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AKQA

AKQA

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AKQA is a full-service digital experience design, development, and communications agency owned by WPP.

Last updated Oct 5, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Oct 7, 2026

In the news
Founded
2001
HQ
San Francisco, California, United States
Parent
WPP plc
Connections
15

AI-drafted from public sources13 sources cited

At a glance

Employees
5001-10000
Revenue
$500M+
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About

Premium global digital design and innovation agency within WPP plc, recognized as a top-tier creative technology partner for Fortune 500 brands

AKQA is a full-service digital experience design, development, and communications agency owned by WPP. Initially focused on technology and digital projects, the firm has broadened its scope to include design and innovation services such as product and spatial design, and more recently the use of AI. The company is known for its focus on technology and innovation, including web and mobile app development, e-commerce, and interactive campaigns, serving major advertisers and brands such as Nike, Microsoft, and Google. AKQA believes in the imaginative application of art and science to create ideas, products, services, and spaces, taking an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach to deliver intuitive, aesthetic, and interactive work that generates returns for clients. Source 1: wikipedia.org — AKQA Source 2: adexchanger.com — AKQA Talks Up Mobile Commerce And Other Trends At ... Source 3: commercetools.com — Solution Partner AKQA

Business model

Agency

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • Digital Experience Design

    End-to-end design and development of digital products, platforms, and customer experiences across web, mobile, and emerging channels

  • Brand Strategy & Campaigns

    Integrated digital marketing campaigns and brand strategy combining data-driven insights with creative storytelling

  • Commerce Solutions

    E-commerce strategy, design, and technology implementation to drive online sales and customer engagement

  • Data & AI Services

    Application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics to personalize experiences and optimize marketing performance

  • Emerging Technology Experiences

    Innovation projects leveraging AR, VR, voice, and other emerging technologies to create cutting-edge brand interactions

Key features

Integrated creative and technology capabilitiesGlobal network of studios across 30+ citiesAward-winning UX/UI designData-driven campaign strategyEmerging technology innovation (AI, AR/VR)End-to-end digital product developmentStrong culture of creativity and experimentation

Use cases

Digital product and app development for global consumer brandsIntegrated digital marketing campaignsE-commerce platform design and optimizationBrand identity and digital transformation initiativesAI-powered personalization and customer engagementImmersive AR/VR brand experiencesSports and entertainment digital activations

Customer segments

Automotive brandsLuxury and fashion brandsConsumer goods and FMCG companiesSports and entertainment organizationsTechnology companiesFinancial services firmsRetail and e-commerce brands

Tech & specs

Technology stack

ReactNode.jsAdobe Experience CloudSalesforceAWSGoogle Cloud PlatformUnity (AR/VR)Python (AI/ML)ContentfulFigma

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPA

Deployment

CloudHybrid

API

No

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