Community Involvement

In the true spirit of our early pioneers, we know that the only way to make change is to get out there and roll your sleeves up for the community. For years Targa Media and its staff have supported numerous community organizations and charities, believing in our Karmic duty of "what goes around, comes around!"

• Davis Applied Technology College (Advisory board member, 2001 – present):
  The DATC looks to Targa Media to regularly advise its instructors and staff on industry trends and tools for designers and marketers entering the workforce.
• Leadership Utah (Committee Chair and President, 2005 – present):
  Opportunities for business leaders to learn more about the challenges facing Utah businesses and community.
• American Advertising Federation: (Utah Chapter Officer, 2006 – 2008):
  AAF-Utah encourages camaraderie, builds knowledge and facilitates open industry communication.
• Community CERT Volunteer: (West Syracuse Utah, 2006 – present):
  CERT-trained emergency preparedness director for 800+ households in 84075 zip code.

Heart Walk 2009

The Targa Media Talent Pool ran on September 12 to fight heart disease and stroke. Thanks to all who supported us in this cause.

Congratulations to Wade Palmer and Jason Steed who finished 3rd and 5th overall in the Walk/Run event. There were over 500 competitors, and the event was a great success in raising funds to help support the American Heart Association.

This list includes some of the Talent Pool participants in the race:

Jason E. Steed	President and CEO	Member since 2002
Maile Keone	Loyalty Marketing Specialist	Member since 2009
Benoy Tamang	Online Conversion Specialist	Member since 2007
Mike Larsen	CRM Specialist	Member since 2004
John Dubock	New Business Specialist	Member since 2009
Scott Taylor	Architecture Specialist	Member since 2002
Bear Files	Graphics Specialist	Member since 2009
Christina Johnson	Content Specialist	Member since 2006
Valerie Chereskin	PR Specialist	Member since 2009
Bryan Green	Interactive Specialist	Member since 2006
Kellie Nilsson	Communications Specialist	Member since 2005
Lynn Backman	Direct Response Specialist	Member since 2003
Holly Caughron	Eco-Marketing Specialist	Member since 2007
Janet Driscoll Miller	SEO Specialist	Member since 2009
Shelly Storey	Media Planning Specialist	Member since 2009
Kip Henrie	Branding Specialist	Member since 2004
Carrie Schafer	Production Specialist	Member since 2007
Suzy Naschansky	Development Specialist	Member since 2003
Joy Lyn Shaw	Audiocast Specialist	Member since 2009
Amy Wadsworth	Copywriting Specialist	Member since 2009
Jean Scothorne	Logistics Specialist	Member since 2002
Wade Palmer	Publication Specialist	Member since 2005

Conversation resources

eZineArticles.com

Profiling and Promoting Best Clients

Loyalty360.com

State of the Industry: Loyalty & Engagement

Marketeer: Targa Media Blog

Characteristics of Highest-Value Clients