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International PR network ECCO signs up Leads United, Belgium
02-01-2006
Antwerp and London, 1st February 2006
ECCO International Public Relations Ltd. announced today that it has appointed Leads United to be an ECCO member for Belgium. ECCO is one of the world’s leading international public relations and marketing services networks and ranks 4th in Europe (source: PR Week European league table 2005) with an overall fee income of over £18,654 (almost €27.5 million) and over 400 consultants. With Leads United joining the network, ECCO continues to expand its services to clients worldwide.
Leads United has been functioning on the market as an independent entity since 1993. Leads United provide complex services in the field of external and internal communication, crisis management and media relations for corporations, governmental institutions and associations. Their approach to PR activities and PR tools is creative and innovative recognising always the broader marketing and business strategy of their clients.
Kathryn Bishop, ECCO Operations Co-ordinator, comments “ECCO is pleased to welcome Leads United to the network. Leads United adds to the skills provided by our member agencies, enhancing our existing offer”.
Dian Wahlen , Leads United, Managing Director says: “The partnership with ECCO is an important step forward. It offers us access to international markets and a set of first-rate clients. We are now also able to offer our Belgium based clients services in most of Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa and key markets in Asia.”
Sara Render, ECCO Director and Executive Chairman of ECCO’s UK agency, Kinross + Render comments: “All our members are independent owner-managed businesses with a strong track record of good client retention and excellent work. Leads United meets the criteria as well as, importantly, having principals with an international mindset and experience of running global programmes. We are thrilled to have them on board.”
For further Information:
Leads United
Ringlaan 37
B – 2240 Zandhoven / Antwerp
Belgium
Telephone: + 32 (0) 3 466 01 88
Fax: + + 32 (0) 3 466 01 80
Email: dian.wahlen@leadsunited.com
www.leadsunited.com
ECCO International Public Relations
Sara Render
Director, ECCO International Public Relations / Executive Chairman, Kinross & Render, Ltd.
Tel.: +44 207 592 3105
sr@kinrossrender.com
www.ecco-network.com
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