10 Jul 2002
Largest technology specialist PR network in Western Europe extends to Eastern Europe
London 28 June 2002: It was announced today four new partners in Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Romania and Slovak Republic have joined Eurocom PR Network to give coverage in key Eastern European markets. A partner in Hungary will be confirmed shortly.
Eurocom PR Network is the largest PR Network specialising primarily in technology markets, based on figures from PR Week UK. No other network or wholly owned group has locations in the same number of countries as Eurocom.
The new Eurocom partners are DC Communications in Bucharest, Romania whose clients include ABN AMRO, Nokia as well as Proctor & Gamble; United Partners in Sofia, Bulgaria whose clients include: Philips, Procter & Gamble, Master Foods Shell and UDV; JWA in Prague, Czech Republic and also JWA’s office in Bratislava, Slovak Republic whose clients include Avaya, Boeing, Seibel as well as Tesco. All partners must have proven experience in technology, be independent and have worked with or recommended by another member of the network.
Eurocom PR Network enables tech companies to have consistent and scalable approach to marketing across Europe with one contact and billing point. The objective is to allow partner PR firms to compete effectively against multinational groups by providing the most comprehensive European network and to offer technology companies a seamless route to European media and markets.
Tom Burgess, CEO of Eurocom PR Network said: “I have been very impressed by the track record of our new partners, they realise that we are in a international business. We do not need to own a company in order to work well together and provide cost effective results for our clients”
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About Eurocom PR Network
Eurocom is a pan European managed PR network specialising in the high tech and business to business market, with 20 partner PR firms that give local support in Europe and Middle East, bringing together 170 people working for 200 clients, representing fees in excess of 17 million euros. As well as an office in Boston and San Francisco, Eurocom PR Network gives complete coverage of the Arab Middle East through its Dubai partner, and has strong links with Latin America and through its Hong Kong partner can cover Asia Pacific. The Eurocom PR Network Partner PR firms offer strategic counsel and practical advice for local markets, together with a complete package of PR and marketing support services. Eurocom PR Network was formed in April 2002 by Tom Burgess, CEO of EMGtech, a specialist PR firm located in UK and Netherlands and part of The European Marketing Group. For further information go to www.eurocompr.com or phone +44 1628 898007
Tom Burgess Eurocom PR Network +44 1628 898 007 tom@eurocompr.com
Fact Sheet
June 02
Business
Managed network of PR firms capable of advising on and delivering PR campaigns for companies marketing technology related products and services in any country in Europe and Middle EastHeadquarters
LondonEurope locations
Athens, Bucharest, Bratislava, Copenhagen, Dublin, Helsinki, London, Lisbon, Madrid, Milan, Munich, Oslo, Paris, Prague, Rotterdam, Sofia, Stockholm, WarsawMiddle East:
Dubai, Tel AvivAmericas
Offices in Boston, San FranciscoAsia Pacific
Partner in Beijing, Hong Kong, ShanghaiPartner firms
16 in Europe: Alpha Communications: Athens, Best Relations: Madrid, C&C: Lisbon, Consilio: Oslo, DC Communication: Bucharest, EMGtech: London and Rotterdam, First PR: Warsaw, Globalcom: Munich, Hardcom: Paris, Hedberg & Co: Stockholm,JWA: Prague and Bratislava, ICIS: London (Financial PR), Pilgrim: Helsinki, Sangalli M&C: Milan, SimpsonFTPR: Dublin, United Partners: Sofia
2 in Middle East: Media-PR: Tel Aviv, NettResults: Dubai
Countries covered
21 in Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United KingdomClients
200Staff
170Revenue
17 million Euros (partners combined fees)Market Position
Eurocom is the number one PR network in Europe serving technology business, no other network or wholly owned group is present in as many countries in Europe. (Source: Research from PR Week and published information)Ownership
Eurocom PR Network was set up and is managed by EMGtech Limited, a joint venture between CEO Tom Burgess and The European Marketing Group.
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