Weber Shandwick Named International Consultancy of the Year At PRWeek UK Awards

LONDON, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber Shandwick, one of the world's leading
global public relations firms, was named 'International Consultancy of the
Year' at the annual PRWeek UK Awards held last night in London. Weber
Shandwick was recognized for its strong 12-month performance, continued new
business growth and its operations in virtually every major media, government
and business center on six continents.

PRWeek's judging panel chair, Ian Wright, Corporate Relations Director at
Diageo, remarked: "A great year for Weber Shandwick, littered with awards,
blue chip international clients and a remarkable business performance."

"I am delighted with this recognition, particularly in light of the difficult
year the PR industry has been faced with. It is a true reflection of our
talented professionals and loyal clients across our global network," said
Colin Byrne, UK & Europe CEO, Weber Shandwick. "2009 has turned out to be our
most award-winning year in Europe ever and we all have a lot to be proud of."

The award continues on the heels of Weber Shandwick's impressive award success
in 2009, which includes a PRWeek UK Global Agency Report Card gold medal, a
Cannes Lion award and an IPRA Golden World award.

About Weber Shandwick
Weber Shandwick is a leading global public relations agency with offices in 77
markets around the world. The firm's success is built on its deep commitment
to client service, 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,
corporate/financial and crisis management. Its specialized services include
digital/social media, advocacy advertising, market research, and corporate
responsibility. Weber Shandwick was recognized as PRWeek's 2009 Global Agency
Report Card Gold Medal Winner, named Global Agency of the Year by The Holmes
Report and Large PR Firm of the Year by PR News in 2008. The firm also won the
United Nations Grand Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Relations for
a lifestyles educational campaign in India. Weber Shandwick is part of the
Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit
http://www.webershandwick.com.

Jennifer Norton Nicola Pallett
Weber Shandwick Weber Shandwick
212.445.8314 +44 (0) 20 7067 0899
jnorton@webershandwick.com npallett@webershandwick.com

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Jennifer Norton, +1-212-445-8314, jnorton@webershandwick.com, or Nicola
Pallett, +44 (0) 20 7067 0899, npallett@webershandwick.com, both of Weber
Shandwick