Hanser & Associates Wins International Award for Public Relations

Telly Award for Television News Campaign

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2008) – West Des Moines-based Hanser & Associates won a 2008 international Telly Award in the public relations category.

The award recognized nationwide public relations by Hanser & Associates (H&A) for Paramus, N.J.-based Coach USA. The 2007 campaign included a video news release (VNR) regarding megabus.com intercity bus service in the United States. H&A placed the VNR on television stations throughout the United States as part of a campaign that placed nearly 1,000 news stories for Coach USA in 2007. 

"Hanser & Associates is honored to have our national public relations materials for clients recognized among the world's best," said H&A President Ronald Hanser. 

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ABOUT HANSER & ASSOCIATES
Hanser & Associates (H&A) is a national public relations firm that delivers smart counsel, creative campaigns, superior service and results that build clients' business. H&A has helped build the brands, reputations and sales of some of the world’s top companies. Founded in 1996, the firm is headquartered in West Des Moines , Iowa and has an office in Omaha , Neb. , and affiliated offices in more than 30 countries through the firm’s partnership in Pinnacle Worldwide, Inc. The firm has been nationally ranked among the top independent PR firms in Midwest cities, named “Best Public Relations Firm” in Central Iowa seven consecutive years and has won nearly 50 international, national and local awards for its public relations work, including the Public Relations Society of America's "Best of Show" and two national Bronze Anvils - the "Oscar" of PR. H&A has a strategic alliance with Redstone Communications, an Omaha-based advertising agency. Visit www.hanser.com for more information. .


ABOUT THE TELLY AWARDS
Founded in 1979, The Telly Awards honor the very best television, video and film productions. Winners represent the best work of the most respected agencies, production companies and corporate video departments in the world. The 29th Annual Telly Awards received more than 14,000 entries from 5 continents and all 50 states in the United States.


ABOUT MEGABUS.COM
Megabus.com is the first intercity, express bus line dedicated to bringing high-quality, low-cost travel options to 17 Midwest cities, seven East Coast cities and seven West Coast cities for as low as $1 via the Internet. Since its launch in April 2006, megabus.com has served more than 900,000 travelers. Chicago-based megabus.com is a subsidiary of Paramus, N.J.-based Coach USA, which owns and operates more than 20 companies in North America in the scheduled bus route, motor coach tour, charter and sightseeing tour sectors. Visit www.megabus.com for more information.