Craig Casselberry Joins Weber Shandwick as Senior Vice President in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber Shandwick, a leading global public relations firm, today announced Quorum Public Affairs founder and president Craig Casselberry is joining the firm's Corporate Practice as senior vice president in Austin, effective immediately.

Casselberry will report to senior vice president Neil Nowlin and will be focused on growing the firm's public affairs business and providing counsel to clients in Texas and throughout the Southwest. The firm will utilize his understanding of the political landscape and proven ability to identify and mobilize advocates to deliver results for its clients.

Casselberry is a 20-year veteran of Texas politics and has served three Texas governors, including Governor Rick Perry. For the past 17 years, he has managed public policy campaigns for dozens of corporate clients at the local, state and federal levels.

Casselberry founded Quorum Public Affairs in 1994. During his tenure, Casselberry and his firm worked with some of the world's most recognized companies including Ford, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Pfizer, State Farm, Allstate, USAA, Nationwide and Wal-Mart, among others. His firm has also worked extensively with smaller, growth-oriented companies as well as trade associations.

"Craig will bolster our public affairs capabilities and his expertise will be a major asset to our clients," said Jody Venturoni, president of Weber Shandwick Southwest. "We look forward to welcoming him to the team."

About Weber Shandwick

Weber Shandwick is a leading global public relations agency with offices in 74 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, 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.

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