VML (agency)

This article is about the current VML agency. For its predecessors, see VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson.
VML
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryAdvertising, Digital Marketing
PredecessorsAgencies VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson
Founded2023; 1 year ago (2023)
HeadquartersKansas City, London, England, New York City, New York[1]
Number of locations
64 markets[2]
Key people
  • Jon Cook (CEO)
  • Mel Edwards (president)[2]
Number of employees
30,000 (2023)[2]
ParentWPP
Websitewww.vml.com

VML is an international marketing and communications company specializing in brand experience, commerce and technology, and customer experience.[2] VML was formed from the merger of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R. It is a subsidiary of WPP plc, a multinational advertising and public relations holding company.[3]

VML employs more than 30,000 employees in 64 markets worldwide with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, and London.[2][1]

  1. ^ a b Spanier, Robert Sawatzky & Gideon (November 29, 2023). "VML's chiefs on new super-agency, redefining creativity and making cost savings". MM+M - Medical Marketing and Media.
  2. ^ a b c d e Graham, Megan. "WSJ News Exclusive | WPP Merging VMLY&R With Wunderman Thompson". WSJ.
  3. ^ "WPP merges VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson to form VML | Ad Age".