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NEW CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR BETTER VISION EDUCATION AND EYE HEALTH

CHICAGO (DECEMBER 10, 2007) – Prevent Blindness America today announces the launch of a national consumer awareness campaign highlighting the organization’s commitment to eye health across the United States.  The campaign, a trio of television, print and radio public service announcements made possible by an educational grant from Pfizer, underscores the importance of regular eye care for every generation.  The PSAs will be distributed to 800 television stations and cable networks, 1,500 radio stations and 100 Web sites in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of preventive eye care.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataract, diabetic retinopathy, primary open-angle glaucoma, refractive error, visual impairment and blindness are all issues that can be prevented with regular eye examinations beginning at an early age.  In fact, 50% of all cases of blindness could be prevented through early interventions like vision screenings and dilated eye exams.  Recent research by Prevent Blindness America shows that more than 50,000 Americans will go blind from diabetes, 1.6 million from macular degeneration and 3.3 million will lose their sight to glaucoma, highlighting the devastating effects of vision loss in the United States.

“These numbers are astounding, and still increasing as the baby boomer generation is getting on in years," said Daniel D. Garrett, senior vice president of Prevent Blindness America. "We are committed to ensuring better eye health for every American.  This campaign is just one step of many in an effort to spread awareness about the importance regular eye exams can play in preventing vision loss.”

Recently HR 3750, the Vision Preservation Act of 2007, was reintroduced to Congress with the help of Prevent Blindness America.  The goal of this legislation is meant to strengthen federal programs to prevent blindness and save sight through increased vision screening, treatment and vision rehabilitation efforts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, and Federally Qualified Health Centers.  The bill would also strengthen efforts to rehabilitate individuals with vision loss to ensure that they remain healthy, active, and independent.

The consumer awareness campaign, created with the help of advertising agency Draft FCB and supported through public relations efforts by GolinHarris public relations agency will allow Prevent Blindness America to reach a diverse audience with the simple message that vision loss, if handled today, is preventable tomorrow.

About Prevent Blindness America

Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness America is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight.  Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness America touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening and training, community and patient service programs and research.  These services are made possible through the generous support of the American public.  Together with a network of affiliates, divisions and chapters, it's committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America.  For more information, or to make a contribution to the sight-saving fund, call 1-800-331-2020 or visit us on the Web at www.preventblindness.org.

SHANGHAI, CHINA (Nov. 28, 2007) – GolinHarris has been selected by Delta Air Lines—one of the largest U.S. airlines—as its public relations agency of record for China. GolinHarris is charged with providing public relations and media relationship counsel, including activity surrounding Delta’s inaugural flight from Atlanta to Shanghai* scheduled for early next year. The account will be led by Lydia Lee, director of the Shanghai office.

“Apart from their exceptional credentials in the airline, travel and leisure space, we clearly resonated very well with the team.  I’m confident that we’ll have a strong partnership with GolinHarris as we extend our global reach into mainland China,” said Burt Pinoli, general manager for Greater China, Korea, South East Asia & Pacific for Delta Air Lines.

Bringing together the best talent from Greater China and Atlanta, Beijing’s corporate experience and Shanghai’s lifestyle and event management capabilities, GolinHarris stood out from three short-listed international public relations firms to win the account. 

“Delta Air Lines is one of the foremost global carriers with exceptional leadership and world-class service,” stated John Morgan, regional managing director, Greater China for GolinHarris.  “We are looking forward to our partnership with the Delta communications team in China and the U.S. as they embark on this new and exciting business venture in China.”
(*) Subject to government approval.

About Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines operates service to more worldwide destinations than any airline with Delta and Delta Connection flights to 317 destinations in 55 countries. Since 2005, Delta has added more international capacity than any other major U.S. airline and is the leader across the Atlantic with flights to 35 trans-Atlantic markets. To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta offers nearly 500 weekly flights to 58 destinations. Delta's marketing alliances also allow customers to earn and redeem SkyMiles on nearly 15,000 flights offered by SkyTeam and other partners. Delta is a founding member of SkyTeam, a global airline alliance that provides customers with extensive worldwide destinations, flights and services. Including its SkyTeam and worldwide codeshare partners, Delta offers flights to 479 worldwide destinations in 104 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.

