Retail media is known as the 3rd wave of advertising, behind search/SEO, and social media. It offers unparalleled opportunities for professionals seeking dynamic and impactful careers. 

At Placements.io, we’ve been here from the very start, working with brands like Walgreens, Wayfair, Nordstrom, Lowe’s, and more. 

Here are five reasons why a career in retail media with Placements.io should be your next move: 

1. Retail media is a big part of advertising’s future. 

As consumers increasingly turn to online shopping, retailers are leveraging their platforms to offer advertising opportunities, creating the booming sector known as retail media. This shift represents the next wave of advertising, blending commerce and media to reach consumers at the point of purchase. In the United States, omnichannel retail media ad spend is expected to reach nearly $130 billion by 2028, accounting for almost a quarter of total media ad spending. To say there’s opportunity in retail media is an understatement. 

2. We’ve been recognized as a Best Place to Work five times in the past year. 

We like awards. Most recently, DigiDay’s Work/Life Awards recognized Placements.io as a finalist in the “Most Committed to Work/Life Balance” category. Winners included Mastercard and Ernst & Young, so to be a small fish recognized in a big pond was something we’re proud of. Last month, BuiltIn recognized Placements.io in its 2025 Best Startup and Best Places to Work awards across three different locations. And last year, Will Reed and Inc. 5000 both honored our company with Best Places to Work and Fastest Growing Company awards. What can we say, we’re a great place to work! 

3. Our product is (actually) innovative, and we’ve got more awards to prove it. 

Did we mention we win awards? Not only do we offer a standout company culture, but our product is top-of-the-line too, and big brands are noticing. Most recently, The Drum selected Placements.io as a gold winner for “Digital Experience: Platform/Tech Partner of the Year.” In 2024, AOP Digital Publishing awarded our work with Sky Media, using our storefront self-service ad sales portal. The Path to Purchase Institute recognized Placements.io on its Retail Media Awards list, honoring the top commerce marketers pioneering the industry. 

4. Placements.io is hiring!

Come help us rewrite the advertising rulebook. We’ve become the global leader in the fast-growing advertising infrastructure space since our 2014 launch. Our customer roster includes many of the world’s most successful publishers, brands, and agencies. If you like the idea of helping to solve their problems, and being part of a team that constantly raises the bar by delivering technology at speed, this might be the place for you.Check out our open roles and careers page! 

5. You will make a difference. 

As the retail media industry continues its explosive growth, we’re scaling right alongside it, building cutting-edge technology that powers some of the biggest names in commerce and media. Our platform is mission-critical for retailers, marketplaces, and brands looking to maximize their advertising revenue, streamline operations, and deliver better results. That means every role at Placements.io plays a direct part in transforming how ads are bought and sold in the digital age. If you’re looking for a career where innovation meets impact, this is it. We’re not just another ad tech company, we’re the backbone of the industry’s next major shift. Come be a part of something big.