LONDON, May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber
Shandwick, one of the world's leading global communications and
marketing services firms, was named Global Agency of the Year for
the fourth consecutive year at the 2018 PRWeek Global Awards
ceremony in London. This follows
PRWeek U.S. naming the firm Agency of the Year for
the fourth year running, marking a first in the history of both
awards. The firm also celebrated recognition across four campaign
categories in partnership with its clients. Additionally,
Gail Heimann, president, Weber
Shandwick, received a high commendation distinction in the Global
Agency Professional category for her longstanding commitment to
innovation and creativity in communications.
"Every day, across every region, our teams work closely together
to deliver work that makes an impact for organizations and on
communities," said Andy Polansky,
chief executive officer, Weber Shandwick. "Consistently earning
this kind of recognition on an international scale reflects the
strength of Weber Shandwick's collaborative global network and our
client partnerships."
The PRWeek Global Awards celebrate the best campaigns,
people and organizations involved in cross-region communications.
In collaboration with its clients, Weber Shandwick was recognized
for campaigns across several categories:
- "Honeywell Goes Live to Drive Demand Worldwide" with
Honeywell Safety & Productivity Solutions won in the Global
Integration category
- "Manyata: #DONTFORGETMOMS" with MSD India won in the
Public Sector category
- "Facing Up to Schizophrenia: The Fight for Better Treatment,
Support and Acceptance" with Hong Kong Association of
Psychosocial Rehabilitation received high commendation in the
Public Sector category
- "#TOOCOOLFORPLASTICS" with Iceland Foods received high
commendation in Issues & Crisis
- "Youth AG-Summit: Inspiring the Next Generation of
Agriculture Leaders" with Bayer Crop Science won in the
Global Impact category
Heimann's distinction in the Global Agency Professional category
marks the latest recognition in a celebrated career for Weber
Shandwick's president, who is well known for driving the industry
forward into new territory. In 2017, Heimann was presented with
The Holmes Report's Individual Achievement Award and was
named to Diversity Journal's Women Worth Watching List –
both of which recognized her for pushing the boundaries in the
industry for more than two decades. In 2016, Heimann was inducted
into PRWeek's inaugural Hall of Femme, recognizing
trailblazers in communications In 2015, she was named to The
Holmes Report's Innovator 25 list. Previously, she was
designated an Advertising Age Woman to Watch.
"Gail is Weber Shandwick's North Star when it comes to embedding
creativity into everything we do and staying ahead of what's next,"
Polansky said. "It's easy to see how Gail's passion for innovation
and her strong belief in the power of communications to make a
difference permeates our work and our business."
The 2018 PRWeek Agency of the Year honors are
among several recognitions earned by the agency in the past year,
including being designated an Ad Age Agency A-List Standout
in 2017 and 2018 and The Holmes Report's Global Agency of
the Year in 2017.
About Weber Shandwick
Weber Shandwick is a leading
global communications and engagement firm in 78 cities with a
network extending to 129 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: 2125467876
Email: kdixon@webershandwick.com
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