South Africa, Sept. 9 -- Network of the Year, VML is followed by BBDO, DDB and Publicis.

"To be named Global Network of the Year by the Gerety Awards for a second consecutive year is a remarkable honour," says Debbi Vandeven, global chief creative Officer, VML.

"It's a powerful testament to our 'Human First' philosophy, which is brought to life every day by our incredible teams and brave client partners around the world.

This recognition validates our belief that putting human connection at the centre of everything we do is the most powerful way to create work that drives growth and has a real impact.

"I'm proud of this achievement and inspired to see how we'll continue to move our industry forward."

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