Western Wats Wins “Best of State” in Data Services
Data Collection Firm Given Prestigious Business Award



 
OREM, Utah (May 19, 2008) – Western Wats announced today that it is the 2008 Best of State Medal winner in the field of Data Services for the state of Utah, and will accept the award at a ceremony held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City on May 31.

This is the first Best of State award for Western Wats, which was recognized for its growth and industry leadership in the field of data collection, its innovative techniques and its superior results. Western Wats is the largest such company in North America.

“We are continually growing and changing to improve the way we do business,” said David Haynes, CEO of Western Wats. “This award is great, as it confirms to us that we are on the right path.”

The Best of State Awards were created to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses that help improve the quality of life in Utah. According to the Best of State, by recognizing excellence in the community and sharing examples of success, it attempts to inspire local businesses to reach a little higher, to try a little harder, and to work a little longer for their dreams and goals.

“This award reflects Western Wats’ dedication to its employees, clients, the state of Utah and the marketing research industry,” Haynes said.

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About Western Wats

Western Wats is the largest survey research data collection company in North America and is a one source destination for all the data collection needs of research organizations worldwide. Headquartered in Orem, Utah, Western Wats operates globally throughout its offices located throughout the Intermountain West, the Great Plains states and the Philippines. Services include CATI, Web surveys, IVR (automated voice messaging), and Data Express™ online reporting.

Western Wats also operates an extensive online research panel, Opinion Outpost®, which can be utilized by Western Wats clients to reach a broad selection of consumer and business segments. Western Wats uses its proprietary, fully integrated data collection platform, W.I.R.E.™ (Wats Integrated Research Engine) to collect data from multiple locations and multiple modes quickly, reliably and in the most secure environment to be found in the industry.

Contact:
David Sheppard
Marketing Communications Manager
801.373.7735
dsheppard@westernwats.com