“I am immensely proud of us for playing our part in making this one of the world's greatest agency networks,” says Jason Xenopoulos, chief executive officer Native VML South Africa. “2016 saw Native VML reach incredible milestones including winning campaign Gold, Silver, and Bronze Lions at Cannes Lions Festival.”

The Advertising Age Agency A-List has been celebrating the best agencies in the advertising and marketing business since the mid-1970s. Ad Age editors make their selections based on elements including creativity, financial performance, innovation, and the ability to build clients’ businesses. The franchise expanded in recent years to honour a broader range of shops and reflect changes in the marketing and media business. 2016 saw the agency achieve an estimated 19% United States revenue growth and 16% global growth attributed to organic growth and new business wins.

VML celebrated the most creatively awarded year in their history — including their best ever showing at Cannes with a record number of Lions spanning nearly all major categories as well as Lead Agency recognition in the Forrester Lead Agencies Wave report.

“Without question, this recognition highlights the world-class brands we're privileged to support,” says Jon Cook, VML global CEO. “We share A-List honours with all of our client partners, and we're grateful they encourage us to deliver our best work to drive their businesses forward.”

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