LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two Southern California public affairs firms -- Englander, Knabe & Allen headquartered in Los Angeles and San Diego-based Southwest Strategies -- have formed a strategic alliance designed to complement their existing public affairs businesses, the agencies' principals announced today.
"We have long admired Southwest Strategies skills and this new strategic partnership will allow us to extend our reach and will increase the ability of both firms to provide clients with seasoned public affairs veterans who have the knowledge, experience and credibility to navigate the complex and challenging maze of municipal government throughout Southern California," said Harvey Englander, managing partner at EK&A.
"Our new alliance with Englander, Knabe & Allen, one of the largest public affairs firms in Los Angeles and a leader in our profession, is a great move for Southwest Strategies. The clients of both firms will benefit from access to a diverse and talented group of public affairs veterans who have the experience and credibility to navigate the complex and challenging maze of local government," said Alan Ziegaus, Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Strategies.
"With this partnership, the companies will work together, when beneficial, for clients to better align our services and provide a greater depth of expertise and insight.
"The strong reputations of both firms will be further enhanced by this alliance. This relationship further solidifies our commitment to our clients, providing them with the services they need whether it be in San Diego or Los Angeles," Englander said.
About Englander, Knabe & Allen
EK&A provides strategic counsel to clients on a wide range of issues, with particular focus on, and experience in, reputation and crisis management, litigation support, public affairs, government advocacy, media relations, community relations, financial communications and marketing material development. For more information, visit www.englanderpr.com
About Southwest Strategies
Southwest Strategies LLC is a full-service public affairs and communications firm that specializes in the development and implementation of strategic programs for businesses, organizations and public agencies seeking to build productive relationships with their stakeholders, customers and the community. For more information, visit www.swspr.com