Horizon Media is a leader in driving business-based outcomes for marketers. 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 Fortune, Forbes, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal; including “Best Workplaces for Diversity,” “Best Workplaces for Women,” and “Best Workplaces for Millennials” honors. Bill Koenigsberg, President, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media, has earned almost every industry accolade and, in 2019, garnered the marketing’s highest honor when he was inducted into the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Hall of Fame. TOGETHER WE'RE BUILDING A PLACE OF BELONGING At Horizon, diversity, equity and inclusion are pillars of our culture. Numerous studies show that a more diverse workplace benefits everyone in so many ways; employees, organizations and their clients. When people feel that they belong and are included, they become committed and feel empowered to be more innovative. And that is the workforce we strive to have. We welcome everyone and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We want you to feel welcomed, safe and know that you’re a vital member of our community. For more information, visit: www.horizonmedia.com or www.horizonmedia.com/careers.
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I led my first Town Hall as President of Horizon Next this week- what an energizing milestone! I feel incredibly fortunate to lead a team of true entrepreneurs and business thinkers…people who are leaning into technology, data, and innovation to move better and faster than ever before. The combination of our people, our clients, and the technology we get to work with every day is truly next level. Grateful…and we are just getting started!
Reflecting on #POSSIBLE2026 and taking a moment to look back on a packed few days. It was a strong week for Horizon Media, with a clear presence on stage, meaningful conversations throughout, and real progress across clients, partners, and the broader industry. What stood out most was how the team showed up across it all, bringing energy, thoughtfulness, and follow-through to every moment, on stage and in between. A few highlights: • Sharing the stage with valued clients and partners for impactful sessions on the Masterclass, Vision and AI-Verse Stages • Celebrating Horizon OS Labs and the launch of Cohort 2 alongside an incredible group of partners at a packed patio at Hakkasan to start the week • Spending time with Big Brothers Big Sisters and a group of future industry talent who reminded us what this is all about The industry showed up in a big way. Smart, curious, and focused on what’s next. Grateful for the conversations, the collaboration, and the continued partnership across the board. If POSSIBLE is any indication of where things are headed, the future of this industry isn’t just evolving, it’s accelerating. And we’re just getting started. 💥
Closing out #POSSIBLE2026 with a packed house for an 'Advertising in the Age of AI' panel on the AI Trailblazers AI-Verse stage. Horizon President Bob Lord was joined by Spectrum's Puru Patnekar, and Zeta Global's David Steinberg for a lively conversation moderated by Shiv Singh on what the agency of the future really looks like. A standout takeaway: innovation-forward brands like Horizon client Spectrum, with a sharp media strategy led by Puru Patnekar, are helping define this next era by leaning into transparency, connected systems, and real accountability for growth. Themes that stood out: 1/ AI is accelerating a shift toward openness + transparency. Closed systems are giving way to connected ecosystems where data, partners, and platforms work together. 2/ The model is moving toward performance-based growth. Brand growth as the North Star, with investment increasingly tied to real outcomes. 3/ One source of truth unlocks better decisions. When data flows across functions, teams move from reporting to real business strategy. 4/ Integrated systems beat fragmented tools. The future isn’t more point solutions, it’s interoperable platforms that connect insight, activation, and measurement. 5/ Human intelligence remains the differentiator. AI scales execution, but growth comes from how people apply it. The throughline: open systems + AI + human expertise are redefining how growth gets built. And it’s happening NOW. #UnleashYourGrowth #HorizonOS
“Social in a silo isn’t future proof.” A closing line from SharkNinja’s Stacy Carpenter that perfectly captured the vibe of our Vision Stage conversation at #POSSIBLE2026. Moderated by Blue Hour Studios’ Sarah Bachman, the session brought together Stacy, Amazon Ads’ Jay Symonds, and creator Kat Stickler for a smart, fast-moving discussion on how social-first brands are turning attention into growth. One of the most memorable moments came from Kat Stickler’s “broccoli” analogy: brands often know what they want to say, but success comes from packaging it in a way audiences actually want to engage with. A fun reminder that creativity and audience understanding still matter. Some key takeaways from the stage: - Social is no longer operating on the sidelines. It is influencing product, media, commerce and brand strategy. - Creators can add the most value when brought in early and treated like true partners. - Speed and agility matter, but only when paired with authenticity. - The strongest systems connect culture, content and conversion. Thanks to everyone who joined us for a packed session and to our speakers for sharing real perspective on what it takes to win the feed today. 👏
