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Public Relations Global Network Kicks Off 30th Anniversary Year by Adding Three Agencies in the Middle East and Spain

NEW YORK-LONDON – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced today it has added three new agencies in the Middle East and Spain to its global network, enhancing its ability to serve clients throughout the world. The expansion marks the 30th anniversary of the global agency network, which plans to start new programs and initiatives… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Kicks Off 30th Anniversary Year by Adding Three Agencies in the Middle East and Spain

PRGN 2021 Best Practice Awards: Top Winners Represent All Three Regions

The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced winners of its 2021 Best Practice Awards today in an online Awards Gala ceremony attended virtually by member agencies from across the globe. In the tenth year of PRGN’s awards program, member agencies submitted close to 110 entries on client work, agency promotion and campaigns into 22 categories,… Continue reading PRGN 2021 Best Practice Awards: Top Winners Represent All Three Regions

Public Relations Global Network Adds Agencies in Alabama and Brazil

NEW YORK-LONDON – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced today it has added two new agencies to its global network, raising the number of its offices serving PR clients throughout the world to 54. PRGN is adding two agencies with a total of four new offices to its network in Birmingham, Alabama, as well… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Adds Agencies in Alabama and Brazil

Public Relations Global Network Elects Alexandra Dinita as President

NEW YORK-LONDON – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced today the slate of new officers for one of the world’s largest networks of independent PR and communications agencies. The appointments were announced during PRGN’s recent bi-annual Spring member conference, held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Following a vote from PRGN member agencies, Alexandra… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Elects Alexandra Dinita as President

PRGN Members Convene Virtually to Exchange Knowledge and Develop Business Partnerships

NEW YORK-LONDON – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) is holding its bi-annual member conference virtually between May 5 and 7, 2021. The event, which in previous years has been held at rotating locations across continents, is being run this year on a virtual events platform due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. The three-day event… Continue reading PRGN Members Convene Virtually to Exchange Knowledge and Develop Business Partnerships

Public Relations Global Network and the International Public Relations Association enter cooperation agreement

NEW YORK-LONDON-BRUSSELS – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) and the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) have signed a cooperation agreement involving information exchange and benefits to the organizations and their respective memberships. According to the cooperation, member agencies of PRGN will be able to enter IPRA’s renowned annual public relations global competition, the Golden… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network and the International Public Relations Association enter cooperation agreement

Public Relations Global Network Agencies Start 2021 With More Than 100 New Client Assignments

NEW YORK-LONDON – Member agencies of the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) have reported an unprecedented surge of new business success in the first two months of 2021. Despite the global pandemic and its economic impacts worldwide, independent agencies prove resilient, agile and successful in expanding their business offering – an internal survey at PRGN… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Agencies Start 2021 With More Than 100 New Client Assignments

Public Relations Global Network Appoints Sara Pearson as Regional Vice President for its EMEA region

NEW YORK-LONDON, February 9 – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) has appointed Sara Pearson, Founder and Chairman of integrated communications agency Spider in London, UK, as its new Regional Vice President for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). At the RVP position Sara replaces Uwe Schmidt, Co-owner and Partner of Industrie-Contact AG in Hamburg,… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Appoints Sara Pearson as Regional Vice President for its EMEA region

Public Relations Global Network Endorses UNESCO Declaration on a Healthier, Viable, Better World

Global communications group joins initiative calling for communications professionals to do their part in face of the global pandemic, climate emergency and future threats facing mankind The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) today joined an initiative endorsed by Orbicom, the network of UNESCO chairs in communications, and called the “International Declaration of Communications Professionals and Researchers… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Endorses UNESCO Declaration on a Healthier, Viable, Better World

Russia’s CROS and North American agencies dominate PRGN 2020 Best Practice Awards

The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced winners of its 2020 Best Practice Awards today in an online Awards Gala ceremony attended by member agencies from across the globe virtually. “With the PRGN awards, we celebrate every year the outstanding work done by our member agencies and at the same time offer inspiration and ideas… Continue reading Russia’s CROS and North American agencies dominate PRGN 2020 Best Practice Awards

