NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Burson-Marsteller, a leading global public relations and communications firm, today announced that Senior Associate Louise Eich has been named to PR News' annual "Rising PR Stars 30 & Under" list. Each year, PR News honors emerging PR leaders and creative practitioners under 30 who are making communications matter in the marketplace. The awards were presented at a luncheon today at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

"Louise is a stand-out employee in our Washington, D.C. office," said Michael Law, U.S. CEO, Burson-Marsteller. "Her intellect, focus and determination represent everything we aspire to at Burson-Marsteller."

Eich is a Senior Associate in Burson-Marsteller's Public Affairs & Crisis Practice in Washington D.C., specializing in media. She has provided strategic media counsel and led media relations for clients both nationally and in the Washington, D.C. market, particularly in the technology policy space. Her clients span a variety of industries and issues, including technology, education, finance, philanthropy, education and politics.

About Burson-Marsteller
Burson-Marsteller, established in 1953, is a leading global public relations and communications firm. It provides clients with strategic thinking and program execution across a full range of public relations, public affairs, reputation and crisis management, advertising and digital strategies. The firm's seamless worldwide network consists of 73 offices and 85 affiliate offices, together operating in 110 countries across six continents. Burson-Marsteller is a part of Young & Rubicam Group, a subsidiary of WPP (NASDAQ: WPPGY), the world's leading communications services network.

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