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Top Utah PR Firm Achieving Rapid Growth in Evolving PR/Communications Industry

SALT LAKE CITY—Jan. 31, 2013—Award-winning public relations firm Snapp Conner PR (www.snappconner.com) has added 11 new companies to its growing client roster, including accounts on the East and West Coasts, further underscoring the agency’s national breadth. In addition, the agency welcomes two senior PR associates, Jordan Karpowitz and Adam Torkildson.

“Snapp Conner PR has attracted an influx of clients due, in many cases, to our success in helping them author and place original content,” said Cheryl Snapp Conner, founder and managing partner of Snapp Conner PR. “We are growing aggressively as we advance the role of communications as a core business strategy – one that increasingly includes converged media, thought leadership, authorship, social media, video and an increasing level of PR integration with lead generation and sales.”

Conner herself is a national authority on business communications and entrepreneurship. She is a weekly columnist in the Entrepreneurship Channel for Forbes and is also the guest author of a chapter on Facebook and PR in the new book by Ramon Ray from Wiley & Sons, The Facebook Guide to Small Business Networking, available from Amazon.com on Feb. 19. You can Follow Cheryl's Forbes Columns here.

New Snapp Conner PR clients include Apiary Fund, Claim Resolutions, GoEngineer, Impac Mortgage, Infuse Medical, Lendio, MWI, Observe Point, Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, VLCM and a startup preparing for launch.

As part of its growth initiatives, Snapp Conner PR has also welcomed two additional senior PR associates to its team. Karpowitz brings 18 years of PR experience to Snapp Conner including communications positions with the largest technology and consumer products companies in Utah County, as well as experience with high technology, financial services and healthcare clients during a decade on the east coast. She has produced top national and regional broadcast placements, and also has an impressive track record with national business and consumer print publications.

Torkildson has extensive experience in technical SEO, social media marketing and lead generation programs. In his previous work at SEO.com he represented accounts including Dell, AlphaGraphics, and multiple Fortune 50 companies. He most recently ran his own online viral marketing consultancy.

At Snapp Conner PR, Karpowitz and Torkildson will manage communications strategy, media relations, content creation and placement, and social media campaigns for a variety of clients.

About Snapp Conner PR

Since 2007, Snapp Conner PR has forged a reputation as the most progressive U.S. public relations agency. Based in Salt Lake City, Snapp Conner is the premier agency driving and advancing the role of communications as a core business strategy for today’s organizations. We provide clients throughout the United States with programs that converge and align communications media including traditional PR, thought leadership, social media and content management to provide our clients with optimal business results. For more information about Snapp Conner PR, please visit www.snappconner.com.

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SILICON SLOPES, UTAH, November 27, 2012— The Utah TECH-X sales and growth mentoring program, sponsored by Utah Valley University’s Business Resource Center (BRC), has named Randall Scott, Director of Client Services for Snapp Conner PR, as the program’s 2012 TECH-X Mentor of the Year.

Under the direction of Executive Director Roger Andrus and with assistance from Griffin Hill, SEBO Marketing and regional business leaders, the TECH-X Sales Acceleration course is a free 12-week program that teaches fundamentals in Lead Generation, Public Relations, Lead Flow Optimization, and Sales Flow Optimization and Closing. The course is free of charge for a limited enrollment of 10-12 participating companies for each bi-annual course.

Randall Scott, a senior executive for Snapp Conner PR, has participated in TECH-X for the past two years, providing public relations and business strategy counsel to companies in the TECH-X program. TECH-X recently named Scott its 2012 Mentor of the Year in recognition of above and beyond service he has provided to the companies who attend.

Said Andrus: “We have developed a truly great program, but its strongest value is the quality of the business community mentors like Randy Scott, who have been instrumental in giving these businesses the same opportunities big and established companies have.”

“Having Randy in our program these past two years has brought tremendous value to these participants, due to both his role with one of the state’s premier PR agencies and also his direct background in startup companies’ business concerns,” Andrus continued.
“Randy has played a key roll in the success of our program.”

Now going into its eighth season, Andrus reports that 25 companies graduated from TECH-X in the past year (over the past 3 sessions), producing 23 full time jobs and approximately the same in part time positions. These businesses will produce $20 million in revenue in 2012, up by about $5 million from 2011. Fifty percent of 2012 participants experienced at least 50 percent growth in 2012. Forty percent experienced triple digit revenue growth. In all, more than 50 companies have graduated the TECH-X program thus far.

Companies can learn more about the program and can submit an application to join via www.utahtechx.com. Application deadline for the next session is the third week in January with classes starting on February 7.

About Snapp Conner PR
 
Snapp Conner PR provides all aspects of strategic and tactical PR execution for companies in the technology, health and wellness, business 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. Snapp Conner PR’s physical address is 1258 West 10400 South, Suite 301, South Jordan, Utah 84095.
For more information, visit www.snappconner.com.
 
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PR Contacts:
Jeremy Kartchner
Snapp Conner PR
(801) 994-9625
jeremy@snappconner.com
 

- Conner presented best practices and current trends in the public relations industry to students, faculty, and local entrepreneurs at the Snow College Entrepreneurship Seminar -

SILICON SLOPES, UTAH—October 31, 2012— Snow College inducted Cheryl Snapp Conner, founder and managing partner of Snapp Conner PR, into the 2012 Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame on Thursday, October 25, 2012, in recognition of her success as a business leader and entrepreneur.

