Dentsu PR Consulting Inc.

Founded Dentsu PR Center Inc. (now Dentsu PR Consulting) in Ginza, Tokyo, on September 20, 1961, with seven employees under first president Hisamitsu Nagata. These seven employees are known as the 'Seven Samurai'.

Dentsu PR Center Inc. (now: Dentsu PR Consulting) was founded in Ginza, Tokyo. Under the first president and CEO, Hisamitsu Nagata, it started with 7 employees. These 7 employees at the time of founding are called "7 Samurai."

Moved headquarters to Entotsu Building (Ginza Higashi 3-1) in May 1963.

Moved headquarters to the Entotsu Building (Ginza East 3-1: at that time).

Established Osaka branch and started operations in January 1964.

Established Osaka branch and started operations.

On April 1, 1965, Dentsu PR Center completed a kanji teleprinter system.

Dentsu PR Center completed a Kanji Teletype device. It delivered industry news速報 to newspapers nationwide.

December 1965: Headquarters relocated to Dentsu Kosei Building No. 1 (2-16-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku). Consolidated scattered offices.

November 1968: Masahide Toki became the second president. Toki was elected the first chairman of the Japan PR Industry Association established in 1975. In 1969, the headquarters was moved to the Dentsu Kosei Building No. 1 in Ginza 2-chome.

Masahide Toki became the second president.

December 1969: Headquarters relocated to Dentsu Kosei Building No. 1 (2-16-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku). Consolidated scattered offices.

Moved headquarters to Dentsu Ko-san First Building (Chuo-ku Ginza 2-16-7). Consolidated scattered offices.

Relocated Osaka branch to Koraibashi, Higashi-ku, Osaka.

Norman Weisman, Vice President of the major US PR firm Ruder & Finn, visited our company. He met with President Toki and expressed interest in collaborating with Japanese PR companies.

In June 1970, Norman Weisman, Vice President of the major US PR company Ruder & Finn, visited our company. He met with President Toki and proposed to collaborate with Japanese PR companies.

Officially signed a business alliance with R&F.

In July 1970, officially signed a business alliance with R&F.

R&F liaison office was established within our company.

In September 1970, R&F's liaison office was established inside our company.

Established Nagoya branch office inside Dentsu Nagoya Branch.

On June 1, 1973, established Nagoya branch inside Dentsu Nagoya branch.

Nobuhiro Ban became the third president.

In November 1976, Nobuo Ban became the third president.

Ban became the first chairman of the Japan Public Relations Association.

In 1980, Nobuo Ban became the first chairman of the Japan Public Relations Association.

First time a fax machine was introduced in the company, and a tape-cutting ceremony was held.

On May 31, 1983, the first fax machine was introduced in the company, and a tape-cutting ceremony was held.

Kyushu branch office was opened in Fukuoka City.

In October 1984, Kyushu branch was opened in Fukuoka City.

Kyushu branch forum was held.

On November 21, 1984, Kyushu branch opening forum was held.

Osaka branch office moved to Dojima, Kita-ku.

In February 1985, Osaka branch moved to Dojima, Kita-ku.

Ichitet Tanaka became the fourth president.

In June 1985, Ichito Tanaka became the fourth president.

Hiroo Kurozumi became the fifth president.

In 1989, Kozo Kurozumi became the fifth president.

Received the first award at the International PR Association (IPRA) Golden World Awards for Excellence.

The project 'Shutter Mural 'Asakusa Picture Scroll'' by Culture Shutter won the Grand Prize in the 'Art & Culture' category at the IPRA Golden World Awards for Excellence.

Received the first award at the Golden World Awards for Excellence by the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) in 1991.

Shigehiro Fujii became the sixth president.

In June 1995, Shigehiro Fujii was appointed as the 6th president.

Changed the company name to Dentsu Public Relations.

In 1996, changed the company name to Dentsu Public Relations Inc. (Dentsu PR).

Ichihiko Iwamoto was appointed as the 7th President.

In June 1999, Kazuhiko Iwamoto was appointed as the 7th president.

