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Welcome to Hospitality Forward, a podcast for hospitality & travel professionals, where we invite members of the media to share their insights and tips. ⁣ ⁣ My name is Hanna Lee. I’m President of Hanna Lee Communications, an award-winning public relations agency in New York City. ⁣ ⁣ And I’m Michael Anstendig, a food and beverage writer and my work has appeared in publications like the New York Times, Time Out New York, New York magazine online and others. I'm also the Editor in Chief at Hanna Lee Communications.⁣ ⁣ The hospitality & travel industry is now facing incredible challenges, and we know our community is looking for support and solutions. So we want to provide ways of attracting the media spotlight that can help your business rebuild and prosper. ⁣ ⁣ That is why we created this podcast, where we will interview the smartest, most accomplished journalists who cover hospitality & travel for some of the world’s leading outlets. ⁣ ⁣ Our upcoming episodes featuring media members from the New York Times, Esquire, Fortune, Time Out New York, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and many others.⁣  ⁣ And because we understand the power of media coverage, we’ll ask our guests to reveal their insider tips. ⁣ ⁣ They’ll explain how to get the word out about yourself and your business, how to handle media interviews, how to be a great media resource, and how to tell your newsworthy story in a compelling and authentic way.⁣ ⁣ We are so excited to bring you these insightful interviews to help our industry reset, redirect and rebound. ⁣ ⁣ So subscribe today and join us as we move Hospitality Forward together. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    • 6 SEASONS

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    Hospitality Forward Podcast Season 6 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 1:59


    Welcome to the “Hospitality Forward” Podcast by Hanna Lee Communications. We are excited to launch Season 6!⁣⁣With listeners in more than 160 countries, the weekly interview show is hosted by Hanna Lee, President & Founder of Hanna Lee Communications, an award-winning global PR agency specialized in Hospitality & Travel. Hanna is joined by co-host Michael Anstendig, Editor in Chief of Hanna Lee Communications, co-author of “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail” and a food & beverage writer. ⁣⁣Helping the community has always been part of our agency's mission. For all media guests who kindly shared their insights and tips to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency's website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣Connect with hosts Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig), Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #71: Marci Waldman, Producer, “CBS Saturday Morning”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 28:27


    In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Marci Waldman, a seasoned network news professional with more than 30 years of experience. ⁣Marci is a producer for “CBS Saturday Morning” and the creator of its James Beard award-winning segment, “The Dish.” The segment explores chefs and restaurateurs through the lens of their food and what role it has played in developing their lives and careers.⁣⁣Connect with Marci Waldman:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @marcibethcbs⁣Twitter: @MarciBethCBS⁣⁣For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency's website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee Communications⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @hannaleepr⁣⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications ⁣⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ ⁣⁣⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleepr ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc ⁣⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ ⁣⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleeny⁣⁣⁣⁣TikTok: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Michael Anstendig⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @michaelanstendig⁣⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig ⁣⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ ⁣⁣⁣⁣Twitter: @ImbibingGuy ⁣⁣⁣⁣TikTok: @michael.anstendig⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency's award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #70: Stacey Leasca, Contributing Editor, Travel + Leisure & Contributing News Editor, Food & Wine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 31:02


    In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Stacey Leasca, an award-winning freelance Contributing Editor for Travel + Leisure and a Contributing News Editor for Food & Wine. In addition, Stacey writes for Tripadvisor, Hotels Above Par and Men's Health.⁣⁣Stacey is the co-founder of Be a Travel Writer with Nina Ruggiero of Travel + Leisure. She is also currently pursuing her Ph.D. with a focus on building resiliency to misinformation in early-career journalists.⁣⁣Connect with Stacey Leasca:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @sleasca⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sleasca/ ⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleasca ⁣Twitter: @SLeasca⁣⁣For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency's website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee Communications⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @hannaleepr⁣⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications ⁣⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ ⁣⁣⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleepr ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc ⁣⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ ⁣⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleeny⁣⁣⁣⁣TikTok: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Michael Anstendig⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @michaelanstendig⁣⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig ⁣⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ ⁣⁣⁣⁣Twitter: @ImbibingGuy ⁣⁣⁣⁣TikTok: @michael.anstendig⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency's award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #69: Kelly McCarthy, Senior Producer & Food Reporter, ABC “Good Morning America”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 31:47