About GolinHarris

GolinHarris is a leading public relations agency offering a distinctive combination of global resources and personalized service in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. Clients include Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Dow Chemical Company, McDonald’s Corporation, Nintendo of America Inc., Orange, Texas Instruments and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.  GolinHarris celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006, and is proud to have been selected as 2007 Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report, Large PR Agency of the Year in the PRWeek Awards and  PRWeek Magazine’s 2007 Editors’ Choice. The agency is headquartered in Chicago and is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit www.golinharris.com or to join GolinHarris’ discussion on the future of public relations, visit www.NextFiftyYears.com.

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CONTACT:  

Lydia Lee
Director, GolinHarris (Shanghai)
Tel: +86 21 2411 0100
Email: lylee@golinharris.com

Katrina Foxe
Marketing Services Manager, Asia Pacific
Tel: +61 2 9994 4456
Email: kfoxe@golinharris.com

NEW YORK (November 26, 2007) — The Consortium for the Protection of Grana Padano cheese, world’s best selling Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) cheese, has selected the GolinHarris to lead its U.S. public relations efforts. GolinHarris will increase awareness for this Italian delicacy through culinary partnerships, media relations and promotions. The engagement will be led out of the agency’s New York office by Jennifer Dobrzelecki, vice president in the firm’s consumer marketing practice. GolinHarris’ New York office has a strong consumer marketing practice that spans food and beverage; consumer health; personal care; and fashion and beauty accounts.

The “Consortium” is The Consorzio per la Tutela del Formaggio Grana Padano.  It was founded in 1954 and today encompasses almost 200 Grana Padano producers, maturers and retailers. The organization supervises the correct standard of production, as well as the quality and the promotion of the cheese around the world.

 “For years, Grana Padano has been a secret among America’s top chefs and cheese enthusiasts, but it’s grown in popularity and is poised to take its place among Americans’ favorite cheeses,” said Elisabetta Serraiotto, marketing and communications manager for Consorzio per la Tutela del Formaggio Grana Padano.  “We needed a partner with the talent, expertise and international capabilities to help take Grana Padano to the next level, and we’ve found that partner in GolinHarris.”

GolinHarris is a leading public relations agency offering a distinctive combination of global resources and personalized service in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.  Clients include Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Dow Chemical Company, McDonald’s Corporation, Nintendo of America Inc., Orange, Texas Instruments and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.  GolinHarris celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006, and is proud to have been selected as 2007 Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report, Large PR Agency of the Year in the PRWeek Awards and  PRWeek Magazine’s 2007 Editors’ Choice. The agency is headquartered in Chicago and is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit www.golinharris.com or to join GolinHarris’ discussion on the future of public relations, visit www.NextFiftyYears.com.

CHICAGO, IL (Nov. 1, 2007) – GolinHarris today announced the launch of its worldwide sustainability practice, branded as GeoImpact. This practice will focus on issues and business imperatives rooted in four key pieces of sustainable development, first outlined more than 20 years ago in the historic Brundtland Report: environmental sustainability, economic sustainability, social sustainability and political sustainability.

GeoImpact will be led by Scott Farrell and Lane Bailey. Farrell is regional managing director of the agency’s Central Region and worldwide head of corporate communications. Bailey is managing director of the agency’s Washington, D.C. office and worldwide head of public affairs.

“GeoImpact will help companies and institutions around the world – large and small – design sustainability platforms and communicate commitment and success to key stakeholders,” GolinHarris President and CEO Fred Cook said. “Our point of view is that sustainability has grown from an important plank in a CSR program to become a global ‘value.’ Successful organizations must now look at sustainability issues as part of their bottom line – along with profit and community involvement.”

As part of a global offering, GolinHarris has identified GeoImpact leaders in all of its major global markets including: Brussels, Chicago, Dallas, London, Hong Kong, Greater China, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orange County (California), Singapore and Washington, D.C.

GeoImpact grew out of existing GolinHarris work on sustainability issues including energy and security, climate change, carbon offsets and sequestration and clean water. The team has extensive experience helping clients leverage existing practices to build strong platforms, garner the right allies and partners and communicate a strong commitment to sustainable development and the world around us. GeoImpact competencies include:

• Auditing Sustainability
• Establishing Benchmarks
• Leveraging Assets
• Designing a Dynamic Platform
• Building Allies
• Ensuring Accountability

GeoImpact joins three other GolinHarris specialty practices – Change, bringing corporate citizenship solutions to companies and organizations; Insidedge, leading companies in the development of world class employee communications; and Engage, advising clients on activism and issues management – to offer a suite of unique capabilities and world-class experience that helps lead companies through the complex global environmental, economic, social and political landscape.

