A decade of PR leadership

In addition to topping the national quality reputation rankings - which Fleishman?Hillard has done every year since the survey was launched in 1993 - for the second straight year the firm also led the industry in awareness of its brand among nonclients and was No 1 among top agencies in overall agency performance.

"To lead our industry in quality reputation, brand awareness, and overall performance is a great tribute to the quality of our team, and to the strategic thinking and personal commitment our people bring to the task of making a real difference for our clients," said John D Graham, chairman and chief executive officer of Fleishman?Hillard. "This year's survey results are a clear indication that we are coming through one of the toughest economic environments our industry and our clients have ever faced, with a brand and a reputation that are stronger than ever."

In the Harris/Impulse Survey's rankings of firms by practice area, Fleishman?Hillard also ranked No 1 in Business-to-Business, Healthcare, and Consumer PR, and finished in the top three in all eight practice areas covered by the survey.

Fleishman-Hillard Inc, one of the world's leading public relations firms, has built its reputation on using strategic communications to deliver what its clients value most: meaningful, positive, and measurable impact on the performance of their organizations. The firm is widely recognized for excellent client service and a strong company culture founded on teamwork, integrity, and personal commitment. Based in St Louis, the firm operates throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia, and South Africa through its 83 owned offices. For more information, visit the Fleishman-Hillard Web site at www.fleishman.com.