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- SharecareNow Names the Top 10 Influencers in the Online Rheumatoid Arthritis Community
May 15, 2012
(Atlanta, GA and San Francisco, CA – May 15, 2012) – Connecting the 1.3 million American adults with rheumatoid arthritis to the most influential individuals driving the online conversation around the disease, SharecareNow, powered by WCG, today announced “SharecareNow 10 – Rh
- WCG Hires Rob Cronin to Lead Specialized Healthcare Technology & Transformation Offering
May 03, 2012
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WCG Hires Rob Cronin to Lead Specialized Healthcare Technology & Transformation Offering
SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - Apr 11, 2012) - WCG, an independent global strategic communications consulting firm, announced today that it has hired Rob Cronin as Practice Leader, Healthcare Technology & Transformation. With 20 years of experience in healthcare and technology, Cronin will work with clients in both industries to tell the story of how their organizations and communities are enabling change throughout the nation's healthcare syst - SharecareNow Names the Top 10 Influencers of Online Infertility Conversation
April 24, 2012
(Atlanta, GA and San Francisco, CA – April 23, 2011) – In support of the estimated 10 million Americans affected by infertility, SharecareNow, powered by WCG, today announced “SharecareNow 10 – Infertility,” a list of the most prominent experts and patients driving online con
- SharecareNow Names the Top 10 Influencers of Online Nutrition Conversation
March 26, 2012
(Atlanta, GA and San Francisco, CA – March 26, 2011) – In an effort to help millions of Americans avoid the onset of life-threatening diseases such as obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease and cancer caused by poor nutrition, SharecareNow, powered by WCG, today announced “S
- WCG Announces Creation of W2O Group, a Network of Complementary Consulting Firms to Foster Talent, Entrepreneurialism and New Ventures
March 07, 2012
San Francisco and New York, March 8, 2012 – WCG, an independent integrated global communications firm, today announced the creation of W2O Group, which will become the newly-formed parent company of WCG and two new firms, Twist and W2O Ventures. This network of complementary independent companies will offer integrated communications, business and technology solutions and the best teams to diverse organizations in industries ranging from healthcare to consumer goods, entertainment, automotive, aviation and technology.
“WCG has experienced exponential growt
- WCG Reports 2011 Business Results and Highlights
March 01, 2012
San Francisco, March 1, 2012 – WCG, an independent global strategic communications consulting firm, today reported another year of growth and progress with approximately a 29 percent increase in revenue to $47.6 million in 2011 over $37 million in 2010. During the 10 years the firm has been in business, it has achieved a 41 percent compounded growth rate.
“Following a year of remarkable progress and continued re-investment of our improved profits back into our people, technology and infrastructure, we are on track for another strong year in 2012 as we enter ou
- WCG Forms Strategic Partnership with CEO Connection to Inform Newly-Appointed CEO Priorities
February 23, 2012
San Francisco and New York, February 23, 2012– WCG , an independent global strategic communications consulting firm, announced today that it has been named a strategic partner with CEO Connection, a unique, CEO-level, members-only organization focused on knowledge sharing, development and research on major global business issues.
WCG joins Wharton School of Business, Houlihan Lokey, President and CEO Magazine, Heidrick and Struggles, PrimeGenesis, and Segal Co., as firms that also hold the distinction of strategic partner. All strategic partners represent premier lea
- SharecareNow Identifies the Most Influential Online Voices in Heart Disease, the Number 1 Killer in the United States
February 20, 2012
(Atlanta, GA – February 21, 2011) – SharecareNow, powered by WCG today announced the “SharecareNow 10 – Heart Disease” list, ranking the top influencers of heart disease conversation online. These experts and organizations provide relevant resources for individuals seeking reliabl
- WCG Hires Diverse Healthcare Communications Veterans to Expand and Enhance Global Integrated Offering
February 16, 2012
San Francisco, February 9, 2012 – WCG, an independent global strategic communications consulting firm, announced today that it has hired four senior professionals to strengthen its ability to provide leading-edge strategy and delivery for its healthcare clients. These hires include Leslie Wheeler, practice leader; Courtney Walker, group director; Cira Montreys, Ph.D., group medical director; and Shelley Parsons; group director, creative.
