Royle Media is a
Full Service Digital Agency
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon we specialize in internet marketing and digital media buying for small and medium-sized businesses and non-profits. At Royle Media, we value buying local and employing regional talent.
Shani Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Director of Native Programs
Shani is the majority owner of Royle Media and has always managed the company's finances. In 2021, Shani and Royle decided to dedicate the rest of their careers to helping support Native communities. Education and healthcare are Shani's primary areas of interest and she uses Royle Media's sophisticated communication tools to reach and inform Native populations.
Shani is an enrolled member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe and of Yurok descent. She is scheduled to complete her doctorate degree from Portland State University spring quarter 2024. Her focus is Native Education and Communication.
Royle Johnson
President
Before he and his wife, Shani, started Royle Media in 2013, Royle had a full career in media and marketing technology. Previous employers include the City of Seattle, The Seattle Times, Documents International, and Entercom Radio.
At Royle Media he manages client services and creative. He has a “work hard, play hard” lifestyle. He loves family, fishing, coaching and playing rugby, gardening and his two pet Nigerian dwarf goats, Hugo and Percy.
Alex Gabriel
Digital Media Director
Alex joined Royle Media in 2018 with ten years of digital advertising agency experience. Paid search (SEM), search engine optimization, social media advertising, and programmatic video and display campaigns are his specialty. He is excellent with website and social analytics. Alex is a technical strategist who keeps Google and Facebook on their toes. Alex first met Royle on the rugby pitch, where he still spends most of his Saturdays.
He is a University of Oregon graduate (journalism) loves Ducks football and basketball.
Larque Goodson
Account Director
Larque is a digital marketer with extensive experience in content strategy, SEO, and search. Larque manages accounts and provides superb content across channels for campaigns. For many years she worked as a reporter, videographer, and photographer in print and broadcast journalism. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Montana. Larque grew up in Montana but has been calling Oregon home for 20 years.
Larque is passionate about personal development, outdoor activities, and exploring with her daughter. She also adores her cat, Echo.
Charlie Klever
Art Director
Charlie is one of the rare creatives who excels in both digital and print design. At Royle Media, he has designed and managed the production of complete websites, a 120-page magazine, video commercials, print and display banner ads, billboards, social media graphics, email marketing campaigns, and much more.
Graduated from Washington State University (DTC), Charlie loves getting into the weeds of design problems while listening to his favorite podcasts.
Tim Williams
Account Supervisor
Tim and Royle began working together in 1995 at the Seattle Times. After a full advertising and marketing career, Tim and his wife relocated to Oregon from Seattle to be closer to family. Before joining Royle Media, he managed a team of 20+ advertising and marketing professionals for Sound Publishing. He is excellent with marketing strategies, project management, and client relations.
Eric Peterson
Business Manager
After graduating from Oregon State University with a marketing-focused MBA, Eric joined Royle Media as a finance and operations assistant. Now he manages the company’s finances, human resources, contracts, and production capacity. The Medford, OR native had a previous career teaching high school science.
Kathleen Kelly
Social Media Director
Kathleen is a fine arts major that is excellent with social media strategy, content development, technology, and community management. At Royle Media she is encouraged to be creative and enjoys using her cameras to shoot video and photography for client’s social media content.
Shani Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Director of Native Programs
Shani is the majority owner of Royle Media and has always managed the company's finances. In 2021, Shani and Royle decided to dedicate the rest of their careers to helping support Native communities. Education and healthcare are Shani's primary areas of interest and she uses Royle Media's sophisticated communication tools to reach and inform Native populations.
Shani is an enrolled member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe and of Yurok descent. She is scheduled to complete her doctorate degree from Portland State University spring quarter 2024. Her focus is Native Education and Communication.
Royle Johnson
President
Before he and his wife, Shani, started Royle Media in 2013, Royle had a full career in media and marketing technology. Previous employers include the City of Seattle, The Seattle Times, Documents International, and Entercom Radio.
At Royle Media he manages client services and creative. He has a “work hard, play hard” lifestyle. He loves family, fishing, coaching and playing rugby, gardening and his two pet Nigerian dwarf goats, Hugo and Percy.
Alex Gabriel
Digital Media Director
Alex joined Royle Media in 2018 with ten years of digital advertising agency experience. Paid search (SEM), search engine optimization, social media advertising, and programmatic video and display campaigns are his specialty. He is excellent with website and social analytics. Alex is a technical strategist who keeps Google and Facebook on their toes. Alex first met Royle on the rugby pitch, where he still spends most of his Saturdays.
He is a University of Oregon graduate (journalism) loves Ducks football and basketball.
Larque Goodson
Account Manager
Larque is a digital marketer with extensive experience in content strategy, SEO, and search. Larque manages accounts and provides superb content across channels for campaigns. For many years she worked as a reporter, videographer, and photographer in print and broadcast journalism. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Montana. Larque grew up in Montana but has been calling Oregon home for 20 years.
Larque is passionate about personal development, outdoor activities, and exploring with her daughter. She also adores her cat, Echo.
Charlie Klever
Art Director
Charlie is one of the rare creatives who excels in both digital and print design. At Royle Media, he has designed and managed the production of complete websites, a 120-page magazine, video commercials, print and display banner ads, billboards, social media graphics, email marketing campaigns, and much more.
Graduated from Washington State University (DTC), Charlie loves getting into the weeds of design problems while listening to his favorite podcasts.
Tim Williams
Account Supervisor
Tim and Royle began working together in 1995 at the Seattle Times. After a full advertising and marketing career, Tim and his wife relocated to Oregon from Seattle to be closer to family. Before joining Royle Media, he managed a team of 20+ advertising and marketing professionals for Sound Publishing. He is excellent with marketing strategies, project management, and client relations.
Eric Peterson
Business Manager
After graduating from Oregon State University with a marketing-focused MBA, Eric joined Royle Media as a finance and operations assistant. Now he manages the company’s finances, human resources, contracts, and production capacity. The Medford, OR native had a previous career teaching high school science.
Kathleen Kelly
Social Media Director
Kathleen is a fine arts major that is excellent with social media strategy, content development, technology, and community management. At Royle Media she is encouraged to be creative and enjoys using her cameras to shoot video and photography for client’s social media content.