Weber Shandwick named PRWeek Global Agency of the Year

LONDON – Weber Shandwick, one of the world’s leading global communications and marketing services firms, was named Global Agency of the Year for the fourth consecutive year at the 2018 PRWeek Global Awards ceremony in London. This follows PRWeek

US naming the firm Agency of the Year for the fourth year running, marking a first in the history of both awards.

The firm also celebrated recognition across four campaign categories in partnership with its clients. Additionally, Weber Shandwick president Gail Heimann received a high commendation distinction in the Global Agency Professional category for her longstanding commitment to innovation and creativity in communications.

“Every day, across every region, our teams work closely together to deliver work that makes an impact for organizations and on communities,” said Andy Polansky, chief executive officer, Weber Shandwick. “Consistently earning this kind of recognition on an international scale reflects the strength of Weber Shandwick’s collaborative global network and our client partnerships.”

Weber Shandwick’s presence in the Philippines uses this collaborative network advantage to provide effective campaigns for its local clients. “We are truly proud to be part of this dynamic global setup where creative teams are encouraged to go beyond borders with their ideas. We are equally proud to have clients who appreciate our work culture and way of thinking,” said Diana Lesaca, president of Weber Shandwick Philippines.

The PRWeek Global Awards celebrate the best campaigns, people and organizations involved in cross-region communications. In collaboration with its clients, Weber Shandwick was recognized for campaigns across several categories, two of which were for work within the Asia Pacific.

Heimann’s distinction in the Global Agency Professional category marks the latest recognition in a celebrated career for Weber Shandwick’s president, who is well known for driving the industry forward into new territory. In 2017, Heimann was presented with

The Holmes Report’s Individual Achievement Award and was named to Diversity Journal’s Women Worth Watching List – both of which recognized her for pushing the boundaries in the industry for more than two decades. In 2016, Heimann was inducted into PRWeek’s inaugural Hall of Femme, recognizing trailblazers in communications. In 2015, she was named to The Holmes Report’s Innovator 25 list. Previously, she was designated an Advertising Age Woman to Watch.