This year’s wins build on VML’s achievements at the Campaign US Agency of the Year Awards in 2025. Last year, VML was recognized as the Bronze winner in the Global Creative Network of the Year category, placing it among the top three agencies globally for creative network performance.
VML earns a double victory at Campaign, winning Global Network of the Year and Strategic Planning Leader for Chief Strategy Officer Ellie Bamford
VML has been named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year at the Agency of the Year Global Awards, a prestigious recognition that celebrates the agency’s exceptional work, growth and impact across markets worldwide.
Adding to the achievement, Ellie Bamford, VML’s Chief Strategy Officer, was named the winner of the Strategic Planning Leader award, recognizing her outstanding leadership and contributions to the industry.
The awards were announced on June 18 in London ahead of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The Agency of the Year Global Awards celebrate excellence in advertising and marketing, honoring agencies and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation and creativity on a global scale.
Strategic Planning Leader Winner
Ellie Bamford joined VML in 2023 as Chief Strategy Officer for North America. She is an Australian, New Yorker, and Ad Age's Media Person of the Year 2022. With more than 20 years in the business of marketing, Ellie advises brands on how to thrive in a connected world and create impact through communication, inspiration, and human experience. At VML, she oversees strategy across North America, focusing on driving breakthrough creativity and business growth for clients, strengthening talent, and integrated partnerships across capabilities.
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