direct marketingLos Angeles,CA(310) 563-7200Auto manufacturers, dealerships, programming transmission service providers, personal computers & organizershttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/82731965
Interpublic GroupRapport Outdoor Worldwideout of home, media buying & planningLos Angeles,CA(323) 370-8710Non-profit organizations, entertainment, food, property management, maintenance & related serviceshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/60259
Rauxadirect marketing, full serviceCosta Mesa,CA(714) 427-1271Home services: pest, maid, security, cellular phones & wireless service providers, airlineshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/400581999
RPAfull serviceSanta Monica,CA(310) 394-4000Associations & organizations, automotive, auto manufacturers, motorcycles, buses & other vehicleshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/58951986
PublicisSaatchi & Saatchi Los Angelesfull serviceTorrance,CA(310) 214-6000Shoe manufacturers, automotive, auto manufacturers, dealerships, non-alcoholic, packaged foods, airlineshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/377061970
SDI Media Grouplocalization providerLos Angeles,CA(310) 388-8800Television & radio stations, consumer electronics, personal computers & organizers, televisionshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/598921969
PublicisSpark Foundryfull-service media agency El Segundo,CA(310) 765-8800Automotive, auto manufacturers, amusement parks, zoos, attractions, toys, games, hobbieshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/378391959
PublicisStarcom Worldwidemedia communications agencyNorth Hollywood,CA(818) 753-7200Shoe manufacturers, non-alcoholic, television & radio stations, electronic gaming systems, entertainmenthttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/151721997
OmnicomTBWA \ Chiat \ Dayfull serviceLos Angeles,CA(310) 305-5000Jewelry & watches, auto manufacturers, electronic gaming systems, photographhttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/376561968
OmnicomTBWA/Media Arts LabcreativeLos Angeles,CA(310) 305-4400Jewelry & watches, television & radio stations, consumer electronics, personal applianceshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/559692006
PublicisTeam OneintegratedLos Angeles,CA(310) 437-2500Non-profit organizations, automotive, toys, games, hobbies, arts & crafts supplies, bankinghttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/67091987
OtherThe George P. Johnson Companyevent & sponsorship marketing, experiential marketingTorrance,CA(310) 965-4300Auto manufacturers, dealershipshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/384461914
The Manycreative agencyPacific Palisades,CA(310) 399-1515Apparel & accessories, clothing manufacturers, retailers of apparel & accessories, beverageshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/582952010
TWO NILstrategic marketing agencyLos Angeles,CA(310) 439-5507Entertainment, toys, games, hobbies, arts & crafts supplies, gambling, credit services, food, hospitalshttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/599832011
Interpublic GroupUniversal McCannmedia buying & planningLos Angeles,CA(323) 900-7400Non-alcoholic, personal computers & organizers, televisions, movies, streaming mediahttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/385181902
WPPWavemakermedia specialtyLos Angeles,CA(323) 761-1400Non-alcoholic, television & radio stations, programming content providers, electronic gaming systems, entertainmenthttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/376462002
PublicisZenith Mediamedia buying & planningSanta Monica,CA(310) 551-3500Veterinary medicine, non-alcoholic, television & radio stations, programming content providers, sports news, programming & mediahttps://my.winmo.com/hubignite/agency_profile/151751988

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