NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber Shandwick,
one of the world's leading global communications and marketing
services firms, received four honors at Interpublic Group's annual
IPG Inclusion Awards. The program honors agencies and individuals
from IPG's global network that have shown leadership in advancing
the holding company's goal of being one of the most diverse and
inclusive organizations in the world. Weber Shandwick was
recognized for its impactful client work, as well as the firm's
efforts to improve diversity within its workforce. In addition,
Emil Hill, senior vice president at
Powell Tate, the Washington, D.C.
unit of Weber Shandwick, was the recipient of the Inclusive
Leadership Award, which recognizes an individual who takes a
personal initiative beyond his or her work to make a difference in
diversity and inclusion.
"Diversity, equity and inclusion are core to Weber Shandwick's
culture and business. We're committed to advancing DEI in our
workforce and through our work – both to deliver relevant and
meaningful engagements for our clients and to provide the most
vibrant and welcoming environment possible for our people," said
Andy Polansky, CEO, Weber Shandwick.
"This honor is a testament to our employees and DEI champions –
including leaders like Emil Hill –
who share in this commitment, and who bring our DEI efforts to life
every day."
Weber Shandwick was awarded both the Community Impact and Most
Effective Targeted Campaign for its work with the Los Angeles LGBT
Center. These awards celebrate inclusive and deliberate campaigns,
as well as collaborative partnerships that serve diverse groups.
The firm also received the Inclusive Talent Initiatives award for
implementing successful and measurable efforts that improve talent
diversity within the organization.
"Weber Shandwick is putting diversity & inclusion at the
center of the organization, and it's an honor to receive
recognition from our IPG family to celebrate this work," said
Judith Harrison, senior vice
president and leader of diversity and inclusion at Weber Shandwick.
"We have further to go, but awards like these are important
milestones in our journey to embody diversity, equity and inclusion
in everything we do."
About Weber Shandwick
Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications and marketing
services firm in 78 cities with a network extending to 128 cities
around the world. The firm's diverse team of strategists, analysts,
producers, designers, developers and campaign activators has won
the most prestigious awards in the world for innovative, creative
approaches and impactful work. Weber Shandwick was the only public
relations agency included on the Advertising Age Agency
A-list in 2014 and 2015 and the only PR firm designated an A-List
Agency Standout in 2017 and 2018. Weber Shandwick was honored as
PRWeek's Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017 and
2018, The Holmes Report's Global Agency of the Year in 2010,
2012, 2014, 2015 and 2017, and The Holmes Report's Global
Digital Agency of the Year in 2016. The firm deploys deep expertise
across sectors and specialty areas, including consumer marketing,
corporate reputation, healthcare, technology, public affairs,
financial services, employee engagement, social impact, financial
communications and crisis management, using proprietary social,
digital and analytics methodologies. Weber Shandwick is part of the
Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit
http://www.webershandwick.com.
Contact: Kimberly Dixon
Company: Weber Shandwick
Phone: 212-546-7876
Email: kdixon@webershandwick.com
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