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VML (NYSE:WPP) has achieved significant recognition with three major industry awards, demonstrating its global creative and innovative excellence. The agency secured the No. 3 position on Fast Company's 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators list, was named APAC Network of the Year by Campaign Brief with 148 Acceptances, and earned the Global Network of the Year title at the Gerety Awards for the second consecutive year.

Notable achievements include successful projects like SupportBelt with Ford, which sold out in 36 hours, and Copper Skin with Movistar Colombia, improving mobility by 70%. The company's APAC performance showed remarkable growth, rising from No. 12 in 2021 to No. 1 in 2025. At the Gerety Awards, VML collected 50 honors, including nine Gold, 14 Silver, and five Bronze awards.

VML (NYSE:WPP) ha ottenuto riconoscimenti significativi con tre premi importanti del settore, dimostrando l’eccellenza creativa e innovativa a livello globale. L’agenzia ha raggiunto la terza posizione nella lista Fast Company dei 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, è stata designata APAC Network of the Year da Campaign Brief con 148 accettazioni e ha conquistato il titolo di Global Network of the Year ai Gerety Awards per il secondo anno consecutivo.

Tra i risultati notevoli, progetti come SupportBelt con Ford, esauritosi in 36 ore, e Copper Skin con Movistar Colombia, hanno migliorato la mobilità del 70%. La performance APAC ha mostrato una crescita impressionante, passando dalla posizione No. 12 nel 2021 alla No. 1 nel 2025. Ai Gerety Awards, VML ha raccolto 50 premi, tra cui nove premi d’oro, 14 premi d’argento e cinque premi di bronzo.

VML (NYSE:WPP) ha logrado un reconocimiento significativo con tres premios importantes de la industria, demostrando su excelencia creativa e innovadora a nivel global. La agencia obtuvo la posición No. 3 en la lista de Fast Company de los 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, fue nombrada APAC Network of the Year por Campaign Brief con 148 aceptaciones y consiguió el título de Global Network of the Year en los Gerety Awards por segundo año consecutivo.

Entre los logros notables se encuentran proyectos como SupportBelt con Ford, que se agotó en 36 horas, y Copper Skin con Movistar Colombia, que mejoró la movilidad en un 70%. El desempeño de APAC de la empresa mostró un crecimiento notable, pasando del No. 12 en 2021 al No. 1 en 2025. En los Gerety Awards, VML recibió 50 honores, incluyendo nueve premios de Oro, 14 de Plata y cinco de Bronce.

VML (NYSE:WPP)는 전 세계적으로 창의성과 혁신의 우수성을 입증하며 업계에서 세 가지 주요 상으로 큰 인정을 받았습니다. 이 에이전시는 Fast Company의 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators 목록에서 3위를 차지했고, Campaign Brief에서 148건의 수락으로 APAC 네트워크 오브 더 이어로 선정되었으며, Gerety Awards에서 Global Network of the Year 타이틀을 2년 연속으로 수상했습니다.

주요 성과로는 Ford와의 SupportBelt가 36시간 만에 매진된 것, Movistar Colombia와의 Copper Skin으로 이동성이 70% 향상된 것이 있습니다. 회사의 APAC 실적은 2021년 12위에서 2025년 1위로 놀라운 성장을 보였습니다. Gerety Awards에서 VML은 50개의 수상을 했으며, 금상 9개, 은상 14개, 동상 5개를 포함합니다.

VML (NYSE:WPP) a reçu une reconnaissance significative avec trois prix majeurs de l’industrie, démontrant son excellence créative et innovante à l’échelle mondiale. L’agence a décroché la troisième place dans la liste des Fast Company des 100 meilleurs lieux de travail pour les innovateurs, a été nommée APAC Network of the Year par Campaign Brief avec 148 acceptations et a obtenu le titre de Global Network of the Year aux Gerety Awards pour la deuxième année consécutive.

Des réalisations notables incluent des projets comme SupportBelt avec Ford, qui s’est vendu en 36 heures, et Copper Skin avec Movistar Colombia, améliorant la mobilité de 70%. La performance APAC de l’entreprise a montré une croissance remarquable, passant de la 12e place en 2021 à la 1re en 2025. Aux Gerety Awards, VML a récolté 50 distinctions, y compris neuf prix d’or, quatorze d’argent et cinq de bronze.

