| Patrick
McGloin Joins
Gaffney Bennett Public Relations
Media contact:
Tracy Godbout
tgodbout@gbpr.com
#860.881.1130
New Britain, CT – Gaffney
Bennett Public Relations (GBPR) is pleased to announce the recent
addition of Patrick McGloin to the agency staff. McGloin, a native
of West Hartford, CT has spent the last decade working as a communications
public policy and public opinion research advisor in politics
and government at the state and national level. His experience
includes grassroots advocacy, strategic communications, public
opinion research and referendum and political campaign management.
“We’re very happy to have Patrick
on board with Gaffney Bennett Public Relations,” said Hank
Spring, a principal at GBPR. “In today’s communications
environment clients need more and better ways to deliver their
messages effectively. Patrick brings a range of communications
experience and research skills that will help our clients to make
the most effective choices about message content, delivery and
target audiences. ”
McGloin has worked for U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s
in Washington, DC and as a policy aide for then-Speaker of the
House Moira Lyons.
After earning his Masters Degree in Survey Research
from the University of Connecticut, Patrick joined the staff of
the Center for Survey Research and Analysis at UConn’s Storrs
campus. Working as project manager, McGloin directed survey research
on a variety of topics including current events, market analysis
and community issues.
“We are excited to be able to offer polling,
focus groups and other types of public opinion research to our
clients,” said Patrick Kinney a principal at GBPR.
“Gaffney Bennett Public Relations is clearly
among the most highly regarded and fastest growing public relations
firms in Connecticut and the region.” said McGloin. “I’m
very much looking forward to contributing to this great team.”
Patrick’s expertise includes:
Public Opinion Research: on
a wide range of issues, from legislative proposals to commercial
real estate development,
Referendum Management: helping
clients to identify supporters, communicate messages effectively
and turn out their voters in order to win.
Grassroots Advocacy: helping
clients to identify, educate and mobilize allies in support of
public policy goals.
Database Development: working
with clients to organize supporters by developing databases of
allies, communications channels and advocacy targets.
Online advocacy: establishing
online advocacy capabilities for clients facilitate grassroots
communication with policy makers that is targeted and timely.
Based in New Britain, GBPR is a full-service
public relations firm, with extensive experience in media relations,
media training, crisis management and communications, grassroots
cultivation, brand management and positioning, materials development,
as well as public relations campaign management. www.gbpr.com
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