Conner also presented to students, faculty, and local business leaders at the Snow College Entrepreneurship Seminar in Ephraim, Utah. Her presentation focused on best PR practices for small business owners and entrepreneurs as it relates to media coverage, contributed articles, thought leadership, e-books, video, blogs and social media. Conner, along with business partner and public relations professional A. Cory Maloy, directed a question and answer session with attendees after her presentation.

“I am very honored to be included in the Snow College Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame,” Connor said. “Being able to share ideas and experience with students and fellow entrepreneurs is a great opportunity.”

More than 100 students, faculty, and local business owners gathered on the Snow College campus for this ongoing event, which features weekly presentations from successful Utah entrepreneurs. The seminars inform and inspire students and leaders through stories and knowledge shared from experienced Utah entrepreneurs.

“The practice of public relations drives business results,” Conner said during her presentation. “Entrepreneurs should always be taking advantage of the valuable new forms of public relations available today, such as social media and original content.”

Conner discussed how she founded Snapp Conner PR, a full-service public relations agency located in South Jordan, Utah, in April of 2007. Conner also shared how she grew her business and turned Snapp Conner PR into one of the premier public relations agencies in the Intermountain West today. The agency currently represents more than 25 businesses throughout Utah and the United States and is the winner of multiple agency awards.

Conner is a weekly contributor to Forbes Entrepreneurs Channel. Her past awards include Signal Peak’s v100 Class of 2012 as one of the top entrepreneurs in Utah, and Utah’s 30 Women to Watch.

For more information about Snapp Conner PR, visit www.snappconner.com. Snapp Conner PR’s physical address is 1258 West 10400 South, Suite 301, South Jordan, Utah 84095.

Additional Resources:

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Twitter: http://twitter.com/SnappConnerPR

LinkedIn: snappconner

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, business 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.

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PR Contacts:

Jeremy Kartchner

Snapp Conner PR

(801) 994-9625

jeremy@snappconner.com

-Honorees a symbol of Utah’s economic success-

SALT LAKE CITY – September 7, 2012 – Snapp Conner PR (www.snappconner.com) today announces MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) included nine Snapp Conner PR clients on the 2012 list of the 100 fastest growing companies in Utah this week.

“We are honored to represent some of the fastest growing companies in Utah,” said Cheryl Snapp Conner, founder of Snapp Conner PR. “In addition to the current companies we are representing, Snapp Conner PR has worked with multiple honorees on the list in the past. Each company on the MWCN Utah 100 has worked to grow Utah’s economy over the last five years and deserves to be congratulated for their efforts.”

MWCN calculated revenue growth between 2007 and 2011 to determine the Utah 100 and will announce the final rankings at the MWCN Utah 100 Awards Program on Oct. 9 at the Grand American Hotel.

The nine Snapp Conner PR clients included in the 2012 Utah 100 in alphabetical order are:

·       Aribex, Inc.

·       Central Logic

·       ContentWatch

·       Fishbowl

·       InsideSales.com, Inc.

·       MultiLing Corporation

·       Profire Energy, Inc.

·       Real Property Management

·       Veracity Solutions

“The companies listed on the Utah 100 are a symbol of the business success in Utah,” said Jason Watson, MWCN president. “We created the Utah 100 to show the state and the rest of the country the type of dedication that it takes to grow revenue and jobs. Utah is consistently ranked as a top state for business and these companies are a sample of the reason.”

For more information about these nine companies or for a free PR evaluation 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, business 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.

About MountainWest Capital Network

MountainWest Capital Network is Utah’s first and largest business networking organization devoted to supporting entrepreneurial success, and dedicated to the flow of financial, entrepreneurial and intellectual capital.

Contact:

Jeremy Kartchner

Snapp Conner PR

801-994-9625

Jeremy@snappconner.com

-New hires to work with influx of new business-

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 7, 2012 -- Snapp Conner PR (http://www.snappconner.com), award-winning Utah public relations firm, today announced the hiring of Brad Warnock as vice president of PR services and Zac Lambert as a PR associate. The new additions allow the agency to continue to expand on its record growth in 2012.

“As we continue to build our banner growth, we need an experienced staff that is capable of providing the high level of service clients have come to expect from Snapp Conner PR,” said Cheryl Snapp Conner, founder of Snapp Conner PR. “We are confident that Brad and Zac’s expertise and experience will play a valuable role in helping us meet the demand for our services while also allowing us to innovate as we continue to grow.”

Warnock comes to Snapp Conner PR with more than 15 years of public relations, marketing and sales experience. He brings C-level executive background from technology firms Symmetry Wireless, ClearCenter and Celio Corp. Warnock specializes in new product strategies, marketing programs for distribution and sales as well as corporate communications messaging. He consistently puts clients in the national spotlight with his brand strategy and tailored public relations campaigns.  

Lambert has a background in sports, entertainment and broadcasting. Before joining Snapp Conner PR, Zac worked with the Utah Jazz public relations department where he wrote for the team’s publications and served the local and national media. Prior to the Jazz, Lambert was a communications intern with U.S. Figure Skating and a producer for 1320 KFAN, a Utah sports radio station. He brings experience in social media, writing and media skills training. Lambert graduated from Weber State with a degree in public relations and advertising.

