Vok Dams
German event and live-marketing agency founded in 1962, headquartered in Wuppertal.
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Overview
Vok Dams is a German event and live-marketing agency headquartered in Wuppertal. Founded in 1962 by Volkwart "Vok Dams" as vd-Werbefoto, a photo and graphics studio, the company became a GmbH in 1975 and gradually expanded from audio-visual production into a full-service agency for events and live communication. Today it operates internationally through a group of subsidiaries and sister companies, with offices in several countries. According to owner Colja Dams, around 150 employees work for the agency worldwide. In 2012 the Vok Dams companies together generated annual revenue of 55.4 million euros (certified by their own tax advisor), making it the largest event agency in Germany at that time. The agency has been recognized in industry rankings, including second place in Werben und Verkaufen's 2009 "Kreativ-Index" of the most creative event agencies and first place in the revenue ranking by FAMAB, Horizont and W&V from 2001 to 2014. Its clients have included Commerzbank, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz Group, Puma and Nespresso.
History
Vok Dams was founded in 1962 by Volkwart "Vok Dams" in Wuppertal as vd-Werbefoto, a photo and graphics studio. In 1975 the company became a GmbH. Initially specialized in the production of audio-visual programs, it continuously expanded its range of services. The company group developed into a full-service agency in the field of events and live communication. In 2005 the "Vok Dams Institut für Live-Marketing" was founded, which since 2008 has been part of "Vok Dams Consulting". Today Vok Dams is an internationally active agency for events and live marketing. According to owner Colja Dams, around 150 employees work for the agency worldwide. The Vok Dams companies together had annual revenue of 55.4 million euros in 2012 (certified by their own tax advisor). At that time it was the largest event agency in Germany. In the "Kreativ-Index" of Werben und Verkaufen (W&V) in 2009, the agency was ranked second among the most creative event agencies, and from 2001 to 2014 it was continuously ranked first in the revenue ranking by FAMAB, Horizont and W&V. Its clients have included Commerzbank, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz Group, Puma and Nespresso.
- 2012
Vok Dams companies together had annual revenue of 55.4 million euros, making it Germany's largest event agency.
- 2009
Ranked second in Werben und Verkaufen's "Kreativ-Index" of most creative event agencies.
- 2008
Institut became part of "Vok Dams Consulting".
- 2005
"Vok Dams Institut für Live-Marketing" founded.
- 2001
Began continuous first-place ranking in FAMAB, Horizont and W&V revenue ranking (through 2014).
- 1975
Company became a GmbH.
- 1962
Founded by Volkwart "Vok Dams" in Wuppertal as vd-Werbefoto, a photo and graphics studio.
Products and positioning
Full-service agency for events and live communication, internationally active and historically ranked among Germany's largest event agencies.
Product categories. Event management · Live marketing · Promotions · Live communication consulting
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