Communicators from Around the World Convene Virtually to Exchange Knowledge and Develop Business Partnerships Globally

(Oct. 19, 2020 – NEW YORK) – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), hosted a lively panel discussion featuring agency leaders from around the world, discussing “The New World Ahead.” Held in conjunction with the network’s bi-annual Fall conference on October 16, this first-time virtual event was attended by nearly 200 communicators from around the… Continue reading Communicators from Around the World Convene Virtually to Exchange Knowledge and Develop Business Partnerships Globally

Public Relations Global Network Elects Robert Bauer as President

The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced today the slate of new officers for one of the world’s five largest networks of independent PR and communications agencies. The appointments were announced during PRGN’s recent bi-annual Spring meeting, held virtually for the first time due to the Covid-19 pandemic. During the online video meeting – which replaced… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Elects Robert Bauer as President

Public Relations Global Network Adds Offices in Arkansas, Colorado, Oregon

The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced today it has added three new locations to its global network, raising the number of its offices serving PR clients throughout the world to 53. PRGN is adding three new offices to its network in Little Rock, Arkansas, Denver, Colorado, and Portland, Oregon. PRGN will be represented in… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Adds Offices in Arkansas, Colorado, Oregon

PRGN Announces Winners of 2019 Best Practice Awards

The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced winners of its annual Best Practice Awards at the end of October. “The PRGN Best Practice Awards reflect the wide range and diversity of talents that are represented by our global partners,” said PRGN President, Aaron Blank. “With 50 agencies around the globe, the awards represent the high… Continue reading PRGN Announces Winners of 2019 Best Practice Awards

PRGN Names Three PR Agency Executives as Regional Vice Presidents

Embracing its newly approved Strategic Plan, the global PR agency network targets expansion in emerging markets in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and strengthens its capabilities by adding a new regional structure to drive growth To drive growth in emerging markets, strengthen regional representation and better address its global member agencies’ and clients’ needs,… Continue reading PRGN Names Three PR Agency Executives as Regional Vice Presidents

Public Relations Global Network Elects Aaron Blank as President

Global communications group elects new president during bi-annual meeting The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced today the slate of new officers for one of the top five largest networks of independent PR and communications agencies. The appointments were announced during PRGN’s recent bi-annual meeting in Amersfoort, the Netherlands. At the Amersfoort meeting, attended by… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Elects Aaron Blank as President

Members of Public Relations Global Network Convene to Exchange Knowledge and Develop Business Partnerships Globally

Succession and acquisition strategies, digital solutions and services, growth in the Asia-Pacific region and reaching and involving Generation Z among larger opportunities discussed by global PR professionals at the bi-annual meeting. The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) held its bi-annual meeting in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, between May 16-18, 2019 where the group’s leadership teams discussed… Continue reading Members of Public Relations Global Network Convene to Exchange Knowledge and Develop Business Partnerships Globally

Public Relations Global Network Adds Offices in Finland and New York

Global communications group adds two new member agencies from Helsinki (Finland) and New York (USA) during bi-annual meeting The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) selected two new agency members from Helsinki (Finland) and New York (USA) to one of the top five largest networks of independent PR and communications agencies. The group decided on admitting… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Adds Offices in Finland and New York

Public Relations Global Network Signs Meltwater as Sponsor

Meltwater will offer PRGN Member agencies special insights and offers February 29, 2019 – Leading Media Intelligence firm Meltwater has signed on with the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), one of the world’s largest international public relations networks, as a sponsor in 2019. The four-month sponsorship agreement enables Meltwater to showcase its media intelligence,… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Signs Meltwater as Sponsor

Public Relations Global Network Adds PR Agency Offices in India and Georgia

The Castle Group expands and adds its Atlanta, Georgia team to PRGN; Mileage Communications grows its presence and adds its New Delhi, India location into the network NEW YORK – January 15, 2019– The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced today that it has added two new locations to its global network, raising the number… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Adds PR Agency Offices in India and Georgia

Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) Selects its First Executive Director

