Government

Communications for Impact

We help federal, state, and local agencies inform the public, engage communities, and deliver measurable outcomes through clear, data-driven communications.

Building trust, advancing priorities, and driving behavior change at scale.

At Kane, we help government agencies communicate clearly, engage communities effectively, and advance initiatives that improve lives. Our team brings deep experience supporting public-sector clients on complex, high-stakes issues where trust, transparency, and measurable outcomes matter.

From public awareness campaigns to stakeholder engagement and behavior-change communications, we design strategies that align with agency goals and resonate with the audiences agencies need to reach.

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Why Government Agencies Choose Kane

  • We understand the responsibilities, scrutiny, and accountability that come with government communications. Our team works with precision, responsiveness, and a strong understanding of the public environment.

  • We pair clear messaging and creative execution with research, analytics, and evaluation so agencies can see what is working and why.

  • We build communication strategies that reflect the needs of diverse audiences, including historically underserved communities, through thoughtful outreach and culturally responsive engagement.

  • As a certified B Corporation, Kane is committed to work that delivers long-term public value, not just visibility.

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Capabilities

    • Communications strategy and planning

    • Public information campaigns

    • Executive and leadership messaging

    • Stakeholder communications

    • Message development and narrative strategy

    • Health and human services campaigns

    • Public education initiatives

    • Stigma-reduction campaigns

    • Behavior-change communications

    • Multichannel campaign development and execution

    • Community-based engagement strategies

    • Multicultural and multilingual outreach

    • Partnership development with community organizations

    • Public meetings and stakeholder activation

    • Audience segmentation and engagement planning

    • Content strategy and development

    • Social media strategy and management

    • Paid, earned, shared, and owned media integration

    • Video, design, and campaign creative

    • Website and landing page messaging

    • Audience research and message testing

    • Communications audits

    • Performance measurement frameworks

    • Campaign analytics and reporting

    • Continuous optimization based on findings

    • Risk and crisis communications planning

    • Issues management support

    • Communications for complex or stigmatized topics

    • Rapid-response messaging

  • Construction worker wearing a helmet and safety vest working on a high-rise building with cityscape in the background.

    Redefining Jobsite Safety

    The Boldt Company

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  • Group of smiling young people sitting around a table in a library or classroom with bookshelves behind them.

    From Classroom to Construction Site

    The Boldt Company and Oak Creek High School

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  • A smiling young woman in medical scrubs standing outside, holding a clipboard and wearing a stethoscope around her neck.

    Bringing Meaningful Care to Wisconsin

    DCTS Nurse Recruitment Campaign

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  • A group of five business professionals, three men and two women, standing in a circle in a modern office lobby, engaged in a discussion, with some holding tablets and coffee cups.

    Culture Without Cubicles

    Indigenous Pact Employee Pulse Survey

    Case Study
  • Two female healthcare professionals, one in blue scrubs and the other in a white coat, are looking at a tablet together in a medical setting.

    Elevating Visibility, Strengthening Influence

    Indigenous Pact

    Case Study
  • Three people working together in an office or coworking space, standing in front of a whiteboard filled with notes, sticky notes, and diagrams. One man with glasses and a checkered shirt is explaining something, while a woman in a yellow jacket and a man with a maroon shirt listen attentively.

    Strengthening Community Through Strategic Communications

    The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin

    Case Study
  • Pizza baking in a wood-fired oven with flames visible.

    Reigniting A Local Restaurant's Brand

    Oakfire Pizza & Italian

    Case Study
  • Night view of a city skyline with illuminated buildings along a waterfront, reflecting on the water, with cloudy dark skies and a tree on the right side.

    Big Ships. Big Impact.

    The Port of Green Bay

    Case Study
  • Two men having a conversation at a table in a bright, modern room with large windows.

    Reshaping the Conversation Around Youth Mental Health

    Wraparound Milwaukee

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More About Kane Communications Group

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Government Inquiries

Point of Contact: Kathleen Elsig

Email: kathleen@kanecommgroup.com

Phone: 414-635-7000

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We welcome conversations with agency leaders, procurement teams, and prime contractors exploring communications support for public-sector initiatives. Contact us today to get started.

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