"OREOCodes" by VML Commerce New York for OREO won two Yellow Pencils, six Graphite Pencils, and two Wood Pencils
VML New York Wins Agency of the Year, VML Captures 35 D&AD Pencils
VML New York recognized as Agency of the Year; VML earns 70 accolades, including four prestigious Yellow Pencils
- Published Date
- Oct 16, 2024
Updated Oct. 16, 2024:
Following the success of our May announcement below, D&AD has just released its annual global rankings for 2024 and VML achieved impressive placements. VML had six offices ranked in D&AD's Top 100 – tied for #2 amongst global agency networks:
- VML New York: #1
- VML Colombia: #14
- VML UK: #31
- VML India: #36
- VML Buenos Aires: #39
- VML Spain: #89
Additionally, two of VML's Chief Creative Officers ranked in the top 5 worldwide. Debbi Vandeven, Global Chief Creative Officer, earned the #3 spot, while Manuel Borde, Global Chief Creative Officer for Commerce, placed #4.
We're also excited to share these individual accomplishments from D&AD recognizing our creative leaders:
- Jeremy Ruiz, VML Chicago, was ranked the #5 Executive Creative Director worldwide
- Oswaldo Sa, VML New York, achieved the top position as the #1 Creative Director globally
Published May 22, 2024:
VML New York has been named Agency of the Year at the prestigious D&AD Awards, highlighting the office’s leadership in creativity and innovation. Meanwhile, VML collectively achieved a remarkable haul of 35 Pencil wins and 35 shortlisted entries, totaling 70 recognitions across the network. The agency was awarded four Yellow Pencils, 15 Graphite Pencils, and 16 Wood Pencils, showcasing diverse capabilities across various categories.
The D&AD Awards, renowned for celebrating creative excellence in design and advertising, are highly respected in the industry. A Pencil from D&AD is recognized globally as the ultimate creative accolade, entered and attended by the best from around the world.
Standout entries from VML included innovative campaigns such as "OREOCodes" for Mondelez and "Life Extending Stickers" for MAKRO, which were among those earning the highest honors of Yellow Pencils. These campaigns demonstrated exceptional creativity and effectiveness, aligning brand messages with consumer engagement in unique ways.
The recognition of VML New York as Agency of the Year underscores the office's commitment to pushing creative boundaries and delivering impactful results. At the same time, VML’s collective success at the D&AD Awards highlights the network's consistent performance and strategic insight across a spectrum of digital and traditional media platforms.
As the industry continues to evolve, VML and its New York office remain at the forefront, embracing new challenges and setting benchmarks in creativity and innovation. The performances at the D&AD Awards not only enhance the reputation of VML and VML New York within the global creative community but also set the stage for future endeavors in advertising and beyond.
