WASHINGTON, May 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Three top-notch
communications firms, two in the U.S. and one in China, were welcomed as full members of the
Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) at the spring conference
of one of the world's largest
networks of public relations
agencies on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in Washington, D.C.
The agencies are: The Equity Group, headquartered in
New York City with a longstanding
reputation for excellence in investor communications and outreach;
Evans Larson Communications from Minnesota, specializing in omnichannel
communications strategies for a broad range of national and
international clients; and LBS Communications Consulting Ltd from
Hong Kong, excelling in financial
communications and investor relations with one-stop expertise in
the Greater China region.
These new members extend the range of the network, expanding the
PRGN presence into most major cities around the globe. The
induction into the global consortium was made during PRGN's
twice-yearly meeting in Washington,
D.C.
"With a new total of 47 member agencies, PRGN is ideally
positioned to help its clients succeed in global markets," said
Evelyn John Holtzhausen, founder of
HWB Communications, Cape Town South
Africa, and president of PRGN.
"We are thrilled and honored to be joining PRGN," said
Loren Mortman, president of The
Equity Group. "We believe being part of this selective group will
create new and exciting opportunities for our firm, and provide
ongoing education and collaboration. My colleagues and I look
forward to serving as a reliable resource for PRGN members and its
clients seeking to build relationships within the U.S. investment
community."
Susan Evans, president of Evans
Larson Communications said, "We are delighted to be a part of PRGN.
Membership within this talented organization gives our firm access
to expertise in many countries, further strengthening our ability
to deliver solutions to clients that have interests in many parts
of the world."
"We are so excited to be part of this well-respected global
network with so many passionate PR experts, and we believe the exchange and
cooperation within the organization will make LBS an even better PR
consultant with global insights and resources in different parts of
the world for our clients," said Joanne
Chan, managing director of LBS Communications Consulting
Ltd.
PRGN partners meet twice a year in cities around the world. The
next meeting will be held in November
2016 in Lisbon, Portugal.
At each meeting, the firm's leadership discusses best practices,
and ways the network and its client base can collaborate in local
markets around the world.
Agency members are independent, local, owner-operated public
relations and communications firms that share expertise and
resources, while providing broad-based comprehensive communications
strategies to clients worldwide. If a company or organization is
interested in the services of PRGN's local agency network, go to
www.prgn.com for more information.
Independent agencies interested in joining the network, can
visit the member recruitment section of the PRGN website for more
information or email its membership chair, C.L. Conroy, CEO and Founder of The Conroy
Martinez Group at CL@conroymartinez.com.
About Public Relations Global Network (PRGN)
Clients
across six continents depend on the combined resources of the
Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) to deliver targeted public
relations campaigns in markets around the world. With
revenues of more than $110 million
(U.S.D.), PRGN is one of the world's largest international public
relations networks. PRGN harnesses the resources of approx.
50 independent public relations firms and more than 900
communications professionals to connect international companies and
organizations with individual and culturally diverse markets
globally. Visit PRGN online at www.prgn.com or on twitter at
@PRGN.
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