By Aaron Blank - Fearey

Bucharest, Romania – November 8, 2018 – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced the appointment of Gábor Jelinek as its inaugural Executive Director at its fall meeting held in Bucharest, Romania in late October, and recognized its member agencies with awards for the best communications campaigns in the past year. As PRGN’s new Executive… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) Selects its First Executive Director

PRGN Elects C.L. Conroy as President

The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced today the slate of new officers for one of the world’s largest PR agency networks. The appointments were announced during the consortium’s recent bi-annual meeting in Toronto, Canada. The three-day event, where the group’s leadership teams discuss best practices and find new ways to collaborate and develop business… Continue reading PRGN Elects C.L. Conroy as President

PRGN at 25 – Change is the Only Constant in PR

By Brianne Murphy Miller - Landis Communications Inc. (LCI)

Public Relations Global Network was founded 25 years ago to expand local knowledge into a communications provider that can serve clients in multiple markets. Like-minded independently owned and operated firms gathered together to share best practices, win worldwide business and enjoy the camaraderie of peers. But a lot has changed in the industry since then…… Continue reading PRGN at 25 – Change is the Only Constant in PR

Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) Media Survey Reveals Growing Pressure on Reporters to Perform on Social Media

By Kent Barrett - The Hoyt Organization, Inc.

Survey also offers fresh insights into how reporters vet and work with high-profile interview sources LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – Nov. 28. 2017 – Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), one of the largest international networks of independent public relations agencies, announced today the results of a worldwide media survey that finds increasing pressure on reporters to… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) Media Survey Reveals Growing Pressure on Reporters to Perform on Social Media

Public Relations Global Network Marks 25 Years as the World’s Local Agency

By Aaron Blank - Fearey

Network complements five years of 20 percent growth by welcoming three new member firms from Brazil, Malaysia and Mexico KYOTO, JAPAN – 27 October 2017 – Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), one of the largest international networks of independent public relations agencies, marked its 25th anniversary during its fall meeting in Kyoto, Japan, by welcoming… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Marks 25 Years as the World’s Local Agency

Looking for a PR Job? PRGN is a Global Job-Finding Resource for the Public Relations Industry

Whether you’re a recent graduate embarking on your first job-hunting adventure or a seasoned pro seeking a mid-career lane change, finding the right fit can be a confusing and stressful process. Through the long cycles of networking, researching and interviewing, it’s easy to lose sight of your own long game and where it is you… Continue reading Looking for a PR Job? PRGN is a Global Job-Finding Resource for the Public Relations Industry

Global PR – Networking Across the World While Staying in One Spot

By Chris Guizlo - Fearey

You always hear how important networking within your field is to finding a group of peers and mentors that can share experiences and best practices. The Fearey Group is lucky to get in-person access to more than 50 other independent agencies every year as a member of the Public Relations Global Network. PRGN, heading into… Continue reading Global PR – Networking Across the World While Staying in One Spot

Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) Hits 50-Member Mark with Addition of Two New Agencies, Selects Christina Rytter as President

The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) today announced the addition of two new communications agency affiliates to one of the world’s largest PR agency networks. These firms – S&A Communications and asoluto – joined PRGN during the consortium’s recent bi-annual meeting in Dallas, Texas. PRGN members elected Christina Rytter, managing director and founder of Copenhagen,… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) Hits 50-Member Mark with Addition of Two New Agencies, Selects Christina Rytter as President

Welcome Y’all…PRGN Meets in Dallas

PRGN’s recent gathering in Dallas, Texas was a real meeting of the minds – and cultures. Hosted by local PRGN agency, Three Box Strategic Communications, senior communications leaders from around the world converged to talk about integrated media, new business, the challenges facing our industries today and a lot of “how do you do that… Continue reading Welcome Y’all…PRGN Meets in Dallas

Two PRGN Representatives Elected Cannes Lions 2016 Jury

Barbara Pleban, owner and vice-president of Multi Communications, and Isabel Jorge de Carvalho, CEO and founding partner of Global Press, will be jury members of the 63rd edition of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

