You
can count on Estes Public Relations to successfully perform these type
of services:
Media Relations:
Estes' network of media contacts have secured client appearances in
Food & Wine, Gourmet, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago
Tribune, USA Today, Southern Living, Bon Appetit, Washington Post, and
Esquire. In addition, she has secured invitations for 14 of her clients
to cook at the prestigious James Beard House in New York, and she has
worked with several James Beard Award winners. Her clients have appeared
on CNN, the Travel Channel, the History Channel, Good Morning America,
the Food Network and the Today Show.
Travel and Hospitality Promotions:
Having been responsible for initiating travel media programs for the
Lexington Convention & Visitors Bureau for five years and the Louisville
Convention & Visitors Bureau for two years, Ms. Estes has strong
travel-media contacts all over the world. She also served on the board
of directors of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writer Association
for three years.
Cookbook Promotion and Media Escort:
Jamie is a seasoned cookbook publicist. She has successfully created
and executed the promotional campaign for cookbooks over the past 10
years. She also served as a media escort to numerous authors including
TRU's Rick Tramonto; Julia Child, Emeril Lagasse, Magnolia's Donald
Barickman, Jacques Pépin, Martin Yan and Sarah Fritschner.
Cookbook Development:
Estes Public Relations is connected to strong list of industry resources
to help with all aspects of cookbook development from writing, recipe
testing and publishing.
Grand
Opening and Special Events Promotion:
Throughout her career, Jamie has handled grand openings for clients
such as Qdoba Mexican Grill; Nick Nickolas restaurants; Bob Kinkead's
Colvin Run Tavern; Napa River Grill; and Mark's Feedstores. Most recently,
Ms. Estes opened Limestone Restaurant in Louisville, which is owned
by the chef duo Jim Gerhardt and Michael Cunha who were the first AAA
Five-Diamond chefs in Kentucky.
Event & Convention Promotion:
Jamie also has extensive experience in event and convention promotion
with such organizations as the International Association of Culinary
Professionals; Council of Independent Restaurants of America; the American
Institute of Wine & Food; Foodservice Consultants Society International;
and Society for Foodservice Management.
Marketing:
Estes Public Relations customizes a marketing plan to meet your specific
goals. We help you determine your "Unique Selling Point" and develop
a plan that builds brand awareness for your business, key personnel,
product or event. Whether your target is consumer or business-to-business,
Estes Public Relations can provide an integrated marketing approach
using direct mail, advertising, sponsorship and public relations.
Consulting:
Utilizing her extensive industry network, Jamie can assist with menu
development, menu design, strategic planning, concept development and
employee fulfillment.
Crisis Communications:
A crisis can strike any business at anytime. It pays to have an organized
crisis communications plan in place before an unfortunate event occurs.
Contact Us if you would like to discuss actual case histories and the results we have produced.