VML (NYSE:WPP) hat bedeutende Anerkennung mit drei wichtigen Branchenpreisen erhalten und damit seine globale kreative und innovative Exzellenz unter Beweis gestellt. Die Agentur belegte den dritten Platz in Fast Companies Liste der 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, wurde von Campaign Brief mit APAC Network of the Year bei 148 Akzeptanzen ausgezeichnet und gewann den Global Network of the Year-Titel bei den Gerety Awards zum zweiten Mal in Folge.

Zu den bemerkenswerten Leistungen gehört unter anderem Projekte wie SupportBelt mit Ford, das in 36 Stunden ausverkauft war, und Copper Skin mit Movistar Colombia, das die Mobilität um 70% verbesserte. Die APAC-Leistung des Unternehmens wies ein bemerkenswertes Wachstum auf und stieg von Platz 12 im Jahr 2021 auf Platz 1 im Jahr 2025. Bei den Gerety Awards sammelte VML 50 Auszeichnungen, darunter neun Gold-, 14 Silber- und fünf Bronze-Auszeichnungen.

VML (NYSE:WPP) حققت تقديراً كبيراً بحصولها على ثلاث جوائز رئيسية في الصناعة، مما يدل على تفوقها العالمي في الإبداع والابتكار. فازت الوكالة بالمرتبة الثالثة في قائمة Fast Company's 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators، وتم اختيارها من Campaign Brief كـ APAC Network of the Year بموافقة 148، وحصدت لقب Global Network of the Year في Gerety Awards للسنة الثانية على التوالي.

من الإنجازات البارزة مشاريع مثل SupportBelt مع فورد، الذي باع خلال 36 ساعة، وCopper Skin مع Movistar Colombia، حيث حسّنت الحركة بنسبة 70%. أظهر أداء APAC للشركة نمواً ملحوظاً، مرتفعة من المركز 12 في 2021 إلى المركز 1 في 2025. في Gerety Awards، جمعت VML 50 جائزة، بما في ذلك تسعة جوائز ذهبية، و14 فضية، وخمسة برونزية.

VML (NYSE:WPP) 通过三项行业大奖获得重大认可,展示了其在全球范围内的创意与创新卓越。该机构在 Fast Company 的 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators榜单中获得 第三名,被 Campaign Brief 评为 APAC Network of the Year,共获得 148 次认同,并在 Gerety Awards 中连续第二年获得 Global Network of the Year 的头衔。

值得关注的成就包括与福特的 SupportBelt 项目,在36小时内售罄,以及与 Movistar Colombia 的 Copper Skin,使移动性提升了70%。公司在 APAC 的表现实现显著增长,从 2021 年的第 12 名跃升至 2025 年的第 1 名。在 Gerety Awards 上,VML 共获得 50 项荣誉,其中包括 九项金奖、十四项银奖和五项铜奖

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VML earns top honors across Fast Company, Campaign Brief, the Gerety Awards

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- VML's global network received a trio of prestigious honors this week, being recognized by Fast Company, Campaign Brief, and the Gerety Awards. The agency continues to demonstrate how blending creativity, innovation, and cultural insight delivers human-first work that resonates.

Fast Company: No. 3 on 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators

Fast Company named VML the No. 3 company on its seventh annual 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators list, which celebrates organizations that embed innovation across every level. VML earned its spot by fostering a culture that empowers employees to solve real-world challenges through creativity and technology. Notable projects include:

  • SupportBelt: Developed with Ford, this seat belt accessory improves comfort for breast cancer survivors, addressing an often-overlooked challenge. The product launched during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, sold out within 36 hours, and earned national media coverage, along with a 96% positive sentiment on social channels.
  • Copper Skin: In collaboration with Movistar Colombia, VML repurposed outdated copper cables into protective garments for children with Butterfly Skin disease, improving mobility by 70% and advancing sustainable innovation.
  • The Outside Book: Designed for Fruittella, this sunlight-activated children's book encourages outdoor play and exploration, achieving over 300 million impressions and 257% higher engagement than benchmarks.