“These hires underscore our philosophy of hiring the best people with real-world, hands-on experience in diverse busine
- SharecareNow Names the Top 10 Influencers of Online Shift Work Sleep Disorder Conversation
January 24, 2012
(Atlanta, GA – January 24, 2011) – In support of the nearly 4 million Americans who suffer from a common sleep disorder that negatively impacts their health, well-being and job performance, SharecareNow, powered by WCG, today announced “SharecareNow 10 – Shift Work Sleep D
- WCGC Hires Gary F. Grates to Facilitate Firm’s Growth, Integration and Globalization
January 09, 2012
San Francisco, Calif. – WCGC, the newly formed parent company of WCG, an independent global communications agency, announced today that Gary F. Grates has joined the firm’s leadership team to further build its global presence and expand its capabilities and offerings to clients in change management, corporate positioning, corporate reputati
- SharecareNow Names the Top 10 Influencers in the Online Depression Community
December 14, 2011
Atlanta, GA, and San Francisco, CA – December 14, 2011 – In an effort to identify the most influential hea
- WCG Strengthens International Capabliities with New Hires and Expansion of London Office
November 30, 2011
San Francisco and London, UK, Nov. 30, 2011 -- WCG, a global independent marketing company offering integrated creative, interactive and communications services, today announced it has strengthened its London team with the hire of Nick Francis as Director, and Rena Radia, as Account Manager.
The WCG London office, which now serves the international communications needs of a number of leading multi-national pharmaceutical, biotechnology, device and vaccine companies, is also planning to move into larger spac
- SharecareNow Names the Top 10 Influencers in the Online Diabetes Community
November 02, 2011
(Atlanta, GA, and San Francisco, CA – November 2, 2011) – SharecareNow, powered by WCG, a new service providing online analytics and insights to facilitate meaningful online conversations about health and wellness, today announced “SharecareNow 10 – Diabetes,” a proprietary list identifying the most influential people currently within the diabetes online community. The SharecareNow 10 – Diabetes list is the first of many disease-specific lists that will be released to identify the most influential people able to reach and impact audiences across multiple onl
- Sharecare and WCG Join Forces to Launch Healthcare Industry’s First-Ever Analytics-Powered Digital Engagement Platform
November 01, 2011
Atlanta, GA, and San Francisco, CA – November 1, 2011–
- WCG Hires Industry Leaders to Enhance Capabilities in Content Strategy, Workflow Systems and Global Communications
October 26, 2011
San Francisco, CA –October 26, 2011 -- WCG, a global independent marketing company offering integrated creative, interactive and communications services, today announced it has hired three senior professionals to enhance its ability to offer integrated and innovative solutions to clients through content strategy, workflow systems and global communicat
- New Speaker Announced for Conference on Global Social Media Measurement
October 12, 2011
LONDON, October 12, 2011 – Tim Marklein, Practice Leader, Technology & Analytics, at WCG and Chair of the new three parties Coalition charged with developing global social media measurement standards, is to be the Moderator and speaker at a key London conference to drive progress and consultation in November.
He will be the Moderator of the “Big Ask&rdquo
- Coalition Aims to Establish Global Standards for Social Media Measurement
October 04, 2011
Three leading communications groups have formed a new coalition to define, develop and promote industry-leading standards for social media measurement.
The coalition aligns top communications research and measurement consultants from the International Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communication (AMEC), Council of Public Relations Firms (CPRF) and Institute for Public Relations
- WCG Named Global Healthcare Agency of the Year
October 03, 2011
London, U.K., October 3, 2011- WCG, a global marketing company focused on delivering integrated creative and interactive communications strategies and programs, for its clients, today announced it was named Global Healthcare Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report, a leading industry publication dedicated to providing insight, knowledge and recognition to communications pro
- WCG Announces Publication of Location-Based Mobile Marketing Book by Aaron Strout
September 07, 2011
San Francisco, CA (September 7, 2011) –-- WCG, a global independent company offering integrated creative, interactive and marketing communications services to clients in healthcare, consumer products, technology and entertainment, today announced the publication of “
- WCG Announces Publication of Social Media Analytics Book by Marshall Sponder
August 24, 2011
San Francisco, CA (August 24, 2011) –-- WCG, a global independent company offering integrated creative, interactive and marketing communications services to clients in healthcare, consumer products and technology, today announced the publication of “Social Media Analytics&rdqu
- WCG Issues in Healthcare Access Report
August 23, 2011
The Issues in Healthcare Access Report summarizes some of the critical topics raised and debated by panelists at the recent WCG Access event that included healthcare policy experts from Europe and the UK, an economist, a healthcare provider and a communications consultant and audience members that represent the pharmaceutical industry and patients.