    In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Kelly McCarthy, a two-time Emmy Award-winning Senior Producer and Food Reporter for ABC “Good Morning America.” As a multi-platform journalist with over 12 years of experience, Kelly covers food, beverage and hospitality. At “Good Morning America,” she leads the food editorial, which includes everything from broadcast cooking segments to original digital features.⁣⁣Connect with Kelly McCarthy:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @superkellyfragelistic⁣LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellymccarthymedia/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @kmcckelly ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency's website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee Communications⁣⁣⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleepr⁣⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications ⁣⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ ⁣⁣⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleepr ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee⁣⁣⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc ⁣⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleeny⁣⁣⁣⁣TikTok: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Michael Anstendig⁣⁣⁣⁣Instagram: @michaelanstendig⁣⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig ⁣⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ ⁣⁣⁣⁣Twitter: @ImbibingGuy ⁣⁣⁣⁣TikTok: @michael.anstendig⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency's award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #68: Sheila Yasmin Marikar, Freelancer for The New Yorker, New York Times, Air Mail, New York Magazine and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 31:46


    In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Sheila Yasmin Marikar, a freelance writer who covers culture, travel and food & beverage for publications such as The New Yorker, New York Times, Air Mail, New York Magazine's “The Cut” and Fortune.⁣⁣Sheila's best-selling debut novel, “The Goddess Effect,” came out in October 2022 to rave reviews from The Washington Post, Allure, Marie Claire and others. Her New York Times Magazine profile of Chef Gaggan Anand was selected for the 2021 edition of “Best American Food Writing.”⁣⁣Connect with Sheila Yasmin Marikar:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @sheilaym⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilamarikar/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @SheilaYM ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency's website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee Communications⁣⁣⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleepr⁣⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications ⁣⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ ⁣⁣⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleepr ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee⁣⁣⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc ⁣⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleeny⁣⁣⁣⁣TikTok: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Michael Anstendig⁣⁣⁣⁣Instagram: @michaelanstendig⁣⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig ⁣⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ ⁣⁣⁣⁣Twitter: @ImbibingGuy ⁣⁣⁣⁣TikTok: @michael.anstendig⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency's award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #67: Melita Kiely, Editor, The Spirits Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 30:38


    In this episode, we are excited to chat with Melita Kiely, Editor, The Spirits Business, the world's only trade magazine dedicated to spirits.⁣ A journalist with a decade of experience, Melita covers all spirits categories, the global on-premise scene, non-alcoholic “spirits,” as well as spirits-specific tonic waters and mixers.⁣⁣Melita is also chair of The Global Spirits Masters Competitions, an internationally recognized blind-tasting series.⁣⁣Connect with Melita Kiely:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @melitakiely⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melita-kiely-134180a2/ ⁣Twitter: @melitakiely ⁣⁣⁣For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency's website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee Communications⁣⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleepr⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications ⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ ⁣⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleepr ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee⁣⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc ⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleeny⁣⁣⁣TikTok: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Michael Anstendig⁣⁣⁣Instagram: @michaelanstendig⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig ⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ ⁣⁣⁣Twitter: @ImbibingGuy ⁣⁣⁣TikTok: @michael.anstendig⁣⁣⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency's award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #66: Hanna McLean, National Food Editor, Daily Hive

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 31:40


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Hanna McLean, National Food Editor, Daily Hive, one of Canada's largest online publications. ⁣⁣Hanna leads a team of food-focused writers and a network of contributors who cover hospitality news and the latest trends in food and drink across the country. A Vancouver resident, she is a leading voice in the Canadian culinary scene. ⁣⁣Connect with Hanna McLean:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @hannamclean_⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannajmclean/ ⁣Twitter: @hannamclean_ ⁣⁣⁣⁣For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency's website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee Communications⁣⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleepr⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications ⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ ⁣⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleepr ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee⁣⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc ⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleeny⁣⁣⁣TikTok: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Michael Anstendig⁣⁣⁣Instagram: @michaelanstendig⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig ⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ ⁣⁣⁣Twitter: @ImbibingGuy ⁣⁣⁣TikTok: @michael.anstendig⁣⁣⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency's award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #65: Amy Zavatto, Content Director, SouthForker and Freelancer for Martha Stewart and SevenFifty Daily

