Media performance consulting that unlocks ROI across every channel

ECI helps ambitious brands maximize media and business performance. We turn media complexity into clarity - through measurable growth, expert advice, forensic audits and data-driven insights.

Is your media performing at its full potential?

Spending more on media doesn’t guarantee better results - especially when transparency is low, measurement is opaque, and inflation eats away at your buying power.

"How do we improve media efficiency and effectiveness without increasing investment?"

That’s where media performance consulting comes in.

Why work with ECI for media performance consulting?

✅ Independent, director-owned consultancy
✅ 25+ years of media performance expertise
✅ Used by CMOs in 30+ countries
✅ Frameworks to assess both cost and quality
✅ Proven uplift in ROI and campaign impact

“We thought our media was performing well — until ECI showed us what we were missing. The change in results was significant.”
 – VP Marketing, Tech sector

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Who we are

ECI Media Management is a global media consultancy that partners with leading brands to evaluate, improve and future-proof their media performance.

We don’t plan or buy media - we measure, benchmark and advise. Our independence means we work exclusively for you, the advertiser. No agency affiliations, no conflicts of interest.

From optimizing campaign quality to re-engineering agency relationships, our consultants help brands like Stellantis, eBay, SC Johnson and other global players drive sustainable media value.

With over £26.9B in annual media audits and proprietary tools like Target Mark® and Target Value©, we combine data-driven rigor with human expertise to provide forward-facing, actionable insights.

Our clients

We are proud to work with some of the world’s best-known brands, from a multitude of different industries and geographies and each with their own unique need for the data-driven insights that ECI Media Management delivers. Read about some of the work we have done for them here.

Not sure your media investment is working hard enough?

Media inflation, complex agency deals, and digital fragmentation mean one thing: without independent media auditing, most brands are leaving money — and impact — on the table.

"Are we paying too much? Are our media partners really delivering?"

If you don’t know the answers, ECI will help you find them.

What ECI Media Management delivers through media performance consulting

Performance evaluation

  • Uncover waste, duplication, and underperformance
  • Assess media mix effectiveness
  • Benchmark KPIs like viewability, targeting, coverage, attention

Improvement roadmap

  • Build a data-led media optimisation plan
  • Recommend shifts across format, channel, or investment strategy
  • Align agency incentives with business performance goals

CMO-level consulting

  • Quantifies quality and cost efficiency
  • Shows media value delivered – or lost
  • Compares campaign performance to market standards

Real-world scenario:
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A major FMCG group worked with ECI Media Management to improve the effectiveness of their Online and TV campaigns.

Result: +15% increase in media impact, with no budget increase — achieved by reallocating budget based on performance data and attention metrics.

Who relies on ECI for media performance strategy?

 

  • 200+ advertisers across retail, FMCG, auto, finance and tech
  • Trusted as a fair media consultant by GroupM, Omnicom, Publicis Media, Dentsu, and more
  • Operating across EMEA, North America, LATAM, and APAC
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1. What is media performance consulting?

It’s expert advice and auditing designed to evaluate and improve how your media performs — in terms of efficiency, quality and ROI.

2. How does it differ from media auditing?

Media auditing is a component of what we do. Media performance consulting includes audits plus strategic advice, roadmap planning and ongoing performance governance.

3. What KPIs do you benchmark?

Viewability, CPM, reach quality, attention, fraud, coverage, frequency, targeting accuracy and more.

4. Can you help us improve ROI without increasing budget?

Yes – we focus on reallocation and efficiency first. Most clients improve performance without needing extra spend.

5. Do you work with our media agency or independently?

We partner with your agency but work independently for you – bringing objectivity and accountability to the table.

6. What size of brand is media performance consulting for?

It’s typically most important for brands spending over $2M annually across multiple media channels and/or markets.

7. Do you cover both digital and offline media?

Yes – our consulting spans digital, programmatic, TV, search, retail and emerging formats.

8. Can you help during a media transformation or pitch?

Absolutely. We help design future-fit operating models, evaluate agency partners and support major transitions.

9. How do your proprietary tools work?

Target Mark® provides clients with a data-driven, in-depth analysis of every aspect of your TV or online campaign, from the price paid per GRP to the quality of programming accessed. Target Value© tracks media pricing and quality across all channels, versus target or guarantee, to quantify savings achieved.

10. What results can we expect?

Clients typically see double-digit efficiency gains, improved ROI and stronger control over media strategy and delivery.