BEIJING, Aug. 8 /EMWNews/ -- Paul Taaffe, Chairman & Chief Executive

Officer of Hill & Knowlton, carries the torch on one of its final legs in

Beijing at the invitation of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games

of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) one day prior to the official start of the

Olympics.



    Ms. Wang Hui, director of communication department of BOCOG, said: "We

have been pleased with the help Hill & Knowlton has given us and this is in

recognition of their work."



    "I am very proud to have this opportunity on behalf of Hill & Knowlton

to show our support for BOCOG and the Beijing Olympic Games," said Taaffe.

"The Games bring the world together, promote sport and its values, and can

inspire individuals and societies to work for a better future."



    For this momentous occasion, Hill & Knowlton client Adidas generously

provided Paul Taaffe with running shoes for the relay.



    Hill & Knowlton is the official communication agency for BOCOG. The

agency has long experience of supporting the Olympic Movement, including

working closely with the International Olympic Committee for six years and

supporting winning bids like Athens 2004 and London 2012.

    About Hill & Knowlton



    Hill & Knowlton, Inc. is a leading international communications

consultancy, providing services to local, multinational and global clients.

The firm is headquartered in New York, with 73 offices in 41 countries, as

well as an extensive associate network. The agency is part of WPP, one of

the world's largest communications services groups.