Harvard wins tech PR consultancy of the year prize

Harvard has been chosen as the year's top tech PR consultancy at the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) SABRE Awards for 2016.

Winners were selected by industry publication and event organiser The Holmes Report, which chose the Chime-owned agency as the winner in the tech PR category over fellow finalists Chameleon, Fink and Fuchs, Octopus Group and Text 100.

Harvard boss Louie St Claire won praise for turning around the agency's fortunes since taking it over in 2011, culminating in a 39 percent year-on-year revenue increase in 2015 to four million pounds.

In the last year, the firm won new contracts with Digital Garage, Insight UK, IO, Linn, Lycamobile, Quantcast, Ricoh Europe, Salmon, Virgin Media Business and Xactly, while expanding its service offerings and introducing a new evaluation framework.

Harvard was also credited with its work in supporting technology industry events and startup projects, and for implementing a strong staff development culture.