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 23:18


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Amy Zavatto, Content Director, SouthForker and a freelance writer for Martha Stewart and SevenFifty Daily. ⁣Amy's work has also appeared in Wine Enthusiast, InsideHook, the New York Post, Liquor.com, Imbibe, Men's Journal and many others.⁣⁣⁣In addition, Amy is the author of several books, including “The Big Book of Bourbon Cocktails,” “Prosecco Made Me Do It,” “Forager's Cocktails” and “The Architecture of the Cocktail.”⁣ She earned WSET Level III Certification in wine and spirits and is a respected judge for the American Craft Spirits Association's annual small-production spirits competition.⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Amy:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @amyzeats⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-zavatto-bbb8293/ ⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.zavatto ⁣⁣Twitter: @amyzeats ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency's website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee Communications⁣⁣⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleepr⁣⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications ⁣⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ ⁣⁣⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleepr ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee⁣⁣⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc ⁣⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ ⁣⁣⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleeny⁣⁣⁣⁣TikTok: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Michael Anstendig⁣⁣⁣⁣Instagram: @michaelanstendig⁣⁣⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig ⁣⁣⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ ⁣⁣⁣⁣Twitter: @ImbibingGuy ⁣⁣⁣⁣TikTok: @michael.anstendig⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency's award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #64: Glenn Haussman, Host, “No Vacancy Live” Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 26:32


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Glenn Haussman, the host of “No Vacancy Live,” the #1 hospitality podcast. Glenn was also named the #1 Global Hospitality Social Media Influencer. ⁣⁣Connect with Glenn:⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @travelingglenn⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennhaussman/ ⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glenn.haussman ⁣⁣For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency's website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee Communications⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleepr⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications ⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleepr ⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc ⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleeny⁣⁣TikTok: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣⁣Michael Anstendig⁣⁣Instagram: @michaelanstendig⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig ⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @ImbibingGuy ⁣⁣TikTok: @michael.anstendig⁣⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency's award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.⁣⁣⁣⁣ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #63: Beau Hayhoe, Freelancer for Maxim, Men's Journal, AskMen, Fatherly and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 28:04


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Beau Hayhoe, a freelance writer covering everything from spirits to luxury travel, menswear to men's grooming, and watches to music. Beau regularly contributes to Maxim, Men's Journal, AskMen, Fatherly and more. He also publishes his own daily style blog, The Style Guide (https://the-style-guide.com/).⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Beau:⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @beauhayhoe⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauhayhoe/⁣Twitter: @BoKnowsClothes⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beau.hayhoe⁣Website: https://beau-hayhoe.squarespace.com/⁣⁣For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency's website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee Communications⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleepr⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications ⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleepr ⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc ⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleeny⁣⁣TikTok: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣⁣Michael Anstendig⁣⁣Instagram: @michaelanstendig⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig ⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @ImbibingGuy ⁣⁣TikTok: @michael.anstendig⁣⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency's award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.⁣⁣⁣⁣ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #62: Paul Clarke, Editor in Chief, Imbibe Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 30:59


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Paul Clarke, Editor in Chief, Imbibe Magazine.⁣ The multi-platform media outlet is the go-to guide to drinks, from wine, spirits and beer to coffee, tea and everything in between.⁣⁣⁣Connect with Paul:⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @cocktailchron⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-clarke-086a7b5/ ⁣Twitter: @cocktailchron⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=578794683 ⁣⁣For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency's website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc ⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ ⁣Twitter: @hannaleeny⁣⁣TikTok: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣⁣Michael Anstendig⁣⁣Instagram: @michaelanstendig⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig ⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @ImbibingGuy ⁣⁣TikTok: @michael.anstendig⁣⁣Hanna Lee Communications⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleepr⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications ⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleepr ⁣For a chance to win our agency's award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣In addition, if you were featured in the media, thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.⁣⁣⁣⁣ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #61: Nick Guy, Senior Commerce Writer, Wall Street Journal's Buy Side from WSJ

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 28:58


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Nick Guy, Senior Commerce Writer at Buy Side from WSJ, the Wall Street Journal's product review and recommendation site.⁣⁣Connect with Nick:⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @thenickguy⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-guy-58ba6b25/ ⁣Twitter: @thenickguy⁣⁣For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency's website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee Communications⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleepr⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications ⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleepr ⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc ⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ ⁣Twitter: @hannaleeny⁣⁣TikTok: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣⁣Michael Anstendig⁣⁣Instagram: @michaelanstendig⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig ⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @ImbibingGuy ⁣⁣TikTok: @michael.anstendig⁣⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency's award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣In addition, if you were featured in the media, thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.⁣⁣⁣⁣ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #60: Susannah Skiver Barton, Freelancer for Men's Health, Imbibe, PUNCH, Men's Journal & VinePair

