-- Agency welcomes AmberAlertGPS,
FranklinCovey Products, Franchise Foundry, Fairway Divorce Solutions, Big-D
Construction, JyzeFit, MountainWest Capital Network, Nexeo and the 75th
Anniversary Celebration of Ogden Pioneer Days --
SALT
LAKE CITY—January 26, 2009—Snapp Conner PR,
Utah’s most progressive PR agency, started 2009 with a new headquarters in
South Jordan, UT. In addition, the agency added PR Associate Jason Timpson and
became agency of record for 9 new accounts:AmberAlertGPS, Big-D Construction, Fairway Divorce Solutions, Franchise
Foundry, FranklinCovey Products, JyzeFit, MountainWest Capital Network, Nexeo
and the 75th Anniversary Celebration of Ogden Pioneer Days.
The
company will celebrate its new headquarters at 1258 W. 104th S. in
South Jordan with an extended Open House on Thursday, February 5 from noon to
5:30. Attendees can RSVP by emailing Kenny@snappconner.com.
Since
Snapp Conner’s inception in April 2007 the agency has experienced record
growth. The company’s headcount has more than doubled, and the agency has
signed more than 30 new public relations accounts. At just under two years old,
the agency has already been named one of UVEF’s Top 25 Under 5, and most
recently, was named Utah’s top PR Agency by Business
Connect Magazine.
“The
rapid growth we’re experiencing has allowed us to solidify our role in the Salt
Lake City and Mountain West market by purchasing our permanent headquarter
space,” said Cheryl Snapp Conner, founder and managing partner of Snapp Conner
PR.“It also underscores the strategic
importance of strong public relations, particularly during these times of rapid
change and economic challenge.”
The
new Snapp Conner location, just west of the 106th offramp of I-15,
is easily accessible from Utah, Salt Lake and even Davis County.
Snapp
Conner’s newest team member is Jason Timpson, who joins the company as PR
Associate. Timpson obtained his PR background from Utah State University where
he majored in Public Relations and Journalism and worked as an intern in the
university’s Public Relations and Marketing office. Prior to joining Snapp
Conner PR, Timpson was employed by SNG PR, where he worked on accounts
including Silex Technologies, UCN, Family First Federal Credit Union, and
Interbank FX.
The
agency’s newest accounts include the following:
AmberAlertGPS
is a GPS child locator system to give parents 24/7 peace of mind. The upcoming
v2.0 model will be wrist, ankle and belt compatible. The Amber Alert GPS was
founded by Russell Thornton, a seasoned senior executive and also a concerned
parent who has experienced the desperate panic of temporarily losing a child.
Big-D Construction Corporation has 40 years of experience
in providing Design-Build, General Contracting and Construction Management
services to customers from a wide variety of industries. As one of the
largest construction companies in the country, Big-D employs more than 600
associates throughout the western United States.The corporation’s headquarters are
located in Salt Lake City, Utah, with additional offices in Ogden and
Lindon, Utah; Pleasanton, California; Phoenix, Arizona; and Jackson,
Wyoming.
Fairway DivorceSolutions offers a first-of-its-kind alternative
to the traditional system of divorce through a new divorce paradigm that
saves money, time, stress and protects children. Charging a flat fee,
Fairway Divorce Solutions uses a common sense step-by-step proven approach
called The Fairway Process™. The company recently began offering franchise
opportunities of its process in the U.S.
Franchise Foundry is a venture
capital firm that is also a franchise partner. Franchise Foundry focuses
on helping new concepts with high growth potential. In the early stages of
a new franchise’s development, Foundry ensures that the fundamentals are
in place for a successful sales program can be launched. Software design,
web design, marketing, sales, financial modeling and business planning,
legal and compliance work are among the core services that Franchise
Foundry offers.
