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GTB Agency
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gtb.com
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2016
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GTB Agency is a precision retail marketing services firm headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, operating as a subsidiary of WPP and brand-aligned with VML. Founded as an independent entity in 2007 and re-architected within WPP's network in 2016, GTB positions itself as a specialist agency for retail brands while retaining service capability across eight additional verticals including automotive, consumer packaged goods, financial services, healthcare and pharma, technology, telecom and media, government and non-profit, and energy and industrial.

The agency's core offering is integrated marketing services — audience science, creative development, and data- and technology-enabled campaign execution — delivered on a B2B services basis with quote-based, individually negotiated pricing rather than packaged products. There are no disclosed software products, platforms, or named modules; GTB's deliverable is campaign work, brand strategy, and measurable media outcomes for enterprise clients. The agency employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and is governed within WPP's global network, drawing on shared creative, data, and platform resources. A 2017 acquisition of Zubi Advertising Services is the only documented inorganic growth event.

Commercial posture is enterprise sales-led: prospective clients are routed through a website contact form covering nine industries. The most prominent documented client signal is Ford, evidenced by a dedicated General Manager role for Southern Region Ford Dealer Advertising. As a privately held WPP subsidiary, no revenue, funding, or valuation data is publicly disclosed.

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GTB Agency is a WPP/VML-owned precision retail marketing services firm headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, delivering audience-science-driven creative and media campaigns to enterprise retail, automotive, CPG, and other clients across nine verticals.

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Operating
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1,001–5,000
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Dearborn
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
retail marketing agency, audience analytics services, brand advertising, marketing strategy consulting, creative campaign development
Industry1 code
1Industry / Category Marketing Strategy (Vertical GTM)
CodeMPAAAFANPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Advertising Agencies541810
  • Media Representatives541840
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Advertising Agencies7311
Product category
Marketing Services
Social media profiles1 record
Marketing channels1 record

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Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
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Services
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GTB Agency is a precision retail marketing agency that helps brands drive measurable business results through audience science, customer-centered insights, and breakthrough creative campaigns. The firm operates as part of WPP under the VML brand, serving clients across retail, automotive, consumer packaged goods, financial services, healthcare and pharmaceutical, technology, telecom, media, government, energy, and other sectors.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

GTB Agency is a precision retail marketing agency operating as part of WPP's network since 2016. The company offers integrated marketing services centered on customer insights, creative development, and data-driven technology solutions. Rather than a discrete software product or platform with named modules, GTB provides agency services focused on helping retail brands achieve measurable business results through marketing campaigns and strategic brand positioning.

Product and service1 record
1Precision Retail Marketing Services
CategoryMarketing Services
Description

End-to-end precision retail marketing services for major retail, automotive, consumer packaged goods, and other consumer-facing brands. Combines audience science, customer-centered insights, data, and creative campaign development to deliver measurable business outcomes. The service is contracted by brand-side marketing and procurement teams.

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Partnership1 partner
1WPP
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2016-01-01
Description

GTB was created in 2016 as part of WPP's industry-leading network to disrupt and set new standards in retail marketing. As a WPP company, GTB commands the tools and talent of the world's most formidable creative machine. The agency operates under the VML brand, leveraging WPP's global resources and network capabilities.

Recent move5 records

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Expansion highlight4 records

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Peers10 records
1VML
TypeDirect peer
Description

GTB's parent brand within WPP. VML is a global digital and creative agency offering integrated commerce, brand, and customer experience services to the same enterprise client base as GTB.

2Wieden+Kennedy
TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent creative agency renowned for breakthrough brand advertising. Comparable to GTB as a high-profile creative partner serving Fortune 500 consumer brands across multiple verticals.

3BBDO Worldwide
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

One of the largest global advertising agency networks (Omnicom). Competes with GTB for major CPG, automotive, and retail brand assignments through full-service creative and media offerings.

4McCann Worldgroup
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

IPG-owned global advertising network with deep CPG, automotive, and healthcare client rosters. Comparable to GTB in scope of multi-vertical brand marketing services.

5Leo Burnett
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Publicis-owned global creative agency with strong CPG heritage. Competes directly with GTB for enterprise brand-building and integrated retail/CPG marketing engagements.

