First Protocol Opens Los Angeles Office
24/03/2011
First Protocol has recently finalized plans for the launch of a second U.S. office, in Los Angeles. This comes as a direct response to client needs. The new office will enable the agency to better service clients with bi-coastal interests and allow First Protocol to deliver events in LA, San Francisco and San Diego more efficiently for their clients.
The new office represents the first step in the agency’s five-year plan to significantly grow the business. Maureen Ryan-Fable, President and COO of First Protocol, said "We’ve been interested in expanding our delivery capabilities in the U.S. by opening other offices in a key cities and Los Angeles has come up several times in client discussions as a priority for their businesses. I’m pleased to say we have weathered the economic downturn extremely well and now see the opportunity for growth; we have a number of plans in the pipeline of which this is the first."
Richard Waddington, CEO, said "This is very exciting as it opens up a whole new area of potential business prospects and also allows us to service our current clients’ programs more cost effectively when looking to host events on the West Coast. We can now be that "local" agency in LA when clients and prospects look to use a firm in the local area to deliver events."
The LA office will be headed up by Rebecca Hess, Account Director. Rebecca has worked with First Protocol for a number of years, both in a full-time and more recently freelance capacity, having moved to LA eighteen months ago.
About First Protocol
First Protocol is a global, integrated communications agency whose roots lie in live event marketing. Operating from offices in London, New York and Los Angeles, we specialize in the design and delivery of internal, investor and B2B communication programs around the world, supported by in-house creative, production and consultancy services.
The agency already employs over 60 full time staff in London and New York and during the 2009/10 financial year managed in excess of $35 million event spend for clients around the World. FP has a strong balance sheet and ambitious growth plans.
www.firstprotocol.com
First Protocol is a leading event marketing agency providing event management, production, creative and consulting services to a diverse range of clients around the world. First Protocol works with some of the most respected brands across the finance, professional services, aerospace and defense, media, healthcare and education sectors, advising them on their event marketing strategy and delivering complex event solutions that fully integrate with the wider marketing mix. First Protocol is a shareholder owned and managed business with offices in London, New York and Los Angeles.
For all enquiries, please contact Simon Mogford, simon.mogford@firstprotocol.com