For its part, many GolinHarris offices already have embraced a variety of innovative sustainability practices. The firm intends to build on its work in this direction by looking inward: GolinHarris already is identifying its own best practices and will continually improve its sustainability performance with an eye to understanding clearly and quantifying its carbon footprint; setting on a path to minimize its CO2 impact; and ultimately becoming carbon neutral.

About GolinHarris

GolinHarris is a leading public relations agency offering a distinctive combination of global resources and personalized service in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.  Clients include Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Dow Chemical Company, McDonald’s Corporation, Nintendo of America Inc., Orange, Texas Instruments and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.  GolinHarris celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006, and is proud to have been selected as 2007 Large PR Agency of the Year in the PRWeek Awards, PRWeek Magazine’s 2007 Editors’ Choice and Large Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report.   The agency is headquartered in Chicago and is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG).  For more information, visit www.golinharris.com or to join GolinHarris’ discussion on the future of public relations, visit www.NextFiftyYears.com.
 

Promoting World Leading Corporate Brand and Market Leadership in the Healthcare Industry

NEW YORK (Oct. 30, 2007) –– GolinHarris announced today it has been retained by Olympus America Inc., a precision technology leader creating innovative imaging solutions in healthcare, life science and consumer electronics products.  GolinHarris will develop and implement corporate communications strategies to demonstrate in the U.S. the business leadership that Olympus offers globally. The agency will also promote Olympus’ market leadership and healthcare innovations from its Medical Systems Group.  The account will be led out of the agency’s New York office. 

In addition to being a world leader in digital camera and digital voice recording technology, Olympus has led the industry in developing medical innovations across its business lines, including its long standing commitment and leadership in the field of endoscopy. Throughout its history, Olympus has been known for pioneering many of the world’s imaging firsts, including the development of the first gastrocamera and the first endoscope system featuring high-definition and Narrow Band Imaging™ technologies. Olympus is also an advocate in the early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer mortality in the U.S. for men and women combined. 

“Olympus chose GolinHarris for its distinguished communications experience and shared commitment to excellence,” said Elizabeth Sullivan, executive director, corporate communications, Olympus America. “This partnership signals our determination to more broadly articulate the company’s overarching goals of enriching lives through innovative technological advancements in life-saving medical products, as well as Olympus’ advocacy programs ranging from innovation to education and sustainability.”
 

The account team will be led by Deidre Campbell, senior vice president, corporate practice lead, and David Catlett, executive vice president, healthcare practice lead. 
 

“Our team at GolinHarris in New York is extremely privileged to be working with an organization so completely committed and experienced in bringing innovation to everything they do,” said Jennifer Cohan, managing director, of the agency’s New York office. “It is with immense pleasure and enthusiasm that we partner with Olympus to tell their corporate story and raise awareness of their global brand for its leadership in the healthcare and medical systems business.”
Olympus America Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, which is publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

About Olympus

Olympus is a precision technology leader, creating innovative opto-digital solutions in healthcare, life science and consumer electronics products. Olympus works collaboratively with its customers and its affiliates worldwide to leverage R&D investment in precision technology and manufacturing processes across diverse business lines. These include:
• Gastrointestinal endoscopes, accessories, and minimally invasive surgical products;
• Advanced clinical and research microscopes;
• Lab automation systems, chemistry-immuno and blood bank analyzers and reagents;
• Digital cameras and voice recorders
Olympus serves healthcare and commercial laboratory markets with integrated product solutions and financial, educational and consulting services that help customers to efficiently, reliably and more easily achieve exceptional results. Olympus develops breakthrough technologies with revolutionary product design and functionality for the
consumer and professional photography markets, and also is the leader in gastrointestinal endoscopy and clinical and educational microscopes. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

About GolinHarris

GolinHarris is a leading public relations agency offering a distinctive combination of global resources and personalized service in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.  Clients include Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Dow Chemical Company, McDonald’s Corporation, Nintendo of America Inc., Orange, Texas Instruments and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.  GolinHarris celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006, and is proud to have been selected as 2007 Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report, Large PR Agency of the Year in the PRWeek Awards and PRWeek Magazine’s 2007 Editors’ Choice. The agency is headquartered in Chicago and is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit www.golinharris.com or to join GolinHarris’ discussion on the future of public relations, visit www.NextFiftyYears.com.