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 31:10


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Susannah Skiver Barton, a freelance writer who covers whisky and spirits for publications like Men's Health, Imbibe, PUNCH, Men's Journal and VinePair.⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Susannah:⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @whattastesgood⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannah-skiver-barton-909a259/ ⁣Twitter: @whattastesgood⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susannah.skiver⁣⁣For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency's website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee Communications⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleepr⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications ⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleepr ⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee⁣⁣Instagram: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc ⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @hannaleeny⁣⁣TikTok: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣⁣⁣Michael Anstendig⁣⁣Instagram: @michaelanstendig⁣⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig ⁣⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ ⁣⁣Twitter: @ImbibingGuy ⁣⁣TikTok: @michael.anstendig⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency's award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣In addition, if you were featured in the media, thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.⁣⁣⁣⁣ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #59: Jake Emen, Freelancer for Barron's, InsideHook, Travel + Leisure, Imbibe & VinePair

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 28:20


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Jake Emen, a freelance writer who covers travel, hotels, food and drinks for publications like Barron's, InsideHook, Travel + Leisure, Imbibe and VinePair. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Jake:⁣⁣⁣IG: @mantalkfood⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mantalkfood/ ⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-emen-69231938/ ⁣Twitter: @ManTalkFood⁣⁣⁣For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency's website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Hanna Lee Communications⁣Instagram: @hannaleepr⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications ⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ ⁣Twitter: @hannaleepr ⁣⁣Hanna Lee⁣Instagram: @hannaleeny ⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc ⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ ⁣Twitter: @hannaleeny⁣TikTok: @hannaleeny ⁣⁣Michael Anstendig⁣Instagram: @michaelanstendig⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig ⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ ⁣Twitter: @ImbibingGuy ⁣TikTok: @michael.anstendig⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency's award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣In addition, if you were featured in the media, thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.⁣⁣⁣ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #58: Brian Freedman, Freelancer for Food & Wine, Forbes.com, Whisky Advocate and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 29:46


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Brian Freedman, a freelance writer who covers wine, spirits, travel and food for publications like Food & Wine, Forbes.com, Whisky Advocate and many more. ⁣⁣Brian is also the author of “Crushed,” his first book, which focuses on the impact of climate change on spirits and wine.⁣⁣Connect with Brian:⁣⁣IG: @FreedmanReports⁣Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onthefrontvines ⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfreedmanphiladelphia/ ⁣Twitter: @FDTreport⁣⁣For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency's website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency's award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣In addition, if you were featured in the media, thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.⁣⁣ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #57: Joelle Garguilo, On-Air Reporter, NBC NY's "New York Live," and Contributor, NBC's "Today Show"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 28:27


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Joelle Garguilo, an Emmy Award winning on-air reporter for NBC NY's “New York Live” and contributor to NBC's “Today Show.” Joelle covers everything from food to female empowerment, human interest to entertainment and small business to pop culture.⁣⁣Connect with Joelle:⁣IG: @joellegarguilo ⁣LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelle-garguilo-92405813/⁣Twitter: @JoelleGarguilo⁣⁣For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency's website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣ ⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency's award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣In addition, if you were featured in the media, thanks to listening to tips from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.⁣ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hospitality Forward Podcast Season 5 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 1:50


    Welcome to the “Hospitality Forward” Podcast by Hanna Lee Communications. We are excited to launch Season 5!⁣⁣With listeners in more than 100 countries, the weekly interview show is hosted by Hanna Lee, President & Founder of Hanna Lee Communications, an award-winning global PR agency specialized in Hospitality & Travel. Hanna is joined by co-host Michael Anstendig, Editor in Chief of Hanna Lee Communications, co-author of “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail” and a food & beverage writer. ⁣⁣Helping the community has always been part of our agency's mission. For all media guests who kindly shared their insights and tips to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency's website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig), Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.⁣⁣ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #56: Garrett Snyder, Freelancer for the Los Angeles Times, PUNCH, Food & Wine and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 28:07


    In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Garrett Snyder, a writer and editor based in Los Angeles. As a freelancer, Garrett has covered the resilient bar, Thunderbolt, for the Los Angeles Times, written a bar crawl guide for GQ, and documented the history of Tiki drinks and Chinese food for PUNCH.⁣⁣Most recently, Garrett was a Staff Reporter at the Los Angeles Times and was the Food Editor of LA Weekly and Los Angeles magazine. ⁣⁣Garrett is also the author of three critically acclaimed cookbooks, including the New York Times-bestselling “Pepper Thai Cookbook” with Pepper Teigen (mother of Chrissy) and “Cook Real Hawai'i” with Top Chef fan-favorite Sheldon Simeon.⁣⁣On Instagram, please follow Garrett at @g_sny, show hosts Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig and Hanna Lee at @hannleeny, and our agency at @hannaleepr.⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #55: Joel Stein, Freelancer for Financial Times, Food & Wine, New York Times and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 28:29