The agency's innovation is fueled by maximizing WPP Open, a proprietary AI-powered marketing operating system, and programs like Open Everydai that help teams apply emerging technologies and tools in transformative ways. As well, agency initiatives such as THRIVE career development, mentorship, wellness days, and Employee Resource Groups ensure employees feel supported to experiment, collaborate, and push boundaries.

Campaign Brief: APAC Network of the Year

VML has been named APAC Network of the Year in Campaign Brief's The Work 2025, climbing from its No. 3 ranking in 2024 to claim the top spot with a commanding 148 Acceptances. The achievement caps a steady rise for VML in the region: from No. 12 in 2021, to No. 7 in 2022, No. 5 in 2023, and No. 3 in 2024 — culminating in No. 1 this year.

VML's presence across the region was underscored by agency-level wins: ranked No. 1 in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, and No. 2 in Thailand.

The recognition also reflected a series of standout market performances. VML Australia (35 Acceptances) and VML Thailand (34) ranked No. 4 and No. 5 respectively in the APAC agency table. VML Manila and VML Singapore each contributed 20 Acceptances, while VML New Zealand added 18. Rounding out the success, VML Taiwan (10), VML Malaysia (6), and VML Indonesia (5) made their mark as well.

Gerety Awards: Global Network of the Year and Agency of the Year

For the second consecutive year, VML was named Global Network of the Year at the Gerety Awards. In 2025, the network collected 50 honors across categories, including nine Gold, 14 Silver, five Bronze, and 22 Shortlists.

Adding to this success, Scholz & Friends, a VML company based in Germany, was named Global Agency of the Year. This recognition highlights the strength of VML's agencies across markets, underscoring the network's ability to consistently deliver creativity that resonates on a global scale.

VML's honors underscore its commitment to inclusive, impactful campaigns that drive meaningful connections for clients and communities.

"We're incredibly proud of the momentum VML continues to build," said Jon Cook, Global CEO of VML. "These achievements reflect the brilliance of our people, our deep partnerships with our client partners, and leading with our human-first creative philosophy."

VML attributes its continued success to seamlessly integrating world-class creativity and technology to create connected brands that drive growth. The company's focus on understanding consumer behavior and leveraging cutting-edge solutions has consistently delivered measurable results for their partners.

Cindy Rose, CEO of WPP, added: "I'm thrilled to see VML recognized for their world-class creativity and innovation on a global scale. They connect with audiences in ways that matter and help clients navigate complexity while unlocking new opportunities for business success."

About VML

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, to create connected brands that drive growth. The agency is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning work with blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. VML is recognized as a Leader by Forrester Wave™ reports for Commerce Services, Marketing Creative and Content Services, and is a Strong Performer in the Forrester Wave™: CX Strategy Consulting Services. It was also named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Adobe Experience Cloud Professional Services and a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Services. VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is also one of the world's largest and most awarded health agencies. VML's global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55 markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X #WeAreVML.

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FAQ

What major awards did VML (WPP) win in 2025?

VML won three major awards in 2025: No. 3 on Fast Company's 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, APAC Network of the Year from Campaign Brief, and Global Network of the Year at the Gerety Awards.

How many awards did VML receive at the 2025 Gerety Awards?

VML received 50 honors at the 2025 Gerety Awards, including 9 Gold, 14 Silver, 5 Bronze, and 22 Shortlist recognitions.

What was VML's ranking progression in Campaign Brief's APAC Network rankings from 2021 to 2025?

VML showed steady improvement from No. 12 in 2021, to No. 7 in 2022, No. 5 in 2023, No. 3 in 2024, and finally reaching No. 1 in 2025.

What innovative projects contributed to VML's Fast Company recognition?

Key projects included SupportBelt with Ford for breast cancer survivors, Copper Skin with Movistar Colombia improving mobility by 70%, and The Outside Book for Fruittella achieving 300 million impressions.

How many Acceptances did VML receive in Campaign Brief's The Work 2025?

VML received a total of 148 Acceptances in Campaign Brief's The Work 2025, with strong contributions from Australia (35), Thailand (34), Manila (20), Singapore (20), and New Zealand (18).
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