“In the short time they’ve been with us, we have seen an immediate impact from Brad and Zac’s unique talents, and they’ve paid high dividends for our firm and for the clients they’re representing,” said Partner A. Cory Maloy. “Brad and Zac have already accomplished notable achievements for clients such as Kisstixx, Infuse Medical, Grow America and CapShare, and have been successful in turning potential clients into the agency’s newest accounts.”

For more information about Snapp Conner PR and its services, visit www.snappconner.com.

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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, business 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.

Contacts

Snapp Conner PR


Jeremy Kartchner

801-994-9625

jeremy@snappconner.com

Experts from Snapp Conner PR will lead a discussion on innovative new methods to marry PR with sales and lead generation at the Utah Technology Council’s (UTC) (http://www.utahtechcouncil.org) Annual PR Clinic on June 26, 2012.   

The event will be co-chaired by Cheryl Snapp Conner, Managing Partner of Snapp Conner PR and Ken Krogue. Krogue is a renowned leader in the creation of cutting-edge strategies for accelerating sales.

“The topic of PR as a strategic weapon to spur lead generation and sales has caught fire,” said Cheryl Snapp Conner. “In this session, we will present a variety of case studies from leading Utah organizations who are using cutting-edge PR to support their sales and revenue goals.”

Topics and case studies will include the following:

·       Fishbowl – How Fishbowl is using thought leadership articles to rapidly expand its global and national brand. 

·      Grow America – How to build and engage a community quickly through email and social media campaigns.

·       Snapp Conner PR  – How to align PR with a company's sales campaigns to turn PR results into lead generation.

·       Social Media Presence – How to build social media presence quickly and how to convert that influence and presence into direct engagement that can produce company sales.

·       Creating Compelling Content  – Creating content that is shareable and pitchable to media and can engage your brand with influencer.

“The UTC Annual PR Clinic is one of our most highly-anticipated events every year,” said Richard R. Nelson, Founder and CEO of UTC. “This clinic is aimed at educating people about the new forms of media and marketing technologies, which can give companies a real edge over their competition.”

The PR Clinic is from 3-5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Neumont University in room 300. The address is 10701 South Riverfront Parkway, South Jordan, Utah. Cost of the event is $15 for UTC members and $30 for non-UTC members.

For more information on the UTC, including future events, and to become a member please visit www.utahtech.org or call (801) 568-3500. 

Wanlass brings more than 15 years of PR, media relations and journalism experience in high-technology industries

SALT LAKE CITY, April 11, 2012 – Snapp Conner PR (http://www.snappconner.com/) has brought 15-plus additional years of public relations experience to its roster with the addition of Kelly Wanlass, to its senior PR consultancy team.

According to Cheryl Snapp Conner, founder and managing partner of Snapp Conner PR, “Kelly’s technology savvy, dedication and business acumen will contribute immediately to our already extensive tech PR expertise.”

Wanlass is a senior-level public relations consultant with more than 15 years proven experience with PR strategy, article and speaker placement, press release/article writing, and the overall positioning of clients – and their executives - as industry thought leaders. She started her career as a writer for The Associated Press and branched into PR at Applied Communications Corp., where she managed media relations for various products at Oracle and Storage Technology, Inc.

As a Senior PR Associate for Snapp Conner PR, Wanlass will manage media relations, communications strategy and speaking opportunities for a variety of clients. In addition, she will participate in press release, case study, whitepaper and Web content writing.

Wanlass has secured coverage for clients in print and online publications including Information Week, Computerworld, eWeek, Computer Reseller News, PC Magazine, TechCrunch, CNET, Mashable, ReadWriteWeb and VentureBeat. Over the past several years, she has focused on getting visibility for technology start-ups and existing companies in the platform-as-a-service, social media and education arenas. She received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Brigham Young University.

In addition to its new-hire, the agency recently re-vamped its Website to include video content of its most recent PR successes.

For more information about Snapp Conner PR and its services, visit www.snappconner.com.

-Growing Utah public relations firm continues to add new accounts-

SALT LAKE CITY—Feb. 8, 2012— Award-winning Utah public relations firm Snapp Conner PR (www.snappconner.com) has signed eight new companies to its client roster, including Aribex, eFileCabinet, FranklinCovey, ManagementPlus, MultiLing, Real Property Management, Veracity Solutions and Wavelink.

“We chose to work with Snapp Conner PR because of their reputation in strategic communications and their ability to secure coverage in top tier print, broadcast and online business, trade, technology and consumer publications,” said Jay Cichosz, Wavelink Vice President of Marketing. “Companies inside and out of Utah recognize Snapp Conner PR for their outstanding reputation and their ability to incorporate the PR efforts as part of a larger plan to achieve overall business objectives.”

In April, Snapp Conner will celebrate its fifth year in business. Over the past five years, Snapp Conner PR has achieved top-notch coverage and results with leading publications throughout the U.S. and to some degree, with international publications as well. While the Utah firm knows that press coverage is important, it is always a part of a larger plan to help clients meet the goals and objectives they have set forth.

