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Chris Duffy draws on a strong background in journalism, marketing and communications to help our clients develop public relations strategies and execute them with expertise.
A social media expert, Chris helps clients integrate a mix of new and traditional media strategies into their communications plans. He works with clients to develop, manage and reinforce their online image and presence via social media.
Chris also uses his award-winning television journalism background to shoot, direct and produce compelling and creative videos that showcase clients’ projects and effectively communicate their messages.
Chris helped PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center (NBPC) develop and implement a strategic media relations plan to increase awareness of bullying during National Bullying Awareness Month. He secured local and national coverage that raised awareness of the effects of bullying and further positioned the NBPC as an expert on bullying.
Additionally, Chris helps Flint Hills Resources identify newsworthy stories and place them in the right media outlets at the right time. Notably, Chris garnered significant media interest in a story about a retiring refinery firefighter who was planning to return to Guatemala to teach firefighting, fire safety, and rescue techniques to firefighters in his hometown.
Before joining Goff Public, Chris spent several years in broadcast journalism, working as a television news reporter in Wisconsin and a news director at St. Cloud State University’s radio station. In these positions, he researched leads, conducted live interviews, and edited local news stories. Chris even interviewed Barack Obama and Brett Favre. Chris also worked at a Twin Cities communications firm.
Chris is active in several professional organizations, including the Twin West Chamber of Commerce, the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Saint John’s University Alumni Association.
Chris has a master’s degree in mass communications from St. Cloud State University and a bachelor’s degree in communication from Saint John’s University.
In his free time, Chris enjoys running, golfing, playing the guitar, keeping up on the news, and spending time with his wife. The newlyweds got hitched in June and now live in Red Wing.
Account Executive
Joined Goff Public: 2011
“Duffy receives broadcast awards” Eden Prairie News