Hanser & Associates Wins Two PRIME Awards for National Public Relations

WEST DES MOINES (April  25, 2008) - Hanser & Associates, a national public relations firm, won two Public Relations Institute Mark of Excellence (PRIME) awards for national public relations during a ceremony on April 24.  

Hanser & Associates (H&A) won awards for news writing and a video news release created as part of a nationwide PR program for Paramus, N.J.-based megabus.com.

The 2008 PRIME awards were presented by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Central Iowa Chapter in Des Moines . 

"Hanser & Associates is honored to have our national public relations materials for clients recognized among the best," said Ronald Hanser, APR, President of Hanser & Associates. 

West Des Moines-based Hanser & Associates has affiliated offices worldwide. Visit www.hanser.com for more information.

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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 more than 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 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.