WPP Acquires Village Marketing to Strengthen Creator Economy Capabilities
February 22, 2022
WPP has acquired Village Marketing, an influencer marketing and creator-economy agency, with Village joining the Wunderman Thompson network. The deal brings Village Marketing's ~150 employees and creator-focused capabilities into WPP to expand its influencer and social-first offerings for major consumer brands.
- Buyers
- WPP, Wunderman Thompson
- Targets
- Village Marketing
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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