Hill & Knowlton Appointed as Agency of Record For The US High Speed Rail Association

WASHINGTON, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The US High Speed Rail Association (US HSR) appointed Hill & Knowlton, Inc. (H&K) its communications agency of record as the association seeks to intensify its advocacy for high speed rail development in America. Selected based on its network reach and transportation credentials, H&K will lead US HSR communications strategy and outreach efforts.  

"We are excited to work with Hill & Knowlton as we spread the word about the benefits of high speed rail," said Andy Kunz, president and CEO, US HSR. "The relationship will expand the association's ability to inform and mobilize public support to bring high speed rail to America. We are seeing unprecedented new momentum for our message about the benefits of true high speed systems across the country and H&K is best positioned to help accelerate and amplify that message."

H&K is an established public relations and public affairs network with 15 offices in all the key markets identified as potential sites for high speed rail in the US. Under the leadership of vice chairman Norman Y. Mineta, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, H&K offers unmatched insights and expertise to a range of clients in the transportation industry, working with clients in airline, train and automotive sectors on a range of opportunities from crisis communications to government procurement to promotion.  

Michael Kehs, general manager of H&K's Washington DC office and head of US Public Affairs said, "High speed rail development is a catalyst for solutions to many of the challenges facing America today, from job creation and economic development to reducing travel congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. H&K is honored to join as a trusted partner with US HSR in building a state-of-the-art new industry in America from its inception."

"As a new association striving to develop a new infrastructure, we require smart, strategic thinking from our communications partner. H&K has been excellent to work with and was the right choice for us," said Thomas Hart, esquire, vice president of government affairs & general counsel US HSR. "H&K brings global relationships and resources that will be beneficial to US HSR as we work with decision makers and elected officials to develop sound policies in the development and deployment of high speed rail throughout the nation."

About US High Speed Rail Association

US High Speed Rail Association is the only non-profit organization in America focusing entirely on advancing a state-of-the-art national high speed rail network. Its vision includes a national HSR Express system consisting of state-of-the-art dedicated track, advanced control systems, elegant multi-modal train stations, and top-of-the-line 220 mph trains and a support network of regional rail systems. Its goal is to connect cities and states into an integrated system, laid out in phases with an aggressive schedule for full system build out. The US HSR is hosting a major conference in Orlando, FL March 4 and 5, 2010, with international and domestic leaders in the field.

About Hill & Knowlton

Hill & Knowlton is a leading international communications consultancy, providing services to local, multinational and global clients. The firm is headquartered in New York with 79 offices in 44 countries, as well as an extensive associate network. The agency is part of WPP (Nasdaq: WPPGY), one of the world's largest communications services groups.

SOURCE Hill and Knowlton, Inc.

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