ATLANTA (September 18, 2007) — In less than two decades since it was formed, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) has grown into the largest and most influential organization of hotel owners in the country — advancing the interests of its members while shaping the hotel and hospitality industry as a whole. Now, with an aggressive agenda that includes immigration reform, health care, franchisee rights and other critical hotel and business issues, AAHOA is turning to GolinHarris for help in showcasing its efforts and advancing its brand.

“Our members own more than 22,000 properties in big cities and small towns across America.  What happens in Washington, D.C., in state capitols and in city halls every day affects them directly,” said AAHOA Chairman Dilipkumar “Danny” Patel.  “But many of the issues that concern us also concern all business owners and all Americans.  We believe that being the voice of hotel owners brings with it the responsibility of speaking up in ways that make life better for everyone.”

With experience in advocacy, association communications and branding, GolinHarris will help AAHOA apply both new and traditional public relations methods to reach and influence business leaders, government officials and the public at large.

“AAHOA and its members have countless good stories to tell.  We’re honored that they trust GolinHarris to help tell them,” said Kathy Cosgrove, managing director of the Atlanta office of GolinHarris. 

As one of the fastest-growing organizations in the hospitality industry, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) is recognized as the voice for hotel owners in the United States.  Founded in 1989, AAHOA has 8,000 members who own more than 22,000 hotels in this country, totaling $50 billion in property value. AAHOA’s mission is to promote and protect the interests of its members by inspiring excellence through programs and initiatives in advocacy, industry leadership, professional development, membership benefits, and community involvement.  AAHOA accomplishes this by engaging in advocacy efforts at the federal, state and local levels, establishing fair franchising standards for the industry, providing year-round programs focusing on education and leadership, securing valuable products and services for its members, and engaging in humanitarian and community efforts.  For more information, visit www.aahoa.com.

About GolinHarris

GolinHarris is a leading public relations agency offering a distinctive combination of global resources and personalized service in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.  Clients include Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Dow Chemical Company, McDonald’s Corporation, Nintendo of America Inc., Orange, Texas Instruments and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.  GolinHarris celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006, and is proud to have been selected as 2007 Large PR Agency of the Year in the PRWeek Awards, PRWeek Magazine’s 2007 Editors’ Choice and Large Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report.   The agency is headquartered in Chicago and is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG).  For more information, visit www.golinharris.com or to join GolinHarris’ discussion on the future of public relations, visit www.NextFiftyYears.com.

The Agency Opens a Satellite Office in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia (September 6, 2007) – GolinHarris announced today that it has been selected by McDonald’s Regional Cooperative in Richmond, Virginia as the public relations agency of record.  This assignment will represent 13 owner operators and 70 McDonald’s locations. GolinHarris will provide support in the areas of crisis communications, media relations and marketing/branding. 
This partnership represents an extension of an existing GolinHarris relationship that began with the Washington D.C. McDonald’s Cooperative in 1993 and added the Baltimore Cooperative in 2004.

“McDonald’s is a tremendous business partner and we look forward to producing impressive brand results,” said Julie Dixon, executive vice president in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore GolinHarris offices. “We have worked hard for many years building, enhancing and protecting McDonald’s brand in the trading areas we service as an agency.  We are honored to have been invited to be a part of the Richmond community.” 

GolinHarris will service the Richmond Cooperative by establishing a local satellite office which will be managed by Dixon.  This office will be supported by the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore offices of GolinHarris.

GolinHarris is a leading public relations agency offering a distinctive combination of global resources and personalized service in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.  Clients include Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Dow Chemical Company, McDonald’s Corporation, Nintendo of America Inc., Orange, Texas Instruments and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.  GolinHarris celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006, and is proud to have been selected as 2007 Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report, Large PR Agency of the Year in the PRWeek Awards and  PRWeek Magazine’s 2007 Editors’ Choice. The agency is headquartered in Chicago and is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit www.golinharris.com or to join GolinHarris’ discussion on the future of public relations, visit www.NextFiftyYears.com,

Leading Shredder Manufacturer Recognizes PR Provider for “Superior Value and Service”

ITASCA, Illinois (September 4, 2007) – Fellowes, Inc. has selected GolinHarris, a global public relations agency, as a recipient of its prestigious Partner of the Year Award, an honor presented annually for the last decade to select partners of the leading shredder manufacturer.  Chosen from more than 75 Fellowes' vendors, only five award recipients were recognized for exemplifying a true partnership in working with the company. 

