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VML

Global creative company focused on brand, customer experience, and commerce

vml.com

Headquarters: New York, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 30,000+
Industry: Advertising & Marketing

Last updated October 2

Latest news about VML

In short: VML transitioned to Eric Campbell as CEO after Jon Cook's departure, amid major award wins.

Company announcements

October 2 VML

Jon Cook leaves WPP and transitions VML CEO role to Eric Campbell

Cook departs in March 2027 after three decades, leading the combined VML network. Eric Campbell assumes global leadership, continuing as WPP Creative North America CEO.

September 14 VML

VML ranks New Zealand Agency of the Year

The agency secured top honors with 20 Acceptances, surpassing competitors in Campaign Brief’s The Work 2026 regional rankings.

August 21 VML

VML promotes James Phillips as Commerce chief creative officer

He will lead major partnerships and elevate regional creative standards following years of team leadership.

August 2 VML

VML presents the AI transparency obligation in advertising

The film 'Disclosure Control' shows AI control of advertisements, where disclosure is required if the content looks real, placed at the first exhibition. The film is entirely AI-generated and declares this.

Media coverage

October 2 Adweek

Jon Cook Steps Down as VML and WPP Creative Boss, Eric Campbell to Succeed

Eric Campbell, the current North America CEO of VML and WPP Creative, will succeed him as global CEO of VML, while retaining his North American...

September 1 Investor's Business Daily

WPP Plans Up to 1,000 Job Cuts

WPP plans to cut up to 1,000 more jobs by year-end and accelerate a restructuring that consolidates Ogilvy, VML and AKQA into a single WPP...

September 13, 2025 MSN

Kyndryl and WPP's VML team up for AI-driven brand transformation

Kyndryl (NYSE:KD) and VML, a subsidiary of WPP (NYSE:WPP) have announced a new partnership to enhance how brands engage with their customers through the use...

September 9, 2024 American City Business Journals

VML's merger with Y&R is official — here's when it will take effect

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. WPP PLC, the parent company of VML and Y&R...

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