SEATTLE, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- To support its rapid
growth, Weber Shandwick has appointed new Pacific Northwest
leadership and embarked on a hiring campaign. Fourteen-year agency
veteran Tim Fry has been promoted to
general manager for the Seattle
office. Fry will be supported by Michelle
Maggs, a 12-year agency veteran who has been promoted
to senior vice president, management supervisor.
The firm has also hired Senior Vice President Bee Wuethrich to head the Seattle arm of its Social Impact practice,
which drives advocacy programs for some of the world's largest
philanthropic organizations. Wuethrich brings more than 20 years of
experience in strategic communications for nonprofits.
Historically known as a top public relations firm for some of
the region's largest software companies, the agency has broadened
its focus and recently been awarded significant new assignments
ranging from philanthropic organizations to mobile communications
providers.
The combination of Weber Shandwick's global reach and experience
with local innovators has resulted in new Seattle office assignments with a heavy
emphasis on social innovation from organizations including: the
Consortium of Universities for Global Health; Meridian Institute's
Initiative on Food and Agriculture Policy; Mashable's Social Good
Summit at United Nations Week; the Canadian Tourism Commission;
Intersect.com; and Motorola Mobility.
"We recognize that the Pacific Northwest is constantly
redefining itself to drive meaningful innovation," said
Cathy Calhoun, president of Weber
Shandwick North America. "Under Tim's leadership, I'm confident
Weber Shandwick will continue to be the top partner for diverse
types of local companies needing to build advocates for their
innovations around the world. Tim and his team have created one of
the best environments for communications professionals who want to
pursue their passions and do world-class work."
Weber Shandwick Seattle also has a new office located at 818
Stewart, in the heart of Seattle's
fastest-growing business district. The new space boasts modern
design that fosters collaboration and creativity among the team to
deliver results for global and local clients.
"Our new office is filling quickly as we hire talent across all
levels and practice areas," said Fry. "We are seeking individuals
with a passion for social impact and innovative technology, as well
as an appreciation for the rapidly changing nature of public
relations and advocacy in the digital era."
As a part of the world's largest public relations firm, Weber
Shandwick Seattle's services are inspired by a local culture of
innovation and delivered through an international network of
experts across 73 countries. The team collaborates to share
stories, creatively engage audiences and harness the power of
advocacy for clients across a range of areas, including social
impact, travel and tourism, public affairs, digital entertainment
and wireless.
About Weber Shandwick
Weber Shandwick is a leading global public relations agency with
offices in 73 countries around the world. The firm's success is
built on its deep commitment to client service, our people,
creativity, collaboration and harnessing the power of Advocates -
engaging stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and
reputation. Weber Shandwick provides strategy and execution across
practices such as consumer marketing, healthcare, technology,
public affairs, financial services, corporate and crisis
management. Its specialized services include digital/social media,
advocacy advertising, market research, and corporate
responsibility. In 2010, Weber Shandwick was named Global Agency of
the Year by The Holmes Report for the second year in a row;
an 'Agency of the Decade' by Advertising Age, Large PR
Agency of the Year by Bulldog Reporter, and Top Corporate
Responsibility Advisory Firm by CR Magazine. The firm has
also won numerous 'best place to work' awards around the world
including "Best Multinational Firm to Work For in EMEA" by The
Holmes Report and a "Top Place to Work in PR" by PR
News. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE:
IPG). For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.com
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