Edelman Public Affairs to head up PA programme for Freight Transport Association

London — Edelman Public Affairs has been appointed as the public affairs consultancy of the Freight Transport Association (FTA). Edelman's remit is to build on the FTA's already strong relationships with political audiences in Westminster and Holyrood and to communicate the work that the FTA is doing on behalf of its members across a range of public policy areas.

In particular, Edelman Public Affairs will be helping the FTA to communicate its work in helping their members share best practice in cutting carbon emissions and engaging with interested parties on the agenda of tackling climate change to which the industry is making a huge contribution.

The Edelman team will be led by Managing Director Alex Bigg and includes Account Director Jamie Lundie and Senior Account Manager Neil Spring.

Commenting on the appointment, Alex Bigg said: "The FTA is a big organisation with over 13,000 members, including some of the most famous names in British business, but also many small and medium sized enterprises. They have strong relationships with their key audiences. We are going to help them to build on those relationships so that the FTA's voice is heard consistently across government. In particular, we are working to showcase the work that FTA, and many of its members, are doing to share best practice in tackling carbon emissions and engaging in the climate change debate.

He continued: "Given the heritage and reach of the Freight Transport Association, this is a prestigious win for us. We are delighted to have been chosen to work with them going forward."

About The Freight Transport Assocation

The Freight Transport Association is one of the largest trade associations in the UK. They represent the views and interests of over 13,000 companies - from large multi-nationals and household names to small and medium sized businesses. Their members operate on road and rail, as well as at sea and in the air.

As the voice of the British freight industry, the FTA represents and assists its members in distributing goods in an efficient, safe and environmentally sustainable way.

About Edelman

Edelman London is part of Edelman, a global independent communications firm with capabilities in all facets of public relations. Through a combination of organic and acquisitive growth Edelman London has risen from the fourteenth to the sixth largest PR operation in the UK.

Edelman Public Affairs has been shortlisted for the Consultancy of the Year award by PA News (voting in progress).

Edelman has added to its collection of industry awards by winning Outstanding Contribution to CSR Through Communication, IVCA Clarion 2006, for GetSafeOnLine; Consumer Technology Sabre, 2006, for Sony PSP; Consultancy of the Year Finalist, PRWeek 2006; European Agency of the Year, Holmes Report 2005; PRCA Frontline Award 2004, Best Corporate Campaign for Microsoft HR "People" programme, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Communiqué Awards 2004, "Healthy Neighbourhood" Campaign and the Public Relations Society of America, Bronze Anvil 2004, Award of commendation for GlaxoSmithKline.

For further information contact:

Alex Bigg Managing Director, Edelman Public Affairs +44 20 7344 1200 Alex.bigg@edelman.com

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