GolinHarris was selected for meeting Fellowes’ high standards for the development and execution of business strategies that have contributed to a significant impact on the business.

“We are honored to receive this award and see it as a testament to the strong relationship that has developed between GolinHarris and Fellowes over the last few years,” said Gary Rudnick, co-regional managing director, Central Region.    

GolinHarris provides public relations support for several divisions within the Itasca-based company including paper shredders, Bankers Box®, Body Glove®,   and the Health and Comfort and Partition Additions™ product lines.
   

“This award celebrates the true partnership that exists between GolinHarris and Fellowes and recognizes GolinHarris' ongoing commitment to helping build brand recognition and deliver strong results for our business," said Maureen Moore, director of corporate marketing and communications for Fellowes, Inc. 

About GolinHarris

GolinHarris is a leading public relations agency offering a distinctive combination of global resources and personalized service in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.  Clients include Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Dow Chemical Company, McDonald’s Corporation, Nintendo of America Inc., Orange, Texas Instruments and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.  GolinHarris celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006, and is proud to have been selected as 2007 Large PR Agency of the Year in the PRWeek Awards, PRWeek Magazine’s 2007 Editors’ Choice and Large Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report.   The agency is headquartered in Chicago and is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG).  For more information, visit www.golinharris.com or to join GolinHarris’ discussion on the future of public relations, visit www.NextFiftyYears.com.

About Fellowes

Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., Fellowes, Inc. offers an impressive range of products to equip the workspace, including paper shredders, binders and laminators, desktop accessories and record storage solutions.  Fellowes, Inc. owns and operates subsidiaries in Canada, United Kingdom, Benelux, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Singapore, Japan, Korea, China and Australia, the company employs more than 2,700 people throughout the world and expects global sales in excess of $700 million this year.  For more information, visit www.fellowes.com.

GolinHarris to Support Olympic Sponsorship, Product Campaigns

CHICAGO (August 27, 2007) – Tyson Foods, Inc. has hired GolinHarris as its public relations agency of record for consumer products.  The agency will be charged with developing public relations strategies to support branded communications efforts for the Tyson chicken, beef, and pork products as well as the company’s Olympic sponsorship and other consumer initiatives.

“We were looking for an agency with significant consumer marketing experience, including sponsorship activation and culinary expertise,” stated Carolyn Rehbock, vice president, Insights and Innovation.  “GolinHarris met those key requirements and impressed us with their creativity and their consumer-focused approach to program development.”

GolinHarris was selected by Tyson Foods after a review of a number of top-tier agencies. The account will be led out of Chicago by Amy Kennedy, senior vice president in the consumer marketing practice.  The partnership begins immediately.

“Tyson Foods is an amazing brand with strong consumer recognition and appeal,” said Gary Rudnick, co-managing director of the GolinHarris Central Region.  “We’re extremely excited about this relationship and are looking forward to partnering with Tyson to further their business and communication objectives.” 

About Tyson Foods, Inc.

Tyson Foods, Inc. [NYSE: TSN], founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is the world’s largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and pork, the second-largest food production company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500. The company produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products and is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves. Tyson provides products and service to customers throughout the United States and more than 80 countries. The company has approximately 104,000 Team Members employed at more than 300 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.

About GolinHarris

GolinHarris is a leading public relations agency offering a distinctive combination of global resources and personalized service in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. Clients include Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Dow Chemical Company, McDonald’s Corporation, Nintendo of America Inc., Orange, Texas Instruments and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. GolinHarris celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006, and is proud to have been selected as 2007 Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report, 2007 Large PR Agency of the Year by the PRWeek Awards and PRWeek Magazine’s 2007 Editors’ Choice. The agency is headquartered in Chicago and is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit www.golinharris.com or to join GolinHarris’ discussion on the future of public relations, visit www.NextFiftyYears.com

CHICAGO (August 22, 2007) – Aon Corporation (NYSE:AOC) today announced that it has selected GolinHarris as its first global public relations agency of record. The agency will provide strategic counsel and support in the areas of branding and corporate reputation.  Insidedge, GolinHarris' employee communications consultancy, will support Aon’s internal communications function with advisory services.  KemperLesnik Communications will continue to support Aon's public relations initiatives for Aon Risk Services and Aon Consulting in the United States.
     

