Edelman Public Affairs and Corporate practice Win Reed in Partnership account

London — Edelman Public Affairs and the agency's Corporate practice today announced they have been appointed by Reed in Partnership as the agency of choice for its corporate and public affairs business. The agency's brief includes stakeholder-relationship building and media relations activity to raise awareness of Reed in Partnership, which specialises in programmes designed to break down the barriers to employment for the long-term unemployed.

Iain Twine, Associate Director in Edelman's Corporate practice, will lead the account, working closely with Alex Bigg, Managing Director, Edelman Public Affairs. The agency will report to Alan Davidson, Head of Corporate Communications, Reed in Partnership.

Iain Twine said: "This is a fantastic win for the agency and we are looking forward to partnering with Reed as they seek to make a real difference to the UK's economic and social landscape."

Alan Davidson, Head of Corporate Communications, Reed in Partnership, added: "We are excited to be working with Edelman as we continue our work and passion to change people's lives for the better."

About Edelman

Edelman is the world's largest independent public relations firm, with 2,700 employees in 48 offices worldwide. The firm was named PRWeek's Large Agency of the Year for 2006. Advertising Age named Edelman as one of ten marketing firms to watch in 2007 in its "Best Agencies" issue. Edelman was also named 2006 Large Agency of the Year and 2005 International Agency of the Year by The Holmes Group. A&R Edelman was formed following the acquisition of A&R Partners in May 2006.

About Reed in Partnership

Reed in Partnership is part of the Reed family of companies, the UK's leading recruitment, HR services and training provider, and specialises in programmes designed to break down the barriers to employment. Since our launch in 1998, we've delivered services to 150,000 of the hardest to help, placed over 73,000 people into employment and worked with more than 10,000 employers, ranging from SMEs to corporations.

For further information contact:

Iain Twine
Associate Director, Corporate
Iain.twine@edelman.com
+44 20 7344 1200

Arabella Bakker
Marketing Manager
Arabella.bakker@edelman.com
+44 20 7344 1527