Weber Shandwick Named Global Agency of the Year for Second Year in a Row by The Holmes Report

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May 03, 2010, 05:16 ET

NEW YORK, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber Shandwick was today named global agency of the year for the second year in a row by The Holmes Report, one of the leading public relations industry newsletters. The firm will be honored on May 11th in New York City at the annual U.S. SABRE Awards, sponsored by The Holmes Report.

In bestowing this repeat honor on Weber Shandwick, The Holmes Report cited the growth of the firm's global clients in helping to outperform its multinational peers despite tough economic conditions, strong new business wins, a global leadership team second to none, commitment to quality and record number of award wins making them "the world's most awarded agency last year."

"To receive this recognition two years in a row from The Holmes Report is testament to the strength and positive momentum of our global network," said Harris Diamond, CEO, Weber Shandwick. "Every one of our associates recognizes that without the trust and partnership of our clients this recognition would not be possible. My thanks to our talented team of professionals whose dedication, expertise, creativity and commitment to delivering world-class client service have made us number one again."

This award continues to build on Weber Shandwick's recent recognitions, which includes the PRWeek Global Agency Report Card gold medal, Advertising Age's A-List and Agency of the Decade, CR Magazine's Top Corporate Responsibility Advisory Firm, Large PR Agency of the Year by Bulldog Reporter, being named "International Consultancy of the Year" at both the PRWeek Awards and the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) Awards, "Agency of the Year" at the European Excellence Awards, and receiving an inaugural Cannes Lion award.

About Weber Shandwick

Weber Shandwick is a leading global public relations agency with offices in 76 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 2009, Weber Shandwick was recognized as PRWeek's inaugural Global Agency Report Card Gold Medal Winner, an 'Agency of the Decade' by Advertising Age, Global Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report, and International Consultancy of the Year by PRWeek UK. The firm has also won numerous 'best place to work' awards around the world including PR News and The Holmes Report. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.com.