WEST MEDIA GROUP is a global collective of the best independent contractors, freelancers,
and start up business owners in the paid media, content and branding fields.
We are a network of 30+ global, highly experienced specialists with backgrounds ranging from Media, Social, AI, Ecomm, PR, Content, and Design.
Everyone in the Group has most likely been a client before, held senior roles at top agencies, or worked for digitally driven media or product companies.
Sometimes all of the above.
With deep experience across world class luxury, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands,
we are a trusted resource utilized as an extension of in house teams for brands large and small.
We provide access to the best network of top industry talent, as you need it, on your terms.
We are connected problem solvers who help brands, agencies, and media companies define, source, and execute on brand solutions.
Founder / Owner
Ashley West
Ashley has spent nearly 20 years as a top client (LVMH), top agency (LAIRD+PARTNERS),
and top contractor (formerly AKW MEDIA LLC) within the fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and luxury worlds.
As a top media executive, she has vast global experience in almost all major markets on all sides of the business (not just paid media).
Trusted by Executives, Designers, Media Vendors, Agencies, PRs, Sales Teams, and other Consultants,
Ashley is a known as a go-to for paid media and marketing solutions for image driven brands.
She is a former New Yorker and native Texan based in Austin.
What We Do
PAID MEDIA
- Lead and execute full-funnel paid media strategy, planning + buying across all major channels + partnerships
- Function as hands on, in house media solutions partner for image driven brands
- Serve as the go-to paid media solutions partner for top Creative, PR, Social/Influencer, and Branding agencies
HIGH END CONTRACTOR SERVICES
- Provide pre-vetted, best in class contractor resources across marketing, brand, and media disciplines
AFFILIATE
- Jumpstart, manage, and advise affiliate programs including paid affiliate media
CREATIVE, CONTENT + STUDIO SERVICES
AI ADVISORY
- Provide AI focused advisory and bespoke AI brand consulting
CONSULTING
- Provide custom luxury marketing + media consulting solutions
- Lead team education and thought leadership
- Provide agency oversight including RFP + selection
- Partner with agencies on media strategies and business development
Our Clients + Brand Experience
