WPP Acquires Newport Beach Based Passport Brand Design to Expand Creative and Design Offerings

WPP recently acquired Passport Brand Design, a leading brand design agency based in Newport Beach, CA. to join its VMLY&R network of agencies.

Founded in 2004 by Natalie Taormina and Jeremy Creighton, Passport brings extensive brand identity and design expertise and insight into WPP and works across a broad range of consumer categories and global markets, spanning Australia and Asia to North America.

Passport has developed a reputation for creating highly impactful, innovative and results-driven campaigns for clients such as Coca-Cola, Kraft, Heineken and more.

The agency will join VMLY&R’s global network creating exciting new partnership opportunities for existing talent and clients and expanding VMLY&R’s presence in the West Coast region.

Passport’s ability to provide rapid, first-rate results will further enhance WPP client experiences and continue building upon WPP’s growth strategy of enhancing client offerings with integrated solutions.

The agency’s coastal warehouse space also houses Freelance Coffee Project, a single origin roastery and café founded by Jeremy and Natalie. The creatives are properly fueled to create world-class strategy and branding.

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