2008 News Releases 

The Holmes Report names Genesis Burson-Marsteller ‘India Consultancy of the Year’

New Delhi, October 20, 2008 - The Holmes Report, one of most reputed publications in the field of worldwide public relations has named Genesis Burson-Marsteller (Genesis B-M) the ‘India Consultancy of the Year’ as a part of its first ever Asia-Pacific consultancies report card.

The report recognized Genesis B-M as “the premiere public relations brand on the sub-continent” and Genesis B-M’s principals Prema Sagar and Ashwani Singla as “among the most respected practitioners in the region, playing a leadership role in the Indian public relations industry and helping it build bridges to the rest of the world.”

“This rare & independent recognition is dedicated to our colleagues and an acknowledgment of their hard work, dedication and commitment,” said Prema Sagar, Principal and Founder.

“We endeavour to walk our talk as regards our values and beliefs even when it has been most inconvenient to do so. This recognition reassures us that our chosen path is right and our colleagues and clients can be reassured that they have chosen the right partner,” said Ashwani Singla, Chief Executive, Genesis Burson-Marsteller.

The Holmes Group is globally reputed for providing intelligence and insights to the public relations industry. The Agency Report Card is designed to provide potential clients and prospective employees with insight into the firm's recent performance, specific areas of strength and weakness, and culture.

About Genesis Burson-Marsteller

Genesis Burson-Marsteller is India's most respected public relations and public affairs firm. The firm has 7 offices and a domestic affiliate network that reaches over 100 cities across the country. Genesis B-M is known for its insight-based strategies, innovative execution and strong focus on measurement of results.

Genesis Burson-Marsteller is the India operation of Burson-Marsteller a leading global public relations and public affairs firm established in 1953. It provides clients with strategic thinking and program execution across a full range of public relations, public affairs, advertising, and web-related services. The firm’s seamless worldwide network consists of 57 wholly-owned offices and 46 affiliate offices, together operating in 59 countries across six continents. Burson-Marsteller is a part of Young & Rubicam Brands, a subsidiary of WPP (NASDQ: WPPGY), one of the world’s leading communications services networks.

For more information, please contact:

Bhuvnesh Chawla
Tel: +91 124 408-8999
Fax: + 91 124 408-6663
E-mail: bhuvnesh.chawla@bm.com
For more information visit www.genesisbm.in