Financial Communications Society Recognizes DeSantis Breindel

NEW YORK, May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DeSantis Breindel was recognized for outstanding work in financial services branding and communications at the 17th Annual FCS Portfolio Awards. The corporate branding and marketing communications firm received three gold awards and a "Best in Show" honor for creative excellence in online video, environmental branding and marketing collateral for clients in the financial services industry.

The FCS Portfolio Awards is the largest and most important annual gathering of financial services marketing and communications professionals in the world. Judged by a panel of branding experts, communications practitioners and financial services marketing executives, the award recognizes the best in financial services communications, including creative work and effective messaging in Business to Business, Consumer Retail and Corporate Image categories in all media channels.

"We are very proud to be recognized by the Financial Communications Society," said Dru DeSantis, Partner and Co-Founder of DeSantis Breindel, "These awards underscore the impact that our work can have in communicating a brand. We're fortunate to have an incredible creative team and wonderful clients."

Added Howard Breindel, Partner and Co-Founder of DeSantis Breindel, "As the financial markets recovered in 2010, it was critical for our clients to re-engage key audiences, not only customers and employees, but investors and communities as well. Our goal has been to help them reinvigorate their brands and rebuild trust - delivering the right message through the most dynamic medium. This recognition from the FCS is especially gratifying because our work is judged on how we have helped our clients effectively communicate their brand."

About DeSantis Breindel

DeSantis Breindel is a corporate branding and marketing communications firm. At critical inflection points, we work with our clients to align brand strategy with business strategy – creating stories and experiences to engage customers, influence prospects, rally employees, inspire investors and build communities. Clients include the Royal Bank of Scotland, Logitech, Kaman, CIT, JPMorgan, AES, Capital IQ, EisnerAmper, RREEF, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Epoch Investment Partners, Stephens, Conning, Bond Dealers of America, OMG Center for Collaborative Learning, and American Bankers Association. To learn more go to www.desantisbreindel.com.

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