6Droga5
TypeDirect peer
Description

Accenture-owned creative agency known for high-profile brand work. Comparable to GTB in serving enterprise clients seeking breakthrough creativity and integrated campaign execution.

7Anomaly
TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent creative agency operating an unconventional model that blends advertising, consulting, and product capabilities. Comparable to GTB in pursuing non-traditional agency-client partnership structures.

8R/GA
TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent digital and innovation agency with strong capabilities in commerce, brand, and experience design. Comparable to GTB in serving enterprise clients at the intersection of creativity, data, and technology.

9GALE
TypeEmerging player
Description

Independent agency focused specifically on retail and consumer marketing. Direct comparable to GTB's precision-retail positioning, serving many of the same retail and consumer verticals.

10Digitas
TypeDirect peer
Description

Publicis-owned connected brand and commerce agency. Comparable to GTB in serving retail, CPG, and automotive clients with data-driven, digital-first marketing services.

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Key highlights6 records

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Segment9 records

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profiles3 records

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

GTB Agency

Marketing Servicesgtb.com

GTB Agency is a WPP/VML-owned precision retail marketing services firm headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, delivering audience-science-driven creative and media campaigns to enterprise retail, automotive, CPG, and other clients across nine verticals.

What GTB Agency does

GTB Agency is a precision retail marketing services firm headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, operating as a subsidiary of WPP and brand-aligned with VML. Founded as an independent entity in 2007 and re-architected within WPP's network in 2016, GTB positions itself as a specialist agency for retail brands while retaining service capability across eight additional verticals including automotive, consumer packaged goods, financial services, healthcare and pharma, technology, telecom and media, government and non-profit, and energy and industrial.

The agency's core offering is integrated marketing services — audience science, creative development, and data- and technology-enabled campaign execution — delivered on a B2B services basis with quote-based, individually negotiated pricing rather than packaged products. There are no disclosed software products, platforms, or named modules; GTB's deliverable is campaign work, brand strategy, and measurable media outcomes for enterprise clients. The agency employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and is governed within WPP's global network, drawing on shared creative, data, and platform resources. A 2017 acquisition of Zubi Advertising Services is the only documented inorganic growth event.

Commercial posture is enterprise sales-led: prospective clients are routed through a website contact form covering nine industries. The most prominent documented client signal is Ford, evidenced by a dedicated General Manager role for Southern Region Ford Dealer Advertising. As a privately held WPP subsidiary, no revenue, funding, or valuation data is publicly disclosed.

GTB Agency firmographics

Firmographics
Name
GTB Agency
Website
https://gtb.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2016
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Short description
GTB Agency is a WPP/VML-owned precision retail marketing services firm headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, delivering audience-science-driven creative and media campaigns to enterprise retail, automotive, CPG, and other clients across nine verticals.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

GTB Agency industry classification

Industry
Product category
Marketing Services
NAICS
Advertising Agencies (541810), Media Representatives (541840)
SIC
Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)
akta.pro primary industry
Industry / Category Marketing Strategy (Vertical GTM) (MPAAAFAN)

Keywords

  • Retail marketing agency
  • Audience analytics services
  • Brand advertising
  • Marketing strategy consulting
  • Creative campaign development

Where GTB Agency is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Dearborn
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

GTB Agency business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

GTB Agency product offering

Product offering

Core offering

GTB Agency is a precision retail marketing agency that helps brands drive measurable business results through audience science, customer-centered insights, and breakthrough creative campaigns. The firm operates as part of WPP under the VML brand, serving clients across retail, automotive, consumer packaged goods, financial services, healthcare and pharmaceutical, technology, telecom, media, government, energy, and other sectors.

Product overview

GTB Agency is a precision retail marketing agency operating as part of WPP's network since 2016. The company offers integrated marketing services centered on customer insights, creative development, and data-driven technology solutions. Rather than a discrete software product or platform with named modules, GTB provides agency services focused on helping retail brands achieve measurable business results through marketing campaigns and strategic brand positioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Precision Retail Marketing Services End-to-end precision retail marketing services for major retail, automotive, consumer packaged goods, and other consumer-facing brands. Combines audience science, customer-centered insights, data, and creative campaign development to deliver measurable business outcomes. The service is contracted by brand-side marketing and procurement teams.

