Campaign Integrated Global Network of the Year

The winners of Campaign’s Global Agency of the Year Awards are here and we’re thrilled to share Wunderman Thompson has scooped three awards: Integrated Agency Global Network, Agency Leader was awarded to global chief executive officer, Mel Edwards while the Wunderman Thompson Global Marketing Team was named Corporate Communications/Marketing Team of the Year.

As winners of the Integrated Agency Global Network category, Campaign cited the network’s impressive new business streak, with over 1,200 new business wins across all capabilities and specialities in 2022, and 300+ creative accolades including nine Grands Prix and 79 Gold awards. Judges also noted Wunderman Thompson’s impressive Web3 credentials, having been one of the first agencies to launch a branded metaverse space; industry-leading Creative Data Practice who are experimenting with new technologies to place Wunderman Thompson at the forefront of the AI era; and were “particularly impressed” with Wunderman Thompson’s wide-ranging reports and research.

It’s truly a triumph to be named Campaign’s Integrated Agency Global Network of the Year. The win is testament to our people and their commitment to delivering innovative creative across the full depth and breadth of our global capabilities. All of our 20,000 employees should take pride in this news, as it’s down to every single one of them who make Wunderman Thompson such a special place.

Mel Edwards

Global Chief Executive Officer, Wunderman Thompson

Mel Edwards was named Agency Leader of the Year, with judges crediting Mel with “very honest and bold moves, especially in a merger that was unconventional to start with”, calling her a “highly impressive and successful leader, very much deserving of this accolade”.

In addition, Wunderman Thompson’s Global Marketing Team was named Corp Comms / Marketing Team of the Year, as judges highlighted the team’s “impressive diversity of thought, and their use of tactical exploration to serve multiple stakeholders.”

Now in their fourth year, Campaign’s global Agency of the Year Awards shine a light on the most creative and commercially successful agencies around the world – regardless of size – and the talented individuals working within them. The Awards are judged by a panel of global and regional chief marketing officers, chaired by Unilever's Aline Santos, with the process audited by PwC.

Congratulations to all!