News Archive
Munich, May 14, 2012: Shepard Fox Communications to support Infineon Technologies in global CEO speaker placements
Shepard Fox Communications will support Infineon Technologies AG, the German semiconductor corporation, in placing its CEO and other management board members at conferences, trade shows, political panel discussions and industry meetings. The assignment covers Europe, Asia, and the US, and will run from mid 2012 through to mid 2013. It includes: selecting the appropriate events; placing Infineon at those events; preparing the CEO or Infineon board members for their presentations or discussions, and assessing the impact of these events on clients and prospects, media, and political stakeholders. Shepard Fox has already organized and managed several press events for Infineon, particularly in Asia, Infineon’s most important market.
Amsterdam, March 19, 2012: Shepard Fox Communications supports Teleplan International N.V. in global repositioning
Shepard Fox Communications has successfully completed the first phase of a collaboration with Teleplan International N.V. as they currently undergo strategic repositioning. The now completed first phase of this collaboration saw Shepard Fox supporting and developing a new value and sales proposition, including its verbal & visual presentation, and creating a series of winning client success stories. The repositioning became necessary to reflect Teleplan’s full service range, offering much more than the classical repair services of e.g. mobile phones. Today, Teleplan is a leading supplier of integrated end-to-end after-market services, providing the total range of lifecycle care solutions for the world of computers, communications and consumer electronics (“3Cs”).
Press Release (English), Press Release (German)
Sao Paulo, January 5, 2012: XL Group plc obtains final approval to establish Brazil insurance operation
XL Group plc (“XL”) (NYSE:XL) and its subsidiaries today announced that the XL Group of companies has received final approval from the Brazilian insurance and reinsurance regulator, Superintendencia de Seguros Privados (SUSEP), to establish an insurance operation in the country. XL Seguros Brasil S.A. in Sao Paulo will offer a range of Casualty, Property, Professional and Specialty insurance products. – Shepard Fox Communications supported XL Group by creating localized versions of the press release in various languages, drawing on the agency’s expertise in localizing content and reaching out to media on a local level, thus maximizing media impact.
Press Release (French), Press Release (German)
Zurich/Dublin, December 15, 2011: Shepard Fox Communications supports global insurer XL Group’s communications
Shepard Fox Communications LLC has supported the Communications & Marketing of XL Group by helping create a new corporate brochure in five languages. XL Group plc is a global insurance and reinsurance company providing property, casualty and specialty products to industrial, commercial and professional firms, insurance companies and other enterprises throughout the world. XL Group companies have approximately 60 offices in more than 20 countries with approximately 4,000 employees. As of September 30, 2011, the Company had consolidated assets of approximately $46.6 billion and consolidated shareholders equity of $10.9 billion. Its principal offices are in Dublin, Ireland.
To learn more, visit www.xlgroup.com
Singapore, October 28, 2011: BSH Home Appliances receives Singapore Community Chest Corporate Gold Award
For its contribution of S$ 100,000 towards the Community Chest funds, BSH Home Appliances Pte Ltd was recognized with a Corporate Gold Award at the Singapore Community Chest Award Ceremony. The Community Chest Awards recognize individuals, companies, and organisations that have gone beyond their personal and business interest to invest in the social service sector. BSH Home Appliances markets Bosch and Gaggenau brands of household appliances. Shepard Fox Communications is in charge of media relations for the company.
Basel, September 14, 2011: Shepard Fox Communications to provide PR support to Novartis AG
Shepard Fox Communications will be providing PR services to Novartis AG, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, based in Basel, Switzerland. The assignment includes in-house support of Novartis’ Global Development Communications department at the Novartis Campus in Basel, and comprises project management, writing and editing of texts, and preparing messages for synchronised global internal and external communications.
Bangalore, August 1, 2011: Shepard Fox Communications to expand operations in India
Shepard Fox Communications will expand its Indian operations by adding additional office space in downtown Bangalore and expanding its local workforce. For that purpose the current local partnership will be incorporated into a Private Limited Company – a wholly owned subsidiary of Shepard Fox Communications LLC. “We will increasingly target local Indian clients in additon to supporting European clients in India”, said Managing Director Axel Schafmeister. “It is a fascinating growth market in which we can perfectly leverage our global expertise and experience in the IT, telecommunications and high tech environment.” Shepard Fox Communications India will be managed by Shefali Bardoloi.
For more information please turn to shefali.bardoloi@shepard-fox.com
Singapore, June 1, 2011: Infineon invests Euro 250 million in Singapore with plans to expand research and development activities and add 130 new jobs
Infineon Technologies, the German semiconductor company, announced at an international press briefing today an investment of about Euro 50 million in production capacity expansion and research and development in Singapore as part of the investment volume planned for 2011 fiscal year. Furthermore, Infineon plans to spend about Euro 200 million over the next years in its existing development centre in Singapore, increasing the number of R&D engineers from the current 260 to 390 engineers. – Shepard Fox Communications planned and managed the press conference in Singapore, including press invitations, scheduling interviews, press release distribution, drafting the CEO presentation, and media monitoring.
Press Release (English), Print Media Coverage, CNBC TV Interview, CNA TV Interview
Zurich, May 26, 2011: Shepard Fox Communications wins PR account for Location Promotion of Switzerland in Germany
Shepard Fox Communications has won the PR account for Location Promotion of Switzerland in Germany assigned by the Swiss Trade and Investment Promotion Agency. The PR mission is to promote investment in Switzerland by German entrepreneurs, companies and investors. The Swiss Trade and Investment Promotion Agency is part of Osec, the state agency for promoting exports and imports and for the promotion of Switzerland as a business location. „Despite being neighbours, many German companies still associate Switzerland with mountains, chocolate and watches. But, not with leadership in innovation, best-in-class research or technology clusters. We want to change that perception by a targeted PR campaign“, said Dr. Katja Feige, Chief Representative of Osec in Germany.
Munich/Brussels/Budapest, May 19, 2011: The European Inventor Award 2011 goes to pioneers in medical research and implant technology, clean energy, construction and water purification
From promising methods for diagnosing Alzheimer’s and modern implant technology to high-stability concrete, an efficient biomass furnace and water purification with ultraviolet light – the winners of the European Inventor Award 2011 cover a wide spectrum of pioneering technological solutions and are a testament to Europe’s innovative capacity. The European Patent Office (EPO), in cooperation with the Hungarian EU Council Presidency and the European Commission, awarded Europe’s most prestigious innovation prize in five categories at a ceremony at the Academy of Sciences in Budapest today. – Shepard Fox Communications was in charge of PR and media relations leading up to the event and during the event, locally as well as across seven European countries, including the home countries of the winners.
Press Release (French), Press Release (English), Press Release (Belgian), Press Release (Swedish), Press Release (Danish), Media Clippings
