NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#WorldcomPR—The
Worldcom Public Relations Group, the leading global partnership of
public relations firms, continued building out its global partnership by
adding Airfoil
Group in Detroit, IN.FOM
in Singapore, MAARC
in Paris and Tell-Em
in Nairobi. All of the firms are leading agencies, and each brings a
unique skill set to the partnership while adding geographic and local
market expertise. These firms add to the impressive group of new
partners recently added this year, which includes KGBTexas
(San Antonio and Houston), Raffetto
Herman Strategic Communications (Seattle) and Tabua
Digital (Portugal).
“Worldcom is very excited to welcome these firms to our ever-growing
partnership of global agencies, and we look forward to their
collaboration and contributions,” said Todd Lynch, managing director,
The Worldcom Public Relations Group. “We’re constantly striving to add
partners who not only help maximize our geographic reach but bring
expertise and skills that reflect the evolving and growing needs of
global clients.”
“Trust, knowledge sharing and open collaboration are the cornerstones of
Worldcom’s partnership,” said Roger Hurni, Managing Partner of Off
Madison Ave and Worldcom’s Global Chair. “The rigor we apply to vet
agencies for partnership and the ensuing sharing and interactions among
all our agency partners ensures we offer unparalleled solutions for
global and local clients. With Worldcom’s partners by their side, our
independent partners can directly capitalize on global opportunities,
providing the highest level of public relations counsel by firms that
provide global perspective powered by local and regional insights.”
AIRFOIL GROUP
Born of the dot-com boom nearly 20 years ago, Airfoil Group is an
independent, WBENC-certified woman-owned small business that specializes
in product marketing for technology-based businesses. Headquartered in
metro Detroit, Airfoil comprises two synergistic agencies: Airfoil
Communications and Airfoil Digital.
IN.FOM
IN.FOM was founded in January 2011 by Mike Liew and VoalVoal Wong, two
communications practitioners who have been in senior leadership roles in
multinational communications agencies in Singapore and Asia Pacific for
many years. Our insights and deep understanding of the rapidly evolving
business landscape, and our ability to constantly think out of the box
has enabled us to deliver innovative and award-winning campaigns for our
clients. Our collaborative approach in working with our clients and
partners is best exemplified by the continued retention and growth in
our remit for clients such as Grab, Microsoft, Intel, Herbalife,
Expedia, UnionPay, ENGIE Asia Pacific and SGInnovate.
IN.FOM is the first and only Asia-based consultancy to have been named
by Holmes Report as the Global Technology PR Agency of the Year (in
2018) and the only three-time winner of the SABRE Asia Pacific Regional
Technology Consultancy of the Year (in 2015, 2016 and 2018). In
addiiton, it is the first and only consultancy to be named by the
Institute of Public Relations Singapore (IPRS) as the Singapore PR
Consultancy of the Year three times in a row (in 2015, 2017 and 2019).
MAARC Agency
Based in Paris, Maarc is a leading communications agency, specializing
in one core mission: building and protecting its clients’ reputation to
ensure their license to operate in constraining environments and their
ability to conduct change successfully. Relying on a team of 20 seasoned
consultants, Maarc acts as a hub to multidisciplinary in-house skills
(corporate communications, crisis and change management, public affairs)
to help its clients navigate their relations with their key stakeholders
and create the adhesion required for their business strategies.
Tell-Em Public Relations
Tell-Em Public Relations is based in Nairobi but is able to service the
East African region, the agency is celebrating its 20th anniversary this
year and is one the leading PR agencies in Kenya with an enviable
portfolio of global brands and companies – including Coca-Cola, P&G,
British Airways and Visa. The agency offers traditional PR services as
well as public affairs, digital and creative support and it has won nine
PR awards to date – including Best Agency and Best Overall campaign. The
team at Tell-Em Public Relations is extremely committed and passionate
and the agency prides itself on knowing the Kenyan media landscape very
well – many of the senior staff are ex-journalists. Client service and
strong strategic partnerships with a keen insight into the East African
marketplace has ensured very long client retention by the agency.
About The Worldcom Public Relations Group
The Worldcom Public Relations Group is the world’s leading partnership
of independently owned public relations firms, with 143 offices
employing some 2,000 staff in 115 cities across six continents. In
total, Worldcom partners reported combined revenue of US$288 million
last year from 3,034 clients. Established in 1988, the group was formed
so that the strongest, most capable independent firms could deliver
immediate impact and sustained value through the intelligent use of
communications – wherever in the world a client needs support. Partners
serve national, international and multinational clients, while retaining
the flexibility and client-service focus inherent in independent
agencies. Through Worldcom, clients have on-demand access to in-depth
communications expertise from professionals who understand the language,
culture and customs of the geographic areas in which they operate. .
Learn more about Worldcom at www.worldcomgroup.com or
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Contacts
Media:
Todd Lynch
(904) 233-0123
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