About - Media Planning + Buying Agency | Media + Analytics Experts

Who We Are

Based in San Francisco, Ars X Machina (AXM) is a female-founded media solutions and analytics agency on a mission to architect meaningful media solutions at the intersection of humans and technology.

If you want a typical media agency, providing tired media solutions, you may want to stop reading.

But if you’re looking for agile, breakthrough strategies that will help drive your business, then let’s talk.

Data, AI and research can set you apart. But only if you channel it through human-powered ingenuity. Luckily, we’ve got a few geniuses on the payroll, working with the latest tech to create the best solutions for our clients. AXM was born out of holding company veterans who knew there was a better way to partner with and service clients.

The media revolution is inevitable and ongoing. And we are leading the way.

Why AXM?

A quick look at our name and its meaning.

The art of human touch

The X, our multiplier

The power of technology

Ars X Machina (AXM), meaning Art from Machines.

Art represents the human ingenuity and maverick spirit of our people, who utilize the latest technology and AI to engineer innovative media solutions.

Our Mission

Architect meaningful media solutions at the intersection of humans and technology.

01Expert Luckily, we’ve got a few geniuses on the payroll. Did we mention our average years of experience is 10?

02Tech-Driven We work with the latest tech and AI to engineer breakthrough media solutions for our clients.

03Human We keep humans at the helm of our decision-making. Technology is powerful, but only with an insightful vision and strategy behind it.

Our Philosophy

Everything is media

Everything we do is through the lens of media and how we can make it better, faster, more efficient, more creative, more agile and more responsive.

Results speak for themselves

From positive brand association to increased awareness to higher ROI, it’s all about the results we get for our clients and driving their business forward.

Greatness comes from humans x machines

We are charting the future of media and our people are at the center of it. We embrace technology and harness the best of both worlds – the ingenuity of humans and the power of machines.

By The Numbers

Average years
employee experience

Average employee
retention rate

84%

Ad Age Media Agency
of the Year Winner

Average years
client tenure

Giving Back

We believe in supporting organizations that impact communities and create a culture of giving.

That’s why every year AXM gives back to non-profits that are changing the world. We also encourage our team to get involved with a non-profit of their choice by providing extra PTO days per calendar year for volunteering.