Earlier today we made an announcement that we're very excited about. It means great things for our clients, the future of our firm and the whole team at Desautel Hege Communications.
Last fall we were recruited by IPREX, a worldwide network of independently owned and operated public relations and marketing firms. While we've explored similar opportunities in the past, IPREX's reputation and philosophy made joining the partnership an easy decision. With presence in more than 60 markets worldwide, this partnership will help our clients extend their reach within the U.S., as well as around the world.
Given the amount of national and international work we've done over the past 12 years, the timing for joining IPREX is perfect. Access to IPREX will provide our clients with all of the benefits of a global network, without losing the focus, accountability and value that independent firms offer.
Below is our news release. In the coming weeks we'll have more news to share about IPREX. Stay tuned, and of course let us know if you have questions.
IPREX RECRUITS DESAUTEL HEGE COMMUNICATIONS IN SPOKANE
ATLANTA - 11 February 2009 - Desautel Hege Communications (DHC), the award-winning integrated public relations and marketing firm based in Spokane, Washington, has been elected a partner in IPREX, the worldwide corporation of independent public relations firms.
DHC has made its reputation in healthcare, higher education, technology, manufacturing, professional services, banking, tribal communications and natural resources. It offers particularly deep experience in public education campaigns, including work for state departments of health, social services, transportation and licensing.
Delivering a comprehensive suite of services, from research, brand development, strategy and planning to full implementation, the company serves clients across the Northwest and beyond in a variety of industries.
DHC was named one of the top ten PR firms in the Northwest by Media Inc. magazine, and Entrepreneur of the Year in 2007 by the Eastern Washington University College of Business & Public Administration and the Center for Entrepreneurial Activities. The agency has also won numerous awards, including the Public Relations Society of America?s Best of Silver Anvil.
"Joining IPREX represents an important step for our firm and for our clients," said Cher Desautel, CEO of Desautel Hege Communications. "We've already seen the benefits and have begun collaborating with our new partners." IPREX will help our clients grow and will also help our agency expand into new markets..."
The President of IPREX North America, Gwinavere Johnston (JohnstonWells PR, Denver), welcomed DHC: "This is an exciting and high quality firm, already known by several IPREX partners and doing outstanding work for clients. DHC is deeply embedded in its business, academic and government communities, and now provides our clients with a valuable new resource 'on the ground' in the Northwest."
About IPREX
IPREX is one of the world's major corporations of independent public relations firms. Founded in 1983, its 63 partners have 85 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, with annual revenues of $117m. Its 1,000 professionals provide a comprehensive range of services for some of the world's most successful companies.
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IPREX media enquiries
David Watson:davidw@campaignteam.biz +441273 845462
IPREX
Bobbie Goodwin:experts@iprex.com +1 770-763-5846
Desautel Hege
Andrei Mylroie:andreim@desautelhege.com +1 509-444-2350
