About Us
Our Firm
Consultative & Executional Expertise Across the Communications Spectrum
ARTÉMIA is a strategic communications and marketing consultancy supporting high-stakes initiatives in regulated industries, fast-moving markets and the public sector. Based in San Francisco and founded in 1995, we partner with startups, corporations, government agencies and public-private partnerships to navigate change, gain stakeholder alignment and drive measurable impact.
We specialize in moments that matter — launches, expansions, pivots, public rollouts — providing clarity and execution support where communication is critical to success. Our expertise spans strategic communications, marketing strategy, stakeholder engagement, brand positioning, public outreach, risk mitigation and more.
Our Core Values
We offer flexible, high-impact support built to scale with you at any stage of growth or complexity.
- Global Perspective: We bring decades of cross-border experience, tailoring strategy to diverse audiences and cultural contexts.
- Impact: We prioritize outcomes over noise, helping clients communicate with purpose and deliver results that align with business and community goals.
- Innovation: Every engagement is a chance to solve problems — creatively, efficiently and with long-term value in mind.
- Sustainability: As a certified San Francisco Green Business and ISO 14001-compliant firm, sustainability is built into our operations and client work.
Barbara Wichmann
Founder and CEO
Barbara Wichmann is the Founder and CEO of ARTÉMIA Communications, a global strategic communications and marketing consultancy that empowers high-growth startups, Fortune 100/500 companies and public-private organizations to navigate market entry, expansion and stakeholder engagement with precision.
Drawing on her international perspective and extensive expertise in cross-cultural communications, Barbara develops data-driven, integrated strategies that resonate across industries and borders. Her experience spans regulated sectors, emerging technologies and mission-driven enterprises, supporting clients as they build credibility with customers, investors, policymakers and the media.
Recognized for shaping brands into market leaders, Barbara helps organizations earn trust, increase executive visibility and implement initiatives that drive long-term economic growth and contribute to social progress.
In addition to leading ARTÉMIA, Barbara is a sought-after speaker, advisor and contributor on global marketing, innovation and the future of communications. A strong advocate for purpose-driven business, Barbara champions sustainability, equity and social impact as guiding principles for long-term resilience and relevance.