John Gogarty is senior vice president of Coyne Public Relations' consumer lifestyle and crisis communications groups. John has created integrated consumer marketing programs for a wide range of clients including Disney, Hard Rock International, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Kraft Foods, General Mills, Campbell Soup Company and Cadbury Schweppes. He provides strategic direction for the accounts, ranging from crisis communications and product launches, to press trips and editor events. His creativity, comprehensive marketing knowledge and extensive media contacts make him an indispensable member of the Coyne PR senior management team.

Hard Rock International, a loyal client that has followed John from another agency, joined the Coyne’s roster in 2003. John and his team currently oversee worldwide public relations for Hard Rock International’s 130 cafes, 13 hotels and six full-service casinos and cafe openings, corporate publicity, as well as crisis communications for all of Hard Rock’s interests in 52 countries worldwide.

John and his team worked closely with Walt Disney Parks & Resorts’ internal communications teams at Walt Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland Resort in California handling global media strategies, as well as events, promotions and attraction openings. Additionally, John’s team works with the company’s global tour operator Adventures by Disney, as well as Disney Cruise Line and the World of Disney in New York City.

John’s experience cuts across the world’s leading brands – throughout his career, John has successfully led award-winning programs for McDonald’s, AT&T, Frito-Lay, Miller Brewing Company, Foot Locker, Wilson Sporting Goods, and Spalding Sports Worldwide.