- WCG Hires Industry Leaders to Increase Depth and Expand Client Base
July 21, 2011
San Francisco, CA –July 21, 2010 -- WCG, a global independent company offering integrated creative, interactive and marketing communications services, today announced it has hired four senior professionals to broaden its expertise within its core market, healthcare, and direct the company’s burgeoning client base in consumer products and entertainment. New hires
- WCG Enhances International Capabilities with New Hires, Clients in Growing London Office
June 29, 2011
London, UK—29 June 2011 -- WCG, a global company focused on delivering integrated creative, interactive marketing and communications programs for its clients, announced today that it has made four new senior level hires in its London office to expand its team to 15, doubling the number from just six months ago. The firm recently expanded its London office space to accommodate this growth.
The WCG team is joined by: - WCG Hires Tim Marklein to Expand Its Technology Business Practice and Lead Growing Foundational Analytics Function
June 06, 2011
San Francisco (June 7, 2011) – WCG today announced the appointment of Tim Marklein as Practice Leader to grow its burgeoning technology business practice and direct the company’s expanding Analytics group and function, which provides leading-edge digital and social analytics for clients based on a powerful blend of software, services and integrated communications expertise.
Marklein joins WCG from Weber Shandwick, where he mostly recently founded and led tha
- TechNation: Bob Pearson Talks Pre-Commerce
June 06, 2011
Chief Technology & Media Officer, Bob Pearson, speaks with Dr. Moira Gunn, host of TechNation, on the transition of online buying from E-commerce to Pre-Commerce.
- Troyanos Group Game Changers Exclusive
May 31, 2011
Bob Pearson, Chief Technology & Media Officer, and author of the new book "Pre-Commerce: How Companies and Customers Are Transforming Business…Together", talks about how to succeed in the era of “Pre-commerce,” the time where customers make their own decision to buy or support your brand before the transaction. Click here to read the full article
- WCG Named Digital Agency of the Year
May 23, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO, May 23, 2011-- WCG today announced it was named Digital Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report.
“While a full-blooded commitment to digital and social media was a no-brainer for firms in the technology and consumer space, it was not necessarily an obvious priority for an agency with its roots in the healthcare space, since pharmaceutical companies have been hesitant to embrace new channels for fear of running afoul of regulators,” according to the Report, which announced WCG a
- WCG Hires Nancy Fitzsimmons as a Managing Director in its Healthcare Practice
May 18, 2011
San Francisco and New York (May 18, 2011) –-- WCG, an independent firm partnering with clients in the healthcare, consumer products and technology industries to deliver integrated creative and interactive communications strategies and programs, today announced the appointment of Nancy Fitzsimmons as Managing Director, Healthcare working out of its New York of
- WCG Hires Laura Fusco to Lead Creative Practice
April 06, 2011
San Francisco and New York (April 7, 2011) –-- WCG, an independent company partnering with clients in the healthcare, consumer products and technology industries to deliver integrated creative and interactive communications strategies and programs, today announced the appointment of Laura Fusco as Leader of its Creative Practice working out of its
- WCG Hosts Pre-Commerce Summit, Other Activities During South by Southwest Underscoring Commitment to Interactive Innovation and Leadership
March 09, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO AND AUSTIN, TX -- March 10, 2011 – WCG, an independent global communications firm, announced that it is hosting The Pre-Commerce Summit today. Co-sponsored by Radian6 and Marketwire, the Summit kicks off more than a week of activities and events during South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, underscoring the firm’s commitment to interactive innovation and leadership.