"Aon was in search of a holistic partner who would provide smart strategic thinking and strong execution around the world," said Phil Clement, global chief marketing and communications officer, Aon Corporation.

"The GolinHarris team proved that it understood our businesses, developed a strong creative communications approach, and demonstrated the ability to execute across all of its offices." Aon Corporation selected GolinHarris after reviewing multiple communications firms with global capabilities. This engagement will be led out of the agency’s Chicago office and will be supported by regional teams based in the United Kingdom, The Netherlands and Australia.

"Aon is a global company with outstanding leadership, innovative products and world-class talent,” said Fred Cook, president and CEO of GolinHarris.  “We're looking forward to partnering with the communications team to support the Aon brand around the world.” 

About Aon

Aon Corporation (www.aon.com) is a leading provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and specialty insurance underwriting. There are 43,000 employees working in Aon’s 500 offices in more than 120 countries. Backed by broad resources, industry knowledge and technical expertise, Aon professionals help a wide range of clients develop effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions.

About GolinHarris

GolinHarris is a leading public relations agency offering a distinctive combination of global resources and personalized service in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.  GolinHarris is proud to have been selected as 2007 Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report, 2007 Large PR Agency of the Year by the PRWeek Awards and PRWeek Magazine’s 2007 Editors’ Choice. The agency is headquartered in Chicago and is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG). 

About Insidedge

Insidedge is a team of specialists who wed the rigor of management consulting, the science of research and the art of marketing communication into a strategic package that fosters employee commitment and motivates employee performance. Insidedge helps companies translate complex business plans and objectives into language employees can understand – and act upon.

“42ND Street” will debut in Shanghai before traveling to other cities in China

Shanghai (August 21, 2007) — Nederlander New Century International Theatre has chosen GolinHarris to mount a strategic media communications campaign for the first-ever Chinese début of a quintessential Broadway show, “42nd Street”.

The increasing disposable income of Chinese audiences and an Olympic-born openness to cultural entertainment events has made China the place to witness world class entertainment performances.  Recently rock concerts — such as the Rolling Stones’ 2006 appearance in Shanghai — classical symphony performances, ballet and art exhibitions have filled concert halls and museums all across China.  Entertainment companies now see China as a blockbuster market.

Nederlander New Century International Theatre Management Company Ltd., a joint venture established to promote authentic Broadway shows in China for Chinese audiences, has decided to stage “42nd Street” as its first show. The play will tour seven cities in China, with GolinHarris managing all media strategy and communications for the duration of the tour.

“We are excited to have GolinHarris on board,” says Tso Yeung Yeung, chief marketing officer of Nederlander New Century. “GolinHarris has demonstrated its enthusiasm for Broadway shows and deep understanding of the cultural-entertainment industry and media in China, which are a valuable and indispensable combination for success in our industry.” 

The pitching process took more than three months, and according to Lydia Lee, director of GolinHarris in Shanghai, the winning ingredients were passion and cultural sensitivity. “We really put on a performance during the final pitch presentation,” said Lee. “To show the client that we not only understand what ‘42nd Street’ stands for but also what Broadway means across the ocean really made GolinHarris stand out against competition. When we talk about entertainment as a business, the key is to be culturally sensitive, and knowing both Chinese and American cultures — and how to bridge them together — really put GolinHarris on the winning path.”

“42nd Street” will premiere in China on September 5, 2007, in Shanghai, stopping in five other cities (Hangzhou, Ningbo, Nanjing, Hefei and Wuhan) before arriving to Beijing for closing performance in mid-November.

About GolinHarris

GolinHarris is a leading public relations agency offering a distinctive combination of global resources and personalized service in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. Clients include Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Dow Chemical Company, McDonald’s Corporation, Nintendo of America Inc., Orange, Texas Instruments and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. GolinHarris celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006, and is proud to have been selected as 2007 Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report, Large PR Agency of the Year in the PRWeek Awards and PRWeek Magazine’s 2007 Editors’ Choice. The agency is headquartered in Chicago and is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG).