    In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Joel Stein, a freelance writer who contributes to many top outlets, including the Financial Times, Food & Wine, the New York Times and many more.⁣ ⁣Joel wrote a weekly column for Time magazine for 20 years, along with 22 cover stories. He was a columnist for Entertainment Weekly and The Los Angeles Times, and has written for the New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Washington Post, The New Yorker, Esquire, Vanity Fair, GQ, Travel + Leisure and Town & Country. ⁣⁣The author of two acclaimed books, “Man Made” and “In Defense of Elitism,” Joel has also written on staff for scripted television shows.⁣⁣On Instagram, please follow Joel at @thejoelstein, show hosts Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig and Hanna Lee at @hannleeny, and our agency at @hannaleepr.⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #54: Tim Chan, Rolling Stone's Senior Director of Commerce

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 34:39


    In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Tim Chan, Senior Director of Commerce for Rolling Stone, where he was hired as its first-ever Lifestyle and Market Editor. Tim covers a wide array of topics, including hospitality, fashion, tech and events. ⁣⁣Tune in to listen to this eloquent journalist, who shares his insights and tips for getting his attention and how to be featured in this legendary magazine, both online and in print.⁣⁣ ⁣In addition to being a prolific writer, Tim is also a budding entrepreneur and co-founder of So Gay Rosé, a new canned wine that celebrates freedom and fun. It is available nationwide at https://sogayrose.com/. He is also an editor, producer and creative consultant for a number of publications and brands across the globe.On Instagram, please follow Tim at @timchan, show hosts Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig and Hanna Lee at @hannleeny, and our agency at @hannaleepr. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #53: Ellen Carpenter, Editor in Chief, Hemispheres

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 32:23


    In this episode, we chat with Ellen Carpenter, Editor in Chief of Hemispheres, United's inflight magazine.⁣ ⁣Tune in to listen to this worldly and well-traveled writer, who shares her insights and tips for getting her attention and how to be featured in this acclaimed international magazine.⁣ ⁣For the past six years, Ellen has worked for Ink, where she also helmed Rhapsody, United's premium-cabin magazine, and The National, Amtrak's onboard magazine. She also served as the host of the "Hemispheres Travel Show," which earned her the Folio Award for Editor of the Year in 2018.⁣ ⁣Prior to Ink, Ellen worked as Deputy Editor at Nylon, Senior Editor at Spin and Style Editor at Rolling Stone. She has written for numerous publications including the New York Times, Marie Claire and InStyle.⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #52: Robert Simonson, Cocktail & Bar Writer for the New York Times and "The Mix with Robert Simonson"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 29:57


    In this episode, the first of Season 4, we are delighted to welcome back Robert Simonson, a freelance writer who covers cocktails, spirits, bars and bartenders for the New York Times. Robert recently launched his own spirited e-newsletter, “The Mix with Robert Simonson” on Substack. He was our podcast's very first guest, and it is great to have him back on the show. Robert won the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best Cocktail and Spirits Writer in 2019, and his work has also appeared in Imbibe, VinePair and other top media. The Wisconsin native is also the accomplished author of six books: “Mezcal and Tequila Cocktails,” “The Martini Cocktail,” “The Old-Fashioned,” “A Proper Drink,” “3-Ingredient Cocktails” and the upcoming “Modern Classic Cocktails.”Tune in to listen to this spirited and thoughtful writer and author, and learn how to get his attention and be featured in his stories. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #51: Emily Gerard, Writer, NBC's “TODAY Show” & Today.com

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 25:26


    In Episode #51, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Emily Gerard, a writer for NBC's “TODAY Show” and Today.com. ⁣Emily covers the news for this iconic TV morning show, one of the most popular in the U.S. that is watched by millions.⁣ ⁣Emily broke into TV journalism at ABC's “Nightline” as the show's youngest-ever writer, following a stint at Vanity Fair.⁣ ⁣⁣Tune in to this vibrant and empathetic journalist who shares her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣1. How she got into TV journalism, ultimately finding a home writing for NBC's “TODAY Show.”⁣⁣2. How working with the Today Food team provides her with a means of self-expression and the opportunity to pursue stories that pique her interest.⁣⁣3. Why she is fascinated by the backstories of people, and how they got to where they are today.⁣⁣4. How she likes to work on stories that have a profound transformative effect on entrepreneurial businesses.⁣⁣5. Why she thinks the "Hospitality Forward" Podcast is helping to move hospitality forward by democratizing access to top media and sharing the inner workings of earning coverage.⁣ ⁣Follow Emily on IG at @coeurdepirate.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency's new book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG, as well as on Facebook and LinkedIn.⁣⁣⁣⁣This is the final episode of Season 3. We are looking forward to sharing Season 4 in the new year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #50: Stacey Lastoe, Freelancer, Condé Nast Traveler, Wine Enthusiast, Fodor's Travel and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 24:06