Invested in Kyodo News PR Wire.

In 2002, invested in Kyodo News PR Wire.

Consolidated scattered offices into Dentsu Kosan Dai-3 Building.

In October 2003, consolidated scattered offices into Dentsu Ko-san Building No. 3.

Takaaki Miyashita was appointed as the 8th President.

In June 2004, Takashi Miyashita was appointed as the 8th president.

Won the Grand Prix for the first time at the International PR Association (IPRA) Golden World Awards for Excellence. The award-winning work was "Dementia Debunked" created for Eisai and Pfizer.

In 2005, received the Grand Prix at the Golden World Awards for Excellence by the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) for the first time.

Katsuhiko Ando was appointed as the 9th President.

In June 2007, Katsuhiko Ando was appointed as the 9th president.

Shigeki Ishimatsu was appointed as the 10th President.

In June 2009, Shigeki Ikimatsu was appointed as the 10th president.

Our campaign for the Central Dairy Conference won the Campaign of the Year at the Asia-Pacific PR Awards.

Won the BtoB Business Campaign of the Year at the Asia-Pacific PR Awards.

In November 2009, our campaign conducted for the Central Dairy Conference won the Campaign of the Year at the Asia-Pacific PR Awards.

Established a joint venture with Dentsu Blue Label (Beijing) Public Relations Consulting Co., Ltd.

Jointly established Dentsu BlueFocus Public Relations Co., Ltd.

Dentsu PR established a joint venture with Dentsu and the Chinese PR company Blue Focus to form Dentsu Blue Standard (Beijing) Public Relations Consulting Co., Ltd.

In July 2010, Dentsu PR was established jointly with Dentsu and BlueFocus, a Chinese PR company.

Takeshiko Chikami was appointed as the 11th President.

Takehiko Chikami was appointed as the 11th President.

In June 2011, Takehiko Chikami was appointed as the 11th president.

Relocated headquarters from Ginza 2-chome to Tsukiji 5-chome.

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The number of PR Certified Planners by PRSJ reached 101, accounting for 44.9% of employees and executives.

Relocated headquarters to the Tsukiji Shimbashi Mitsui Building in Chuo Ward.

The number of PR Planners certified by PRSJ reached 101, nearly one in two employees.

In January 2012, relocated headquarters from Ginza 2-chome to Tsukiji 5-chome.

Received the "2015 Japan Consultancy of the Year" award from The Holmes Report as Japan's most outstanding PR company of the year.

According to The Holmes Report, awarded the '2015 Japan Consultancy of the Year' as the most outstanding Japanese PR company of that year.

Received the "2015 Japan Consultancy of the Year" award from The Holmes Report as Japan's most outstanding PR company of the year.

In September 2015, awarded the '2015 Japan Consultancy of the Year' as Japan's most outstanding PR company by The Holmes Report.

Ichinori Kameyanagi appointed as the 12th president.

Relocated Tokyo headquarters from Tsukiji, Chuo-ku to Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku.

Relocated headquarters to Shiodome City Center in Minato Ward.

Relocated Kansai branch from Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka to Nakanoshima, same ward.

Relocated Kansai branch to Nakanoshima Festival Tower West in Osaka.

Received the 'North Asia PR Consultancy of the Year' award from The Holmes Report.

Won the grand prize at the International PR Association's Golden World Awards for Excellence.

At Apriori World's 'PRO PR Hours', President Kameyanagi became the first Japanese PR professional to receive the 'PRO PR Globe Award'.

Seihiro Makiguchi appointed as the 13th president.

Changed company name to Dentsu PR Consulting.

Merged with K&D Consulting Inc. and changed the company name to Dentsu PR Consulting.

Merged with K&D Consulting Co., Ltd.

On September 20, 2021, Dentsu PR Consulting Co., Ltd. celebrated its 60th anniversary.

Dentsu PR Consulting celebrated its 60th anniversary.

Relocated headquarters to 1-8-1 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku.

Yasumasa Yamaguchi appointed as the 14th president.