Company:The Walton Group Inc.
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| Type | Corporation |
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| Industry | Marketing, Media relations |
| Founded | 1985 in Provo, Utah, United States |
| Headquarters | Provo, Utah |
Area served | Utah County, Utah |
Key people | Linda P. Walton (President & CEO) Mark Ishii Graphic designer |
| Products | Marketing, Media relations, Graphic design, Marketing materials, Communications training, Social media marketing, Web design, Event management |
Number of employees | 5+ (2017) |
| Website | thewaltongroupinc |
The Walton Group, Inc. Marketing and Media Relations corporation based in Provo, Utah. Is a full-service marketing firm that specializes in marketing and media relations for small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government organizations (such as political campaigns). As the first public relations firm in Provo, UT., The Walton Group, Inc. played a key role in economic development of Utah Valley, in the many aspects toward economic successes today.[1][2]
History
The Walton Group Inc. was founded by Linda P. Walton in 1985, as a public relations firm. First clients included many startups and small businesses that later came to shape the Utah Valley economies. Some notable clients of The Walton Group Inc. are: Freedom Festival, Utah Valley Symphony, The City of American Fork, Utah Valley University, Springville Museum of Art, The Shops at Riverwoods, Merit Academy, The City of Highland, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, American Red Cross, several successful Utah political campaigns, and many significant nonprofit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity.[1][3][4][5]
Due in large part to The Walton Group Inc.'s commitments, these companies – once small startups – have grown to be large companies that produce and energize Utah Valley economic growth.[1]
Civic Involvement
The Walton Group Inc. has always had a strong ability in defining specific ideas in the local communities. This involvement with numerous nonprofit organizations, committees, groups to participate in local events, contributing to serve and shape Utah Valley into the great communities there are today.[5]
The Walton Group Inc. has been a key player in Utah's public relations development and has mentored many PR professionals through various educational institutions including Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University. As an active member of PRSA. The involvement with nonprofits like Food and Care Coalition, and Utah Valley Interfaith Association have influenced and served individual Utah Valley residents on personal levels and the Utah Valley community.[5][6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "WALTON GROUP, INC., THE". 2017. https://secure.utah.gov/bes/details.html?entity=1126229-0142.
- ↑ Neely, Karissa (8 July 2019). "New UCAR CEO; jack wightman; Walton Group marketing coordinator; CBC awards". Daily Herald. http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/new-ucar-ceo-mr-appliance-in-pg-walton-group-marketing/article_6d1de153-c25f-5920-a5d4-f27a7c983724.html.
- ↑ Speckman, Stephen (23 June 2006). "Freedom Blast". Deseret News. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/640189367/Poor-sales-turn-Freedom-Blast-into-a-bust.html?pg=all.
- ↑ Johnson, Alexis (29 April 2015). "Classical music runs in the family for Utah Valley Symphony duo". Daily Herald. http://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/music/classical-music-runs-in-the-family-for-utah-valley-symphony/article_fde8a6e9-00c1-5439-aaae-3108e16505cd.html.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "People on the Move". 2016. http://www.utahbusiness.com/people-on-the-move-5/.
- ↑ Neely, Karrisa (4 May 2016). "Dominion Questar merger executive changes; #ChallengeAccepted WLI; IRS help for small biz; Walton Group BYU account execs hires". Daily Herald. http://www.heraldextra.com/business/local/dominion-questar-merger-executive-changes-challengeaccepted-wli-irs-help-for/article_a9b736ed-fd43-5206-b076-e5d119c3d511.html.
- ↑ Neely, Karissa (4 May 2015). "A bit more of the story: Bo Barlow". Daily Herald. http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/a-bit-more-of-the-story-bo-barlow/article_34b8b134-8e87-521f-aee6-abd29f0e622d.html.
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