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Xaxis

Xaxis

Xaxis delivers outcome-based programmatic advertising at scale by combining GroupM's data assets, proprietary technology, and global media buying power to drive measurable business results for advertisers.

xaxis.comNew York, New York, United StatesFounded 2011Parent: WPP Media (part of WPP plc)

Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Jun 8, 2026

Industry
Programmatic Advertising
Business Model
Agency
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
1001-5000
Revenue Range
$500M-$1B
Parent Company
WPP Media (part of WPP plc)
API Available
Limited
Market Position

Leading programmatic media specialist within the world's largest media investment group

Overview

Xaxis operates as GroupM's programmatic media and technology platform, serving as the outcome media specialist within WPP's media investment group. The company provides programmatic advertising services that combine advanced data analytics, machine learning, and media buying expertise to deliver measurable business outcomes for advertisers. Xaxis leverages GroupM's scale and data assets to execute programmatic campaigns across display, video, mobile, connected TV, and other digital channels. As a subsidiary of GroupM, Xaxis functions as both a trading desk and technology platform, offering programmatic capabilities to GroupM agencies (including Mindshare, MediaCom, Wavemaker, and EssenceMediacom) while also serving direct clients. The platform emphasizes outcome-based media buying, focusing on business results rather than traditional media metrics, and utilizes proprietary technology and algorithms to optimize campaign performance in real-time. Xaxis maintains a significant global presence with operations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The company has evolved from its origins as a pure-play programmatic trading desk to become an integrated programmatic solution provider, adapting to changes in the digital advertising ecosystem including privacy regulations, cookie deprecation, and the shift toward first-party data strategies.

Products & Features

Programmatic Trading Platform

Proprietary platform for executing programmatic media buys across display, video, mobile, and connected TV

Audience Solutions

Data-driven audience targeting and segmentation leveraging GroupM's data assets and third-party partnerships

Outcome Media

Performance-focused media buying optimized toward business outcomes rather than traditional media metrics

Creative Optimization

Dynamic creative optimization and testing capabilities for programmatic campaigns

Key Features
Outcome-based optimization algorithmsAccess to GroupM's proprietary data assetsCross-channel programmatic executionReal-time bidding and optimizationAdvanced audience targeting and modelingBrand safety and fraud prevention toolsTransparent reporting and analyticsConnected TV and video expertise
Use Cases
Large-scale programmatic display and video campaignsCross-channel digital media buying and optimizationAudience-based targeting for brand advertisersPerformance marketing for direct response goalsConnected TV and streaming video advertisingMobile app install and engagement campaignsRetail media and commerce-driven advertising
Customer Segments
Large enterprise brandsGroupM agency clientsFortune 500 companiesGlobal advertisersDirect-to-consumer brandsRetail and e-commerce companies
Corporate history
  • 2011Founded
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