Fleishman Hillard (US)

Fleishman Hillard is one of the world's three biggest public relations agencies, and the lead PR brand in Omnicom's portfolio. Although it derives the largest share of its business from the US market where it operates a network of more than 20 regional offices, Fleishman Hillard controls another 50 directly owned offices around the globe, offering every form of communications discipline, and covering all industries and specialised social groups. Most services are offered under the main corporate brand, but the group also manages a small portfolio of separately branded niche units including event organiser FHX, social affairs unit GMMB and digital communications shop High Road. The business was founded in 1946 by Al Fleishman and Bob Hillard and acquired by Omnicom in 1997 shortly after the group's creation. Dave Senay is president & CEO, only the 3rd in the company's history. His predecessor John Graham was responsible for the firm's dramatic growth during the 1970s and 1980s and remains chairman. Industry watcher The Holmes Report ranked it as the global #3 in 2011 with estimated fee income of $520m. Adbrands does not currently offer a business profile for this company but subscribers may access account assignments and contact information. The searchable account assignments database is available to full subscribers to Adbrands.net premium services. Click here to access Adbrands account assignments (subscribers only); or see here for information on how to subscribe.

Capsule checked 23rd July 2012

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