Public Relations Global Network Selects Evelyn Holtzhausen as President

Public Relations Global Network Selects Evelyn Holtzhausen as President HWB Communications founder to lead international network of independent public relations agencies Washington, D.C. – May 11, 2016 – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), one of the largest international networks of leading independent public relations agencies, announced today the election of Evelyn Holtzhausen, founder and director of… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Selects Evelyn Holtzhausen as President

SEO, Content and Trust – Top List of Global PR Takeaways

SEO, Content and Trust Top List of Global PR Takeaways from the Spring PRGN Global Leadership Conference Search engine optimization, digital content and trust topped the list of topics being discussed by top independent public relations agencies globally, according to the members of the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), who recently met during PRGN’s Semi-annual… Continue reading SEO, Content and Trust – Top List of Global PR Takeaways

The Top Takeaways from the Spring PRGN Global Leadership Conference

[vc_column_text pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”yes” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] By Jim Bianchi , Bianchi PR, Detroit What do PR firm owners from around the world talk about when they get together? Search engine optimization, digital content and trust topped the list of subjects discussed by PRGN agency principals when they gathered in the last week of April… Continue reading The Top Takeaways from the Spring PRGN Global Leadership Conference

Agencies in Minneapolis, New York and Hong Kong join Public Relations Global Network

New member agencies enhance capabilities and expand reach of global communications group PRGN looks to continue expansion in the U.S., Europe and in other markets around the globe Washington, D.C. – May 3, 2016 – Three top-notch communications firms, two in the U.S. and one in China, were welcomed as full members of the Public… Continue reading Agencies in Minneapolis, New York and Hong Kong join Public Relations Global Network

Public Relations Global Network Announces Winners of 2015 Best Practice Awards

PRGN gives 39 international awards of excellence to 18 agency winners Cros (Russia) tops awards ceremony with 8 wins Dubai, United Arab Emirates – November 10, 2015 – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) recently announced the winners of its annual international Best Practice Awards competition. “This is a strong and competitive awards competition showcasing… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Announces Winners of 2015 Best Practice Awards

Public Relations Global Network Adds Affiliate in Los Angeles (USA)

PRGN welcomes The Hoyt Organization to its 46 agency member network PRGN leadership is pursuing additional partnership opportunities in China, Africa, Belgium and New York Dubai, United Arab Emirates – November 9, 2015 – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) today announced it has selected The Hoyt Organization, Inc., a Los Angeles-area based full- service… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Adds Affiliate in Los Angeles (USA)

American CEOs Preparing to be Interviewed by the Media Must Have an Online Presence

By Uwe Schmidt - Industrie-Contact • Public Relations Agency

CEOs can best prepare for interviews by knowing how journalists prepare themselves while making sure their online personas are up-to-date While European journalists will permit CEOs to review quotes prior to publication, most U.S. media say no way! Preparing to be interviewed by a North American journalist in the United States or Canada?… Continue reading American CEOs Preparing to be Interviewed by the Media Must Have an Online Presence

Public Relations Global Network Announces New Affiliates in Turkey and Nashville (USA)

By Uwe Schmidt - Industrie-Contact • Public Relations Agency

Addition of Reed Public Relations and Aristo Communications Adds to International Network’s Reach. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), today announced the addition of two new agency affiliates from Nashville, Tennessee (U.S.A) and Istanbul, Turkey, bringing its global reach to 45 firms worldwide. The induction into the organization was made during PRGN’s… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Announces New Affiliates in Turkey and Nashville (USA)

Public Relations Global Network Elects Ed Stevens, APR+M

By Uwe Schmidt - Industrie-Contact • Public Relations Agency

South African-based Evelyn Holtzhausen Named President-Elect SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), one of the top four international networks of leading independent public relations agencies, today announced the election of Edward M. Stevens, APR+M of Stevens Strategic Communications of Cleveland, Ohio, as president. Stevens will lead the worldwide network of 45… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Elects Ed Stevens, APR+M

Public Relations Global Network Announces New Affiliates in Detroit (USA) and Romania

By Uwe Schmidt - Industrie-Contact • Public Relations Agency

Addition of Bianchi Public Relations and Free Communications Brings International Network’s Reach to 49 Members. LONDON – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) today announced the addition of two new agency affiliates from Detroit, Michigan (USA) and Romania, bringing its global reach to 49 cities worldwide. The induction into the organization was made during… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Announces New Affiliates in Detroit (USA) and Romania

