History

History

Three decades of firsts.

Thirty years leading issue advocacy, with roots in Ben Goddard’s pioneering campaigns.

The Hill: Ben Goddard and Gerry Gunster join forces as Goddard GunsterPR Newswire: Goddard Gunster reveals its new brand, Gunster Strategies Worldwide
  1. 1993

    Harry and Louise

    Ben Goddard’s ads help stop the Clinton health care plan.

  2. 2010

    Rivals become partners

    Gerry Gunster, who beat Goddard on Proposition 5, becomes his partner. Goddard Gunster follows in 2012. National Journal →

  3. 2013

    Beating City Hall

    Defeats New York City’s cap on large sugary drinks.

  4. 2015

    Teaching

    The Goddard Gunster Institute trains advocates with CQ Roll Call.

  5. 2016

    Brexit

    Gerry Gunster is strategic lead for Leave.EU as the U.K. votes to leave, 52% to 48%.

  6. 2017

    A new name

    Goddard Gunster becomes Gunster Strategies Worldwide. Announcement →

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