Companies that use GTB Agency

Customer profile

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

GTB Agency technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

GTB Agency partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • WPPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016GTB was created in 2016 as part of WPP's industry-leading network to disrupt and set new standards in retail marketing. As a WPP company, GTB commands the tools and talent of the world's most formidable creative machine. The agency operates under the VML brand, leveraging WPP's global resources and network capabilities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

GTB Agency competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • VML: GTB's parent brand within WPP. VML is a global digital and creative agency offering integrated commerce, brand, and customer experience services to the same enterprise client base as GTB.
  • Wieden+Kennedy: Independent creative agency renowned for breakthrough brand advertising. Comparable to GTB as a high-profile creative partner serving Fortune 500 consumer brands across multiple verticals.
  • Droga5: Accenture-owned creative agency known for high-profile brand work. Comparable to GTB in serving enterprise clients seeking breakthrough creativity and integrated campaign execution.
  • Anomaly: Independent creative agency operating an unconventional model that blends advertising, consulting, and product capabilities. Comparable to GTB in pursuing non-traditional agency-client partnership structures.
  • R/GA: Independent digital and innovation agency with strong capabilities in commerce, brand, and experience design. Comparable to GTB in serving enterprise clients at the intersection of creativity, data, and technology.
  • Digitas: Publicis-owned connected brand and commerce agency. Comparable to GTB in serving retail, CPG, and automotive clients with data-driven, digital-first marketing services.

Broad incumbents

  • BBDO Worldwide: One of the largest global advertising agency networks (Omnicom). Competes with GTB for major CPG, automotive, and retail brand assignments through full-service creative and media offerings.
  • McCann Worldgroup: IPG-owned global advertising network with deep CPG, automotive, and healthcare client rosters. Comparable to GTB in scope of multi-vertical brand marketing services.
  • Leo Burnett: Publicis-owned global creative agency with strong CPG heritage. Competes directly with GTB for enterprise brand-building and integrated retail/CPG marketing engagements.

Emerging players

  • GALE: Independent agency focused specifically on retail and consumer marketing. Direct comparable to GTB's precision-retail positioning, serving many of the same retail and consumer verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

GTB Agency social profiles

Digital presence

GTB Agency financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

GTB Agency leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

GTB Agency funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

GTB Agency M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about GTB Agency

What does GTB Agency do?

GTB Agency is a precision retail marketing agency that helps brands drive measurable business results through audience science, customer-centered insights, and breakthrough creative campaigns. The firm operates as part of WPP under the VML brand, serving clients across retail, automotive, consumer packaged goods, financial services, healthcare and pharmaceutical, technology, telecom, media, government, energy, and other sectors.

Is GTB Agency a public or private company?

GTB Agency is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was GTB Agency founded?

GTB Agency was founded in 2016. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is GTB Agency based?

GTB Agency is headquartered in Dearborn, United States, in the North America region.

Who are GTB Agency's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are VML, Wieden+Kennedy, Droga5, Anomaly, R/GA and Digitas. Broad incumbents are BBDO Worldwide, McCann Worldgroup and Leo Burnett. GALE is listed as an emerging player.

Does GTB Agency have an API?

No public API is recorded for GTB Agency.

What industry is GTB Agency in?

GTB Agency's product category is Marketing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAAAFAN, Industry / Category Marketing Strategy (Vertical GTM). Its NAICS code is 541810 and its SIC code is 7311.

