Petrobras appoints Hill & Knowlton as Global media relations agency

Following a competitive bid process, Petrobras, Petróleo Brasileiro S/A has appointed Hill & Knowlton (H&K) as its global media relations agency.  Effective immediately, Hill & Knowlton will work directly with the Petrobras International communications teams in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to plan and implement global media relations strategies to expand the company's international presence. 

"We are very proud of being appointed as the PR agency to expand Petrobras' global presence.  We have an extensive background of working with transnational accounts from Brazil and this expertise will contribute to our success with this new challenge.” said Sheila Magri, General Manager of Hill & Knowlton Brazil.

“This is a significant win for the H&K network but it is also a sign of the growing tendency for brands and companies from emerging markets like Brazil to ‘go global’ with their communications support.” commented Paul Taaffe, Global CEO and chairman, Hill & Knowlton.

Established in 1927, Hill & Knowlton is a leading international communications consultancy providing services to local, multinational and global clients. Hill & Knowlton has been managing communications for companies in the Brazilian market since 1996.

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For further information contact:

Poppy Nagra

Global PR Manager

Hill & Knowlton

Tel. +44 207 413 3021

Mob. +44 7956 169209

Email: pnagra@hillandknowlton.com