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Walt & Company

5.0 (22)
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IT & Software Development
11 reviewers
65%
PROJECT COST
$10K+per project10 reviewers | 45%
RETAINER COST
$5K+per month8 reviewers | 36%
Darek Connole avatar
Darek ConnoleManger, Public Relations
Overall Rating
5.0
Communication
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Accuracy of Timeline
Not rated
Expertise
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Accuracy of Cost Estimates
Not rated
In my 20 plus years of being a corporate public relations manager, Walt and Company is a bit of an anomaly. Typically I've been brought in to fire agencies and bring work in-hours. But with Walt & Company, we found a diamond in the rough. Most agencies follow one of two principles: 1) agree to the client's demands and try to deliver on the expectations, or 2) deliver true console on the best course of action and develop a realistic plan to make that expectation reality. Most are #1, happy to cash your check for two-to-three years then look for a new client. Walt & Company is the later, a unicorn in today's PR agencies. They strive (and succeed) to be a true partner in their client's success; not satisfied with short-term relationships, but building long-lasting relationships based on trust, instinct, professionalism, and results. If you want a partner that focuses on the long view, you can do no better than Walt & Company. February 9, 2021

https://walt.com

Campbell, CA

Founded 1991

11-50 Employees

Award-winning PR agency for social media & creative services

Based in Campbell, California, Walt & Company is a public relations agency that helps businesses in technology, consumer electronics, consulting, and other industries manage social media marketing, digital communication, content creation, and more. The agency offers a variety of services including blog writing, social advertising, branding, media training, and event management. Additionally, their in-house team also helps handle trade shows, press conferences, and broadcasting events.

Expertise

Services Offered
Branding|Creative|Public Relations (PR)|Social Media Marketing
Industries Served
Retail, Consumer Goods & Services | Arts & Entertainment | IT & Software Development | Professional Services

Costs

Project CostProjects Starting at:
$5K each
11 reviewers reported project cost for this provider
Less than $1K
$1K - $2.5K
$2.5K - $5K
$5K - $10K
5%
$10K+
45%
No cost reported
50%
Retainer CostRetainers Starting at:
$5K monthly
12 reviewers reported retainer cost for this provider
$250 - $500
$500 - $1K
$1K - $2K
5%
$2K - $5K
14%
$5K+
36%
No cost reported
45%

Walt & Company Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

22 Reviews

Expertise
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Accuracy of Cost Estimates
Not rated
Communication
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Accuracy of Timeline
Not rated

