Catalyst Media Design

Catalyst Media Design (CMD) is a media buying and market research agency founded in 2009 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. The agency focuses on amplifying clients' media presence through strategic media buying and comprehensive market research. CMD emphasizes building enduring relationships with its team, clients, partners, and media suppliers to enhance service quality.

The agency operates with a team of under 49 employees and does not publicly disclose its minimum budget or average hourly rate, requiring potential clients to inquire directly. CMD's core commitment is executing campaigns flawlessly by assembling bespoke teams and resources to optimize each client's media investments, treating every dollar as if it were their own.

Catalyst Media Design offers two primary service lines: media buying and market research. Under media buying, the agency provides media planning, out-of-home, print, radio, and TV advertising. Its market research expertise includes customer loyalty research and market analysis. The agency's process is described as time-tested, delivering consistent results through strategic ingenuity, assertive negotiation, innovative ideation, and comprehensive oversight.

CMD serves clients in the media and communications, hospitality, consumer goods, and retail industries. The agency works with both small and medium-sized businesses, tailoring its approach to each client's specific needs. Notable clients include Jack in the Box, Arizona State University, and Scottsdale Fashion Square (Macerich).

The agency has a single Google review from Josh Dougherty, who gave a 5.0 rating and praised the team's strategic thinking, strong results orientation, and experience across the entire U.S. market and all media formats. This review, dated March 31, 2023, is the only publicly available client feedback on the profile.

CMD's portfolio showcases media buying campaigns for Scottsdale Fashion Square and Jack in the Box, as well as a market research project for Arizona State University. The agency positions itself as a partner dedicated to maximizing media investments and nurturing brand growth through a blend of dedication, relationships, precision, and process.