Founder and CEO of MWW Group Recognized for Lifetime of Achievement in the Public Relations Industry

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- MWW Group (http://www.mww.com), one of the nation's top ten public relations firms, announced today that its founder, president and CEO Michael W. Kempner is to be inducted into the PR News Hall of Fame at the 2009 PR People Awards. As an inductee into the Hall of Fame, Kempner joins a select group of individuals who are pioneers and innovators within the public relations industry. The formal induction will take place at the PR News awards on December 1, 2009 in Washington, D.C.

The Hall of Fame honor recognizes Kempner's leadership in and contribution to the communications industry, deep expertise in solving communications challenges, and his dedication to the firm he founded and its employees. Under Kempner's leadership over the past 23 years, MWW Group grew to become one of the largest and fastest growing firms in the nation, making it among the most sought-after agencies by clients across all categories. MWW Group's success is born out of Kempner's "Aim High. Deliver." mandate, a philosophy rooted in setting and achieving goals that exceed client expectations.

Kempner is also a vocal leader on sustainability, environmental stewardship, and responsible corporate citizenship in the public relations industry. In 2009, MWW Group became only the second U.S. public relations firm to receive ISO14001 certification, denoting the firm's commitment to responsible environmental conservation and reporting. And for the third year running, MWW Group is carbon free, having offset its emissions through its partnership with CarbonFund.org. Each year, MWW Group also selects a number of causes for pro-bono services, and selects community volunteering opportunities for its employees.

"MWW Group would not have become the place that it is without the tremendously talented team of individuals who help lead our agency as well as our great clients, many of whom have been with MWW for years," said Kempner. "For more than two decades, we've delivered outstanding results and crafted innovative campaigns for clients of all stripes, from premier global brands to new and exciting start-ups. From social media to environmental stewardship, our team has stood at the forefront of the industry, a credit to the entire agency. I'm deeply proud of the work we've done and the way that we've done it."

About MWW Group

MWW Group is one of the nation's top ten public relations agencies and is known for its results-driven approach to public relations and "Aim High. Deliver" commitment to client service. For the past four years, MWW Group has been honored with the #1 ranking in the Holmes Report agency client satisfaction survey. MWW Group achieved top rankings in the categories of account leadership, strength of account team, creativity, strategy and planning, and program execution. In 2006, MWW Group was named PR Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report and Mid-size PR Firm of the Year by PR News, in recognition of the firm's growth, strategic account leadership and industry-leading employee retention. MWW Group is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG).

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