Ogilvy PR Named Agency of the Year

Ogilvy PR has been named 2009 Large Agency of the Year at one of the industry’s top award shows, the PRNews Platinum PR Awards.  This award evaluates agencies against four key criteria: business development, people, network initiatives and cohesion, and external thought leadership.

The agency was recognised for its strong performance in a tough economy, impressive new business wins across multiple markets and innovative and award-winning work for clients. This accolade follows on the heels of an impressive year of recognitions for the firm including being named Large Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report and PRWeek’s Editor’s Choice “Agency to Watch”.

In addition to the global Award, Howorth’s campaign for Livewire received highly commended.  Howorth was engaged under a part-paid, part-pro bono contract to officially launch and drive awareness for Livewire, a new online and social network for young Australians aged between 10 and 21 currently living with a serious illness, chronic health condition or disability.

Pulse Communications also received highly commended for Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.  Pulse succeeded in generating national awareness and excitement around OPH and shifted Australians perceptions.  Pulse secured over 160 pieces of positive media coverage between February and May.