“When we work with a company, we become partners and our entire team participates in programs to ensure the growth and success of the companies we represent,” said Cheryl Conner, Founder and Managing Partner of Snapp Conner PR. “We’re able to blend traditional PR with new and emerging practices to help our clients achieve great success. We are particularly excited to work with these new clients in groundbreaking programs we are creating to help achieve their milestones while meeting and even exceeding their expectations.”

For more information about Snapp Conner PR visit www.snappconner.com.

-Agency to supply superior strategic PR counsel and guidance-

Snapp Conner PR today announced the addition of 10 new clients to its growing roster of local, national and international client companies.

The clients comprise a diverse mix of consumer, technology and investment companies including Ancestry.com, Grow America Ventures/DooBizz, Elite IT Partners, mediaFORGE, MobyQ, SignalPeak, V3 Systems, WingCash, Phoenix-based SmarterTools and Profire Energy, based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

“Economic conditions of the past few years have made business growth challenging,” said Cheryl Snapp Conner, founder and managing partner at Snapp Conner PR. “This has caused many business leaders to adopt a philosophy of survival as opposed to growth. We’re fortunate to have grown during these times and have been able to play a role in helping our clients grow as well. We look forward to developing strategies that will help these new clients reach and exceed their goals.”

Snapp Conner PR’s relationships with top-tier media outlets allow the agency to create media relations strategies tailored to fit individual client needs. Recently the agency leveraged its relationships to secure client coverage with the likes of The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, Engadget, Gizmodo, PC Magazine, Bloomberg Businessweek, Wired, Reuters, Financial Times, GigaOM and InformationWeek. Additionally, the agency recently added three new associates to keep up with clientele needs.

“The Snapp Conner PR team’s ability to consistently deliver PR strategy that leads to success has earned my trust and respect to the point that they’re my PR agency of choice for all of my business interests and investment portfolio,” said Alan E. Hall, founder of Grow America Ventures/DooBizz. “They get the media traction we need and connect us with the right media members. They are highly aware of and meet and exceed their clients’ expectations and needs.”

For more information about Snapp Conner PR visit www.snappconner.com. Snapp Conner PR’s physical address is 1258 West 10400 South, Suite 301, South Jordan, Utah 84095.

Additional Resources:
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Twitter: http://twitter.com/SnappConnerPR
LinkedIn: snappconner

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.

- New hires support agency growth -

SALT LAKE CITY—July 27, 2011— Utah public relations firm Snapp Conner PR (www.snappconner.com) announced today that it has hired three new PR professionals, Randy Scott, Abram Jones and Ryan Oaks to accommodate the growth and demand for its PR services.

Scott is a highly accomplished executive with extensive U.S. and international marketing, product management, sales and business development experience in technology and biotechnology companies. Prior to joining Snapp Conner PR, Scott was Vice President of Operations at Celio where he was responsible for strategy, implementation, and day-to-day management of company operations, including sales operations, procurement, manufacturing operations, service/support, systems, process, and quality organizations

Before joining Snapp Conner PR, Jones was an Outreach Coordinator with Kindel Gagan Public Affairs where he worked with Edelman Public Relations on behalf of the American Chemistry Council to plan and execute field campaigns for the Plastic Foodservice Packaging Group, Progressive Bag Alliance and California Restaurant Association to organize business owners and customers in opposition to proposed market restrictions. As part of his work there he planned, wrote and produced collateral in support of field programs. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University.

Oaks’ PR expertise includes experience in the government, sports and entertainment, higher education, and technology industries. He spent three years in the health care industry and most recently served as the Assistant Sports Information Director at Utah Valley University. In his spare time Oaks works with Real Salt Lake, Utah’s professional soccer franchise in the media relations department providing statistics, game and player information to local and national media. He is a graduate of Utah Valley University.

“Abe, Randy and Ryan bring a wealth of experience that will allow them to make an immediate impact on our existing clients as well as potential new clients,” said A. Cory Maloy, Partner at Snapp Conner PR. “Both our agency and clients will benefit greatly through their expertise, business acumen and proven track records of providing quality PR services.”

For more information about Snapp Conner PR visit www.snappconner.com. Snapp Conner PR’s physical address is 1258 West 10400 South, Suite 301, South Jordan, Utah 84095.

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.

- Stoel Rives labor and employment partner, Matt Durham and Snapp Conner PR’s managing partner, Cheryl Snapp Conner help employers mitigate risk while also leveraging and capitalizing on employees’ social media skills-

SALT LAKE CITY -- July 18, 2011 – More than 100 million users currently access Facebook from their mobile devices. More than 1.5 million companies have Facebook pages, and the average Facebook user is on the site approximately 55 minutes per day. Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn are integral to millions of people’s personal and professional lives. Social media can be a strategic weapon; yet one false step can end a career, end a company, or alter numerous lives.

To that end, Stoel Rives LLP (www.stoel.com), together with Snapp Conner PR (www.snappconner.com), have created a seminar entitled ‘Managing the Use of Social Media In and Out of the Workplace’ to provide business owners with insight and help on using social media well. Durham and Snapp Conner presented the seminar live in Salt Lake City on June 24, 2011. Salt Lake City video education company BizVision has also filmed the seminar, which is now available for continued free viewing at http://www.bizvision.com/webcast/prod/11062

In the presentation, Durham and Snapp Conner agree that it is imperative that companies provide education to their employees about appropriate and beneficial use of social media. Both also strongly advise every business to have a written policy about social media use and to ensure that employees understand and agree to their policy’s terms.

