Washington, D.C., April 29, 2011 — K-global, a business consultancy specializing in public affairs and strategic communications, was awarded Best New Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report, one of the public relations industry's leading trade publications. The recognition comes at a time of rapid growth, both in its staff size and client base.

"While the k-global company is young, our most important asset - the individuals who comprise this amazing team - are by no means new to the PR and communications world," said Paul Johnson, CEO of k-global. "By forming this collective of seasoned practitioners, we lend a new approach to strategic communications, with a depth of their experience that is unparalleled anywhere."

Founded just over a year ago, in January 2010, k-global's recognition by The Holmes Report highlighted the company's two early advantages over most new agencies: the support of sister company NSI, a consulting and government affairs firm and its network of 2,400 consultants, and the leadership of Paul Johnson, who had led Fleishman-Hillard's Washington, D.C. operations and most recently served as vice chairman of worldwide growth, overseeing acquisition strategy.

As Johnson continues to grow the company, he also adds new members of the leadership. Effective May 2, Randy DeCleene joins the D.C. office as senior vice president, providing international and media relations counsel to various clients. As the former deputy press secretary to Vice President Cheney in 2004 and 2005, DeCleene helped design and implement communications strategies for the Vice President and his senior staff. DeCleene also oversaw the public affairs media team at Ketchum and most recently served as a senior advisor for international politics and strategic communications to Maj. Gen. Tony Cucolo, the Commanding General of more than 21,000 troops in Tikrit, Iraq.

He joins veteran financial services expert Lilyanne McClean, who came on board earlier this month.

"I am delighted to work among such high caliber, high energy colleagues as Randy," said Johnson. "His counsel and communications management on a range of issues will be invaluable to the k-global team, its partners and its clients."

K-global will be officially recognized as The Holmes Report's Best New Agency of the Year at the publication's annual SABRE Awards dinner on May 10th in New York City.

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About k-global
Named best new agency of the year by The Holmes Report, k-global is a global business consultancy that uses communications and advocacy strategies to help clients grow and prosper. K-global executes through strategic communications, grassroots advocacy, ally development, reputation and crisis management, public and media relations, and digital communications. Launched in 2010, k-global is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and is part of the Interpoint Group family of companies. For more information, visit www.kglobal.com.