7 Years at the Top: Andrew Rosener & MediaOptions Named Escrow.com’s Master of Domains Again

MediaOptions solidifies its position as the world’s #1 domain name broker, with CEO Andrew Rosener winning the prestigious “Master of Domains” award from Escrow.com for the seventh consecutive year.

In an ever-growing digital economy where domain names are critical brand assets, few names are as synonymous with excellence as industry titan Andrew Rosener and MediaOptions. For the seventh year in a row, Rosener has earned the top spot in Escrow.com’s annual Master of Domains awards, making him the highest-grossing domain name broker in the world for 2024.

This remarkable streak also marks Rosener’s ninth consecutive appearance on the leaderboard—a testament to MediaOptions’ relentless performance, unmatched expertise, and enduring reputation as the go-to brokerage for ultra-premium domain names.

For any business looking to establish long-term credibility, owning your exact-match .com domain name is no longer optional—it’s essential. In a competitive digital landscape, it signals trust and category leadership.

Why Premium Domain Names Matter

Your domain name is your brand’s first impression. It defines how customers find, trust, and remember you. A premium domain—like an exact-match .com—is short, memorable, and signals instant authority.

These names aren’t just digital real estate—they’re brand infrastructure. They drive SEO, protect your online identity, and give you a competitive edge that scales.

What Is the Master of Domains Award?

Hosted annually by Escrow.com—the leading secure transaction platform for domain name sales—the Master of Domains award recognizes the top 10 domain brokers based on total dollar volume of deals closed in the previous year. The rankings are based on actual financial data, making it one of the most credible and competitive honors in the domain name industry.

Escrow.com has facilitated over $7.5 billion in secure transactions since 1999 and is trusted by over 3 million users worldwide. The Master of Domains awards reflect who is moving the market, not just who’s making headlines.

2025 Leaderboard: The Industry’s Best

Here are the 2025 Master of Domains award winners for deals closed in 2024:

• 1. Andrew Rosener – MediaOptions
• 2. Keith Richter – Lumis Group
• 3. Jason Miner – Name Advisor
• 4. Brent Oxley – Serial Entrepreneur
• 5. Ryan McKegney – DomainAgents
• 6. Stephen Miholovich – Name Arena
• 7. Jeffrey Gabriel – Saw
• 8. James Booth – DomainBooth
• 9. Brian Harbin – Grit Brokerage
• 10. Mark Daniel – Domain Holdings Group

“We’re thrilled to present the ninth edition of our Master of Domains award,” said Matt Barrie, CEO of Escrow.com. “Congratulations to Andrew Rosener for his continued dominance as our 2025 Master of Domains.”

What This Win Means to Andrew Rosener and MediaOptions

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“To me personally, winning Master of Domains (the award for the top domain name broker in the World each year) for the seventh time in a row is a validation of my long-held beliefs, incredibly hard work, discipline, and dedication I put into building our business over the last 17 years, as well as to the strength of the small but incredibly talented team that I have assembled. ” said Rosener. “It goes to show that focus, persistence, and unwavering belief in your mission is a combination that can result in extraordinary outcomes. Even just 10 years ago, very few folks in the domain name industry would have named me or my company as the emerging dominant leader. Yet, here we are.”

Rosener’s leadership has transformed MediaOptions into the most dominant force in premium domain brokerage, with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and VCs to stealth startups and global brands. At the core of every brand they work with is a belief in the power of premium domains to create long-term strategic advantage.

What Sets MediaOptions Apart?

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“What separates us from the rest of the pack is several things,” Rosener said. “First and most importantly, it is our values. Our team is not just a ragtag group of misfits (which we are), but also a group of individuals that share deep-rooted values. Trust, honesty, commitment, discipline, family, fiduciary, even God and the spiritual. These are things shared between all of the folks on our team.”

“Second, there is absolutely nobody in the industry that will outwork us. Period.”