The seminar covers
• Direct and indirect risks to employers
• Policy considerations and ideas for putting policies into effect
• The pros and cons of monitoring employee social media use
• Ways to enact and even leverage company and product social media campaigns
• Disciplinary actions for inappropriate use

“From a legal perspective, it’s vital that employers understand the benefits and risks of social media,” said Matt Durham, partner at Stoel Rives and seminar presenter. “From hiring practices to sales activities to interactions among coworkers, a proper understanding of employers’ liabilities and responsibilities is important to avoiding liability.”

Presenters:
• Matthew Durham is a partner of Stoel Rives' Litigation and Employment Law practice groups. He represents clients in state and federal courts and administrative agencies in matters relating to employment discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, drug testing, leave, benefits and labor/occupational safety issues. He routinely advises clients on developing and implementing personnel policies and complying with state and federal employment laws. Matthew also represents clients in general civil litigation matters. He has also mediated employment disputes.

• Cheryl Snapp Conner, founder and managing partner of Snapp Conner PR, has more than 26 years of experience in public relations for leading technology firms. Snapp Conner has led four successful tech PR agencies since 1989, and has been recognized as one of Utah’s 30 Women to Watch. She is a trustee of the Utah Technology Council (UTC) and has directed its Communications Committee since 2004.

“We work with many businesses whose biggest PR opportunities involve social media,” said Cheryl Snapp Conner, Managing Partner at Snapp Conner PR. “However, companies need to be fully aware of the risks and dangers of social media as well. It is our goal to help them strike the right balance and to let their employees participate in programs that allow them to leverage and use social media of all varieties increasingly well.”

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.

About Stoel Rives LLP
Stoel Rives is a business law firm providing corporate and litigation services to a wide range of clients throughout the United States. The firm has nearly 400 attorneys operating out of 11 offices in seven states. Stoel Rives is a leader in corporate, energy, environmental, intellectual property, labor and employment, land use and construction, litigation, natural resources, project development and real estate law. The firm has offices in Alaska, California, Idaho, Minnesota, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. For more information, visit www.stoel.com.

-Cheryl Snapp Conner, Jeremy Kartchner and Clayton Blackham each capture v100 award for the third consecutive year-

SALT LAKE CITY -- May 17, 2011 – Hat tricks, turkeys and three-of-a-kind. Any way you say it, a three-peat is impressive and Snapp Conner PR has accomplished just that.

Cheryl Snapp Conner, Jeremy Kartchner and Clayton Blackham, three of the agency’s partners, have achieved a three-peat on the vSpring Top 100 Venture Entrepreneur list.

The v100 helps entrepreneurs and vSpring Capital locate and cultivate relationships among top Intermountain region executive talent. Members of the v100 are chosen each year through a peer-nominated and peer-selected process.

“It’s an honor to be thought of and numbered among Utah’s top executives and entrepreneurs three years running,” said Cheryl Snapp Conner, founder and managing partner of Snapp Conner PR. “It lends tremendous validation to the progressive leadership we foster at Snapp Conner PR.”

Conner, Kartchner and Blackham established Snapp Conner PR in 2007 and have grown it from the ground up. Since last year’s v100 list the agency has garnered more than 10 new clients and has added three new hires, bringing the total of Utah companies the firm has represented since its inception to more than 50, and 2011 will be the agency’s record year.

“Snapp Conner’s leadership team is phenomenal,” said Greg Butterfield, managing partner of mentor capital firm SageCreek Partners. “There isn’t a group of people more deserving of acknowledgement than the partners of Snapp Conner PR. I have worked with Cheryl and her team through the course of numerous companies, and their strategic input, tech savvy and strong public relations they provide to the companies SageCreek works with has proven to be a valuable asset each time.”

For more information about Snapp Conner PR 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.

-New clients open 2011 as Snapp Conner PR continues to grow -

Jan. 19, 2011— Utah public relations firm, Snapp Conner PR, (www.snappconner.com) announced the addition of nine new clients to its growing list of accounts.

Recently signed clients include: AppTime, AtTask, Element Funding, Milleniata, NASCAR Car Wash, Property23, RiverRock Bioscience, Setpoint Systems and Utah Community Credit Union (UCCU).

“Snapp Conner PR is the Nordstrom’s of the public relations world,” said Dan Dyer, president, CEO and Founder of NASCAR Car Wash. “They’re the best team I’ve worked with for strategic public relations. They’ve been particularly valuable to NASCAR Car Wash in their ability to connect their clients with meaningful partners and affiliates.”

In addition to these new clients, Snapp Conner PR was recently named the 18th fastest growing company in Utah by the Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum (UVEF) in its annual Top 25 awards and an Emerging Elite in the MountainWest Capital Networks’ (MWCN) annual Utah 100. This is the fourth consecutive year that Snapp Conner PR has been named to UVEF’s Top 25.

“To consistently maintain our growth for this many years, especially during a challenged economy, is a testament to the strength of each member of our team,” said Cheryl Snapp Conner, Founder and Managing Partner of Snapp Conner PR. “We know the strategic PR plans paying dividends and will help differentiate our clients from their competition.”