22 reviews

Recommended
Darek Connole avatar
Darek Connole
Manger, Public Relations
Information Technology and Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
February 9, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: In my 20 plus years of being a corporate public relations manager, Walt and Company is a bit of an anomaly. Typically I've been brought in to fire agencies and bring work in-hours. But with Walt & Company, we found a diamond in the rough. Most agencies follow one of two principles: 1) agree to the client's demands and try to deliver on the expectations, or 2) deliver true console on the best course of action and develop a realistic plan to make that expectation reality. Most are #1, happy to cash your check for two-to-three years then look for a new client. Walt & Company is the later, a unicorn in today's PR agencies. They strive (and succeed) to be a true partner in their client's success; not satisfied with short-term relationships, but building long-lasting relationships based on trust, instinct, professionalism, and results. If you want a partner that focuses on the long view, you can do no better than Walt & Company.
Other Contributing Factors: Cost, Reputation, Technical Expertise, Portfolio, Specific Service Offering, Variety Of Services Offered
Rick Day avatar
Rick Day
Group Manager
Information Technology and Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
March 12, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: I worked with Walt and Company over a 10 year period in which they helped manage our PR efforts across both B to C and B to B businesses. Our company, Epson America, spanned a very broad set of industries which required an agency that could become true experts within these diverse industries. They became deeply involved in all our messaging, creative outreach, and tactical PR efforts. In all cases they created exceptional campaigns and were able to gain access to all levels of media outlets, from large to small. One thing that sets them apart is their ability to retain great PR talent which allows them to become the experts needed to support our internal employees in creating campaigns. You'll be able to have long term partners within their agency. I high recommend Walt and Co.
Other Contributing Factors: Industry Focus, Cost, Variety Of Services Offered, Technical Expertise, Reputation
Vivian Yang avatar
Vivian Yang
Senior Vice President, Digital Marketing
Accounting, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
January 29, 2021
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $2,000-$5,000 monthly
Overall Experience: Walt & Company was an excellent partner to help PowerVision Robot Corporation and our innovative robotics products to make a debut in North America, from brand positioning, to event marketing, to media outreach... Walt & Company demonstrated a depth and breath of industry knowledge that a start up company would need at a very competitive rate. We were super impressed by the amount of media coverage, impressions, and Word of Mouth impact we received from media road shows and our very first CES appearance, much to to the credit of the team at Walt & Company. We are truly happy with the decision to choose Walt & Company and would love to work with them again.
Other Contributing Factors: Industry Focus, Technical Expertise, Variety Of Services Offered, Cost
Denise Keddy avatar
Denise Keddy
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
February 5, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: Unspecified
Retainer: $2,000-$5,000 monthly
Overall Experience: I engaged with Walt &Co on a long term PR relationship while working at a former employer. The team was knowledgeable, flexible, and able to meet the continually changing demands that the company put them through. Walt & Co. helped raise our product visibility and brand awareness with the tech media and B2B media outlets in an already crowded space because of the established relationships they had in these areas. The Walt team was an extension of my team and forged valuable relationships inside our company to create dynamic spokespeople to promote our products. They are a team that will make your PR shine!
Other Contributing Factors: Reputation, Industry Focus, Portfolio, Technical Expertise, Cost, Variety Of Services Offered
Jaymer Delapena avatar
Jaymer Delapena
CEO
Information Technology and Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
January 29, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $2,000-$5,000 monthly
Overall Experience: Walt & Co has always delivered stellar work. I asked the team to help lead the public relations effort to launch A Global Public Art Mural Festival called POW! WOW! Worldwide to San Jose for the first time. My entire team was impressed with the level of professionalism, patience, and experience their team provided to deliver the awareness and materials we needed for the inaugural event. I knew this was not their typical tech project but I was confident in their abilities to produce results. They exceeded all expectations. I expect to bring them on to other projects in the near future. Great job!
Other Contributing Factors: Cost, Location, Specific Service Offering, Reputation, Portfolio, Technical Expertise, Variety Of Services Offered, Industry Focus
Gerry Purdy avatar
Gerry Purdy
Principal Analyst, Mobilocity LLC
Information Technology and Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
March 20, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: I began working with Bob and Walt & Company going back to the late 1980s with Poqet Computer and then Phoenix Technologies. Bob provides a rare ability to listen to the customer and then execute with laser focus. There are many service firms doing PR but then there are the special breed who get the job done better than anyone else. Who do you want to trust with your limited marketing dollars? Try out a firm and hope it works out or hire Bob Walt and get results? I am happy to be a reference to anyone considering to hire the firm. Gerry Purdy, Principal Analyst, Mobiocity
Other Contributing Factors: Reputation, Specific Service Offering, Industry Focus, Technical Expertise
George Adams avatar
George Adams
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
January 27, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: Unspecified
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: We’ve worked with Walt & Co for over 10 years at two leading B2B technology companies – an Internet security startup we grew to IPO and a high-growth public enterprise software company. Walt & Company’s top-notch team was a pleasure to work with and helped us in many ways, from shaping high level strategy to detailed campaign execution. These multi-channel programs included media relations, social media marketing, analyst relations, executive speaking engagements, case studies, and more.
