Who We Are

VML South Africa is a marketing agency born out of the global merger of two WPP network agencies, VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson.

Our local footprint offers offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban; with global sister offices across 64 markets. Locally we number a headcount of around 600 full time staff, with a boutique offering of services available through our subsidiary The Hardy Boys. Our WPP network offers clients an on-the-ground presence across Africa through sister agencies and affiliates.

Our Commitment to Transformation is built on six key pillars, and as a Level 1 BBBEE Contributor, VML South Africa actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion through:

▪ Enterprise Resource & Supplier Development:

Partnering with and supporting 100% black-owned EME/QSE agencies

▪ Preferential Procurement:

Prioritising procurement from black-owned businesses

▪ Skills Development:

Investing in training and development and formal tertiary education opportunities for our people

▪ Socio-economic Development:

Supporting initiatives that uplift local communities

▪ Responsible Social Marketing:

Using our talents and skills to promote social good