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Montreal, July 29, 2010 –
Transcontinental is pleased to announce that its 2009 annual
report, Working Together, Listening to Consumers,
received a Gold Award for Most Engaging annual report worldwide
as well as two Platinum Awards from the 2009 Vision Awards
Annual Report Competition from the League of American Communications
Professionals (LACP). Selected from among more than 4,000
entries representing 25 countries worldwide, Transcontinental
also received a Platinum Award for Most Engaging annual report
in the Americas Region and a Platinum Award for excellence
within its industry on the development of the annual report.
Transcontinental earned a total score of 99 out of a maximum
100 points awarded in this competition and is the only Canadian
company to rank in the top ten of the Top 100 Annual Reports.
“Transcontinental’s annual
report is an important reflection of our achievements and
the work we do for our customers,” said François
Olivier, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transcontinental.
“As a printer, publisher and provider of marketing communication
services, we could not be more thrilled with the international
recognition and top spot in Canada our 2009 annual report
has received from the LACP.”
Transcontinental annual reports, produced in house from
concept to delivery and printed at the Transcontinental Litho
Acme facility in Montreal, are consistently recognized for
excellence: this represents the eigth consecutive year its
annual report has been honoured by the LACP.
“This year’s annual report for Transcontinental
proves to be remarkable in light of tremendous competition,”
said Christine Kennedy, LACP Managing Director. “The
level of creativity exhibited in the report is outstanding,
which is supported by outstanding clarity in communicating
this year’s key messages.”
Transcontinental's 2009 annual report is available here
and results from the LACP competition are available here.
About LACP
League of American Communications Professionals (LACP)
was established in 2001 in order to create a forum within
the public relations industry that facilitates discussion
of best-in-class practices within the profession while also
recognizing those who demonstrate exemplary communications
capabilities. As part of this goal, LACP hosts a free monthly
newsletter distributed via e-mail and quarterly competitions
that target various disciplines within the communications
field. Currently, more than 30,000 subscribers receive the
monthly newsletter, which shares best practices; provides
tools, tips, and resources to professional; and hosts various
forums to discuss industry trends and challenges. Visit LACP
on the Worldwide Web at www.lacp.com.
About Transcontinental
Transcontinental creates marketing products and
services that allow businesses to attract, reach and retain
their target customers. The Corporation is the largest printer
in Canada and Mexico, and fourth-largest in North America.
As the leading publisher of consumer magazines and French-language
educational resources, the second-largest community newspaper
publisher, and with its digital platforms that deliver unique
content through more than 120 websites, it is also one of
Canada’s leading media groups. In addition, Transcontinental
offers marketing products and services that use new communications
platforms supported by database analytics, premedia, e-flyers,
email marketing, custom communications and mobile solutions.
Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A, TCL.B, TCL.PR.D) has 11,000
employees in Canada, the United States and Mexico, and reported
revenues of C$2.4 billion in 2009.
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For information:
Media
Nessa Prendergast
Director, Media Relations
Transcontinental Inc.
Telephone: 514 954-2809
nessa.prendergast@transcontinental.ca
Financial Community
Jennifer F. McCaughey
Director, Investor Relations
Transcontinental Inc.
Telephone: 514 954 2821
jennifer.mccaughey@transcontinental.ca
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