For more information about Snapp Conner PR, these new clients and its PR services visit www.snappconner.com. Snapp Conner PR’s physical address is 1258 West 10400 South, Suite 301, South Jordan, Utah 84095.

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Twitter: @SnappConnerPR
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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.

- Conner to share PR advice with the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Networking Group -

SALT LAKE CITY—August 10, 2010— In today’s economic environment, businesses are constantly searching for ways to get noticed, stand out and differentiate themselves in their industries and among competitors. Companies are quickly realizing that engaging in strategic public relations will provide them with the advantages they seek.

On Thursday, August 12, 2010, Cheryl Snapp Conner will talk to the Utah Valley’s Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Networking Group about the value and benefits of PR. The luncheon will be held at the Tahitian Noni Gardens at 333 West River Park Drive in Provo, Utah from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MST.

Conner will speak on the benefits a strategic public relations program can provide a business. Included in Conner’s comments will be tips and advice on a number of PR topics, including:

• Recognizing when a business should engage in public relations
• Best PR practices
• Incorporating social media into public relations
• How to find the right PR firm

Conner founded Snapp Conner PR in April of 2007 and has grown the agency into the premier public relations agency in Utah and the Intermountain West. The agency specializes in technology PR and currently represents more than 25 businesses throughout Utah and the United States. Conner was recently named to V-Spring’s V100 as one of the top entrepreneurs in Utah for the second straight year and under her direction the agency has won a number of industry and business awards.

“Cheryl came very highly recommended as someone who could provide insight and educate us on the value and benefits of public relations,” said Elizabeth A. Michalek, Director of Client Services with Paragon Wealth Management. “The members of our Chamber are always looking to learn and find new ways to increase market share and success and I’m confident that this discussion on PR will enlighten and provide new strategies to accomplish these goals.”

For more information about Snapp Conner PR visit www.snappconner.com. Snapp Conner PR’s physical address is 1258 West 10400 South, Suite 301, South Jordan, Utah 84095.

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-Maloy instrumental in agency’s growth; agency will continue to rely on his strategy and business development expertise-

SALT LAKE CITY, May 11, 2010 – Snapp Conner PR (http://snappconner.com/) today announced that A. Cory Maloy has been named partner. Maloy joins partners Cheryl Snapp Conner, Jeremy Kartchner and Clayton Blackham in moving Snapp Conner to its next level as the agency continues to define the role of strategic public relations for companies in the Intermountain West and throughout the U.S.

“This announcement is significant as it marks another milestone in our growth as Utah’s most progressive PR agency,” said Cheryl Snapp Conner, founder and managing partner of Snapp Conner PR. “We are defining the level of excellence that is available to companies needing PR professionals, resources, reach and advanced strategic PR counsel right here in Utah.”

As the agency’s fourth partner, Maloy will continue his focus on advanced business strategy for current clients and on driving the agency’s growth.

While the majority of Snapp Conner clients are headquartered in Utah and the surrounding region, Maloy’s background with leading brand name agencies on both the East and West coasts allows him to provide particularly strong insight and value to companies who are looking for strong national and global programs, but who would like to maintain their strategic agency partnerships within the State of Utah.

“It has been our pleasure to work with Cory and the team at Snapp Conner PR for quite some time now,” said Lex Watterson, president of MountainWest Capital Network. “I regularly run into people who tell me what a big role Snapp Conner PR plays in their success. Cory and the entire staff at Snapp Conner make up the most professional group of PR experts you can find anywhere in this region. We congratulate Cory and Snapp Conner PR on this great high point.”

Maloy brings more than 20 years of PR experience to Snapp Conner PR. He has provided PR strategy leadership and business development to Snapp Conner since October 2008 and has led national and global programs such as InterbankFX’ successful expansion in 2009 to Korea.

Before joining Snapp Conner PR, Maloy served as Senior Director of Public Relations/Corporate Communications for MediConnect Global. Prior to MediConnect, Maloy served for two years as Senior VP of PR for Adams & Knight in Avon, CT and for five years as vice president at Wilson McHenry Company in San Francisco. He has served in both agency and corporate communications positions throughout his career representing small to large companies such as Iomega Corporation, Plantronics, Maxtor, Dayna Communications, Cobalt Networks (Sun), silex technology, Travelers, Nelson Laboratories, Fishbowl and others.

For more information about Snapp Conner PR, its clients and its PR services visit www.snappconner.com. Snapp Conner PR’s physical address is 1258 West 10400 South, Suite 301, South Jordan, Utah 84095.

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Twitter: http://twitter.com/SnappConnerPR
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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 celebrates third anniversary with three partners being named to the vSpring Capital Top 100 Venture Entrepreneurs-

SALT LAKE CITY, April 28, 2010 – Kicking off its third year in business, Snapp Conner PR shows that good things really do come in threes.

Since opening its doors in 2007, Snapp Conner PR has achieved the following milestones:

•  Named one of The Utah Valley Entrepreneur Forum’s Top 25 Under Five three times
• Acquisition of its own office space to accommodate growth and better serve its customers
• Continued and sustained growth, in both client roster and staff throughout the recession

“We’re grateful for the success we’ve experienced in our first three years and recognize that none of this would be possible if it weren’t for our clients and their understanding of the value a strategic public relations plan can play in their success,” said Cheryl Snapp Conner, founder and managing partner of Snapp Conner PR. “The last couple of years have been particularly hard on businesses and those that can differentiate themselves through reliable third party endorsements from trusted media sources have been more able to weather the economic storm and even prosper.”

