NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ketchum, a leading global communications consultancy, was recognized for the fifth consecutive year as one of the Top Places to Work in PR by PR News. The designation honors the agency's superb in-house and client PR work and equally outstanding internal efforts to support employees' personal growth and success. Winners were selected by PR News editors and an outside panel of industry experts and peers, and honorees received their awards at the Platinum PR Awards banquet held in New York City earlier this week. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the firm has been named to the Top Places to Work in PR list.

PR News lauded Ketchum's talent development programs such as Camp Ketchum, Global Scholars and the Ketchum Leadership Institute, stating: "Throughout its 91-year history, Ketchum has been committed to providing continuous opportunities for the growth and development of its talent, who are among the industry's best. The agency has numerous programs that are designed to support employees in every stage of their lifecycle, which ensures that talent is developed throughout their careers at Ketchum."

Rob Flaherty, senior partner, CEO and president of Ketchum, said, "Our colleagues make Ketchum a great place to work because of the spirit they bring to work every day, along with a dedication that is unmatched in the industry to doing what's best for our clients. I'm proud that we've earned this honor for the fifth consecutive year, and it's even more meaningful because it recognizes the Ketchum culture that we have worked so hard to foster for more than 90 years."

The Top Places to Work in PR award is the latest in a series of awards for Ketchum in 2014, including winning PRWeek's Campaign of the Year Award for the fourth time, winning three awards at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, and being honored with a Grand Clio Sports Award.

About Ketchum
Ketchum is a leading global communications firm with operations in more than 70 countries across six continents. The winner of 14 Cannes Lions and an unprecedented four PRWeek Campaign of the Year Awards, Ketchum partners with clients to deliver strategic programming, game-changing creative and measurable results that build brands and reputations. For more information on Ketchum, a part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc., visit www.ketchum.com.

About the DAS Group of Companies
The DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), is a global group of marketing services companies. DAS includes over 200 companies in the following marketing disciplines: specialty, PR, healthcare, CRM, events, promotional marketing, branding and research. Operating through a combination of networks and regional organizations, DAS serves international, regional, national and local clients through more than 700 offices in 71 countries.

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