NEW YORK: Edelman reported significantly slower growth in the US than the rest of the world for the first time in its results for the 2011-12 fiscal year, according to data seen exclusively by PRWeek.

The largest PR company in the world achieved organic growth of 10.8% worldwide and 6.4% in the US in the financial year from July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012, well down from 15% and 14% respectively in the previous 12 months.

Worldwide revenue was up from $575.1 million ...