About VML South Africa

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

Industry Sectors

  • Alcohol
  • Asset & wealth management
  • B2B
  • Cellular
  • Construction & engineering
  • Airlines
  • Arts & culture
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Charity
  • Cosmetics
  • Electronic goods
  • Fashion
  • Financial services
  • Food & drink
  • Government & public sector
  • Industrial
  • Marine
  • Mining
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Property
  • Security
  • Technology
  • Transportation & logistics
  • Utilities
  • Advertising / Communication
  • Alcohol and NGO
  • Automotive Product
  • Awareness
  • Banking/ Financial/ Insurance
  • Beer
  • Beverages / Non-Alcoholic
  • Clothing / Footwear / Accessories
  • Consumer
  • Cosmetics / Perfume
  • E-Commerce
  • Fashion/clothing
  • Food / Retail / Snacks
  • Food/Retail/Snacks
  • Foods/ Restaurants/ Fast Foods
  • Goverment
  • Home improvement
  • Media
  • Non Profit Company
  • Petroleum/Lubricants
  • Publication
  • Retail
  • Retails
  • Telecommunications
  • Travel / Tourism
  • Web Design & Development
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Film & broadcasting
  • FMCG
  • Forest, paper & packaging
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Media & entertainment
  • Outdoor
  • Professional service
  • Retail & consumer
  • Sport
  • Telecoms
  • Travel & leisure
  • Foods / Restaurants / Fast Food
  • Agencies
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Automotive Products
  • Banking / Financial / Insurance
  • Banking/Financial/Insurance
  • Beverages / Alcoholic
  • Branding
  • Co-working space
  • Consumer / Brand
  • Cosmetics / Perfumes
  • Fashion and Beauty
  • Food
  • Food & Beverage
  • Foods / Restaurants / Fast Food
  • Foods/Restaurants/Fast Food
  • Home Furnishings/ Appliances
  • Leisure & Outdoor
  • NGO
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Public Service / Fundraising / Charity
  • Radio
  • Retail Services / Stores
  • social media
  • Travel
  • Travel and tourism

Agency Type

  • Full Service

Services

  • Design
  • Advertising
  • Marketing
  • Dev
  • Shopper
  • ATL
  • Data
  • Full Service
  • Mobile
  • Strategy
  • Media Buying
  • Creative
  • Digital
  • Media Planning
  • Social
  • Tech

Other Information

  • 500-600 Staff Members
  • Revenue Range - R550+m
  • Year Established - 2007
  • BEE - Level 1