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 DATASOURCE: Weber Shandwick CONTACT: Jennifer Norton, +1-212-445-8314, , or Nicola Pallett, +44 (0) 20 7067 0899, , both of Weber Shandwick Web Site: http://www.webershandwick.com/

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