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Are you a strong writer interested in public relations?
News Public Relations
Goff Public, a top-ranked, full-service communications agency based in Saint Paul, seeks a motivated self-starter to join our firm as a public relations assistant account executive. About the position This is a position with a wide variety of tasks and opportunities, where you will work on multiple client teams and have access to everyone in…
Get to know Team Goff: John-Paul Yates
News Public Affairs
As the new face on our public affairs team, Director John-Paul Yates manages legislative affairs, lobbying and advocacy on behalf of our diverse clients. Read on to find out what key issues John-Paul is tracking this session, where you can find him outside of the Capitol and which team he hopes to see in the…
How modern-day thought leadership builds awareness, credibility and trust
Goff Public Insight Public Relations
The arrival of the social media influencer, which started with the first wave of Mommy blogs and quickly escalated to the full-time video content creators of today, proved that human connection and shared life experiences help build credibility and trust. Peeling back the curtain and getting a peek into the real lives of people we…
Trends we’re tracking for 2023
Goff Public Insight
The end of one year always brings reflections and predictions for what’s to come. Here are the trends our team will be tracking in 2023, from what will happen in the media industry to crisis management to the dynamics at the State Capitol and more. Media – Chris Duffy, Vice President of Media Relations…
Unpacking the Minnesota election results and what to watch in 2023
Goff Public Insight Public Affairs
Lots of interesting election analyses have been written, but last week’s surprising election results have clients asking what the outcomes really mean for the 2023 legislative session and beyond. Here are a few thoughts: The DFL trifecta obviously means an end to Minnesota’s past eight years of divided government. Democrats will have carte blanche to…
Goff Public adds to public affairs team with new director, John-Paul Yates
News Public Affairs
Well-respected in Minnesota’s state government spaces, John-Paul Yates brings diverse experience to Goff’s lobbying team ST. PAUL, Minn. – Nov. 16, 2022 – Longtime Republican strategist John-Paul (JP) Yates will join Goff Public, an independent St. Paul-based public relations and public affairs firm. As a director, Yates will be a senior member of the firm’s…
Should my organization be on TikTok?
Goff Public Insight Digital and Creative Services
From viral dance trends to TikTok challenges, it’s impossible to ignore the rising popularity and proliferation of social media channels. While these platforms were originally created for individuals, today, many businesses and organizations are taking advantage of them to boost their brand, connect with audiences, and market their offerings. The rise of new social media…