J. Walter Thompson Worldwide

J. Walter Thompson Worldwide is a privately owned company headquartered in the US, operating under the parent company WPP. Founded in 1864, the agency employs approximately 1610 individuals. The company specializes in providing advertising services, functioning as a marketing communications agency with a global network spanning more than 200 offices in over 90 countries. Historically, J. Walter Thompson has been noted for several industry firsts, including establishing a global agency presence, building the first creative department, hiring the first female copywriter, and establishing the Planner role within the industry.