WiQuest Selects Shelton for Public
Relations Integrated communications firm to implement strategic PR
program
for ultrawideband (UWB) solutions provider
DALLAS: WiQuest Communications, Inc., a fabless
semiconductor company focused on the design and production of UWB-based wireless
silicon solutions, has selected Shelton, an integrated communications firm
providing strategic public relations (PR), investor relations (IR), creative
design, and marketing for high-tech companies as its PR agency of record. This
decision follows a comprehensive agency review process.
“Shelton has a strong reputation with the media and they have a solid track
record in supporting successful technology companies like WiQuest,” stated Dr.
Matthew Shoemake, founder, CEO, and president of WiQuest. “Shelton demonstrated
a perfect balance between strategy, understanding our specific market space, and
their creative energy, all of which made them an easy choice. Our team is
excited to work with the Shelton team and we’re confident that Shelton’s PR
expertise will help us further build our brand.”
“We were attracted to Shelton for a number of reasons, including a strong,
highly differentiated technology background, significant wireless and
semiconductor experience, and their proven track record helping companies build
corporate and product brand recognition,” said David G. Brenner, WiQuest vice
president of marketing and business development. “We are focused on delivering
the best possible semiconductor and systems technology for implementations of
leading-edge UWB solutions. With the support of Shelton’s knowledgeable and
experienced staff, we are confident that our message will educate and assist
consumers to fully understand and reap the benefits of wireless freedom and
flexibility offered by our UWB technology.”
Founded in September 2003, WiQuest has built a strong team comprised of
semiconductor and system design veterans from companies including Alantro
Communications, Nokia, Qualcomm, IBM, Texas Instruments, Gain Technology, Bay
Networks, Sun Microsystems, and others. The background of this organization
includes hundreds of years of collective industry semiconductor and system
experience, resulting in dozens of successful high volume product
implementations, from Ethernet switches to DSL chipsets and wireless LAN
solutions. WiQuest employees are well recognized not only from their industry
backgrounds but also from their visibility and leadership in standards and
regulatory work, including the IEEE 802.11 working group, the Wi-Fi Alliance,
and WiMedia.
“We look forward to a long-term partnership with WiQuest as we help further
expand the company’s reputation, recognition, and market opportunities,” said
Stacey Gaswirth, executive vice president of Shelton. “With Shelton’s
combination of expertise and relationships within the wireless and semiconductor
industries, we are poised to help WiQuest further establish itself as the
industry’s leading UWB solution provider.”
About WiQuest Communications WiQuest Communications, Inc. is a privately-held fabless
semiconductor company that designs, develops, and supplies complete
ultrawideband solutions to PC, consumer electronics, and mobile systems
companies worldwide. Founded in 2003, the company builds products that focus on
leading edge, high-speed wireless communications using standards-based multiband
OFDM ultrawideband technology. WiQuest is headquartered at 601 Century Parkway,
Suite 110, Allen, Texas 75013. The corporate phone number is (214) 547-1600 and
fax is (214) 547-1606. For more information, visit the website at
www.WiQuest.com.
About Shelton Shelton is an integrated communications firm providing customized programs for the
strategic delivery of public relations (PR), investor relations (IR), marketing and
creative design services to public and private companies in the high-technology sector.
Founded in 1994 with a technology focus, Shelton offers a team of professionals with
extensive deep-tech knowledge and expertise in emerging growth areas, including
semiconductors, telecommunications, intellectual property and enterprise software. Through
a dedication to value-added service and a national network of key strategic relationships,
Shelton has built a trusted reputation with the media, industry experts and the financial
industry that produces results for emerging and established technology companies. Shelton
is an active Partner firm in Public Relations Organisation International. More information
about the firm is available online at www.sheltongroup.com