When Snapp Conner PR began its operations three years ago, the agency had five clients, one of which was the Utah Technology Council (UTC).

“We’ve worked with Snapp Conner since its inception three years ago and have benefitted greatly from their strategic counsel,” said Richard R. Nelson, President and CEO of the Utah Technology Council. “The Snapp Conner PR team has always been incredibly supportive and instrumental in our efforts to promote Utah’s high tech and life science companies, and they are a driving force in our ability to foster growth, develop a quality workforce and increase funding opportunities for these sectors in Utah.”

Snapp Conner PR currently represents more than 30 companies, consisting of a mixture of local Utah clients and nationally based companies.

"In addition to providing insight and direction on Viewfinity's technology and product vision, our strategy partnership with SageCreek Partners resulted in an the introduction to Snapp Conner PR, a top-notch public relations firm,” said Gil Rapaport, president of Viewfinity, Inc. “Because of Snapp Conner’s well-established reputation with the journalists and analysts who cover systems management, Viewfinity’s debut into the market was especially well-received and highly impactful."

In addition to celebrating its third year in business, the agency’s three partners Cheryl Snapp Conner, Jeremy Kartchner and Clayton Blackham were named to the vSpring Capital Top 100 Venture Entrepreneurs (v100) for the second year in a row.

The v100 was created in 2004 as a way to recognize Utah’s outstanding entrepreneurs and to support and promote collaborative partnering and mentoring among top entrepreneurs in the region. It was designed to help entrepreneurs and vSpring Capital locate and cultivate relationships among top CEO and CTO talent in the region. Members of the v100 are chosen through a community-nominated and peer-selected process.

“We’re honored to be recognized again as VSpring 100 winners as this is a direct result of voting and input from peers and clients,” said Blackham. “Moving forward we look forward to continuing our growth and in helping our clients achieve their goals through strategic public relations campaigns that create awareness about our clients and differentiate them from their competitors.”

-International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) hosts Snapp Conner PR Managing Partner during professional development luncheon -

SALT LAKE CITY—April 14, 2010— In today’s business environment crisis communication management is an element that can not be taken lightly. With the ever-growing popularity of social media sites like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, the business world gets all kinds of new publicity, some more dangerous than others.

Cheryl Snapp Conner, founder and managing partner of Snapp Conner PR, will present “Crisis Communication in the Age of Social Media” during the IABC’s professional development luncheon on Thursday, April 15, 2010. Networking for the luncheon begins at 11:30 am MST and the presentation runs from 12-1 at Biaggi’s restaurant in Salt Lake City. For further details or to register visit http://utah.iabc.com.

“This luncheon with Cheryl Snapp Conner will be a great event for Utah business leaders,” stated Laraine King, President, Utah Chapter IABC. “She brings unparalleled public relations knowledge to our audience about what companies can really do when a crisis arises. She will bring real-life antidotes and tips that I guarantee will help business leaders. This is an event you can’t afford to miss.”

Snapp Conner’s presentation will teach:

• What to do in advance to prevent crisis public relations in the first place
• How to be prepared to act quickly and effectively in the case of situations you cannot prevent
• What elements are especially critical to be aware of in the age of blogs, Twitter, and other social media vehicles
• What Utah companies are standing out as the best and the worst examples of handling crisis communications

For more information about Snapp Conner PR visit www.snappconner.com. Snapp Conner PR’s physical address is 1258 West 10400 South, Suite 301, South Jordan, Utah 84095.

Additional Resources:

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• Twitter: http://twitter.com/SnappConnerPR
• LinkedIn: snappconner

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.

-New Clients include A Plus Benefits, ATMequipment, EGlobal, FoodInsurance.com, MediaFORGE, Nelson Laboratories, Red Sky IT Solutions, Safe Driving Systems, Viewfinity and Wilson Electronics-

SALT LAKE CITY—March 25, 2010— Utah public relations firm, Snapp Conner PR, (www.snappconner.com) begins 2010 with the addition of ten new clients – A Plus Benefits, Grant Victor, parent company of ATMequipment and eGlobalATM, FoodInsurance.com, MediaFORGE, Nelson Laboratories, Red Sky IT Solutions, Safe Driving Systems, Viewfinity and Wilson Electronics. These new accounts bring Snapp Conner PR’s total active clients to 25.

“As a small business, we understand the value strategic public relations plan can play in helping build a trusted brand and differentiating us from our competition,” said Jonathan Bacon, Marketing Manager at Wilson Electronics and one of Snapp Conner PR’s new clients. “We also have found value of supporting business in Utah instead of farming it out to a larger New York City or San Francisco based PR agency where we risk becoming a small fish in a big pond. With Snapp Conner PR we know we’re getting the best PR advice and representation and that we’re a big fish regardless of location.”

Since signing with Snapp Conner PR, a number of Tier 1 trade and business publications and industry blogs have featured Wilson Electronics. Some of those publications include PC World, GigaOm and Gadling.com. Similarly, Snapp Conner PR has secured significant coverage opportunities for its other new clients, including contributed articles for A Plus Benefits, in key industry publications such as PEO Insider and SHRM as well as feature articles in key regional newspapers, magazines and business publications such as the Idaho Business Review and BusinessWeek.