    In Episode #50, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Stacey Lastoe, a freelance writer who covers travel and lifestyle topics for Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's Travel, Wine Enthusiast, Food & Wine, American Way, Travel + Leisure and more. She also contributed to Time Magazine's 100 Greatest Places of 2021.⁣⁣In addition, Stacey is the Lead Editor for Fodor's Finest Hotels and Fodor's Go List 2022. A former Senior Editor with CNN Travel, Stacey won an Emmy for her work on Anthony Bourdain's “Little Los Angeles,” a digital series produced for Explore Parts Unknown.⁣ ⁣Tune in to this charming and gracious journalist who shares her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣1. How she transitioned from being at CNN to a full-time freelance writer covering different topics for various audiences.⁣⁣2. Why she is interested in doing more hotel stories, and why she believes that properties with a great amount of outside space will thrive.⁣⁣3. How her favorite features focus on topics she deeply cares about and involve interviewing multiple sources.⁣⁣4. Why pitches to her should include why the story is relevant right now, statistics and photos for visual storytelling.⁣⁣5. Why she thinks that individuals who are truly passionate about hospitality and not simply well-trained are moving the industry forward. ⁣ ⁣Follow Stacey on IG at @staceyone9er and on Twitter at @stacespeaks.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency's new book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG, as well as on Facebook and LinkedIn.⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #49: Kevin Sintumuang, Culture & Lifestyle Director, Esquire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 27:10


    In Episode #49, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Kevin Sintumuang, Culture & Lifestyle Director, Esquire.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣Kevin oversees food & drink coverage, including the magazine's Best New Restaurants in America and Best Bars in America lists, among other subjects. He earned his stripes during a 10-year stint at GQ. In addition, Kevin worked at the Wall Street Journal and WSJ Magazine.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣Have a listen to this witty and worldly journalist who shares his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣1. How Esquire covers everything that affects men's lives, including food & drink, style, cars and health & wellness, along with sports and politics.⁣⁣⁣⁣2. Why surprising narratives and interesting characters make Esquire stories crackle, along with writing that is specific and universal at the same time.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣3. How Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America's criteria, simply put, is a place you want to tell everyone about and you want to go back to.⁣⁣⁣⁣4. Why Esquire's Best Bars in America has more contributors to have more points of view represented and is a mix of both new and existing venues.⁣⁣⁣⁣5. How Esquire will expand travel coverage and publish its first Best New Hotels list in 2022.⁣⁣⁣⁣6. Why he thinks Yannick Benjamin at Contento, a new restaurant and wine bar in New York City, is moving hospitality forward.⁣⁣⁣⁣Follow Kevin on IG at @sintumuang and Twitter at @SINTUMUANG.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency's new book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG, as well as on Facebook and LinkedIn.⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #48: Lilah Raptopoulos, Financial Times Reporter & FT Weekend Podcast Host

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 29:46


    In Episode #48, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Lilah Raptopoulos, host of the FT Weekend Podcast, which brings the Financial Times' life & arts coverage to audio. ⁣ ⁣The podcast explores today's culture, big ideas, nuanced questions and how to live a good life, and features Financial Times journalists and special guests. ⁣ ⁣Lilah is also the U.S. Head of Audience Engagement for the Financial Times and writes U.S. culture stories.⁣ ⁣Lend an ear to this thoughtful and worldly journalist who shares her thoughts on:⁣ ⁣1. How the business and economic affairs-focused Financial Times is London-based, yet reaches a global audience through about 700 journalists in 40 countries.⁣ ⁣2. How FT Weekend revels in long-form storytelling about arts, culture, luxury, food, travel and restaurants, and how the print edition often drives podcast episodes.⁣ ⁣3. Why she always looks at the big picture and how what interests her always fits into a broader story, or question or trend that impacts listeners and readers around the world.⁣ ⁣4. How her FT Weekend Podcast episodes always take listeners on a trip, teach them something new, make them think and consider how they lived their lives.⁣ ⁣5. Why she thinks industry notables, like Alice Waters, Shannon Mustipher, the Migrant Kitchen team and Overthrow Hospitality's Ravi DeRossi, are moving hospitality forward. ⁣ ⁣Follow Lilah on IG and Twitter at @lilahrap.⁣ ⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com. For a chance to win our agency's new book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣ ⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG, as well as on Facebook and LinkedIn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #47: Brandon Berkson, Editor in Chief & Founder, Hotels Above Par