FranklinCoveyProductshelps individuals and organizations
worldwide achieve greater productivity, effectiveness and success. Some of
the Company’s best-known consumer products include the popular
FranklinCovey Planning System™, PlanPlus Planning Software™, PlanPlus
Online™, as well as a line of binders, business cases, totes, other
productivity and organizational tools and accessories.
JyzeFit is a private
company that develops the Jyze exerciser product to enhance fat-burning
and fitness results for any level of workout and for any fitness lifestyle
from beginner to expert. Jyze adds full fat-burning aerobic conditioning
to walking-type workouts by giving participants a safe, convenient and fun
way to burn more calories during their workout time.
MountainWest Capital Network’sobjective is to support
entrepreneurial success and enable business growth through networking
activities which foster synergistic relationships, educating and mentoring
one another in innovation and excellence, identifying and reporting on the
dynamic flow of information about business growth through capital
formation and distribution, and recognizing and rewarding performance. It
is Utah’s first and most effective business networking organization
devoted to supporting entrepreneurial success. MWCN fosters the building
of relationships through signature activities and events, such as the
Entrepreneur of the Year, the Utah 100, real-time Deal Flow reporting and
recognition, and presentations by industry experts.
Nexeo, with offices in SaltLake City and Orem, Utah,
simplifies the complexity of human resource functions for businesses,
enabling clients to focus on their core practices. Nexeo acts as an
extension of its clients’ HR department by providing customized,
outsourced solutions for staffing, HR administration and consulting. With
a hands-on, personal approach, Nexeo provides unmatched service and
quantifiable results for each client.
Established in
1934 Ogden Pioneer Days
celebrates 75 years of western life, bringing real meaning to the slogan
“A tradition… make it yours.” Nominated “The Best Rodeo in America” by the
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), Ogden Pioneer Days 75th
Anniversary Celebration combines the excitement and heart-pounding action
of professional rodeo with the beauty and historic scenery of the Ogden
valley. Ogden Pioneer Days 75th Anniversary Celebration is the best the
west has to offer.
Snapp
Conner PR is also the agency of record for the Accend Group, AxisPointe,
Broadcast International, Celio, Cemaphore, ContentWatch, CompletexRM, DirectPointe, Footnote.com, InteliSum, ProPay, Timpanogos Technologies, Grow Utah
Ventures, and the Utah Technology Council (UTC).
For
more information about Snapp Conner PR please visit www.snappconner.com.
About
Snapp Conner PR
Born out of 23 years of specialized experience in the
technology industry, Snapp Conner PR provides all aspects of strategic and
tactical PR execution for companies in the technology, health and wellness, and
life sciences space. Snapp Conner PR assists organizations ranging from
start-ups and growth companies to established ventures and public companies in
creating and executing PR programs to achieve maximum possible business
results. For more information about Snapp Conner PR please visit the Web site
at www.snappconner.com.
–Custom-Built Headquarters Will Serve as Region’s Premier Location for Technology and Life Science PR–
SALT LAKE CITY—Oct. 22, 2008—Snapp Conner PR today announced its expansion to new headquarters, and appointed veteran PR professional A. Cory Maloy to the position of Senior Account Director as a key element of its ongoing strategic growth.
Managing Partner Cheryl Snapp Conner said the agency finalized plans to
purchase space that will become the agency’s new headquarters at the
Jordan Professional Plaza, 1258 W. 104th S. Snapp Conner PR plans to
move into its new location approximately Dec. 1.
The appointment of Maloy brings nearly 20 years of PR experience to
Snapp Conner PR. He has served in both agency and corporate capacities
for global companies including Dayna Communications, Iomega
Corporation, Plantronics, Maxtor, Cobalt Networks (Sun), silex
technology, Travelers, ArtStamps, Podfitness, and others. Most
recently, he served as Senior Director of Public Relations/Corporate
Communications for MediConnect Global. Prior to MediConnect, Maloy served for two years as Senior VP for PR and ad firm Adams & Knight in CT. http://tinyurl.com/6rllzg
In addition to serving as a senior strategist for Snapp Conner’s
growing roster of clients, Maloy will play a lead role in the business
development efforts that will be essential for the agency’s next phase
of growth.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Cory to our senior executive
team,” said Conner. “I have had the great opportunity to work directly
with Cory and also to collaborate with him during many of his prior
roles. I know the extent of his experience and background first hand,
and I know that our clients will benefit greatly from the strategy and knowledge he brings. Our whole team looks forward to working with him.”
