Wine Road Northern Sonoma County
Client Activity Report
June 2015
Media Secured
Drunken Cyclist
June 18, 2015
Editor Jeffrey Kralik
Per his visit in April, Jeffrey wrote an article on his experience at White Oak Vineyards, and tweeted it to his 52K Twitter followers
http://thedrunkencyclist.com/2015/06/18/tales-from-alexander-valley-and-white-oak-vineyards/
New Orleans Bride/MyNewOrleans.com
Summer/Autumn 2015 issue
Contributor Becca Hensley
Recommended Sonoma and Wine Road as a September honeymoon destination
http://www.pageturnpro.com/Renaissance-Publishing/25498-New-Orleans-Bride/index.html#156
http://www.myneworleans.com/New-Orleans-Bride/Summer-2015/Adventures-by-the-Month/
Refinery29
June 4, 2015
Contributor Emily Zemler
Included Healdsburg as a destination in the article “Getaways to Plan this Summer,” and mentioned H2, Dry Creek Inn, and Hawley Winery
Media Pending
Freelance (New York Times, Chicago Tribune)
Ari Bendersky
Per Ari’s visit along the Wine Road in October, he plans to highlight his trip in an upcoming travel piece in 2015; he is also pitching articles about Sonoma to a number of in-flight magazines; WW continues to follow up with him
Gastronomique en Vogue
Editor-in-Chief Kaye Cloutman
Per WW’s pitch of Wine Road as a summer picnic destination, Kaye is interested in featuring this story; WW sent photos
Haute Living
Editor Kelly Carter
Per WW’s pitch of Wine Road as a summer picnic destination, Kelly is interested in running the entire list as a round-up; WW sent photos
Media Activity
Brides
Features and Travel Director Yolanda Crous
Pitched Wine Road as a wedding destination, highlighting Madrona Manor, Sbragia Family Vineyards, and Honor Mansion as top spaces to hold a spectacular wedding or special occasion; WW is following up
Brides California
Editor Laura Eckstein
Pitched Wine Road as a wedding destination, highlighting Madrona Manor, Sbragia Family Vineyards, and Honor Mansion as top spaces to hold a spectacular wedding or special occasion; WW is following up
C Magazine
Editor Jenny Murray
Pitched Wine Road as a wedding destination, highlighting Madrona Manor, Sbragia Family Vineyards, and Honor Mansion as top spaces to hold a spectacular wedding or special occasion; WW is following up
California Meetings & Events
Managing Editor Bobby Hart
Pitched Wine Road as a wedding destination, highlighting Madrona Manor, Sbragia Family Vineyards, and Honor Mansion as top spaces to hold a spectacular wedding or special occasion; WW is following up
California Wedding Day
Editor Lara Burnap
Pitched Wine Road as a wedding destination, highlighting Madrona Manor, Sbragia Family Vineyards, and Honor Mansion as top spaces to hold a spectacular wedding or special occasion; WW is following up
Curve Magazine
Editors
Pitched Wine Road for upcoming “Weddings” issue; pitched Wine Road as a wedding destination, highlighting Madrona Manor, Sbragia Family Vineyards, and Honor Mansion as top spaces to hold a spectacular wedding or special occasion; WW is following up
Destination Weddings & Honeymoons
Editor Erika Hueneke
Pitched Wine Road as a wedding destination, highlighting Madrona Manor, Sbragia Family Vineyards, and Honor Mansion as top spaces to hold a spectacular wedding or special occasion; WW is following up
Dine and Dish (KRON4)
Reporter Vicki Liviakis
Pitched Wine Road for the “Wine for non-Snobs” broadcast segment; WW continues to follow up
Destination I Do!
