Last night, at the Campaign US Agency of the Year gala, Graham Smith, WPP Digital Lead, North America, was announced the winner for Account Person of the Year. Graham brings 18 years of global experience managing major accounts like BBC and LG. As WPP’s Digital Lead for North America on the Coca-Cola business, he drives innovative digital initiatives.
VML has been named a finalist in several categories at the Campaign US Agency of the Year Awards.
The awards gala, held March 25 in New York City, brought together leaders from across the industry to celebrate outstanding contributions in advertising and marketing.
Corporate Communications/Marketing Team
The Marcomms team at VML, led by Naomi Troni and Beth Wade, drives the agency’s global brand and communications strategy. Focused on thought leadership, partner marketing, and brand stewardship, the team plays a key role in shaping VML’s reputation.
Social Media Team
The Social Media team at VML plays a critical role in bringing the agency’s Human First creative philosophy to life by crafting campaigns that are authentic, relevant, and meaningful. Operating at the intersection of creativity and technology, the team delivers innovative, results-driven social strategies that connect brands with audiences in impactful ways.
In 2025, Rafael Pitanguy, Deputy Global Chief Creative Officer at VML and Creative Lead at WPP Open X, was named Creative Person of the Year for his groundbreaking campaigns with The Coca-Cola Company. VML was also shortlisted in five categories, including Agency of the Year. Individual finalists included Jon Cook for Agency Leader of the Year, Renée Lavecchia for Account Person of the Year, and Nejah Jemmott for DE&I Advocate of the Year.
In 2024, Michelle Baumann, Chief Strategy Officer for VML Commerce, was honored as Strategist of the Year. Brian Yamada, Chief Innovation Officer, earned an honorable mention in the Innovation Lead category, and Tasha Gilroy, Global Chief Belonging Officer, was a finalist for DE&I Advocate of the Year.