Real conversation, real momentum ➡️ More session takeaways from #POSSIBLE2026: At Unplugged en Miami during POSSIBLE, our own Evanne R. Abneri joined Anthony Vargas (AdExchanger), Gregg Molander (AARP), and Jason Ve (PAPER) to explore a shift accelerating across our industry: fans aren’t a demographic, they’re a cultural force. Key takeaways: 1/ Reaching real fans requires genuine understanding, not surface targeting 2/ Data matters more when used with intention 3/ Connection, not impressions, drives growth The throughline: making data human is the work. Grateful to Unplugged Collective for creating space for honest dialogue, and to everyone pushing this thinking forward. #POSSIBLE2026 #UnpluggedEnMiami #FanCulture #CulturalIntelligence #Advertising #BrandStrategy
She didn't just come back to Horizon. She came back to herself. Episode six of The Encore: Alana G., Director, Business Solutions on five years away and the journey back to the place - and the person - she'd been missing. _______ Follow along as we release new stories each week. One door. Nine reasons to walk back through it. #BusinessisPersonal #HouseofHorizon
Fresh off the stage at #POSSIBLE2026 this morning: identity fragmentation is shifting from industry headache to real growth lever. 📈 Thanks to Fabrice Beer-Gabel and the Intent IQ team for having John Koenigsberg join a sharp conversation, expertly moderated by Michael Shields. After participating in #HorizonOSLabs Cohort 1 and joining the fold of #HorizonOS partners driving growth for our stable of brands through our open + vetted partner ecosystem, our partnership with Intent IQ continues to drive impressive metrics and compounding growth for some of Horizon’s biggest clients. The conversation peeled back the curtain on that impact and downline metrics. 💡5 key takeaways from the convo: 1/ AI is only as strong as the system behind it. Connected data, media, and measurement are the real unlock. 2/ Identity is a revenue driver, unlocking untapped reach across cookieless, CTV, and ID-limited environments. 3/ Precision and scale can coexist with the right signal strategy, driving incremental reach and downstream lift. 4/ The biggest barriers might actually be internal: change management, talent, and data readiness. 5/ Simple playbook: test, validate, scale. And remember, your existing data likely holds more value than you think. #UnleashYourGrowth
Jarlsberg is turning up the heat. Teaming up with Adrian Grenier, the brand’s latest campaign celebrates the art of the perfect grilled cheese, showcasing that signature melt, rich flavor, and pure comfort-food nostalgia. Built with One Horizon, the work reintroduces Jarlsberg as the gold standard, blending culture, creativity, and crave-worthy moments made for social. Want in? Share your ultimate grilled cheese creation for a chance to win a 22-poundwheel. #HorizonMedia https://lnkd.in/gzZUr94G
What a way to kick off the week at #POSSIBLE2026 We welcomed a packed patio at Hakkasan to celebrate the momentum of #HorizonOSLabs and the launch of our next Cohort (cohort 2)! Surrounded by clients, partners, creators, and industry leaders, the evening was a reminder of what happens when great minds come together with a shared focus on innovation, collaboration, and growth. Big energy, meaningful conversations, and the perfect start to an exciting week ahead. Thank you to our Horizon OS partners whose sponsorship helped bring the celebration to life: Newton Research, Sightly, IntentIQ, Life360, and The Trade Desk! We’re excited for what we’ll build together next. And thank you to Kat Stickler for joining the celebration and helping us start the week in style. Looking forward to sharing the Vision Stage with Kat SharkNinja, and Amazon Ads as Blue Hour Studios guides the discussion on how social-first brands are winning the feed. If you’re at POSSIBLE join us this afternoon on the Vision Stage at 2:20 PM at Eden Roc Miami Beach!
This morning at POSSIBLE, we were proud to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Big Sisters for a mentorship networking roundtable focused on the next generation of talent. Several Horizon leaders had the opportunity to connect with local college students interested in careers across media, marketing, and advertising. What followed was an engaging exchange of ideas, questions, advice, and perspective that was valuable for everyone who joined. A sincere thank you to POSSIBLE for creating space for meaningful moments like this during an exciting week of industry conversation. And to the Littles who joined us today, spending time with you felt anything but small. Your ambition, curiosity, and presence made a real impact. We’re grateful to be part of building stronger pathways into our industry. #POSSIBLE2026 #Mentorship #BigBrothersBigSisters #HorizonMedia #FutureTalent #MediaCareers #MarketingLeadership