Contributor Courtney Cox
Pitched Wine Road for “Town & Country Weddings” feature; pitched Wine Road as a wedding destination, highlighting Madrona Manor, Sbragia Family Vineyards, and Honor Mansion as top spaces to hold a spectacular wedding or special occasion; WW is following up
Eco-Beautiful Weddings
Editor Robin Fisher
Pitched Wine Road as a wedding destination, highlighting Madrona Manor, Sbragia Family Vineyards, and Honor Mansion as top spaces to hold a spectacular wedding or special occasion; WW is following up
Forbes Travel Guide
Contributor Katie Sweeney
Pitched biking experiences along the Wine Road for an upcoming biking and wine story; WW is following up
Freelance (San Francisco Chronicle, New York Magazine, USA Today)
Blane Bachelor
WW met with Blane in person to discuss possible story angles for Wine Road, and continues to follow up with possible opportunities for a visit to Sonoma
Freelance (Alaska Airlines, Virtuoso Life, among others)
Julie H. Case
Julie attended the June 2015 press trip; WW is following up to secure coverage
Freelance (Via, 7×7.com)
Garrick Ramirez
Garrick attended the June 2015 press trip; WW is following up to secure coverage
Martha Stewart Weddings
Managing Editor Meesha Diaz Haddad
Pitched Wine Road as a wedding destination, highlighting Madrona Manor, Sbragia Family Vineyards, and Honor Mansion as top spaces to hold a spectacular wedding or special occasion; WW is following up
Meeting Professional
Managing Editor Blair Potter
Pitched Wine Road as a wedding destination, highlighting Madrona Manor, Sbragia Family Vineyards, and Honor Mansion as top spaces to hold a spectacular wedding or special occasion; WW is following up
National Geographic Traveler
Contributor Becca Hensley
Pitched Wine Road and its emphasis on eco-friendly amenities and upcoming 40th anniversary for the 2016 “Best of the World” issue; WW is following up for feedback from her editor
Orange Coast Magazine
Contributor Rusty Gaffney
Sent information on Wine Road for feature in Rusty’s online wine column; WW is following up
Special Events magazine
Content Director Lisa Hurley
Pitched Wine Road as a wedding destination, highlighting Madrona Manor, Sbragia Family Vineyards, and Honor Mansion as top spaces to hold a spectacular wedding or special occasion; under consideration; Lisa is considering for future coverage, and WW continues to follow up
StyleMePretty.com
Editor Abby Larson
Pitched Wine Road as a wedding destination, highlighting Madrona Manor, Sbragia Family Vineyards, and Honor Mansion as top spaces to hold a spectacular wedding or special occasion; WW is following up
SV Magazine
Editor Amalia McGibbon
Sent information on Wine Road for upcoming travel and lifestyle coverage she has planned in 2015; she is considering for future coverage, and WW continues to follow up
The Drunken Cyclist
Editor Jeff Kralik
Jeff plans to post an article on his experience at Benovia in April; WW is following up as to the run date
The Knot
Associate Editor Meghan Overdeep
Pitched Wine Road as a wedding destination, highlighting Madrona Manor, Sbragia Family Vineyards, and Honor Mansion as top spaces to hold a spectacular wedding or special occasion; WW is following up
Town and Country Weddings
Contributing Editor Gillian Hearst Shaw
Pitched Wine Road as a wedding destination, highlighting Madrona Manor, Sbragia Family Vineyards, and Honor Mansion as top spaces to hold a spectacular wedding or special occasion; WW is following up
Travel + Leisure
Contributor Anja Mutic
Pitched fall travel and wine experiences along the Wine Road for consideration in upcoming story pitches to the magazine’s editors, who are seeking story ideas for their late fall issues; WW is following up
Wine Business
Editor Rachel Nichols
Sent suggestions for wineries to consider for the “Hot Brands” February 2016 issue; she attended Barrel Tasting, and will keep the wineries she visited in mind for upcoming coverage
WomanGettingMarried.com
Editor Lindsay Goldenberg
Pitched Wine Road as a wedding destination, highlighting Madrona Manor, Sbragia Family Vineyards, and Honor Mansion as top spaces to hold a spectacular wedding or special occasion; under consideration; Lindsay is considering for future coverage, and WW continues to follow up
Your Culinary World
Editor Ana Kinkaid and Peter Schlagel
Ana and Peter attended the June 2015 press trip; WW is following up to secure coverage
Other Activity
- WW attended and helped facilitate the June FAM trip from May 31-June 3, 2015
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