“We knew we needed to do PR and were really looking for a PR agency that could come in and guide us on what do to and to help us understand the strategy behind what is being done,” said Rick Bartholomew, CEO of A Plus Benefits. “Snapp Conner PR has demonstrated tremendous leadership and ownership while establishing a strategic PR plan that enables us to meet our goals. They’ve gone above and beyond to deliver the results we want.”

Since its inception in 2007, Snapp Conner PR has tripled in size and has represented more than 30 companies. Along the way, the agency has achieved milestones including:

• Being named to the Utah Valley Entrepreneur Forum’s Top 25 Under Five three times
• Last year, the three partners were all named to V-Spring Capital’s V-100
• Acquisition of its own office space to accommodate growth and better serve its customers

“Companies that understand the power of PR and are committed to strategic public relations give themselves a big advantage in their industries and among their competitors,” said Cheryl Snapp Conner, Founder and Managing Partner of Snapp Conner PR. “With the current state of the economy, smart businesses are recognizing the need to be more strategic than ever, and public relations remains the most reliable way to build a brand, educate the marketplace and gain the confidence of prospective customers.”

For more information about Snapp Conner PR, these new clients and its PR services visit www.snappconner.com. Snapp Conner PR’s physical address is 1258 West 10400 South, Suite 301, South Jordan, Utah 84095.

Additional Resources:
Facebook: Snapp Conner PR
Twitter: http://twitter.com/SnappConnerPR
LinkedIn: snappconner

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.

-New accounts include Arellia, EnticeLabs, iPreserve, Matrix42, More or Less Inc., Riser Media, and Venafi, Inc.; Henderson hired to lead new and existing accounts -

SALT LAKE CITY—October 28, 2009— Technology PR firm, Snapp Conner PR, (http:www.snappconner.com) continues its exceptional growth by hiring Kyle Henderson as a public relations associate and adding seven new accounts to its client roster – Arellia, EnticeLabs, iPreserve, Matrix42, More or Less Inc., Riser Media and Venafi, Inc.

Henderson joins Snapp Conner PR following his work as an Account Manager at Crowell Advertising where he managed public relations for several organizations including Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill, Castle of Chaos Haunted House, Tracy Aviary and Comfort Systems USA Intermountain. His public relations experience includes organizations in the technology, telecommunications, construction, retail, restaurant, and the sports and entertainment industries. Henderson brings nearly five years of PR experience to Snapp Conner PR and holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Brigham Young University – Idaho.

“Kyle’s track record speaks for itself and with his blend of creative and strategic thinking, we’re confident our clients will benefit from his services,” said Cheryl Snapp Conner, founder and managing partner of Snapp Conner PR. “Kyle is a great fit for our team and will play a significant role in our ongoing growth and produce the results for his clients that are synonymous with Snapp Conner PR.”

In addition to adding Henderson to the team, Snapp Conner PR has added seven new accounts to its roster, including:

Arellia: Arellia provides security and compliance technology for the Symantec Management Platform (formerly Altiris). Arellia’s technology has its foundation in Computing Edge (where CEO Michael Sainsbury was CTO), which was acquired by Altiris in 2000 and is now a part of Symantec.

EnticeLabs: EnticeLabs designs technology to empower HR departments to recruit top talent. Its flagship product, TalentSeekr, is an automated one-stop platform that is redefining the recruiting industry, using targeted ads and advanced artificial intelligence to engage active and passive job seekers in the websites and communities where they spend time.

iPreserve: iPreserve is an innovative franchise system that empowers owners with the training, equipment, support, marketing programs and processes to successfully own and/or run their own personal digitization business.

Matrix42: Matrix42 is an established leader in the dynamic IT market providing integrated IT service and systems management. Matrix42 is the innovator of IT-Commerce, and provides solutions that enable IT managers and administrators to manage their IT environments optimally and cost-efficiently.

More or Less, Inc: More or Less, Inc. is a privately-held company that offers business training and consulting in the areas of profit enhancement, sales expansion, market positioning and employee engagement. The company’s online Profit Proposal Generator (PPG) lets anyone create high-quality profit proposals from their cost-reducing and revenue-increasing ideas for free.

Riser Media: Riser Media provides high-end design from award-winning professionals at budget friendly prices and has forged a reputation as “a new kind of agency”—one that is equally comfortable with small business as it is with HBO, ABC, the Fox Network and Disney.

Venafi, Inc.: Venafi invented systems management for encryption to help organizations simplify the management of encryption technologies across their diverse operating systems and infrastructure environments – from the desktop to the datacenter. Its products provide automated management of encryption assets, including discovery, monitoring, alerts, lifecycle management and automated application configuration.

“More than other traditional means of communication such as advertising, public relations is playing a more critical role in helping companies differentiate themselves from competition,” continued Conner. “We’re honored to be working with these companies and look forward to helping them acquire the recognition and media endorsements that will promote growth, drive awareness and set them apart from others in their markets.”

For more information about Snapp Conner PR, visit their Web site at www.snappconner.com. Snapp Conner PR’s physical address is 1258 West 10400 South, Suite 301, South Jordan, Utah 84095.

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.