VML has been named Agency Network of the Year at the New York Festivals Advertising Awards for the second year in a row. This recognition highlights the agency’s continued leadership in delivering innovative and impactful creative work on a global scale.

This year, VML earned an impressive 87 awards, including 3 Grand Towers, 8 Gold, 6 Silver, and 10 Bronze awards. The agency also achieved 28 Finalist placements and 32 Shortlist honors.

The New York Festivals Advertising Awards celebrate the best in global advertising, recognizing creativity and innovation across all media. VML’s outstanding performance further solidifies its reputation as a leader in the industry.

View the full list of winners here.

kitkat heist

"The KitKat Heist" by VML London for KitKat

  • Grand Tower in Public Relations
  • Gold in Public Relations
  • Gold in Public Relations
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Illustration of two hairy hands, one with a ring on the little finger, carefully peeling a small banana against a solid green background.

"Beat Cancer Off" by VML New York for Fuck Cancer

  • Grand Tower in Purpose
  • Gold in Purpose
  • Bronze in Branded Content & Entertainment
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IWC Ingenieur

"IWC Ingenieur. Form und Technik." by Scholz & Friends (a VML company) for IWC Schaffhausen

  • Gold in Print
  • Silver in Outdoor
  • Silver in Design
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The Most Brilliant Failure

"The Most Brilliant Failure." by Scholz & Friends (a VML company) for IWC Schaffhausen

  • Gold in Film Craft
  • Silver in Film Craft
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Preserved Promos

"Preserved Promos" by VML New York for Ziploc

  • Gold in Creative Marketing Strategy/Effectiveness 
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A vintage-style belt buckle featuring a gold Ford F-150 truck and "1975" engraved, placed on a rustic workbench surrounded by leatherworking tools and rope.

"The Ford Truckle" by VML Detroit and Burson for Ford

  • Silver in Products & Services
  • Bronze in Best Use
Buzzcodes

"Buzzcodes" by VML Canada for Volkswagen

  • Silver in Mobile Platform
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Image of a woman sitting in the bed of a truck in the Mexican desert.

"The Last Coke in the Desert" by VML Mexico and New York for The Coca-Cola Company

  • Silver in Branded Content & Entertainment
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Imagen de la campaña All Body Billboard de VML Argentina para Dove

"All Body Billboard" by VML Argentina for Dove Men + Care

  • Bronze in Outdoor
  • Bronze in Real Ass Ads the Raas
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Image of a family standing in the doorway of their home. A dad is holding two babies, one of which is holding a set of keys, and Ford Mobile Services is parked in the driveway.

"Ford Mobile Services" by VML Detroit for Ford

  • Bronze in Creative Marketing Strategy/Effectiveness
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A humorous Twitter exchange on a space-themed background. Pop Crave tweets, "Katy Perry has returned from space," with an image of Katy. Another tweet shows singer Kesha holding a Wendy's drink. Wendy's replies, "Can we send her back," with their logo visible.

"Houston, We Have Beef" by VML Kansas City for Wendy's

  • Bronze in Social Media & Influencer
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Three people wearing headphones sit at a table eating. The image features a warm color gradient, creating a lively and engaged atmosphere.

"Sound Bites" by VML Nashville for Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development

  • Bronze in Digital/Mobile
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Close-up image of a person's back with visible moles being gently examined by another person's hands. The image conveys a sense of intimacy and care, with text in Portuguese that translates to "If you love someone, examine them." The CEPIA logo is visible in the bottom left corner.

"The Partner-Exam" by VML Brazil and New York for Cepia

  • Bronze in Print
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Wendys is now Tendys

"Wendy's Tendy's" by VML Kansas City for Wendy's

  • Bronze in Public Relations
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A crowded football stadium filled with fans wearing blue and white, waving flags and cheering. A large digital screen displays the text, "We bet you're seeing red. You must love Coke," alongside an image of a Coca-Cola can, cleverly designed to appear red without using red pixels.

"You Must Love Coke" by VML for The Coca-Cola Company

  • Bronze in Outdoor
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