United States

At VML, being Human First is our guiding creative philosophy. We believe the most powerful ideas come from an empathetic understanding of human needs, and creating value for people first is the most authentic way to create value for brands. We connect Brand Experience, Customer Experience, and Commerce to craft a unified journey that is emotionally resonant and flawlessly executed, blending the heart of an award-winning creative agency with the power of a technology consultancy.

In the United States, our 5,500+ people across two dozen offices — from coast to coast — help drive this vision and complement the strength of our global network, where 26,000 people in 50+ markets bring varied perspectives and cultural insights that fuel creativity and innovation. With a creative legacy spanning iconic agencies like J. Walter Thompson, Y&R, Wunderman, and VML, we draw from a deep well of excellence and technological innovation. Through initiatives like the VML Foundation, we also make a positive impact in our communities.

VML is one of the world’s most awarded creative networks, named Network of the Year at multiple global shows and ranked the #2 Most Awarded Network in the World for Creativity on both the WARC Creative 100 and The Drum World Creative Rankings.

In the United States, our performance is just as strong. On the WARC Creative 100, VML ranked #2 globally, with VML New York named the #3 Most Awarded Agency in the World. The Drum World Creative Rankings again placed VML at #2 in the world, marking our second consecutive year in that position. VML New York continued to lead with top placements in every region — #2 in the U.S., #3 in the Americas, and #5 globally — while VML Kansas City earned a U.S. top-25 position. In 2025, we also celebrated 10 Effie Awards U.S. honors.

At Cannes Lions 2025, VML ranked #2 in North America, with VML New York placing #7 globally and #2 in the Experience track, and strong regional showings across New York (#1), Kansas City (#17), and Dallas (#19).

Just as our creativity is recognized on the world stage, our technological leadership stands at the very top of the industry. Fast Company ranked VML #3 on its 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, highlighting our culture of experimentation and breakthrough thinking. Acquia named VML its Top Technical Excellence Partner for two consecutive years, and Forrester identified VML as a Leader among global creative and content service providers, while also recognizing us as a Strong Performer (Q4 2024) in Customer Experience Strategy Consulting Services, scoring highest in seven criteria. 

Ultimately, VML brings creative vision and technical depth together to transform brands and help them thrive.