Ketchum named EMEA Consultancy of the Year

Ketchum has announced it has been named the EMEA Consultancy of the Year by the Holmes Report.

The international communications firm said the accolade recognises its strength in developed markets including Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.

Its claiming of the prize – which will be presented on May 30th in Barcelona – highlights its impressive growth in emerging partners such as Russia, the Middle East and Africa.

Along with the original award, Ketchum's South African affiliate Magna Carta was named African Consultancy of the Year, while Ketchum Italy and Ketchum Maslov were finalists for Mediterranean Consultancy of the Year and the Russian version of the awards.

Commenting on the recognition, Paul Holmes – editor-in-chief and chief executive officer of the Holmes Report – said: "Ketchum can credibly claim to be the largest public relations agency in the EMEA region, with 29 offices and 29 affiliates providing comprehensive regional coverage."