Political Consulting, Public Affairs & Community Relations Practice

Public Affairs is driven by a keen understanding of the political process and knowledge of how political relationships affect a company’s ability to conduct business. We manage Public Affairs from a corporate standpoint  ensuring your interests are well represented. Core competencies include:

Karl Gentles Paul Hickman and George W Bush

Karl Gentles briefs George W. Bush

Campaign strategy and management is a foundational core  competency. Not too may are able to say they have never lost a  campaign so we’ll keep saying it as long as we can. Our campaign  strategies have filled city council seats and landed candidates in the state  House of Representatives. Our unique understanding of bipartisan  politics allows us to employ numerous campaign strategies, and  represent various party affiliations.

Political Action Committee management can transformed a small  player into a powerhouse Super-PAC allowing the company to play and  give at the highest levels allowable.

Community relations strategies are critical to forming strong,  mutually beneficial relationship with the communities you serve.  Established relationships with local and national community groups,  advocacy and special interest organizations gives KGPR a competitive  advantage that translates into a stronger position for our clients.


  • KGPR News and Headlines

    March, 2010
    KGPR to help launch new healthier potato chip - CRAVE Chips; locally owned and produced by former Arizona Cardinal star Jamir Miller, CEO, Sack Time Snacks, Inc. CRAVE Chips is the official chip of the Subway Fresh 600 race taking place April 8-10, 2010 at Phoenix International Raceway.

    February, 2010
    Rep. Cloves Campbell, Jr., joins KGPR Political Consulting/Campaign Management client list.

    January 20, 2010
    KGPR Sponsors Arizona African American Legislative and Leadership Summit Feb. 11-12, State Capitol.

    January, 2010
    KGPR adds Fisher Sand and Gravel to growing client list.

    December 1, 2009
    KGPR opens new office in downtown Phoenix, 1241 E. Washington St., Suite 102, Phoenix, AZ 85034.

    November 29, 2009
    KGPR tapped to run Cody Williams For
    South Mountain Justice of the Peace Campaign.

    November 6, 2009
    KGPR joins PRSA Counselors Academy.

  • Case Experiences

    Corporate Practice: USAA expands its operation to Phoenix needing someone to build its name, KGPR’s senior counselor took the challenge and within three year of opening its doors, USAA was recognized as the Best Place to Work by the Business Journal of Phoenix.

    Media Practice: Bank of the West's Turning Bread into Toast campaign resulting in more than 20 million media impressions in national and regional publication including Brand Week, Advertising Age, and about 25 others.

Our Values

Our core values -- relationships, trust, service, and commitment --drive our business practices. We consider ourselves a long-term business partner that you can rely on day in and day out as a valued member of your organization.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help you achieve success. We do so by delivering highly personalized, strategic public relations services that advances our clients competitive strategy, and builds dynamic, long-term successful relationships.