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Dentsu X

Media AgencyAgency

Experience-led media planning and buying that connects data-driven audience intelligence with cross-channel activation to deliver measurable brand and performance outcomes.

Last updated Jul 22, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Aug 3, 2026

Founded
2017
HQ
London, United Kingdom
Connections
29

At a glance

Employees
1001-5000
Revenue
$500M-$1B (estimated, as part of Dentsu Media division)
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About

One of three flagship global media agency brands within Dentsu Media, competing with top-tier holding company media networks worldwide

Dentsu X is a global media agency network operating under Dentsu's Media division, officially launched in 2017. Positioned as an 'experience-led' media agency, Dentsu X differentiates itself by placing consumer experience at the center of media strategy, using data and technology to connect brands with audiences across all touchpoints. The agency serves multinational clients across sectors including automotive, FMCG, financial services, and technology, offering integrated media planning, buying, and performance optimization services. Dentsu X leverages Dentsu's proprietary data and technology ecosystem — including tools like M1, Dentsu's people-based marketing platform — to deliver audience intelligence, cross-channel activation, and measurable business outcomes. The agency competes directly with other global media networks such as GroupM agencies (Mindshare, Wavemaker), Publicis Media brands (Starcom, Zenith), and IPG Mediabrands (UM, Initiative), positioning itself as a more agile, data-forward alternative within the holding company landscape. As part of Dentsu International's broader restructuring efforts, Dentsu X has been integrated into the Dentsu Media service line alongside Carat and iProspect. The agency operates across dozens of markets globally, with a strong presence in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. Its value proposition centers on connecting media investment to real consumer experiences, driving both brand equity and performance outcomes for its clients.

Business model

Agency

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • M1 Platform

    Dentsu's proprietary people-based marketing and audience intelligence platform used for data-driven media planning and activation

  • Experience Planning

    Proprietary methodology for mapping and optimizing consumer experience across all media touchpoints

  • Performance Media

    Data-driven performance media buying and optimization across paid search, programmatic, and social channels

  • Brand Media

    Strategic brand media planning and investment across TV, OOH, digital video, and audio

  • Merkury Integration

    Access to Dentsu's Merkury identity resolution platform for cookieless audience targeting and measurement

Key features

Experience-led media strategy frameworkPeople-based audience targeting via M1 platformIntegrated brand and performance media capabilitiesCross-channel measurement and attributionData clean room and privacy-safe audience solutionsGlobal scale with local market expertise

Use cases

Global media planning and buying for multinational brandsAudience intelligence and segmentation for targeted campaignsCross-channel campaign activation and optimizationBrand equity and performance media integrationConsumer journey mapping and experience optimizationCookieless audience targeting and measurement

Customer segments

Global enterprise brandsAutomotive manufacturersFMCG and consumer goods companiesFinancial services firmsTechnology companiesRetail and e-commerce brands

Tech & specs

Technology stack

M1 audience intelligence platformMerkury identity resolutionProgrammatic DSPs (DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP)Data clean roomsAdvanced TV and CTV buying platformsThird-party measurement and attribution tools

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPAPrivacy-safe data practices

Deployment

Cloud

API

Limited

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