Weber Shandwick Named International Consultancy of the Year at Public Relations Consultants Association Awards

Weber Shandwick Named International Consultancy of the Year at Public
Relations Consultants Association Awards

LONDON, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber Shandwick, one of the world's leading
global public relations firms, has been named "International Consultancy of
the Year," at the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) Awards in
London this week. The firm is now the only UK PR agency to have received the
'International Consultancy of the Year' honour by both the PRCA and UK PRWeek
within the same year.

Colin Byrne, Weber Shandwick's UK & Europe CEO, commented: "This has been
nothing short of a spectacular year for all of us here at Weber Shandwick,
particularly in this challenging economic environment. To be recognized as
'International Consultancy of the Year' by two of the UK's most prestigious
public relations organizations, within the same year, is a real testament to
the dedication of our employees across our local, regional and global
network."

He continued: "We are extremely proud of our achievements this year and would
like to thank all of our clients and people across our international network
for their magnificent contribution to an extremely rewarding year."

These awards continue to build on Weber Shandwick's remarkable global 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.

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

SOURCE Weber Shandwick

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