American CEOs Preparing to be Interviewed By European Journalists Should Expect Different Practices, Reports New Study by PRGN

By Uwe Schmidt - Industrie-Contact • Public Relations Agency

Good Chance a European Journalist Will Permit CEO to Review Quotes Prior to Publication. Don’t be Rude to a Spanish Journalist Preparing to be interviewed by a German or Italian journalist? Make sure there’s nothing in your personal life that you wouldn’t want included in a news story. That’s among the findings of… Continue reading American CEOs Preparing to be Interviewed By European Journalists Should Expect Different Practices, Reports New Study by PRGN

Public Relations Global Network Elects Uwe Schmidt as President

By Uwe Schmidt - Industrie-Contact • Public Relations Agency

PRGN with new leadership Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), one of the world’s leading international networks of independent public relations agencies, today announced the election of Uwe Schmidt, CEO and co-owner of Industrie-Contact (IC AG) in Hamburg, Germany as its new president. Schmidt will lead the worldwide network of 47 independently owned firms on… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Elects Uwe Schmidt as President

PRGN continues global expansion in Q3 2013

By Uwe Schmidt - Industrie-Contact • Public Relations Agency

Member agencies worldwide acquired 51 new clients from 21 sectors in total Media relations, crisis communications and strategic counselling are what clients ask for most Los Angeles, USA, Frankfurt, Germany (December 19, 2013) — The member agencies of the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), one of the world’s leading networks of independent public relations consultancies,… Continue reading PRGN continues global expansion in Q3 2013

PRGN Announces New Worldwide Public Relations Affiliates in Chile, Portugal and Tokyo

The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) today announced the addition of three new worldwide agency affiliates in Chile, Portugal and Tokyo, bringing its global reach to 47 cities worldwide. The announcement was made during PRGN’S business conference in Los Angeles, California on April 18th. Joining the ranks of PRGN are RumboCierto Communications representing Chile, Global… Continue reading PRGN Announces New Worldwide Public Relations Affiliates in Chile, Portugal and Tokyo

Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) Announces the Winners Of Its Second Annual Best Practices Awards Competition

(OCT 10, 2012, WIESBADEN, GERMANY) – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announces the winners of its second annual Best Practices Awards here on September 28 awards ceremony and dinner, according to Mark Paterson, PRGN president. “The PRGN Best Practices Awards competition helps to build our knowledge center that can be accessed by member firms… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) Announces the Winners Of Its Second Annual Best Practices Awards Competition

PRGN Anounces New Worldwide Public Relations Members Affiliates in France and Hungary

(OCT 08, 2012) – Today the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced the addition of new worldwide agency affiliates in France and Hungary. Joining the ranks of PRGN are The We Agency of France and Goodwill Communications in Hungary. New PRGN member agencies are: The We Agency, Paris, France Located in Paris, the We Agency… Continue reading PRGN Anounces New Worldwide Public Relations Members Affiliates in France and Hungary

Zumba® Fitness selects 4 PRGN agencies in 7 European countries as PR Partners

By Uwe Schmidt - Industrie-Contact • Public Relations Agency

Cross border fitness trend Four PR agencies from the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) have been chosen over the last months as PR partners for Zumba Fitness, LLC, covering together seven European countries. After a pitch with four competing agencies in the Benelux, which was won by Evident PR, Zumba inquired for PRGN agencies… Continue reading Zumba® Fitness selects 4 PRGN agencies in 7 European countries as PR Partners

70 Percent of Corporate Communicators Expect to have a Global Marketing Function at their Organization within Five Years, PRGN Survey Reveals

Marketing and communications executives are “going global,” with seven out of 10 saying their organizations currently have, or will have in the next five years, a global marketing function, based on the results of a study commissioned by the Public Relations Global Network (www.prgn.com), one of the top international networks of independent public relations agencies.… Continue reading 70 Percent of Corporate Communicators Expect to have a Global Marketing Function at their Organization within Five Years, PRGN Survey Reveals

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