He continued, “Lastly, the foundation of my success—which has become the company’s success—is deep product and industry knowledge. The ability to accurately appraise, analyze, and assess the value and sell-through potential of any given domain name. A focus on long-term value creation as opposed to the short-term, turn-and-burn mentality that is so common in our industry.”

“I have built my career around leaving a legacy.  I have worked towards carving out a niche.  I have focused on driving long term value and change in the industry across a spectrum of vectors, from fractionalization, leasing, lending, education, etc. We are not just brokers or traders. We are industry experts with a wide range of talents, skills, and resources that are unmatched by anyone else in the industry.”

This mindset is exactly what brands need when investing in a premium domain. It’s not just about owning a piece of digital real estate—it’s about claiming market authority, protecting intellectual property, and enabling scalable growth.

A Track Record of Premium Domain Sales

Over the years, MediaOptions has brokered some of the most valuable and recognizable domain names on the internet. These premium .com domain sales demonstrate MediaOptions’ ability to deliver game-changing assets to the world’s top companies:

• X.com – Acquired by Elon Musk
• Zoom.com – Acquired by Zoom Video Communications
• Podcast.com – Acquired by Audible (Amazon)
• Wise.com – Sold to fintech leader Wise (formerly TransferWise)
• NFT.com – Sold to an emerging Web3 brand
• Prime.com – Acquired by Amazon
• Republic.com – Acquired by Republic
• Galaxy.com – Acquired by Galaxy Digital
• Identity.com – Acquired by Civic Technologies
• EM.com – A rare two-letter .com domain

These are more than domain sales—they’re category-defining moves that position companies for long-term digital success. Premium domains deliver immediate SEO strength, brand credibility, and authority.

Current Elite Portfolio

Building on a legacy of brokering iconic domains, MediaOptions is also currently brokering a select portfolio of ultra-premium domains continuing its tradition of connecting elite brands with the best digital assets on the market, including:

• Human.com
• Longevity.com
• Santa.com
• Straw.com
• Real.com
• DNA.com
• Aging.com
• Extension.com
• Keystone.com
• Condo.com
• Manchester.com
• Giga.com
• Top5.com
• Telehealth.com

These ultra-premium domains represent unmatched opportunities for visionary brands to secure their digital legacy and dominate their markets.

Why Brands Must Own Their Exact-Match .COM

When asked what advice he’d give to companies still debating whether to acquire their exact-match .com, Rosener was unequivocal:

“To this day, after 28 years in domain names and 17 years as a company in the domain industry, I have never, not one time, had a client come back after making a domain purchase of any size, from $5,000 to $40 million, and ask for a refund! Not one person or company has regretted their purchase.”

“In fact, ALL have benefited from taking the leap, defending and solidifying their brand and digital identity and boldly saying to the marketplace that this is THEIR namespace and they intend to be here for a long time.  It is that type of conviction that investors want to see.  It is that type of conviction that builds enduring brands that resonate with their customers.  It is that type of long-term thinking that differentiates a founder of a unicorn from the founder of a get rich quick scheme.”

“In a digital world, your domain name is your brand. It is the bedrock on which all else is built. You MUST build long-term value on bedrock, not quicksand. If you don’t own your exact brand match .com domain name, you are building on a bed of quicksand.”

The takeaway is clear: if you want to control your brand narrative, capture organic traffic, and establish market leadership, your domain name must reflect that ambition. Your .com is your signal of intent.

The Future of Domain Brokerage

As the internet becomes even more central to how we work, transact, and build trust, domain names are only growing in value. Rosener and MediaOptions aren’t just reacting to this trend—they’re shaping it.

With a clear focus on education, innovation, and long-term brand equity, MediaOptions continues to lead the domain name brokerage industry into the future.

Ready to Make Your Move?

If you’re looking to acquire or sell a premium domain name, there’s one clear choice. Visit MediaOptions.com to work with the best in the business.

MediaOptions: Trusted by the world’s top brands. Ranked #1 for a reason.