Chris Krohn
Chris Krohn

GM, Marketing Agency

30 Years of Experience
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Public Affairs Consulting

Public Affairs Agency

Public Affairs Consulting – Develop Strategic Relationships to Advocate for Your Business

Drive positive change for your organization with Toptal’s Public Affairs Consulting. Our specialists help you navigate government regulations, influence policy decisions, and shape public perception to advance your business’s interests and reputation.
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Clients Served
25,000+
Total Vetted Professionals
20,000+
Toptal Total Projects Delivered
64,000+
Industries Served
300+

TRUSTED BY LEADING BRANDS

Our Services

Toptal Public Affairs Consulting

Let our public affairs experts guide you in overcoming communication challenges, building trust, and driving impactful engagement. From corporate reputation to crisis management, Toptal’s comprehensive solutions empower your organization to connect effectively and achieve your business goals.

Public Affairs Strategy

Influence leaders with a targeted strategy combining stakeholder engagement, strategic communication, and advocacy.

Corporate Communications

Protect your brand’s image with strategic communication and crisis management.

Market and Political Intelligence

Use political intelligence and sentiment analysis to anticipate trends.

Regulatory and Policy Advisory

Navigate government regulations and policy changes with ease.

Crisis Management

Minimize risks and protect your reputation with thoughtful crisis communication and guidance in navigating complex issues.

Media and PR Strategy

Manage public perception with targeted media relations, messaging, and strategic outreach.

ESG and CSR Strategy

Align business goals with public sector sustainability, governance, and corporate responsibility.

Stakeholder Engagement Consulting

Identify and engage with decision-makers across public, private, and industry sectors.

Thought Leadership Positioning

Build authority through content that communicates your business’s credibility and expertise.

Risk and Crisis Forecasting

Anticipate risk and policy changes that impact your industry.

Government Relations

Advance your business interests by building key relationships and navigating the political landscape.

Industry Association Engagement

Strengthen influence in key business sectors and industry groups.

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PARTNERSHIP THAT WORKS

How We Deliver Public Affairs Consulting

Our public affairs experts, with experience at leading companies, develop and deploy tailored solutions to meet your business needs and unique industry demands for sustainable results and long-term success.

1

Discover

A leader from our team assesses your business challenges, identifies opportunities, and recommends the most suitable engagement model.
2

Define

A Toptal leader will work with you to define your goals and service needs – from full end-to-end delivery to consulting services.
3

Develop

We will create your unique project timeline, process, and first drafts, they will create your unique project timeline, process, and initial proposals, whether you’re crafting your communication strategy or developing a crisis response.
4

Deploy

Toptal will get to work, tracking quality assurance, handling project management, and maintaining the delivery schedule.
Chris Krohn
Chris Krohn
GM, Marketing Agency

As GM of Toptal’s Marketing Agency, Chris empowers clients with marketing talent, consulting, and agency services. Prior to joining Toptal, he served as CMO and General Manager at Restaurant.com, CarParts.com and Sears Holdings, where he managed a $700M multichannel P&L. Earlier in his career, Chris advised leading companies on business strategy, technology, and operations as a consultant with Accenture and Bain & Company. He holds a BA from Northwestern University, where he was also an instructor of computer science, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he is currently an adjunct professor of marketing.

Previously At

Bain & Company
CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS

Public Affairs Solutions That Deliver Value

Toptal delivers leading public affairs consulting through its diverse talent network and flexible delivery models. We implement the right skills at each project phase, blending expertise from various roles for seamless execution.
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Chris Krohn
Chris Krohn
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GM, Marketing Agency

As GM of Toptal’s Marketing Agency, Chris empowers clients with marketing talent, consulting, and agency services. Prior to joining Toptal, he served as CMO and General Manager at Restaurant.com, CarParts.com and Sears Holdings, where he managed a $700M multichannel P&L. Earlier in his career, Chris advised leading companies on business strategy, technology, and operations as a consultant with Accenture and Bain & Company. He holds a BA from Northwestern University, where he was also an instructor of computer science, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he is currently an adjunct professor of marketing.

