Wunderman Thompson

Wunderman Thompson was a global marketing communications agency based in New York, with around 200 offices in 90 markets worldwide. Formed in 2018 from the merger of J. Walter Thompson and Wunderman, both part of the WPP Group, the agency combined creative, consultancy, and technology capabilities to support ambitious brands. It employed over 20,000 professionals, including creatives, data scientists, and strategists, to deliver integrated marketing solutions across communications, customer experiences, and digital platforms. The agency offered a range of services, including brand strategy, digital marketing, customer engagement, and content creation. Notable tools included "Brand Guardian," an AI-powered solution for reviewing creative assets. Wunderman Thompson also conducted consultancy services to help clients adapt to changing consumer expectations and technologies. The agency was recognized for its innovative campaigns for major brands like Microsoft, Amazon, and Nestlé, and was named Customer Engagement Agency of the Year by Campaign. In 2024, Wunderman Thompson merged with VMLY&R to form a new agency called VML.

Marketing & Advertising New York, United States Founded 1958 ~1,171 employees

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Employees
1,171
-1.3% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$854K
Revenue ~$1B
12-month attrition
43.7%
Tech: 47.5%
H1B filings, FY2026
7
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Wunderman Thompson went from 2,650 employees in Jul 2023 to 1,171 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 5 people joined, 58 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other792
Engineering72
Sales64
Marketing64
Finance63
Design56
Operations43
HR14

Salaries at Wunderman Thompson

All salaries

10 salary profiles in India

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

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H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering15
Marketing6
Operations3
Design1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 7 filings.

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Wunderman Thompson FAQ

How many employees does Wunderman Thompson have?

Wunderman Thompson has about 1,171 employees, down 1.3% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

Does Wunderman Thompson sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Wunderman Thompson filed 7 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Wunderman Thompson's revenue per employee?

Wunderman Thompson makes about $854K in revenue per employee, based on $1B annual revenue and 1,171 employees.

How much does Wunderman Thompson pay?

6figr has 10 salary profiles for Wunderman Thompson in India and 4 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Wunderman Thompson salaries page. See Wunderman Thompson salaries in India

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 11 Oct 2026.