Premier Ford’s Leadership Campaign Manager Michael Diamond welcomes two new Partners as Upstream Strategy Group continues its unprecedented growth

TORONTO, July 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Upstream Strategy Group, a leading Canadian government relations, communications, and grassroots engagement firm, continues to expand, welcoming Patrick Tuns and Chris Chapin to the company as partners.

“Our goal has always been to move clients upstream against the currents of media coverage and government decision making,” said Michael Diamond, Partner, Upstream Strategy Group. “By adding both Patrick and Chris, Upstream is now positioned to be the industry leader in engaging and mobilizing stakeholders and individuals around policy and community issues.”

Patrick Tuns has over a decade of experience in Canadian politics working dozens of campaigns at every level of government. He has worked on an array of domestic activation campaigns to ensure that grassroots activists connect with likeminded Canadians to have their voices heard by their elected representatives.

Chris Chapin is a political strategist, a communications professional and a digital expert. Chris has over a decade of political experience having worked on or managed campaigns at all three levels of government, and has worked in senior roles provincially at Queen’s Park. Chris recently served as the Director of Digital to the Caroline Mulroney Leadership Campaign as well as the same role previously to the Ontario PC Party.

“I’m excited to take Upstream Strategy to the forefront of modern government relations,” said Patrick Tuns, Partner, Upstream Strategy Group. “Winning campaigns aren’t fought on television anymore; more than ever they’re won on the ground, door to door.”

“The days of shifting public opinion via a press release are over,” said Chris Chapin, Partner, Upstream Strategy Group. “Using the latest technology and platforms alongside tried-and-true communication methods, we find the right mix of message and method to reach your target audience.”

Media Enquiries:
Michael Diamond
+1.647.986.0477
michael@upstreamgroup.ca

About Upstream Strategy Group

Upstream Strategy Group specializes in engaging and mobilizing stakeholders and individuals around policy and community issues. Our work in government, politics, not for profit organizations and the private sector has given us considerable experience in creating and executing communications programs and campaigns aimed at multiple audiences. Using the latest technology and platforms alongside tried-and-true communication methods, we find the right mix of message and method to reach your target audience. Find out more at upstreamgroup.ca