Previously at

Experience

30+ Years

Brad DeFrank
Brad DeFrank
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Delivery Manager

Brad serves as a principal delivery manager at Toptal with a focus on implementing cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients. He works across our entire portfolio, driving impactful business outcomes for startups and Fortune 500 companies alike. Brad specializes in product and go-to-market strategy, management consulting, and process optimization.

Previously Managed Client

Experience

10+ Years

Jennifer Rustigian
Jennifer Rustigian
Verified Expert in Marketing
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21+ Years

of Experience

Public Affairs Expert

Jennifer is a seasoned marketer and communications leader experienced in SaaS, technology, PR, and the public sector. She worked in both the agency world and in-house, building impactful marketing campaigns and communication strategies for B2B and B2C businesses. Jennifer has a solid ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and proven expertise working with all-level executives and within global teams across product, customer success, and engineering in the US, UK, Asia-Pacific, and Israel.

Previously at

Cari Wira Dineen
Cari Wira Dineen
Verified Expert in Marketing
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25+ Years

of Experience

Editorial Expert

Cari is a content marketing and editorial expert. Her work has appeared in magazines like Cosmopolitan, Weight Watchers, Health, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, The Knot, The New York Post, and Shape. A former senior editor at Redbook and Woman's Day, she loves creating content and marketing strategies in the lifestyle space, focusing on health, wellness, beauty, travel, and home. Cari is adept at weaving narrative and strategy to bring a unique depth to brands and engage audiences.

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Daniel McKean
Daniel McKean
Verified Expert in Marketing
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29+ Years

of Experience

Media Relations Expert

Daniel is a seasoned media relations expert, digital marketing strategist, and data analyst with a proven impact on business ROI. Skilled at leveraging market research and analytics, he delivers actionable insights aligned with marketing goals. Daniel has secured prime media placements, built influential relationships with top-tier outlets, and crafted messaging that drives awareness, audience engagement, and measurable results.

Previously at

Margaret Chen
Margaret Chen
Verified Expert in Marketing
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13+ Years

of Experience

Communications Expert

Margaret is a global marketing and communications leader with a strong track record of driving revenue growth and operational effectiveness for rapid-growth businesses. She has experience forging relationships with and developing marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 brands spanning industries (e.g., BlackRock, Samsung, Kia, P&G and Target). Margaret's passion is working with brands to tap into the power of storytelling and communicate their value propositions through engaging multimedia programs.

Previously at

Cheryl Da Silva
Cheryl Da Silva
Verified Expert in Marketing
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8+ Years

of Experience

Content Strategist

Cheryl is a seasoned content manager with over eight years of expertise in content marketing, SEO, social media, PR, and communications. She has been successful in crafting compelling narratives that drive traffic, engagement, and revenue. With strong project management and storytelling skills, she delivers exciting copy for various channels, formats, and audiences. Discover how Cheryl can utilize her strategic abilities to elevate your brand and meet business objectives.

Previously at

Google
Kristin Bengtsson
Kristin Bengtsson
Verified Expert in Marketing
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30+ Years

of Experience

Media Strategist

Kristin is a media strategy and marketing expert with nearly three decades of experience driving impactful campaigns and brand transformations. At IKEA, she orchestrated the groundbreaking Airbnb collaboration, achieving a 22.75% increase in store visits and a global media reach of 800 million. Kristin also spearheaded Temple & Webster's first brand marketing function, delivering campaigns that boosted direct search traffic by more than 50% year-over-year. Her expertise in aligning media strategies with business goals ensures measurable results, enhanced visibility, and meaningful audience engagement.

Previously at

IKEA

UNRIVALED EXPERTISE

Our Talent Has Worked With Top Companies

Having previously worked with these leading global companies, our talent brings valuable insights and expertise to deliver world-class outcomes.

Google
OpenAI
Meta
Microsoft
Apple
GoogleOpenAIMetaMicrosoftAppleIBMTeslaOracleAccentureAmazon Web ServicesAirbnbintelDuolingoBooking.comSAPHBOAdobeCiscoNvidiaSAS

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Jeannine Betts

Jeannine Betts

Verified Expert in Marketing
13 Years of Experience
Jeannine is a marketing expert with a rich sales and digital marketing background. She has more than a decade of experience driving leads and business growth at international software companies, including OpenText, UKG, and Cornerstone OnDemand.

Previously at

UKGOpenText

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