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- PROI Increases it's Dominance in Healthcare With WCG
June 22, 2010
PARIS, June 21, 2010: – Public Relations Organisation International, Inc. (PROI), with global fee income in excess of US$335 million ranking it among the top ten public relations holding companies in the world, has added WCG, the world’s largest independent healthcare agency to its partnership.
- WCG Hires Interactive Leaders from Fox, Novartis, Humana and Lippe Taylor
June 01, 2010
Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA --June 1, 2010 -- WCG, a global communications company offering integrated creative, interactive and marketing communications services, today announced it has hired four senior professionals to service the growing creative and interactive needs of clients. They include Raghu Polavarapu, formerly a vice president at Fox Interactive Media; Colin Foster, most recently head of social media, worldwide, at Novartis; Matt Snodgrass, formerly head of digital at Lippe Taylor; and Greg Matthews, most recently head of social media and community innovation at Humana. They will join a growing group of professionals in the agency’s Interactive practice led by WCG’s chief technology and media officer Bob Pearson. The practice is based in Austin, recently named by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine as the #1 city in the U.S. for the next decade.
- WCG Named North American Agency of the Year
May 12, 2010
WCG, a global communications company offering integrated creative, interactive and marketing communications services primarily to healthcare clients, today announced it was named North American Agency of the Year and Midsize Agency of the Year by the Holmes Report, an industry leading publication dedicated to providing and improving the value of PR, by providing insight, knowledge, and recognition of PR professionals. In addition, based on WCG's revenue growth, key acquisitions and significant new hires, the firm ranked #6 overall in PRWeek's independent PR firm rankings, up from #11 in 2009.
- Garfield & Pearson: Reviving tax credit on research and development vital to economic health
May 04, 2010
Austin American Statesman recently ran an article co-written by Bob Pearson discussing the necessity to increase research and development tax credit to promote economic expansion
- WCG is named Midsize Agency of the Year
April 09, 2010
WCG was named Midsize Agency of the Year by the Holmes Report, a leading communicatons industry publication. Check out the full article which highlights our work for clients over the past 5 years.
- Holmes Report names WCG Silver SABRE Finalist
April 02, 2010
WCG is also a Silver SABRE Finalist for Driving Data Publicity on a Global Scale – MADIT-CRT for Boston Scientific. Winner to be announced May 2010.
- WCG wins SABRE Certificates of Excellence
April 02, 2010
The 2009 SABRE Awards results are in: WCG received Certificates of Excellence for our People Practices and the WCG Meme Application from the Iron SABRES
- Healthcare Communications Needs to get More Personal
March 18, 2010
WCG’s Bob Pearson interviewed by PRWeek on the value of social media in the healthcare industry
- Social Graces
March 17, 2010
Medical Marketing & Media recently ran an article offering perspectives on use of social media in healthcare, FDA guidelines (or lack of) and basic “Do’s and Don’ts”. Click here to view the article which features many insights from Bob Pearson.
- Socialized Medicine
March 01, 2010
WCG's Bob Pearson shares his insights with PRWeek on social media marketing in the healthcare industry
- WCG Hires Jeff Yates as Creative Director to Strengthen Service Offering in Growing New York Office
February 17, 2010
New York and San Francisco, February 17, 2010 -- WCG, a global communications company offering integrated creative, interactive and marketing communications services primarily for healthcare clients, today announced it hired Jeff Yates as Creative Director in its New York office to better serve the growing digital, creative and interactive needs of its clients. Yates joins WCG from DraftFCB Healthcare where he spent the last eight years as Vice President and Associate Creative
- WCG Hires Gail Cohen as Global Managing Director
January 26, 2010
WCG, a global communications company offering integrated communications, creative and interactive services, today announced the appointment of Gail Cohen as global managing director to oversee the company’s expanding international business. In her new role, she will work closely with leadership to build and lead a cohesive global communications practice across all geographies. Cohen starts Feb. 1 reporting to WCG President and COO
- The Role of Social Media in Clinical Trial Recruitment
January 20, 2010
Byline article entitled The Role of Social Media in Clinical Trial Recruitment by Tali Kaplan, featured in Applied Clinical Trials
- PRWeek Names WCG "Who to Watch"
January 05, 2010
WCG was recently named Editor's Choice of Who to Watch in 2010 by PRWeek
- WeissComm Group On Track for Record Year in 2009
December 02, 2009
WeissComm Group (WCG) today announced it is on track for another record year as it expands and evolves into a diversified company offering integrated communications, creative and interactive media services to its growing roster of clients.
- WeissComm Group Strengthens Online Practice with Neville Hobson in Europe
October 01, 2009
A well-regarded blogger and podcaster, Neville Hobson is one of Europe’s leading early adopters and influencers in the use of social media to help businesses achieve their goals. He has more than 25 years of experience in public and media relations, marketing communications, employee, compensation and benefits communications and investor and financial relations.
