Weber Shandwick's Kevin Hooks Named to The Network Journal's '40 Under Forty' Achievers List

NEW YORK, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber Shandwick today announced that Kevin Hooks, senior vice president for branded entertainment at the firm, was recognized as one of The Network Journal's (TNJ) "40 Under Forty" achievement award winners last night in New York city.  

TNJ is the premier monthly magazine for Black professionals, corporate executives and small business owners in the New York tri-state area. In its thirteenth year, TNJ's "40 Under Forty" recognizes young Black men and women who have attained high levels of achievement in their careers, made significant contributions to their specific field or company, and who continue to give back to their communities.

"We are thrilled for Kevin to be honored by TNJ and for the recognition of his strong leadership skills, passion and drive for excellence," said Andy Polansky, president, Weber Shandwick.

Hooks has been in the entertainment marketing and public relations industry for more than 15 years. At Weber Shandwick, he oversees development of the firm's suite of integrated media services covering public relations, entertainment marketing and new media. An active member of the community, Hooks was a board trustee for the National Urban League, chairman of the National Association of African American Athletes and Inner City Survivors, a member of the NAACP's Business Advisory Board and former 1st vice president of the National Association of Black County Officials' Business Roundtable.

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 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, and Top Corporate Responsibility Advisory Firm by CR Magazine. The firm has also won numerous 'best place to work' awards around the world including "Best Multinational Firm to Work For in EMEA" by The Holmes Report and a "Top Place to Work in PR"  by PR News. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.com

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