MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Portuguese integrated communication firm Quintela & Reis (Q&R) has joined IPREX – the worldwide corporation of independent public relations and communication firms.
Founded in 2007, the firm consists of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in national and multinational organizations. It has gained a reputation for its expertise and experience in sustainability and social responsibility, financial communication, internal communication and crisis management.
In addition Q&R’s analytical methodology has delivered particular value to clients working with ISO 9001:2000 certification – a quality management system based on continuous improvement and designed to ensure that products meet strict customer and regulatory requirements.
The firm’s client base is mainly in the B2B environment, operating in various sectors such as: business and professional associations; trade and services; sport, tourism and leisure; energy; industry and distribution; transport and infrastructure; paper & pulp, and includes companies listed on NYSE Euronext.
Co-founder João Reis said: “We have great expectations of IPREX. Now we have the opportunity to share knowledge and best practices developed by a worldwide organization with the dimension and credibility of IPREX, and this represents a real asset for us, not only technically but also in terms of future business partnerships. From our side, we will be fully committed, and we will do our best to full fill partners’ expectations and add value to the organization taking our experience and knowledge of our market.”
IPREX EMEA President Christian Hannestad (The Communications Business, Edinburgh) commented: “Despite the continuing macroeconomic challenges in southern Europe, Q&R has further strengthened its position by delivering a good return on investment for their clients.
“While they understand very well the importance of media work, their skill in identifying and exploiting unique combinations of communication channels, client by client, resonates perfectly with the IPREX approach. Our global footprint brings their expertise to a wider audience.”
About IPREX
IPREX is one of the world’s major corporations of independent public relations and communication firms. Founded in 1983, its 66 partners have 87 offices in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, with annual revenues of $140m. Its 1,300 professionals provide a comprehensive range of services for some of the world’s most successful companies.