Carlson Companies (US)


Carlson Marketing Group is a division of family-run Carlson Companies, one of the US's largest privately owned corporations. It started as a retail marketing business; but the lion's share of group sales now come from the leisure and travel industry. Carlson has become a major player worldwide with a portfolio of travel agents, hotels and restaurants. The company operates in more than 140 countries and employs over 180,000 people. Brands include Regent International and Radisson Hotels, TGI Friday's restaurants and Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Advertising Age ranked Carlson Marketing Group as the #12 marketing organisation worldwide in 2007 with revenues of $413m. Click here for the Adbrands Company Profile (subscribers only); or subscribe to Adbrands.net here. Adbrands Company Profiles provide a detailed analysis of the history and current operations of leading advertisers, agencies and brands worldwide, and include a critical summary which identifies key strengths and weaknesses. Adbrands Account Assignments tracks account management for the world's leading brands and companies, including details of which advertising agency handles which accounts in which countries for major markets.

Competitors: See ranking of Top Advertising Groups Worldwide and Marketing Services Agencies index. Also see Travel Sector index for other hotel companies.


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Carlson Companies website

Carlson Marketing Group Pickup Stix
Gold Points Carlson Wagonlit Travel
TGI Fridays Country Inns & Suites
Carlson Leisure Travel Radisson Hotels
Regent International Hotels Park Plaza
Carlson Park Carlson Restaurants Worldwide

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