VodafoneThree Debuts First Post-Merger Campaign Featuring Roman Kemp

Quick listen: VodafoneThree kicks off its first campaign with Roman Kemp and a bold OOH push, proving two networks beat one.

VodafoneThree has released its first campaign since completing the merger earlier this year.

Called “Two networks are better than one,” the work highlights how customers already benefit from combined coverage, faster speeds, and fewer not spots.

Devices automatically connect to the strongest available signal at no extra cost.

Creative duties were split between the two brands’ longtime agencies, Leo UK for Vodafone and Wonderhood Studios for Three.

Each agency produced its own 30-second film with Labrinth’s "Express Yourself" as the soundtrack.

Vodafone’s film, directed by Max Fisher, features Roman Kemp guiding viewers through family livestreams, long-distance friendships, and other moments that rely on a strong network.

Meanwhile, Three’s spot, directed by Jack Driscoll, looks at small everyday connections such as teenagers waiting for a text or friends laughing over memes.

Maria Koutsoudakis, Chief Brand Officer at VodafoneThree, framed the campaign as the start of a new chapter for the merged company:

“Bringing together Vodafone and Three will create a new era of connectivity...

This is the first campaign of a very exciting chapter for Vodafone and Three and we’re looking forward to capturing more moments that demonstrate how we’re improving connections in the UK.”

Mark Elwood, Chief Creative Officer at Leo UK, emphasized the simple idea at the heart of the work:

“When two great networks come together there’s one simple truth: two networks are better than one.

Now that Vodafone customers can use Three’s network automatically and vice-versa, millions can enjoy the best of both.”

Aidan McClure, Chief Creative Officer at Wonderhood Studios, added that the campaign shows how everyday connections improve when the two networks work together.

The message will extend into public spaces starting September 15 with a national out-of-home activation.

OOH Push and Network Gains

Billboards and digital sites will feature Vodafone and Three side by side in dialogue with lines like “Two networks are better than one,” answered with “We totally agree.”

The effort includes large-scale activations such as a Cromination takeover and a full tunnel wrap at London Waterloo station.

VodafoneThree says more than 7 million Three customers have already seen 4G speeds improve by an average of 20%, with some experiencing as much as 40% faster service.

Together, the brands now operate as the UK’s largest mobile network provider.

They recently announced an £11 billion investment plan to expand 5G coverage and remove remaining 4G dead zones.

Key Marketing Lessons

The campaign also offers lessons for marketers watching how legacy brands communicate during major transitions.

For CMOs and agency leaders, here are the takeaways:

• Clarity wins: Benefits framed in plain language connect better than technical jargon.
• Dual-brand storytelling works: Allowing two agencies to keep each brand’s personality avoids diluting either identity.
• Proof matters: Backing a message with measurable improvements helps shift customer perception.

VodafoneThree has set the right tone, but the test will be whether people on the ground actually feel the difference every day.

If the coverage holds up, the campaign’s simple line could carry real weight.

Our Take: Can VodafoneThree Prove Two Is Better?

When I first saw the campaign, I noticed how carefully it gives space to both brands without overcomplicating the message.

Vodafone and Three each speak with their own voice, but the idea is simple: two networks together mean fewer dead zones and faster connections.

What struck me most was how natural the ads feel for a merger of this size.

Instead of heavy-handed symbolism, the work shows real moments that make the benefit easy to understand.

For another telecom campaign on everyday connections, check out T-Mobile's latest campaign with Kevin Bacon.

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