Why G&S

We believe in the power of focus, bringing you deep knowledge in select markets. We break down silos to give you the brightest team, no matter their location or titles. We shine longer, creating true partnerships with our clients.

Our Approach

No matter the size or scale of your program, we apply Business Communications in Practice, to ensure that it is grounded in strategy, innovative in design, high impact in execution and effective in delivering results.

Informed POV

We bring clarity.

Our market experts and in-house research team partner together to unveil relevant trends, discover personalized insights and develop an opportunity hypothesis that only outside counsel can deliver.

Aligned with Business Goals

We bring your business and brand strategy to life.

We develop a business communications strategy that layers up to your organization’s business goals, from awareness to sales to loyalty and your bottom line.

Powered by Creativity

We do amazing work.

We combine passion with expertise to tell epic stories and create compelling experiences that unleash the potential of communications.

Customized for Audience and Channel

We reach the right people, with the right message, in the right place, at the right time.

We tailor the customer journey and experience for your core audiences in a way that inspires action, moves markets and changes minds.

Measured and Moved Forward

We make it better.

We use performance analytics to test, shift and optimize our program in order to best reach your goals. We translate measurement into value and ROI.

We are and always have been independent.

When you work with G&S, you can trust you have a team who is as invested in your success as you are. We are proudly midsized, allowing us to give you the senior counsel you deserve, with the nimbleness you need. We invest in our people, fostering a collaborative culture to build world-class leaders.

Agency Contacts

New Business Inquiries

Steve Halsey

Chief Growth Officer

212-697-2600

New York — HQ

Meredith Topalanchik

Managing Director,
New York

212-697-2600

Chicago Office

Brian Hall

President & Managing Director, Chicago

312-648-6700

Raleigh Office

Dana Ferrell

Managing Director,
Raleigh

919-870-5718

Human Resources

Kate Threewitts

Chief People Officer

919-870-5718

Locations

Our global staff operates primarily from four offices, but our work has no boundaries.

We produce campaigns with global impact.

Our network extends across 50 countries and 100 cities.

G&S is part of PROI Worldwide, a network of leading independent firms across 50 countries. With boots on the ground in 100 major cities such as London, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo, we’re steeped in local culture, understand the nuances and the opportunities, and know the influencers you need to access. When you choose a PROI partnership, we work as one team so that planning, execution and even billing are seamless.

Awards & Recognition

We let our work speak for itself. Recent awards include:

Corporate / B2B Agency of the Year, The Holmes Report

Midsized Agency of the Year Finalist, PRWeek

CSR Agency A-List, PR News

Marketing / PR Firm of the Year Finalist, The M&A Advisor

Best New Diversity Initiative, PR Council

50 Best PR Programs in the World, The Holmes Report

Best Trade Show and Best Real Estate & Construction program winner, North American SABRE Awards 2021

Platinum and Gold Award winner, Hermes Creative Awards 2021

Best in Identity Branding winner, Innovation Sabre Awards 2021

Best Interactive Content winner, PR Daily Content Marketing Awards 2020

Website Redesign, Silver W3 Awards 2020

14 Regional Awards winner, NAMA Awards 2021

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