American Heartworm Society Names Gibbs & Soell Public Relations as Agency of Record
Gibbs & Soell Public Relations expands work in animal health, extending its agribusiness and food practice group with account win. American Heartworm Society (AHS) is the global resource for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heartworm disease. AHS is comprised of veterinarians and scientists who endeavor to educate the profession. AHS will work with Gibbs & Soell to conduct public education and communications with veterinarians and pet owners.
New York, NY, January 22, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The American Heartworm Society (AHS) has announced Gibbs & Soell Public Relations as its agency of record to help conduct public education and communications programs for AHS. Based in Batavia, Ill., AHS is the leading resource for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heartworm disease in cats and dogs.
“Although heartworm disease can be deadly, it is completely preventable,” said Dr. Sheldon Rubin, president of AHS. “Information is a key tool in the battle against the disease. Gibbs & Soell will help us better communicate progress in the scientific study, prevention and treatment of heartworm disease with veterinarians and pet owners.”
Gibbs & Soell has more than 35 years of public relations experience in the agribusiness and food industries, including animal health. The Executive Board of the American Heartworm Society looks forward to tapping into Gibbs & Soell’s experience of strategic development and creative thinking to build on the reputation of the Society.
AHS has been working since 1974 to build awareness about the disease. “Working with Gibbs & Soell will provide us the opportunity to build communications programs that increase awareness about the disease and, hopefully, help decrease the number of incidences,” Dr. Rubin added.
“We are very pleased to be partnering with the American Heartworm Society,” stated Cos Mallozzi, chief executive officer of Gibbs & Soell. “We are honored that AHS has recognized our innovation and expertise in agricultural, food and animal health communications.”
The American Heartworm Society joins a growing roster of top-tier clients that have selected Gibbs & Soell to provide strategic counsel and develop communications programs for the agribusiness, food and animal health industries, including Georgia-Pacific Plant Nutrition, Novartis Animal Health and Syngenta Crop Protection.
The American Heartworm Society is the global resource for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heartworm disease. It was formed during the Heartworm Symposium of 1974. The American Heartworm Society stimulates and financially supports research, which furthers knowledge and understanding of the disease. Its headquarters are located in Batavia, Ill. For more information, please visit www.heartwormsociety.org.
Founded in 1971, Gibbs & Soell is the 12th largest independent public relations agency in the U.S. (O’Dwyer’s 2008 PR Agency report). Headquartered in New York City, Gibbs & Soell has full-service offices in Chicago and Raleigh. The agency’s European operation, G&S GmbH, is headquartered in Zurich. Pacific Rim partners include Cosmo PR in Tokyo and Inhere Communications in Beijing and Shanghai. G&S’ Latin American partner is BitnerGoodman. For more information, please visit www.gibbs-soell.com.
Contact:
Mary C. Buhay
Gibbs & Soell Public Relations
212/697-2600
mbuhay@gibbs-soell.com
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“Although heartworm disease can be deadly, it is completely preventable,” said Dr. Sheldon Rubin, president of AHS. “Information is a key tool in the battle against the disease. Gibbs & Soell will help us better communicate progress in the scientific study, prevention and treatment of heartworm disease with veterinarians and pet owners.”
Gibbs & Soell has more than 35 years of public relations experience in the agribusiness and food industries, including animal health. The Executive Board of the American Heartworm Society looks forward to tapping into Gibbs & Soell’s experience of strategic development and creative thinking to build on the reputation of the Society.
AHS has been working since 1974 to build awareness about the disease. “Working with Gibbs & Soell will provide us the opportunity to build communications programs that increase awareness about the disease and, hopefully, help decrease the number of incidences,” Dr. Rubin added.
“We are very pleased to be partnering with the American Heartworm Society,” stated Cos Mallozzi, chief executive officer of Gibbs & Soell. “We are honored that AHS has recognized our innovation and expertise in agricultural, food and animal health communications.”
The American Heartworm Society joins a growing roster of top-tier clients that have selected Gibbs & Soell to provide strategic counsel and develop communications programs for the agribusiness, food and animal health industries, including Georgia-Pacific Plant Nutrition, Novartis Animal Health and Syngenta Crop Protection.
The American Heartworm Society is the global resource for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heartworm disease. It was formed during the Heartworm Symposium of 1974. The American Heartworm Society stimulates and financially supports research, which furthers knowledge and understanding of the disease. Its headquarters are located in Batavia, Ill. For more information, please visit www.heartwormsociety.org.
Founded in 1971, Gibbs & Soell is the 12th largest independent public relations agency in the U.S. (O’Dwyer’s 2008 PR Agency report). Headquartered in New York City, Gibbs & Soell has full-service offices in Chicago and Raleigh. The agency’s European operation, G&S GmbH, is headquartered in Zurich. Pacific Rim partners include Cosmo PR in Tokyo and Inhere Communications in Beijing and Shanghai. G&S’ Latin American partner is BitnerGoodman. For more information, please visit www.gibbs-soell.com.
Contact:
Mary C. Buhay
Gibbs & Soell Public Relations
212/697-2600
mbuhay@gibbs-soell.com
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