- Pearson: Don't be Shy of Social Media
October 01, 2009
MM&M talks with WCG’s Bob Pearson about his focus on helping healthcare companies get on the social media map.
- Finders Keepers
September 01, 2009
Click here to view an article featured in MM&M where WCG’s Diane Weiser and Sue Rockoff comment on the importance of a balanced work environment to cultivate top talent
- What Companies Should Know Before Tweeting
August 12, 2009
BNN interviews Bob Pearson on what companies need to know before they join the forces of Twitter
- WeissComm Group CEO Jim Weiss Appointed Founding Board Member and Judge of First-Ever CLIO Healthcare Awards
July 22, 2009
WeissComm Group today announced that its Chairman and CEO Jim Weiss, who was recently named an “Emerging Power Player” by PRWeek, has been appointed a founding advisory board member and judge of the inaugural CLIO Healthcare Awards. The awards honor creative excellence and innovation in advertising and communications in the healthcare industry.
- WCG redesigns website for Elan Corporation
July 12, 2009
WCG unveiled a new website for Elan, a leading biotechnology focused on therapies for treating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
- iPierian.com makes its debut
July 08, 2009
WCG launched a new site for iPierian, a biopharmaceutical company establishing a new approach to drug discovery and development based on cellular reprorgramming.
- Trafcom News Podcast of Bob Pearson: Social media for the big guys
July 07, 2009
Bob Pearson discusses how big organizations are learning to thrive using social media tools in this 12-minute podcast. Click here to listen in.
- Bob Pearson: Social Media Not Just For Geeks
July 02, 2009
Yann Gourvennec interviews Bob Pearson on his role as president of the Social Media Business Council
- WeissComm Announces Over 30 Percent Growth of Creative Firm ODA Due to Synergy, New Clients, Key Hires and Industry Awards and Recognition
June 22, 2009
WeissComm Group announced that ODA, its creative services agency focused on brand development and marketing communications, has signed more than a dozen new clients and made several key new hires so far this year to support its exponential revenue growth of 30 percent over the same time last year.
- "We are Nitinol": WCG unveils new website for NDC
June 12, 2009
WCG pulled the trigger on a new website for NDC, a pioneer in supplying Nitinol materials and manufacturing processes for the medical, industrial, and consumer markets.
- 10 Ways to Improve Clinical Trial Recruitment
June 01, 2009
Click here to check out a byline article entitled 10 Ways to Improve Clinical Trial Recruitment written by Angela Gillespie and Tali Kaplan featured in Communique
- WeissComm Group Acquires Common Sense Media Group, Appoints Founder Bob Pearson Chief Technology and Media Officer to Help Clients Evaluate and Optimize Social Media
May 27, 2009
WeissComm Group today announced the acquisition of Common Sense Media Group, a social media consulting company founded by Bob Pearson, who will become WeissComm’s Chief Technology and Media Officer. WeissComm also announced that it has signed a strategic alliance with Rule 13, a firm focused on social media education, research and training. Pearson will continue to operate and grow this function for WeissComm out of what will now serve as its Austin office.
- WeissComm Group Senior Staff Address Social Media Technology and Clinical Trial Communications at BIO International Convention
May 19, 2009
WeissComm Group, the parent company of WeissComm Partners, Invigorate Communications, and ODA, announced today that Brian Reid, Media Director, and Sue Hager, Director of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations at WeissComm Partners, are participating in panel discussions at the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) International Convention.
- Follow the path to ElanExcellence.com
May 08, 2009
WCG launched a new microsite for Elan Corporation that showcases the company's leadership position in neuroscience drug development.
- WeissComm Partners Named 2008 Healthcare Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report
May 01, 2009
WeissComm Partners announced today that it has been named Healthcare Agency of the Year for the second year in a row by The Holmes Report, a leading international trade publication that follows the public relations industry. The agency also climbed nine spots to #11 in PRWeek’s annual rankings and was the fastest-growing independent agency in the United States according to annual rankings published by O’Dwyers, another major public relations trade publication.
- Online Boost For Drug Trials
May 01, 2009
Social media have an important role to play in the recruitment of patients for clinical trials By Nigel Breakwell, Managing Director, London, WeissComm Partners (45Kb PDF download)
- "The Family" helps define the legacy of healthcare marketing
March 06, 2009
WCG launched a new website to promote the Healthcare Communcations & Marketing Assocations's 2009 In-Awe awards show.
- Acclarent.com shaping the future of ENT care
February 05, 2009
WCG unveiled a re-designed website for Acclarent, a medical device company dedicated to developing innovative solutions for ENT physicians and their patients. The site features a new look and feel for the Acclarent brand identity as well as a new back-end platform that includes a user-friendly content managment system.
