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Horn Group Celebrates Growth and Success in New York
Agency Announces Managing Director Appointment, Recent Client Wins and New Downtown Office
October 3, 2005 - New York, New York - Horn Group, Inc. today announced the expansion of its New York office with the appointment of Christopher Faust as managing director of the PR practice in New York and several new client engagements that represent more than $1.5 million in annual revenue. To support this growth, next month Horn Group will relocate downtown to 55 Broad Street, the New York Information Technology Center (NYITC). The company will celebrate its three-year anniversary in New York on November 4, 2005.
"The demand for strategic communications and creative services for technology companies in the New York area is growing," said Sabrina Horn, president and CEO of Horn Group. "With today's announcements, we have the leadership, client portfolio and world-class facilities to make a lasting impact on the software market in this region."
Managing Director Appointed for New York Office
Christopher Faust joined Horn Group in August as managing director of the agency's PR practice in New York. Faust, who reports to Sabrina Horn, is responsible for strategic client service, business development and operations. He has 15 years of experience in agency public relations and corporate marketing communications.
Previously, Faust was vice president at PFS, a position he held as a result of the acquisition of his strategic PR and marketing consultancy, BreakThrough Communications. In addition to heading up his own agency, he has held positions as director of communications for Lincoln Financial Distributors, vice president of marketing communications for InterWorld Corp., and partner with the Merritt Group.
"It is an exciting time to be part of the Horn Group, with its entrepreneurial spirit, growing client base and enthusiastic work force," said Faust. "Sabrina and the team in New York have put three years of hard work into building our presence here and together we will accelerate our plans for growth and remarkable client service."
Hard Work Begets Organic Growth
Central to Horn Group's growth in New York, several companies have selected the agency for public relations and creative communication services that represent more than $1.5 million in annualized revenue. Westcon Group is working with Horn Group on interactive marketing, branding and collateral, and the development and execution of integrated global communications programs. Westcon Group, based in Tarrytown, NJ, is a global specialty distributor of networking and communications equipment for leading technology vendors including Cisco Systems Inc., Nortel Networks Corporation and Avaya, Inc.
Other new client wins include the following companies:
- Blue Titan, based in San Francisco, CA and New York, NY, provides service-oriented architecture management solutions;
- Portaga Inc., based in White Plains, NY, provides online travel distribution solutions on the desktop;
- Velocita Wireless, based in Woodbridge, NJ, provides wireless data products and services for enterprises and government.
From Midtown to Downtown
On November 1, 2005, Horn Group will move its New York office to the New York Information Technology Center (NYITC) at 55 Broad Street, a 30-story office tower located in the Financial District that houses technology companies such as Cap Gemini, Level 3, Nokia and Sun Microsystems. Horn Group is one of the first companies to leverage new legislation that provides tax incentives to businesses committing operations and employment in Lower Manhattan to promote its economic growth. Horn Group's relocation was recently endorsed by New York Governor George Pataki and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg - who signed the new bill at a recent press conference. The agency will occupy the entire 29th floor of the building allowing room for the planned expansion of its New York team to 40 professionals.
About Horn Group, Inc.
Horn Group, Inc. provides communications services to technology companies at every stage of growth - from start-ups that need visibility to large corporations striving to build market leadership. An established and independent firm, Horn Group offers integrated services that reach press, analysts, customers, partners, investors and employees. Services include public relations, creative and interactive services, and market research. Located in San Francisco, Boston, and New York, with a new office in Washington D.C., Horn Group has earned national recognition for its excellence in client service and employment practices. More information can be obtained at www.horngroup.com.
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Contact:
Sabrina Horn
President and CEO
Horn Group, Inc.
212.931.5247
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