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Cohn & Wolfe-impactasia scoops up gold award in Shanghai for "Silver Ribbon Campaign"

Cohn & Wolfe-impactasia has received the top accolade issued by the Shanghai Public Relations Association for its 2011 “Silver Ribbon Campaign” for its client, MSD Pharmaceutical Co Ltd., China. The campaign targets moms and daughters to raise awareness of osteoporosis
Liz Beck promoted to head of Cohn & Wolfe's U.S. consumer practice

New York, NY – January 24, 2012 – Cohn & Wolfe today announced that Liz Beck, EVP & NY Consumer Practice Leader, will move into a new role as Head of Cohn & Wolfe’s U.S. Consumer Practice.  In this position, she will build on the agency’s brand marketing heritage by developing best-practices and driving creative strategy for some of the world’s largest consumer brands.
Hennessy names Cohn & Wolfe agency of record

The world's best selling cognac brand selects Cohn & Wolfe as agency of record, based on strategic vision and breakthrough creative.
 
Burger King appoints Cohn & Wolfe

Burger King Ltd has appointed Cohn & Wolfe to handle corporate and public affairs in the UK and Ireland on a retained basis. The agency will drive an engaging corporate narrative and public affairs dialogue for 2012 and beyond.
Cohn & Wolfe Expands in Southeast Asia with XPR acquisition

New York – December 14, 2011 -- Cohn & Wolfe (www.cohnwolfe.com) announced today it has signed an agreement to acquire XPR, one of Singapore’s largest independent communications agencies, with additional offices in Malaysia and Indonesia. The deal, the second for Cohn & Wolfe in Asia Pacific in the past month, establishes the agency’s presence in Southeast Asia and adds significant social media and digital expertise, as well as leading regional and international clients to its existing portfolio.
Olga Fleming Joins Cohn & Wolfe as EVP, Managing Director, NY Healthcare

New York – December 6, 2011 – Cohn & Wolfe (www.cohnwolfe.com), a leading global communications agency, today announced the appointment of Olga Fleming as Executive Vice President, Managing Director, NY Healthcare Practice.  She will immediately assume a leadership role on select clients, develop digital strategies to support client activities, help mentor and develop talent and drive marketing and thought leadership programs across the US.  She is based in New York and reports to Donna Imperato, Chief Executive Officer.
Cohn & Wolfe triples size in Greater China with acquisition of impactasia

New York – November 30, 2011 -- Cohn & Wolfe (www.cohnwolfe.com) announced today it has signed an agreement to acquire, subject to regulatory approval, impactasia, an independent public relations agency with an established network of offices throughout Greater China.  The deal will triple Cohn & Wolfe’s size in the region, where the company will immediately merge its own Beijing and Shanghai offices with impactasia to become one of Greater China’s prominent agencies.
Cohn & Wolfe deepens corporate offer with two senior staffing appointments

New York – October 27, 2011 - Cohn & Wolfe today announced two senior staffing appointments to its highly regarded Corporate Practice: Kristin Sadlon as SVP, Corporate Practice and Russ Williams as SVP, Crisis and Issues Management.  Sadlon will be based out of the communication agency’s New York headquarters, while Williams will be based out of Atlanta.
Bryce Keane announced as newest addition to Cohn & Wolfe London's digital team

London- October 6, 2011 - Cohn & Wolfe has announced the appointment of Bryce Keane as Account Manager for its fast-growing London digital and social media strategy team. Keane joins Cohn & Wolfe from Propeller Group where his clients included some of the UK’s leading advertising and digital agencies, including Wunderman and TH_NK. Prior to Propeller, Bryce worked for international B2B agency Mulberry Marketing Communications, spending time in both their Melbourne and London offices.
Cohn & Wolfe drives digital transformation forward with three senior staffing moves

New York – Sept 13, 2011 - Cohn & Wolfe today announced three senior staffing appointments: the promotion of Brooke Hovey to the newly created role of Executive Vice President, Digital Practice – Americas and the hiring of Brad McCormick as EVP, Managing Director Austin & Senior Digital Strategist and Katy Kelley as Vice President, Global Marketing and Communications. These digital hybrids will be catalysts of transformation as the agency plans to outpace the market in strategic digital communications. 

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