 
About Nederlander New Century

Nederlander New Century International Theatre Management Company Ltd. is a China-foreign joint venture jointly established by Beijing Time New Century Entertainment and Broadway China Ventures, a subsidiary of the Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment, the largest Broadway theatre management organization in the world.

In 2005, Nederlander New Century became the first China-foreign joint venture enterprise in the theatrical performance industry established by the approval of the Ministry of Culture in China under the Regulations of the Administration of Commercial Performing Arts (Revised Draft) promulgated by the Chinese government.

SHANGHAI (August 20, 2007) — Leading public relations agency GolinHarris today announced the launch of its Food & Beverage practice in Greater China, a move based on the firm’s long track record of working with multinational F&B corporations in the region and unsurpassed industry expertise among its Greater China consultants.

With an increased appetite for international snack and beverage brands as well as a fifth of the world’s population, Greater China, represents huge potential. Over the past few years the region has seen the introduction of many world-class brands and the proliferation of local ones. Competition is fierce and shelf space is limited.

“Consumers now have more brands to choose from than ever before, meaning that manufacturers must be more creative in delivering their message,” said Sarah Chin, director of the Greater China F&B practice. “Companies should select an agency that thinks and acts like a good chef—someone who knows how to collect the best ideas and use the freshest approach to appeal to the tastes of as many consumers as possible.”

Food & beverage has been a traditional strength of GolinHarris for almost as long as the agency has been in existence. Founder Al Golin began working with McDonald’s over 50 years ago, when the fast-food giant had fewer than 10 locations. The partnership continues today.

With the introduction of the F&B practice, GolinHarris has also crafted a “credentials menu” creatively mimicking an actual menu to detail the firm’s success stories, industry tips and client endorsements. Case studies range from an award-winning campaign for Zespri New Zealand kiwifruit to a section about reaching children and parents effectively.

“We wanted to speak the language of the F&B industry,” said Ms. Chin.  “That’s why we designed an introduction to our F&B practice that was eye-catching, refreshing and straight to the point.”

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GolinHarris

GolinHarris is a leading public relations agency offering a distinctive combination of global resources and personalized service in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.  Clients include Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Dow Chemical Company, McDonald’s Corporation, Nintendo of America Inc., Orange, Texas Instruments and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.  GolinHarris celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006, and is proud to have been selected as 2007 Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report, Large PR Agency of the Year in the PRWeek Awards and  PRWeek Magazine’s 2007 Editors’ Choice. The agency is headquartered in Chicago and is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG).

For more information, visit www.golinharris.com or to join GolinHarris’ discussion on the future of public relations, visit www.NextFiftyYears.com.
 
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New York (August 20, 2007) — GolinHarris announced today the promotion of Paul Patella to vice president in its growing corporate practice in the New York office. In his current capacity, he manages and implements corporate communications and media relations strategy for both the Dow Chemical Company and Molson Coors.

“Paul consistently delivers smart thinking and flawless execution for our clients,” said Jennifer Cohan, managing director of the New York Office. “His keen understanding of corporate reputation, sophisticated counsel and past business broadcast journalism experience provides real value to our clients.”

Prior to joining GolinHarris, Patella served at Gibbs & Soell Public Relations. Patella began his career as a financial news journalist, working on a variety of market shows with CNN and CNNfn and ultimately as the producer of CNN/CNNI’s Business Unusual. His experience also includes work with the International Herald Tribune out of Rome, Italy, and as an assignment editor with FOX News Channel in New York.  Patella received his MBA in marketing from Fordham University, and his BA in political science from Villanova University.

GolinHarris is a leading public relations agency offering a distinctive combination of global resources and personalized service in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.  Clients include Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Dow Chemical Company, McDonald’s Corporation, Nintendo of America Inc., Orange, Texas Instruments and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.  GolinHarris celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006, and is proud to have been selected as 2007 Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report, Large PR Agency of the Year in the PRWeek Awards and  PRWeek Magazine’s 2007 Editors’ Choice. The agency is headquartered in Chicago and is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit www.golinharris.com or to join GolinHarris’ discussion on the future of public relations, visit www.NextFiftyYears.com