For nearly 100 years, VMLY&R has created greatness. But it's not our initials that make us great—it's our people.We know our power comes from your strengths. Yet, sadly, even in 2022, not all of our colleagues can freely be who they are.It's illegal to be LGBTQ+ in 71 countries, and nations across the globe are turning queer identities into 'debates.'As the world feels a little less safe for those who just want to be themselves, we thought it was time to show everyone what VMLY&R is really made of… PRIDE....Read MoreOur winning campaignsMADE WITH PRIDE...Read MoreOur global acclaimsMADE WITH PRIDE...Read MoreOur cultureMADE WITH PRIDE...Read MoreOur familiesMADE WITH PRIDE...Read MoreOur futureMADE WITH PRIDE...Read MoreIn June, we highlighted all the LGBTQ+ hands that touch everything we make to inspire you all to put who you are into what you create.VMLY&R is proud to support every kind of person and empower you to stand prouder than ever....Read MoreWHAT IS MADE WITH PRIDE?Made With Pride is a celebration of all the LGBTQ+ hands that touch what we make on a daily basis because without them, our work simply wouldn't be the same. This month-long campaign featured LGBTQ+ folks from across the globe, highlighting the work that they do, have done, and are proudest of.Every aspect of this month—from social posts, to activations, to panel discussions—centered LGBTQ+ voices from the creative landscape and explored how their contributions, influenced by their lived experiences, make our agency so much richer.rgb(255,255,255)...Read Morergb(255,255,255)WHAT DID WE DO?We asked our global offices to submit their own stories on who they are and how their work is Made With Pride. We shared the stories of LGBTQ+ identifying VMLY&Rers across seven countries and nine offices—specifically from the gay, lesbian, non-binary, demisexual, queer, bisexual, pansexual, and transgender communities. We also hosted several global conversations and sent a toolkit of goodies to markets to create their own.In addition to creating their own content with local submissions, offices across the globe hosted their own events and activations and built up their own LGBTQ+ networks to be more supportive than ever before....Read MoreTHE SUBMISSIONSWe asked our global offices to submit their own stories on who they are and how their work is Made With Pride. We shared the stories of LGBTQ+ identifying VMLY&Rers across seven countries and nine offices—specifically from the gay, lesbian, non-binary, demisexual, queer, bisexual, pansexual, and transgender communities. See below for the stunning full stories from VMLY&R people from across the globe....Read MoreKGOTLELELO BRADLEY SEKITI(They/He)...Read MoreSARAH DAVEY(She/Her)...Read MoreJAMES PHILLIPS(He/Him)...Read MoreRACHEL AYEH-DATEY(She/Her)...Read MoreEMMANUEL XIROGIANNIS(He/She/They)...Read MoreMAZEN ASMAR(He/Him)...Read MoreANTONIO MELO(He/Him)...Read MoreHAYLEY ROZMAN(She/They)...Read MoreTEREZA KOSTALKOVA(She/Her)...Read MoreKEATON VAUGHN(They/Them)...Read Morergb(249,249,249)MADE WITH PRIDE: LIVEThere were so many wonderful conversations that took place during the month and in so many offices worldwide. Highlights include:Conversations with Maneo Mohale, Remi Sadé, and Suki Sandhu in the U.K.A Tea Session with James Phillips and Jason McCarty in North AmericaA panel on bringing our identities to work in MexicoBut here, you can watch our global session with some of our leading LGBTQ+ leaders discussing why identity is key to creativity....Read MoreFLAG FACTS!We ended the month with a set of educational stories to help eveyone get to know LGBTQIAP+ flags and communities just a little bit better.rgb(249,249,249)This campaign was created by VMLY&R Plus, our U.K. office’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group. If you would like to get in touch, please contact:[email protected]A special thank you to all the amazing people who shared their stories, hosted events, created content, and supported the work worldwide. May you continue to feel empowered and bring who you truly are into what you create.rgb(255,255,255)...Read More