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PR NewswireGTB Appoints Sonia Braga as Global Chief People OfficerGTB, a global precision retail marketing agency and WPP specialist firm, has appointed Sonia Braga as its new Global Chief People Officer, effective January 25th. Braga brings over 20 years of HR leadership experience from VICE Media and the National Basketball Association, and will oversee HR teams spanning 6 continents. The CEO stated she will focus on talent recruitment, employee experience, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.PR NewswireGTB Appoints Marc Sanford as New Global Data Science ChiefGTB, a global marketing and communications agency, announced the appointment of Marc Sanford as its new Global Chief Data Science Officer, effective September 1, 2020. Sanford brings 20 years of data, analytics, and technology experience, having previously served as SVP of consumer insights and analytics at Wunderman Thompson and led the business analytics team at Zillow. In this newly created role, Sanford will oversee GTB's data and analytics team spanning 6 continents and over 50 offices worldwide.PR NewswireGTB Appoints Kevin Krupski Global CFOGTB, a global communications agency and part of WPP, announced the appointment of Kevin Krupski as Global Chief Financial Officer effective April 20, 2020. Krupski joins from Digitas, where he served as SVP and client finance lead, and previously held operations roles at Boston Consulting Group. He will oversee GTB's finance team across 6 continents and over 50 offices worldwide from the company's Dearborn, Michigan headquarters.PR NewswireGTB Appoints Kurt Kulas as Head of Production at MakerhouseGTB, a global communications agency, announced the appointment of Kurt Kulas as EVP and head of production North America at Makerhouse, its technology-powered production house, effective September 10, 2019. Kulas brings over 20 years of production experience, having previously served as managing director at Cutters Studios and managing partner at Admaniax, and held senior production roles at Doner, Campbell Ewald, and Young & Rubicam. Makerhouse was created in collaboration with MSC, GTB's sister WPP agency, and operates 12 production units across all time zones to deliver 24/7 content services.PR NewswireGTB's Wearable Tech Invention Included in Chicago Museum CollectionWPP's global communications agency GTB announced on March 21, 2019, that its wearable tech invention, the Ford SafeCap, has been included in the Wired to Wear exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Created in collaboration with Ford Motor Company and GTB's Sao Paulo team, the SafeCap uses sensors to interpret head movements and warns truck drivers with sound, light, and vibration when they begin to fall asleep. The exhibit, running through May 2020, features over 100 wearable technology innovations from around the world and is the first-ever exhibition dedicated to the category.GlobeNewswireGTB’s “Impact Week” to support local communities on aGTB will conduct its first Impact Week from August 20-24, donating over 2,500 hours to metro-Detroit communities and global partners. The initiative includes neighborhood restoration, food drives, and school supplies, with sister agencies Zubi and Hudson Rouge also participating.PR NewswireGTB Elevates Talent with Executive AppointmentsGTB, a global advertising agency headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, announced the appointments of Scott Kavanagh to Global Chief of Staff and Global Chief Talent Officer, and Linda Modelevsky to President, Canada, effective October 5, 2017. Kavanagh previously served as President, Canada and brings 17 years of experience with GTB and WPP, while Modelevsky was promoted from SVP, Group Account Director overseeing Ford business. Both appointments reflect internal promotions aimed at elevating leadership talent within the agency.PR NewswireGTB nombra nuevo Director Creativo GlobalGTB, a major global advertising agency affiliated with WPP and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, announced the appointment of Tito Melega as its new Global Creative Director. Melega, who brings extensive industry credentials including Emmy, Cannes Lions, EFFIE, Clio, D&AD, Webby and The One Show awards, will assume creative leadership of the Ford brand account later this month. Prior to joining GTB, Melega ran his own consultancy working with brands across the automotive, retail, digital and television sectors.PR NewswireGTB Appoints New Global Creative ChiefGTB, a leading global advertising agency headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, announced the appointment of Tito Melega as its new Global Chief Creative Officer, effective later in September 2017. Melega will assume creative leadership of the Ford brand account and brings over two decades of advertising experience spanning automotive and consumer brands, including previous work on the Nissan North America business at TBWA\CHIAT\DAY and Mitsubishi at BBDO. The agency, which operates 52 global offices across six continents and is a WPP company, cited Melega's award-winning portfolio as evidence of its commitment to delivering top-tier creative work for its clients.PR NewswireWPP's GTB Names Bora Arslan to Global Chief Analytics RoleGTB, a global advertising agency owned by WPP, has appointed Bora Arslan as its new global chief analytics officer. Arslan will oversee the agency's data and analytics efforts, reporting to COO Kim Brink, following previous leadership roles at BGL Group, Wal-Mart, and Peppers & Rogers Group.