BOSTON, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber Shandwick, one of the world's leading global communications and marketing solutions firms, announced today the appointment of Julie Hall as executive vice president and general manager, Boston. Bringing an extensive background in strategic marketing communications, Hall will oversee the office's operations with a focus on delivering innovative client solutions, driving growth, nurturing talent and continuing to foster a culture of collaboration and bold thinking.

Hall will report to Joy Farber Kolo, president of Weber Shandwick East, and work closely with Micho Spring, chair of Weber Shandwick's global corporate practice and Weber Shandwick New England.

"Leveraging her many years of experience leading teams and representing multi-national brands, we have every confidence that Julie will elevate what we can deliver for clients and our people in Boston and beyond," said Spring. "Julie is not only a seasoned communications leader and an active member of the Boston community, she has a unique sensibility for the market and what our clients in Boston need to drive results."

Over her 25-year career, Hall has led Boston-based teams at HAVAS, Cone and Schneider Associates, driving and overseeing marketing strategy for many of the world's largest companies and organizations. Most recently, she served as head of marketing and communications for genomic data technology company, WuXi NextCODE, based in Cambridge, MA. Previously she was chief growth officer and managing director for HAVAS in Boston. Hall also held an account role at Weber Shandwick early in her career.

"Boston is the center of excellence in medicine, education, biotechnology and innovation and Weber Shandwick's Boston office is well positioned to continue to lead clients in a constantly changing communications landscape," Hall said. "The firm's strong reputation and long-standing relationships in New England are a testament to the many talented people who do great work for clients here every day. I'm very proud to return to Weber Shandwick after 25 years and am excited to lead this exceptional group of professionals."

Hall is the author of The NEW Launch Plan: 152 Tips, Tactics and Trends from the Most Memorable New Products (BNP Media, 2010), based on more than a decade of research and interviews with marketing experts who have launched thousands of successful new products. She is also actively involved in the Boston community, currently serving as president of the Charlestown Historical Society, as well as a member of several local boards and committees, including the Bunker Hill Monument Association, Charlestown Preservation Society, The Bostonian Society, Boston's Parks and Recreation Department's Garden Party Committee, Friends of the Boston Public Garden's Park Ranger Group, the University Club and the Boston Anthenaeum. 

About Weber Shandwick

Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications and marketing solutions firm in 78 cities with a network extending to 128 cities around the world. The firm's diverse team of strategists, analysts, producers, designers, developers and campaign activators has won the most prestigious awards in the world for innovative, creative approaches and impactful work. Weber Shandwick was the only public relations agency included on the Advertising Age Agency A-list in 2014 and 2015 and the only PR firm designated an A-List Agency Standout in 2017 and 2018. Weber Shandwick was honored as PRWeek's Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, The Holmes Report's Global Agency of the Year in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2017, and The Holmes Report's Global Digital Agency of the Year in 2016. The firm deploys deep expertise across sectors and specialty areas, including consumer marketing, corporate reputation, healthcare, technology, public affairs, financial services, employee engagement, social impact, financial communications and crisis management, using proprietary social, digital and analytics methodologies. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.com.

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