LONDON, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber
Shandwick, one of the world's leading global public relations
firms, was this week named EMEA Consultancy of the Year by The
Holmes Report. The firm will be honoured in May at the annual
European SABRE Awards, sponsored by The Holmes Report.
In announcing this prestigious honour, The Holmes Report cited
healthy double-digit growth, new business from a number of US
multinationals and iconic British brands and the continued growth
of key clients, set against a challenging European economy.
Specific market growth in Brussels, Germany, the
Netherlands and the UK was also called out.
"We are absolutely delighted to be recognised in this way," said
Colin Byrne, CEO, Weber Shandwick
EMEA. "We understand that the trust and partnership of our clients
is crucial to success such as this, particularly during such
difficult economic times. And thanks must also go to our teams
across the region that continue, with dedication and commitment, to
deliver outstanding communications consultancy."
Weber Shandwick continues to win recognition around the world
for its high-quality network and for its creativity - all helping
to fuel the firm's business success and continued growth over the
past few years.
About Weber Shandwick
Weber Shandwick is a leading global public relations agency with
offices in 81 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 specialised 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, a Digital Firm of the Year by PR News,
and Top Corporate Responsibility Advisory Firm by CR Magazine. The
firm has also won numerous 'best place to work' awards around the
world. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE:
IPG). For more information, visit
http://www.webershandwick.com.
CONTACT:
Emma Bowen-Davies
Weber Shandwick
+44 20 7067 0695
ebowen-davies@webershandwick.com
SOURCE Weber Shandwick