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19 September 2002: THUS plc awards PR account to Hotwire

Hotwire´s telecommunications practice wins competitive pitch for THUS and Demon PR campaigns in the UK
London, 19 September 2002 – Hotwire, the European technology consultancy, announced today that THUS plc, one of the UK´s leading providers of voice, data, Internet and contact centre services, has awarded its PR account to the European technology PR consultancy following a competitive pitch.

Hotwire works with THUS´s in-house communication team to build the company´s reputation specifically focusing on its portfolio of voice and data services, its Demon ISP and the company´s contact centre operation. Hotwire reports to Deborah Rodger, head of press and corporate communications.

THUS is one of the UK´s leading telecommunications providers and operates under the THUS and Demon brands. The company floated on the London Stock Exchange in November 1999.

“We are very pleased to be working with THUS,” said Kristin Syltevik, managing partner, client services at Hotwire. “The telecom market is an extremely challenging space at the moment and we are looking forward to working closely with THUS to position the company as one of the UK´s leading and succeeding operators.”

About THUS
THUS plc is one of the UK's leading providers of voice, data, Internet and contact centre services. The company offers businesses throughout the UK a full range of communication solutions which can be integrated, or bespoke, to suit individual customers’ needs.

THUS offers a wide range of data and telecommunication services, primarily to the UK business market. Customers can take advantage of its comprehensive national network, advanced data and service strategy, and leading quality of service. THUS’s National Network is one of the most technologically advanced networks in the UK stretching to more than 5,779km.

The company offers a variety of Internet services, mainly under the Demon brand, in the UK and in the Netherlands. It is one of the UK's largest Internet Service Providers (ISPs), serving primarily business and professional customers.

THUS is also a leading provider in the contact centre services market, delivering tailored solutions that enable businesses to maximise their customer relationship management and profitability. The company’s portfolio of contact centre clients, including Compaq and the US Embassy, illustrates its reputation for providing quality, specialist contact centre solutions.

About Hotwire
Hotwire is a European technology public relations consultancy established to provide the technology industry with progressive PR services.

Since its foundation, Hotwire has won a number of prestigious awards across Europe. The accolades include the French Public Relations Top Com d’Or Trophée in the Corporate Business category. Hotwire has also been recognised by the International Public Relations Association when it was awarded Best Business-to-Business Campaign in 2003 for its work with Scottish telecoms company THUS.

Hotwire is headquartered in London with offices in Paris and Frankfurt. The company has six client practice areas: applications & services, consumer technology, digital media, enterprise & electronics, telecommunications, and banking & finance.

For more information about Hotwire, please visit www.hotwirepr.com.

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