Weber Johnson

What Weber Johnson does

Weber Johnson Public Affairs is a St. Paul, Minnesota-based strategic public affairs and government relations consultancy founded in 2005 by Joe Weber and partners. The firm provides advisory services to corporations, associations, law firms, and public relations agencies on complex legislative, regulatory, and reputational challenges, operating across energy, healthcare, technology, telecom, agriculture, and transportation sectors.

The firm's service portfolio spans the public affairs value chain: strategic counsel, influence mapping (analysis and visualization of policymaker and stakeholder networks), lobbying, grassroots activation (delivered through the Speak4 platform), social permitting for complex or sensitive projects, communication strategies across earned, paid, and digital channels, media relations, paid media, public relations, issue management, and government affairs. Distribution extends nationally through WebNet, a referral network of vetted lobbying and public affairs specialists that enables multi-state engagements. The firm also serves as the founding public affairs partner for Expo 2031, USA, leading coalition development and public affairs strategy for what is positioned as the first A1 International Horticultural Exposition in American history.

Weber Johnson generates revenue through professional services fees on a quote-based, engagement-tailored model typical of boutique consultancies, with senior partner involvement on each engagement. The firm is a privately held partnership with no external investors, no parent company, and no disclosed funding rounds. Headcount is small (1-10 employees), with a lean partner-led model anchored by Joe Weber (Founder), Chris Tiedeman (Partner, former Minnesota Republican National Committeeman and licensed attorney), Phil Stalboerger (Partner, 30+ years experience), Richard Larkin McLay, and Greg Johnson (Founder / Of Counsel). Customer acquisition is relationship-driven, leveraging partner networks, industry board positions, and referral channels rather than broad marketing programs.

Name

Weber Johnson

Legal name

Weber Johnson Public Affairs

Website

https://weberjohnsonpa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Weber Johnson Public Affairs is a St. Paul, Minnesota-based boutique public affairs consultancy serving Fortune 500 corporations, associations, and PR firms with strategic counsel on legislative, regulatory, and reputational challenges across highly regulated industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Affairs Consulting

NAICS

Public Relations Agencies (54182), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Affairs, Government Relations & Lobbying (BPAFADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Affairs & Government Relations (MPAAADAE), Policy, Regulatory & Public Affairs Research (BPAHALAF), Media Relations & Press Office Services (MPAAADAI)

Keywords

• Public affairs consulting
• Government relations services
• Lobbying advisory
• Grassroots mobilization
• Influence mapping

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Strategic Counsel and Consulting: Provides strategic counsel at the intersection of policy, regulation, and public perception to corporations, associations, and public relations firms. Revenue is generated through professional consulting fees for advisory services, lobbying, coalition development, grassroots programs, and issue management.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Weber Johnson Public Affairs provides strategic counsel at the intersection of policy, regulation, and public perception to corporations, associations, PR firms, and law firms. Core offerings include lobbying, influence mapping, grassroots activation, social permitting, issue management, government affairs, media relations, paid media, and integrated communications across earned, paid, and digital channels. Engagement is delivered by senior partners, with the WebNet referral network extending coverage nationally.

Product overview

Weber Johnson Public Affairs is a strategic public affairs consulting firm that provides advisory services to corporations, associations, and public relations firms. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services including Public Affairs counsel, Influence Mapping, Grassroots Activation, Social Permitting, Lobbying, Communication Strategies, Media Relations, Paid Media, Public Relations, Issue Management, and Government Affairs. The services are delivered through a core team and a national referral network called WebNet. The firm also serves as founding public affairs partner for Expo 2031, USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WebNet: Weber Johnson National Referral Network - a vetted network of lobbying and public affairs specialists for multi-state coordination and specialized local insight.

Products and services

• Public Affairs Strategic Counsel
• Influence Mapping
• Grassroots Activation
• Social Permitting
• Lobbying
• Communication Strategies
• Media Relations
• Paid Media
• Public Relations
• Issue Management
• Government Affairs
• WebNet Referral Network

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of successful public affairs and lobbying campaigns planned and executed

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Expo 2031, USAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeber Johnson serves as the founding public affairs partner for Expo 2031, USA - the first A1 International Horticultural Exposition in American history. The firm leads coalition development, state, federal, and international engagement, and public affairs strategy. The expo will gather global minds in horticulture, agriculture, technology, energy, health, and food supply for a 6-month event in Minnesota.
• WebNet (Weber Johnson National Referral Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWebNet is Weber Johnson's national referral network of vetted, trusted lobbying and public affairs professionals. The network provides clients with proven government affairs teams in key markets, tailored expertise by issue and industry, and integrated strategy and execution across multiple states.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cornerstone Government Affairs: Washington, D.C.-based bipartisan government relations and lobbying firm serving corporations, trade associations, and coalitions. Directly comparable as a public affairs consultancy competing for similar Fortune 500 and association mandates.
• The Herald Group: Public affairs and strategic communications firm providing advocacy, coalition building, and integrated communications services. Comparable boutique public affairs competitor targeting similar corporate and association clients.
• Mehlman Consulting: Bipartisan federal government relations firm providing lobbying, strategic advice, and coalition management to corporate clients. Direct peer in the Washington public affairs marketplace.
• Ballard Partners: Government consulting and lobbying firm with federal and state presence, serving corporate clients on public affairs matters. Comparable as a public affairs firm competing for similar corporate and association mandates.
• Subject Matter: Public affairs, government relations, and strategic communications firm working with Fortune 500 companies and associations. Closely comparable in service mix (lobbying, coalition building, strategic communications) and client base.
• Crossroads Strategies: Government relations and public affairs firm with federal and state-level lobbying capabilities. Comparable as a public affairs consultancy serving corporate and association clients across regulated industries.
• Forbes Tate Partners: Strategic communications and public affairs firm offering lobbying, government relations, and integrated communications to corporations and associations. Direct competitor in the public affairs + communications agency space.
• Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josef: National law and government relations firm providing legal counsel, lobbying, and public affairs services. Comparable in combining policy, legal, and government relations capabilities for corporate clients.

Broad incumbents

• Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld: Global law firm with a substantial public law and policy / government relations practice serving corporate clients. Comparable as a much larger incumbent offering integrated legal + public affairs services in the same space.
• FGS Global (formerly Finsbury Glover Hering): Global strategic communications and public affairs firm formed by the merger of Finsbury, Glover Park Group, and Hering Schuppener. Compares as a broad incumbent offering public affairs, government relations, and integrated communications at global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/weberjohnsonpa
• Facebookfacebook.com/WeberJohnsonPublicAffairs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weber-johnson-public-affairs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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