At the Summit, which is taking place at the Stephen F. Austin Intercontinental Hotel, Chief Technology and Media Officer Bob Pearson wi
- WCG Announces Publication of Pre-Commerce, New Book By Chief Media and Technology Officer Bob Pearson
March 09, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO AND AUSTIN, TX -- March 9, 2011 – WCG, an independent global communications firm, announced the publication of “Pre-Commerce: How Companies and Customers are Transforming Business Together,” written by the company’s Chief Technology and Media Officer Bob Pearson. Published by Jossey-Bass, a Wiley imprint, it will be available on March15 wherever books and eBooks are
- WCG Hires Leading Mobile and Location-Based Marketing Exec Aaron Strout
March 02, 2011
Austin and San Francisco (March 3, 2011) –-- WCG, a global independent company offering integrated creative, interactive and marketing communications services to clients in healthcare, consumer products and technology, today announced the appointment of Aaron Strout as Social Media Group Dire
- WCG Announces New Hires, Clients and Integrated Offerings Combine with Organic Growth to Fuel 37% Revenue Increase in 2010
February 15, 2011
San Francisco, February 16, 2011 – WCG, an independent global communications firm offering integrated creative, interactive and marketing commu
- Neville Hobson Ranked #1 PR Blog in the UK
December 01, 2010
Cision UK, a business intelligence and communications firm, published their 2010 ranking list of the top ten PR blogs in the UK. WCG consultant, and frequent CommonSense blogger, Neville Hobson, was ranked #1!
- WCG’s Founder, Chairman & CEO Jim Weiss, ’87 Alumni of Syracuse University, to speak at the Newhouse School on November 2, 2010.
October 28, 2010
Founder, Chairman & CEO of WCG, Jim Weiss, visits his alma matar, The Newhouse School at Syracuse University, on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 to share some of his experiences and insights from over 25 years in communications. Jim will speak with students on “The PR Entrepreneur: Visioning, Building, Managing a Firm” and will also discuss the use of social media in health care, give career advice and share insights about the industry. At an evening general assembly he will present, “The Age of Integrated Communications.&rd
- WCG Wins Two Gold W³ Awards for Creative Excellence
October 26, 2010
San Francisco, October 26, 2010 -- WCG, a global communications company offering integrated creative, interactive and marketing communications services, today announced it won two Gold Awards in the W³ Awards Competition, which honors creative excellence on the web and recognizes professionals who drive award-winning online and multi-media marketing programs.
“Creating work that is both relevant and visually powerful takes the right partnershi
- WCG Moves to Heart of Austin to Accommodate Growth of Social Media and Interactive Practice
September 16, 2010
San Francisco and Austin, September 16, 2010 -- WCG, a company focused on delivering integrated creative, interactive marketing and corporate communications programs for its clients, announced today that it has moved to new offices at 6th and Congress in Austin. The agency joins other emerging business leaders in the heart of this growing and dynamic city, which was recently named number one in the United States for the next decade by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine.
- WCG Wins Seven Communicator Awards of Excellence for Creative Work
August 25, 2010
San Francisco, August 25, 2010 -- WCG, a global communications company offering integrated creative, interactive and marketing communications services primarily to healthcare clients, today announced it won seven Awards of Excellence from the Communicator Awards, a leading international awards program honoring creative excellence in communications. The Award of Excellence is the highest honor in the competition, given to those entries that demonstrate “best in the field.”
The Communicator Awards are judged by t
- Austin Business Journal Recognizes WCG's Social Media Growth
July 16, 2010
Austin Business Journal notes WCG’s strong presence in Austin’s growing social media market. Read the full article here!
- WCG’s President & CEO Jim Weiss Named to PRWeek’s Powerlist 2010
July 01, 2010
Each year, PRWeek analyzes the attributes of the 25 “big hitters” in communications-- defining power as “people who make things happen, demonstrate vitality and enthusiasm for what they do, and have an influence beyond their circle.” Coming in at #23, Jim was recognized for WCG’s expansion and level of sustained growth despite the tough business climate over the past year. Click here to view the full article.
- 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