About Snapp Conner PR
Snapp Conner PR provides all aspects of strategic and tactical PR
execution for companies in the technology, health and wellness and life
sciences space. Snapp Conner PR assists organizations in creating and
executing PR programs to achieve maximum possible business results. For
more information about Snapp Conner PR please visit www.snappconner.com.
– Wi5Connect, Klymit, Broadweave, Wendia North America, Corcoran
Group, Lync.net, ProPay, DiskAgent, Kynetx and Fifty Studio make 26
companies to join Snapp Conner’s roster since the agency’s launch in
2007 —
These new clients play an important role in the rapid growth Snapp Conner PR has undergone since its inception in April 2007.
“With today’s economy companies are searching for new ways to
differentiate themselves and gain a competitive advantage,” said Cheryl
Snapp Conner, founder and Managing Partner of Snapp Conner PR. “We see
companies turning to public relations to elevate their positions in the
marketplace and we’re happy to be developing the PR strategies that
help our clients grow and succeed even in a down economy.”
The agency’s new additions include:
• Wi5Connect
is a pioneer in the integration of Learning Management System (LMS)
technology into private social networks that reduce employee turnover,
increase capabilities, and deliver proven return on companies’
investments in Web 2.0.
• Klymit
is an insulation technology company based in Ogden, Utah. Klymit
develops and licenses its noble-gas-based, adjustable insulation
technology to companies in a variety of industries. Klymit has plans to
introduce its technology in a number of products ranging from ski
jackets and boots to military uniforms and camping equipment.
• Broadweave
delivers its “Triple-Weave” suite of voice, video, and data services
via the Company’s own FTTP networks. Their acquisition of the iProvo
network makes it one of the country’s largest FTTP network operators.
They also deliver data services, commercial telephony, and hosted Voice
over IP (VOIP) communications services to small to mid-size businesses
and enterprises.
• Wendia North America
provides best-in-class ITIL-based service management solutions to
hundreds of organizations worldwide. Wendia’s service management
offerings provide a best-in-breed and easy-to-implement service
management solution that is instantly compatible with all major systems
and all major desktop management solutions.
• Corcoran Group
is a Salt Lake City-based real estate team committed to helping its
clients make the best and most well informed decisions when it comes to
buying or selling a home, investing in a rental property, or expanding
an existing real estate portfolio.
• Lync.NET
manufactures computer software that helps investment management firms
streamline the process of reporting to clients, interested third
parties, brokers, custodians and government agencies.
• ProPay
has led the market in providing simple, safe and affordable credit card
processing and electronic payment services for merchants ranging from
the small, home-based entrepreneur to multi-billion-dollar enterprises.
• DiskAgent
puts enterprise-level data and hardware protection within reach of
small businesses and individual users, without the need for IT support
or expensive infrastructure.
• Kynetx
provides online merchants with easy to use tools and services that give
them the ability to merchandise in real-time to shoppers according to
the shopper’s individual context without changing their existing
ecommerce toolset. Shoppers get a better shopping experience without
sacrificing their privacy.
• Fifty Studio
delivers interactive websites utilizing flash, video, and the latest
programming technology to deliver a website that wows your customers
and meets your company’s goals.
“I’ve worked with a number of PR agencies over the course of my career
and I’ve never had such a great agency experience as I’ve had with
Snapp Conner PR,” said Matt Bowman, Vice President of Marketing at
Wi5Connect. “What sets Snapp Conner PR apart from other agencies I’ve
worked with is the depth of their relationships with key media, their
ability to stay in front of industry trends, integration of technology
and social networking tools and their overall dedication to my
company’s success.”