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 30:26


    In Episode #47, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Brandon Berkson, Editor in Chief & Founder, Hotels Above Par.⁣⁣Brandon launched this next-generation hotel & travel media during the pandemic to support hotels at a time when they needed love the most, as well as keep his adoration of travel alive. Its short-form content is distributed across multiple platforms, including Instagram, a website and a newsletter.⁣⁣Listen to this passionate travel journalist, advocate and entrepreneur who shares his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣1. Why Hotels Above Par embraces “boutique-oriented” hotels and targets Millennial and Gen X travelers.⁣⁣2. ⁣How he created the 1, 2, 3 Destination Guides that spotlight one place to stay, two places to dine and three places to visit at a particular travel spot.⁣⁣3. Why Hotels Above Par also covers bars, restaurants and attractions, along with his criteria for choosing them.⁣⁣4. What HAP Concierge is and how it is making travel agencies hip, cool and alluring.⁣⁣5. Why he thinks Relais & Châteaux is moving hospitality forward through its groundbreaking sustainability initiatives.⁣⁣Follow Brandon on IG at @hotelsabovepar and @brandonberksonx.⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ For a chance to win our agency's new book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #46: Emily Saladino, Associate Managing Editor, Wine Enthusiast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 29:20


    In Episode #46, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Emily Saladino, Associate Managing Editor, Wine Enthusiast. ⁣ ⁣Previously, Emily was Editor in Chief of VinePair and worked at Tasting Table. She has also covered food, beverage, travel and culture for Bloomberg, BBC, Bon Appétit, Travel + Leisure and others. ⁣⁣A graduate of the International Culinary Center (ICC), Emily has worked as a recipe tester, an editor at Google, a bartender and a line cook.⁣ ⁣⁣Have a listen to this magnetic, seasoned journalist who shares her thoughts on:⁣⁣ ⁣⁣1. Why having real-world experience both in the kitchen and behind the bar helped her break into journalism. ⁣ ⁣2. How her Wine Enthusiast colleagues have “encyclopedic” knowledge of all things beverage and a devotion to the craft of the space.⁣ ⁣3. How LinkedIn is a great platform for connecting with other people by sharing business content, but now also personal content, reflecting the merging of the two spheres.⁣ ⁣4. How becoming a source for her can be as simple as sending her an introductory email with links to your social media platforms.⁣ ⁣5. Why she thinks Greyston Bakery in Yonkers, N.Y., which does not require background checks of its employees, is moving hospitality forward. ⁣ ⁣⁣Follow Emily on IG at @emilyjsaladino and on Twitter at @EmilySaladino.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ For a chance to win our agency's new book, "The Japanese Art of the Cocktail," please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #45: Holly Graham, Managing Editor, DRiNK Magazine Asia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 25:56


    In Episode #45, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Holly Graham, Managing Editor, DRiNK Magazine Asia. Holly is currently #12 on the Bar World 100, a list of the world's most influential figures in the bar industry.⁣⁣She is also an Academy Chair for The World's 50 Best Bars and Asia's 50 Best Bars. In addition, Holly sits on the education and Spirited Awards committees for Tales of the Cocktail. ⁣ ⁣Having gotten her start bartending at The Old Man Hong Kong, which was ranked #1 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2019, Holly can often be found jumping behind the stick for guest shifts.⁣ ⁣Have a listen to this worldly journalist who shares her thoughts on:⁣ ⁣1. Why she thinks that Asia is becoming a drinks destination due to outside-the-box experimentation, innovation, depth of flavors and access to incredible ingredients. ⁣ ⁣2. How she chooses to profile talent based upon their ability to inspire or teach other bartenders something unique.⁣ ⁣3. Why pitches to her should have the complete package of information, including a press release and especially photos, given the importance of visual storytelling.⁣ ⁣4. Why it is vital to articulate a bar's points of differentiation and selling points to get her attention.⁣ ⁣5. Why she thinks Asia-based ecoSPIRITS, a sustainable spirits distribution technology, is moving hospitality forward.⁣ ⁣⁣Connect with Holly on IG at @hollygrahamdrinks.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ For a chance to win our agency's new book, "The Japanese Art of the Cocktail," please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #44: David Graver, Editor in Chief, COOL HUNTING

