Ogilvy Public Relations EAME has been named the pan-EMEA Consultancy of the Year 2014 by the Holmes Report.

In its analysis of this year’s award, the Holmes Report stated Ogilvy PR EAME’s “rise is increasingly difficult to ignore and larger rivals should probably watch out”.

It noted the agency's iImpressive growth across multiple markets in EAME, including a revitalised UK operation; topping the Holmes Creativity Index EAME with “brilliant PR work from many markets”; A much-expanded EAME network with strong leadership and competitive  operations in critical markets including the Middle East and North Africa, South Africa, Kenya, and Turkey with a third of clients now represented across multiple markets; Investment in talent and expertise; and significant growth and momentum in its social and content offer which sharpens Ogilvy PR’s competitive edge and puts them as “one of the region’s top digital players”.

Stuart Smith, CEO Ogilvy PR EAME, said: “I would like to thank the Holmes Report for this recognition. For us it is the culmination of a three-year strategy and a tribute to the hard work of our staff across the region. It has only been possible due to the trust our clients have put in us to deliver highly effective, creative work and the exceptional quality of our leadership team across EAME.
Companies want integrated campaigns which are social by design, aligned with their brand and have content at their centre and they are increasingly turning to Ogilvy PR for answers. Both marketing and PR clients tell us we are helping them navigate, and experiment in, the new world of paid, owned and earned media.

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