PARSIPPANY, NJ--(Marketwire - April 23, 2010) - CommonHealth today announced it has been named "Agency of the Year" by Med Ad News, one of the healthcare industry's leading business and marketing publications.
CommonHealth (www.commonhealth.com) is the world's leading healthcare-communications network and a WPP (
CommonHealth, established in 1991, received the "Agency of the Year" award (in Category I -- categories are split into three tiers based on revenue, with Category I comprising the highest grossing agencies) at the Med Ad News Manny Awards dinner, held last night at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers in New York City.
"We are truly honored to have been given this prestigious award. CommonHealth constantly aims to exceed our clients' expectations and raise the bar in the evolving world of healthcare communications. To be acknowledged within our industry as 'Agency of the Year' is thrilling," said Matt Giegerich, president and CEO of CommonHealth. "This award is a testament to the uncommon breadth of talent within our group, as well as to our clients, who allow us to help make a difference in healthcare each and every day," he concluded.
CommonHealth's "Agency of the Year" Manny Award is yet another major industry award for the organization. In 2009, the group was named "#1 Healthcare Agency" for the third consecutive year by Advertising Age.
The Med Ad News Manny Awards, widely renowned in the healthcare industry and celebrating their 21st year, recognize the most successful, creative and innovative agencies in pharmaceutical and healthcare advertising.
CommonHealth comprises Altum, Carbon, CommonHealth Kyowa, Conectics, Earthborn, EvoLogue, Ferguson, HLS, MBS/Vox, ProCom, Qi, Solara and Valos. The organization also maintains numerous partnerships both within and outside of the WPP network of companies.
Contact Information:
Contact:
Beth Paulino or
Kerianne Slattery
CommonHealth
973 352 1000 tel