LONDON, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber Shandwick, one of the world's leading global public relations firms, was this week named EMEA Consultancy of the Year by The Holmes Report. The firm will be honoured in May at the annual European SABRE Awards, sponsored by The Holmes Report.

In announcing this prestigious honour, The Holmes Report cited healthy double-digit growth, new business from a number of US multinationals and iconic British brands and the continued growth of key clients, set against a challenging European economy. Specific market growth in Brussels, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK was also called out.

"We are absolutely delighted to be recognised in this way," said Colin Byrne, CEO, Weber Shandwick EMEA. "We understand that the trust and partnership of our clients is crucial to success such as this, particularly during such difficult economic times. And thanks must also go to our teams across the region that continue, with dedication and commitment, to deliver outstanding communications consultancy."

Weber Shandwick continues to win recognition around the world for its high-quality network and for its creativity - all helping to fuel the firm's business success and continued growth over the past few years.

About Weber Shandwick

Weber Shandwick is a leading global public relations agency with offices in 81 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 specialised 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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Emma Bowen-Davies
Weber Shandwick
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ebowen-davies@webershandwick.com

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