The Holmes Report Names Weber Shandwick Global Agency of the Year

- Cites Global Bench Strength, Impressive Business Performance, Quality of Creative Work -

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Sep 24, 2012, 03:00 ET

NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber Shandwick, one of the world's leading global public relations firms, was named the 2012 "Global Agency of the Year" by The Holmes Report, one of the foremost public relations industry authorities. The firm will be honored on October 30th in Miami, Fla. at the annual Global SABRE Awards, sponsored by The Holmes Report.

In bestowing this recognition, The Holmes Report cited Weber Shandwick's impressive business performance – across all three regions, the quality of its creative work for clients, unique thought leadership and the firm's unsurpassable 10-year drive to establish itself as the best PR agency in the world.

"To be named Global Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report is an incredible honor, one that speaks volumes about our talented professionals and our clients who give us the opportunity to make a difference every day," said Harris Diamond, CEO, Weber Shandwick.

This award continues to build on Weber Shandwick's recent recognitions, which include being named "Most Creative PR Firm in the World" by The Holmes Report, based on the firm's first-place finish in its "Creative Index," Large PR Firm of the Year, by PR News, and a 2012 CSR A-List Agency, also by PR News, along with numerous best place to work accolades from around the world.

About Weber Shandwick
Weber Shandwick is a leading global public relations firm with offices in 81 countries around the world. The firm has won numerous awards for innovative approaches and creative campaigns, and it has deep expertise in social media and digital marketing. Major practice areas include consumer marketing, healthcare, technology, public affairs, financial services, corporate and crisis management. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.com.