Huawei Names both Fleishman-Hillard and Manning Selvage & Lee as Global Public Relations Agencies of Record

Communications Network to support Huawei’s internationalization strategy

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications networks for operators around the world, today announced that it has appointed two global public relations firms, Fleishman-Hillard and Manning Selvage & Lee (“MS&L”), as its agencies of record following a competitive selection process.

Fleishman-Hillard, the incumbent global agency, will continue to lead the global account from its Hong Kong office that will include ongoing collaboration with Fleishman-Hillard and MS&L agencies, and affiliates in 11 countries across five continents as well as Huawei's corporate headquarters in Shenzhen, China. The two agencies are tasked with driving corporate brand exposure with a view to win even greater acceptance from world-class operators.

“Huawei aims to build a strong global brand. Our global agency partners will play an important role in helping us manage strategy and messaging in order to position our brand consistently worldwide,” said Ross Gan, Head of Corporate Communications, Huawei Technologies. “In 2006, 65 percent of Huawei's contract sales were generated outside of China, so we have created the best integrated PR network, from a mix of Fleishman-Hillard and MS&L offices and affiliates, to serve as one strategic communications partner throughout the world.”

"Huawei is clearly one of the most dynamic global companies in the world," said Nancy Payne, senior vice president and general manager, Fleishman-Hillard Hong Kong.

"We have enjoyed working with the talented professionals at Huawei over the past three years and look forward to continue helping the company build greater brand recognition and visibility abroad."

“The opportunity to expand the Huawei brand globally is immense.  Huawei enjoys a unique position among Chinese companies that are serving the technology needs of an evolving world marketplace,” said Glenn Osaki, MS&L’s regional head for Asia Pacific.  “At the same time, MS&L is thrilled to display its global technology prowess on behalf of this dynamic and innovative company.”

About Huawei Technologies
Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world.  The company is dedicated to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers.  Huawei’s products and solutions are deployed in over 100 countries and serve 31 of the world’s top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide.  For more information, please visit http://www.huawei.com.

About Fleishman-Hillard
Fleishman-Hillard Inc., one of the world's leading public relations firms, has built its reputation on using strategic communications to deliver what its clients value most: meaningful, positive, and measurable impact on the performance of theirorganizations. The firm is widely recognized for excellent client service and a strong company culture founded on teamwork, integrity, and personal commitment. Based in St. Louis, the firm operates throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia, and South Africa through its 83 owned offices. For more information, visit the Fleishman-Hillard Web site at www.fleishman.com .

Fleishman-Hillard is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC). Omnicom is a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, direct and promotional marketing, public relations, and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

About Manning Selvage & Lee
MS&L is one of the world's leading global public relations firms. Headquartered in New York, MS&L has 46 offices throughout North America, Latin America, EMEA and Asia-Pacific, as well as an extensive global affiliate network. The agency meets the needs of global and local clients by providing best-in-class services in consumer marketing PR, healthcare PR, corporate communications and technology communications, as well as industry-leading work in digital communications. MS&L won PRWeek's Best Use of Internet/New Media Award in both 2006 and 2007.

MS&L is a member of the Publicis Groupe(Euronext Paris: FR0000130577 and NYSE: PUB), the world’s fourth largest communications group, and a global leader in digital and online advertising, media consulting, and healthcare communications. With some 42,000 professionals in 104 countries, the Groupe's activities cover advertising through three global advertising networks:  Leo Burnett, Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi, as well as through its two multi-hub networks Fallon Worldwide and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty; media agencies with two worldwide networks ZenithOptimedia and Starcom MediaVest Group; and marketing services, including digital and interactive communications through Digitas, relationship and direct marketing, public and media relations, corporate and financial communications, multicultural communications, and event communications. The Groupe is also the world leader in healthcare communications. Web site:  www.publicisgroupe.com

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