- WeissComm Group Acquires Creative Agency ODA and Enters Alliance with Patient-Focused Health Advocacy Strategies to Diversify Business and Expand Offerings
January 12, 2009
WeissComm Group, the parent company of WeissComm Partners, the largest independent communications agency focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, and Invigorate Communications, an agency focused on helping companies build health-based brands, today announced the acquisition of ODA, an innovative creative services agency that works with healthcare and technology companies to cultivate unique brands that resonate and inspire.
- The Communications Convergence
January 01, 2009
Biotech Companies Have Set a News Standard for Communications By Jennifer Gottlieb, Managing Director, and Jim Weiss, Chairman & CEO, WeissComm Partners (45Kb PDF download)
- WeissComm Partners Announces Several New Hires to Provide Topnotch Service for Expanding Business
September 09, 2008
NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO (September 4, 2008) - WeissComm Partners, the largest independent communications agency focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, today announced several key new hires to ensure topnotch service for its expanding and diversified base of business across all sectors of the healthcare industry.
The agency has an international presence with full-service offices in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and London comprising nearly 90 people.
“We remain steadfast in our pursuit of the best and the brightest people and cli - WeissComm Partners Ranks Among Top 5 Best U.S. Midsize PR Agencies to Work For
July 17, 2008
NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO (July 17, 2008) - WeissComm Partners, the largest privately-held PR firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, announced today it ranked among the top five Best Midsize Agencies to Work For in the United States by The Holmes Report.
The Holmes Report, which recently named WeissComm the U.S. Healthcare Agency of the Year, surveyed approximately 4,700 PR professionals to assess overall job satisfaction for agency employees throughout the U.S. The results were published in the June issue of PR World. The Holmes Report, which began surveying industry profes
- WeissComm Partners Hires Laurie Mobley to Head Washington, D.C. Office
April 28, 2008
NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON D.C. (April 28, 2008) - WeissComm Partners, the largest independent agency focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, today announced the appointment of Laurie Mobley as associate director of its Washington, D.C. office. She will report to Jennifer Gottlieb, managing director of the New York office.
Mobley joins WeissComm from Ketchum, where she most recently served as vice president, group manager in the Washington, D.C. office and account director of several key multi-office healthcare accounts. During her seven-year tenure at Ketc - WeissComm Partners Named Healthcare Agency of the Year
April 22, 2008
-- Ranked #16 Overall, #4 in Healthcare Due to 77 Percent Revenue Growth, Expansion, Key Hires --
- WeissComm Partners Promotes Diane Weiser to President and Chief Operating Officer
March 24, 2008
NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO (March 25, 2008) – WeissComm Partners, Inc., the fastest growing independent public relations firm in the United States, today announced the promotion of Diane Weiser to President and Chief Operating Officer. She will continue to report to WeissComm’s founder and CEO, Jim Weiss, who also will become Chairman.
Since Weiser joined WeissComm in August 2004, the firm has quadrupled its revenues to $16.5 million and the number of employees to more than 75, grown its New York office, opened offices in Chicago and Washington, DWeissComm Partners Announces Several Major New Hires and More Than 10 New AccountsMarch 12, 2008
NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO (March 12, 2008) - WeissComm Partners, the largest independent communications agency focused solely on the healthcare industry, today announced several new hires and client wins that are driving continued growth.
The new hires include Stacie Byars, Senior Associate, formerly Director of Corporate Communications at Targeted Genetics; Tim Friend, Senior Associate, formerly a medical journalist at USA Today; Shari Germershausen, Senior Associate, who joins from Manning, Selvage and Lee; Julie Johnson, Senior Associate, who joins from PWeissComm Partners Names Tom Jones Managing Director to Deepen Global Product Communications OfferingFebruary 18, 2008
NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO (February, 19, 2008) - WeissComm Partners, the largest independent communications agency focused on the healthcare industry, today announced the appointment of Tom Jones as managing director. Jones joins WeissComm from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation where he was executive director of communications, overseeing the creation, development and implementation of public relations programs for the company's growth driver brands. Prior to that, he was vice president and group manager at Ketchum where he contributed greatly to the growth of the healthcare practice.
WeissComm Partners Hires Tony Esposito as Chief Financial OfficerJanuary 02, 2008
New York and San Francisco (January 3, 2008) - WeissComm Partners, the largest independent communications agency focused on the healthcare industry, today announced it has hired Tony Esposito as Chief Financial Officer. He will report to COO Diane Weiser and oversee the company’s finance, office management, IT and human resources functions.
Mr. Esposito joins WeissComm most recently from Ruder Finn, one of the nation’s largest independent PR agencies, where he served as Chief Financial Officer for more than 10 years. Prior to that, he served for more than 10 years a