In addition to his role at the helm of Wi5 Connect, Matt Bowman is a
leading author, speaker and industry source in the areas of sales,
marketing and social media.
“I am also extremely impressed with SCPR’s strong work ethic,” Bowman
continued. “From 6:00 a.m. to 1:30 at night—when I ask a question, I
get an immediate response from the members of my Snapp Conner PR team.”
Snapp Conner PR is also the agency of record for the Accend Group,
AxisPointe, Broadcast International, Celio, Cemaphore, ContentWatch,
CompletexRM, DirectPointe, Footnote.com, Finicity, InteliSum,
Timpanogos Technologies, Grow Utah Ventures, and the Utah Technology
Council (UTC).
For more information about Snapp Conner PR please visit www.snappconner.com.
About Snapp Conner PR
Born out of 23 years of specialized experience in the technology
industry, Snapp Conner PR provides all aspects of strategic and
tactical PR execution for companies in the technology, health and
wellness, and life sciences space. Snapp Conner PR assists
organizations ranging from start-ups and growth companies to
established ventures and public companies in creating and executing PR
programs to achieve maximum possible business results. For more
information about Snapp Conner PR please visit the Web site at www.snappconner.com.
-Agency Promotes Matt Stubbs to Sr. Associate; Appoints Josh Berndt to PR Associate and Appoints Vic Conner Director of Finance-
SALT LAKE CITY—August 11, 2008—In a move that underscores a record growth year for Snapp Conner PR, Utah’s most progressive PR agency, the company today announced the promotion of Matt Stubbs to Sr. PR Associate. In addition, the company welcomes Josh Berndt as PR Associate, and has appointed co-founder Vic Conner as the company’s new Director of Finance.
“2008 has been a banner year for our agency,” said Cheryl Snapp Conner,
founder and Managing Partner for Snapp Conner PR. “Our client base has
grown rapidly in response to the cutting-edge programs we’re
delivering. As a component of that progress, we’re pleased to announce
the promotion of Matt Stubbs to our Sr. Associate team, as well as the
addition of Josh Berndt, new PR Associate, and Vic Conner, as our new
Director of Finance.”
Prior to joining Snapp Conner PR in July of 2007, Stubbs worked in
broadcast media. His experience spans both television and radio. He has
worked as a television camera operator, a news producer and technical
director. His career in radio progressed from local reporting to a high
profile internship in New York City with the nation’s number 1 all news
radio station. Stubbs also worked at KSL Radio as the Executive
Producer of The Nightside Project. Under his direction the show moved
to a number 1 slot at night in the Salt Lake Market.
Berndt, joining Snapp Conner PR as a PR Associate, is a former member
of the media himself, working as a sports and news anchor, a co-host on
a morning radio show, calling play-by-play for minor league baseball
and as a beat reporter covering women’s basketball. He has won several
awards for his work in the media, including Best Sports Talk Show and
Best Play-By-Play. In addition, Berndt has worked in the PR departments
for the Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, and Salt Lake Bees.
Conner, co-founder of Snapp Conner PR, now also joins the company’s day
to day operations as Financial Director. Conner holds a bachelors’
degree in business finance. Prior to becoming Snapp Conner PR’s
Financial Director, he served as an Investment Consultant for Everen
Securities and as a Financial Advisor at Prudential Securities. Most
recently, he served as a Financial Coach for True North Academy in
American Fork.
For more information about Snapp Conner PR please visit www.snappconner.com.
About Snapp Conner PR
Born out of 23 years of specialized experience in the technology industry, Snapp Conner PR
provides all aspects of strategic and tactical PR execution for
companies in the technology, health and wellness and life sciences
space. Snapp Conner PR assists organizations ranging from start-ups and
growth companies to established ventures and public companies in
creating and executing PR programs to achieve maximum possible business
results.
