LONDON: Global PR and healthcare communications group Huntsworth's US revenue was up 4.8% year over year in first half 2011 trading.

Overall group revenue was up 1.6% for the six months ending June 30, with 34% of revenues coming from the US. Increases were also seen in the UK and Eastern Europe, but revenues for Western European countries were down 4.7%.

Huntsworth's overall revenue was $143.5 million*, up from $141.7 million in H1 2010. Earnings in Q1 were flat but grew 3.3% in Q2. Group agencies include Grayling, Citigate, Huntsworth ...