Public Relations Report – June 2015

Beth Costa on Jul 17, 2015

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

http://www.refinery29.com/last-minute-vacation-ideas?utm_source=email&utm_medium=editorial&utm_content=san-francisco&utm_campaign=150605-amys-drive-thru#slide-10

 

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

Posted by Beth Costa