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Waterstone, 2024
Top B2B Company by Clutch.co
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Finalist for Development of Reticle

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"They're knowledgeable and incredibly thoughtful."
“...always looking to optimize efforts.”
"A strong partner capable of delivering results."
"I have to say Hotspex Media really exceeds my expectations."
"Very collaborative with agency partners and clients."
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About Hotspex Media

  • Strategic Media Planning

    Strategic Media Planners

    Our solutions directly address your business and marketing objectives instead of taking a "one size fits all approach".

  • Integrated Buying Source

    Integrated Buying Source

    All your advertising is planned, executed, and measured in one place. No outsourcing.

  • Unified Ad Reporting

    Unified Ad Reporting

    Easily apply insights and optimizations through a centralized and customizable reporting dashboard.

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MANAGED SERviCES

Media Planning + Buying

From briefing all the way through to execution, optimization, and reporting. We've got your back.

  • Senior Account Teams

  • Independent + Objective

  • Unified Channel Access

  • Dynamic Reporting

  • In-House Dev Team

  • No Outsourcing

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Our team

Award-Winning Culture

Recently named one of the Ad Age Best Places to Work 2023, Hotspex Media is invested in its team's personal and professional growth.

  • Supportive

  • Inclusive

  • Transparent

  • Hybrid

  • Work Abroad

  • Benefits + Wellness

  • RRSP Matching

  • Extended Long Weekends

Open Roles
Increase MEDIA effectiveness

Reticle™ Emotional Targeting

Increase brand lift by using our award-winning contextual targeting solution, Reticle™, delivering your ads in placements that are emotionally aligned with your ad campaign.

  • 20+ Emotional Segments

  • Elevated Ad Engagement

  • Increased Ad Attention

  • YouTube, OLV, Display, & CTV

  • Use Any DSP

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Recent News

As tariffs between the USA and Canada escalate, we’re seeing ripples across industries, forcing brands to reconsider their strategies. While it’s understandable to want to cut back in times of economic uncertainty, doing so—particularly in advertising—can be a costly mistake. 

Navigating Economic Uncertainty: How Hotspex Media Helps Brands Stay Strong Amidst Trade Wars and Tariffs

As tariffs between the USA and Canada escalate, we’re seeing ripples across industries, forcing brands to reconsider their strategies. While it’s understandable to want to cut back in times of economic uncertainty, doing so—particularly in advertising—can be a costly mistake. 

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This year's Brand Innovators Marketing Summit at SXSW highlighted a clear message for media professionals: Connectivity and authenticity are critical to driving meaningful outcomes. SXSW reinforced that the most effective media strategies go beyond impressions — they create authentic, emotional connections that inspire action.This is why we do what we do at Hotspex Media — helping brands connect with consumers in the right moments, with the right message, to build stronger relationships and drive better outcomes.‍

Unlocking Media Success: Key Insights from SXSW 2025 for Smarter Campaign Strategies

This year's Brand Innovators Marketing Summit at SXSW highlighted a clear message for media professionals: Connectivity and authenticity are critical to driving meaningful outcomes. SXSW reinforced that the most effective media strategies go beyond impressions — they create authentic, emotional connections that inspire action.This is why we do what we do at Hotspex Media — helping brands connect with consumers in the right moments, with the right message, to build stronger relationships and drive better outcomes.‍

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Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to celebrate love, and brands like Barilla are taking advantage of the occasion with their Limited Edition Barilla Love Pasta. While these seasonal offerings are fun and create excitement, they also highlight an important truth: brand love shouldn’t be limited to just one day or one campaign.

Building Brand Love Beyond Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to celebrate love, and brands like Barilla are taking advantage of the occasion with their Limited Edition Barilla Love Pasta. While these seasonal offerings are fun and create excitement, they also highlight an important truth: brand love shouldn’t be limited to just one day or one campaign.

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