Other Contributing Factors: Variety Of Services Offered, Portfolio, Industry Focus, Reputation, Technical Expertise
Sarah Reckard, MBA avatar
Sarah Reckard, MBA
Communications manager
Retail, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
January 27, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Overall Experience: I worked with Walt & Co on several large, product announcements and events for product and consumer tech media. Their passion, education and dedication to excellence is unmatched. I've worked with many large and medium-sized agencies in the past - and Walt has 'it.' A perfect sweet spot of the right talent, the right media relationships and the right approach to customer service. Everyone I worked with seemed to be a member of the A team.
Other Contributing Factors: Location, Industry Focus, Portfolio, Reputation
Stephanie Edwards avatar
Stephanie Edwards
VP Sales & Marketing
Information Technology and Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
March 15, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: Unspecified
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: Walt & Company was instrumental in helping our startup company enter the market, get noticed, find partners, and ultimately get acquired by eBay. They created a leadership position for us through outstanding press coverage, product reviews and industry award wins. The team, down to a person, was engaged, dynamic and driven for results. We could not have achieved the successful exit for our business without them!
Other Contributing Factors: Portfolio, Reputation, Technical Expertise, Industry Focus
Barbara Shapiro avatar
Barbara Shapiro
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
February 13, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: Confidential
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: For several years when I was on the Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House at Stanford, Bob Walt and the talented team at Walt & Co. volunteered their expertise to the House. They were proactive, thoughtful, and tenacious, leveraging their well-established relationships with the media to secure much appreciated publicity for this “home away from home” for the families of critically ill children. The team’s professionalism was always on display as they spent time with board members, staff and families to truly understood how the House operates and which activities, events, and people they could profile. With a great degree of initiative, creativity, and follow-through, Walt & Co. successfully raised the profile of the House with local media, donors, and the greater Bay Area community. I enthusiastically recommend Bob Walt and his team at Walt & Co. for all your PR needs.
Other Contributing Factors: Variety Of Services Offered, Reputation, Cost
Mark Pickard avatar
Mark Pickard
Hardware Product Manager
Information Technology and Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
January 27, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: I loved working with the team at Walt & Co. They know the segment extremely well, and their connections with the top editors are unmatched anywhere. I have briefed some of the most well known editors in tech in the two decades I worked with this team. They helped my develop the PR strategy, and then executed at a very high level. I could not have been more satisfied with the results!
Other Contributing Factors: Reputation, Technical Expertise, Industry Focus
Byron Rashed avatar
Byron Rashed
Vice President of Global Marketing
Information Technology and Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
January 27, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: I had the pleasure of working with the team at Walt & Co. for almost 10 years during my tenure at SSH. They are an exceptional PR agency that delivers excellent value, results, and a team that works for you and with you. They are professional, aggressive, and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend them to any organization looking to start up or enhance their PR program.
Other Contributing Factors: Cost, Variety Of Services Offered, Industry Focus, Technical Expertise, Reputation
Charles Orlando avatar
Charles Orlando
Chief Marketing Officer
Information Technology and Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
March 20, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: Confidential
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: When working with a PR agency, I require a partner that not only understands technology and the ecosystem, but who can take that knowledge, combine it with emerging trends, and help shape the in-market dialog. That’s why for the last 25 years and in several companies—small start-ups and mid-sized organizations, from B2B SaaS to IoT to mobile tech—I’ve worked with Walt & Co. They have a fantastic time that is smart and connected. They execute flawlessly on the little things that make all the difference day-to-day while maintaining their sights on the big picture.
Other Contributing Factors: Variety Of Services Offered, Reputation, Industry Focus
w m
COO
Think Tanks, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
March 3, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $5,000 - $9,999
Retainer: $1,000-$2,000 monthly
Overall Experience: I retained Walt & Company to manage the PR rollout of an innovative new fintech platform call TaxChecker. The people assigned to our account team were great, especially with their ability to plan strategically and think creatively. What most impressed our management team were Walt & Company’s media contacts and their ability to get our story placed in a wide range of high-profile and influential media outlets including ABC News, CNN, and across vertical media targeting accountants, financial professionals, and small business owners. I would hire Walt & Company again and would recommend them to any tech organization looking to raise their market profile.
Other Contributing Factors: Reputation, Cost, Variety Of Services Offered, Technical Expertise
Todd Mason avatar
Todd Mason
Chief Executive Officer
Entertainment, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
January 29, 2021
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: It was our first time working with the Walt team and each of them were amazing to work with. They each brought great value to the project. I would highly recommend them.
Other Contributing Factors: Variety Of Services Offered, Industry Focus, Portfolio, Technical Expertise, Reputation, Specific Service Offering

Locations

Headquarters:
Campbell, CA