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Metric Theory was rebranded to Media.Monks and acquired by S4 Capital (Jul 2018), then rebranded to Monks— see Monks for current status.
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Metric Theory

Data-driven paid media management across search, social, and programmatic channels with dedicated account teams focused on measurable performance outcomes.

San Francisco, California, United StatesFounded 2012Parent: Wpromote

Last updated Jun 3, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jun 8, 2026

Industry
Performance Marketing Agency
Business Model
Agency
Target Market
Mid-Market
Employee Count
51-200
Revenue Range
$20M-$50M
Parent Company
Wpromote
API Available
No
Market Position

Was a well-regarded independent performance marketing agency in the U.S. mid-market space before being acquired and rebranded under Wpromote in 2021.

Overview

Metric Theory was a San Francisco-based independent performance marketing agency that built a strong reputation for data-driven paid media management across search (Google, Bing), paid social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and programmatic channels. Founded in 2012, the agency distinguished itself through a rigorous analytical approach to campaign optimization, serving mid-market and enterprise brands across e-commerce, B2B, and consumer verticals. Metric Theory grew to become one of the more recognized independent performance agencies in the United States, earning recognition on lists such as Inc. 5000 and winning multiple industry awards for campaign performance and workplace culture. In 2021, Metric Theory was acquired by Wpromote, a larger independent digital marketing agency. Following the acquisition, Metric Theory's operations, team, and client relationships were integrated into Wpromote, and the Metric Theory brand was effectively sunset as the combined entity operated under the Wpromote name. The merger significantly expanded Wpromote's headcount, geographic footprint, and capabilities in performance media. During its independent operation, Metric Theory served hundreds of clients ranging from venture-backed startups to established mid-market and enterprise companies. Its value proposition centered on transparent, performance-focused paid media management with dedicated account teams and proprietary optimization processes. The agency's absorption into Wpromote marked the end of the Metric Theory brand as a distinct entity in the AdTech and agency ecosystem.

Products & Features

Paid Search Management

Full-service campaign management and optimization across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising platforms.

Paid Social Advertising

Campaign strategy and management across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Programmatic Display

Managed programmatic display and retargeting campaigns across demand-side platforms.

Shopping & Feed Management

Google Shopping and product feed optimization for e-commerce clients.

Analytics & Reporting

Custom performance reporting and attribution analysis to measure cross-channel ROI.

Key Features
Cross-channel paid media managementDedicated account team modelData-driven campaign optimizationCustom performance reporting and dashboardsAudience segmentation and targeting strategyE-commerce and B2B specialization
Use Cases
E-commerce customer acquisition via paid search and shoppingB2B lead generation through LinkedIn and paid searchRetargeting and remarketing across programmatic channelsBrand awareness campaigns via paid socialCross-channel performance media strategy for growth-stage companies
Customer Segments
E-commerce brandsB2B technology companiesConsumer goods companiesVenture-backed startupsMid-market enterprises
Corporate history
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