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 27:32


    Episode #44: David Graver, Editor in Chief, COOL HUNTINGSubtitle: How to Pitch a Design-Focused Lifestyle PublicationSummary:In Episode #44, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with David Graver, Editor in Chief, COOL HUNTING, a design-focused lifestyle publication. David covers hospitality, travel, art and style and is also a contributor to Vogue.com and Bloomberg Pursuits. His byline has appeared in T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Vanity Fair, Vice, Elle, Surface and Guernica. He also co-hosts “The Accutron Show,” a cultural podcast. ⁣⁣Have a listen to this eloquent and empathetic journalist who shares his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣ 1. Why he enjoys being Editor in Chief and mentoring young writers.⁣2. How COOL HUNTING views the world through the lens of design.⁣3. How its writers are generalists who are deeply curious about the world and write from first-hand experience. ⁣4. Why it is okay to reach out to him and directly ask for coverage of a breakthrough.⁣5. Why people who support innovation are the ones moving hospitality forward.⁣⁣Connect with David on Twitter at @DaveyBarrett and on IG at @daveybarrett. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ For a chance to win our agency's new book, "The Japanese Art of the Cocktail," please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #43: Tara Cox, Executive Managing Editor, Rachael Ray In Season and Drew + Jonathan Reveal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 23:17


    In Episode #43, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Tara Cox, Executive Managing Editor, Rachael Ray In Season and the new Drew + Jonathan Reveal magazine.⁣At Rachael Ray In Season, Tara writes the “We Tried It” column, where she samples unusual foods and wacky gadgets. She is also a fan of Spam, the edible kind, and wrote the foreword to “The Ultimate Spam Cookbook.” ⁣⁣From diners to Delmonico's, Tara levels the playing field between highbrow and lowbrow, celebrating truly delicious and authentic foods in any form. ⁣A 24-year veteran of magazine editing, she is also the author of “Airstream: The Silver RV” and will appear in “Alumination,” a documentary about the Airstream trailer community. ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣Tune in to this fearless and omnivorous journalist who shares her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣1. Why she finds magazine writing so rewarding by making someone else's life a little bit better and expanding their horizons.⁣⁣2. How Rachael Ray Every Day evolved into Rachael Ray In Season while maintaining its integrity and top quality journalism.⁣⁣3. How the “We Tried It” column came about and some of the quirkier things she has sampled, like cricket cookies and a cocktail-making robot.⁣⁣4. What differentiates Drew + Jonathan Reveal, the new magazine by the hosts of HGTV's “Property Brothers,” from other home publications.⁣⁣5. Why she thinks everyday, hardworking bar and restaurant workers are moving hospitality forward with their bravery, perseverance and creativity.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Tara via IG at @misscox. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ For a chance to win our agency's new book, "The Japanese Art of the Cocktail," please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #42: Wayne Curtis, Drinks Columnist, The Daily Beast, Imbibe and Garden & Gun

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 24:14


    In Episode #42, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Wayne Curtis, Drinks Columnist for The Daily Beast, Imbibe and Garden & Gun. ⁣⁣⁣Wayne won the Spirited Award for Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing at this year's Tales of the Cocktail, where he also earned top accolades in 2017. He is the author of “And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails” and was a long-time contributor to The Atlantic.⁣ ⁣⁣Lend an ear to this jovial, inquisitive and scholarly journalist who shares his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣1. How The Daily Beast, Imbibe and Garden & Gun have different editorial points of view and audiences.⁣⁣2. How his stories often come about by posing the simple question, “Why do you do something in the way you do?”⁣⁣3. How rum continues to fascinate him, from its history to its politics to its vast spectrum of flavor profiles.⁣⁣4. Why he believes cocktail books written by bars are a snapshot of our times and provide an important historical record.⁣⁣5. Why he thinks Sazerac Company's Mark Brown, one of the brightest people in the industry and the author of an indispensable e-newsletter, is bringing hospitality forward.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣Connect with Wayne via his website, www.waynecurtis.com, and on IG at @wcurtis. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ For a chance to win our agency's new book, "The Japanese Art of the Cocktail," please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #41: Kathleen Squires, Freelancer, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Food & Wine, Saveur and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 22:40


    In Episode #41, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Kathleen Squires, a freelance food & travel writer for the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Food & Wine, Saveur and many other publications. ⁣ ⁣⁣Kathleen pens the “Cutting Class” column and contributes “In My Kitchen” profiles in the Wall Street Journal. She earned Les Dames d'Escoffier International's M. F. K. Fisher Award for Excellence in Culinary Writing. Kathleen is also co-author of several award-winning cookbooks and co-producer of the Emmy Award-nominated documentary, “James Beard: America's First Foodie.”⁣ ⁣Listen to this gregarious, passionate and ever-curious journalist share her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣What the Wall Street Journal's Off Duty section is all about.⁣How “Cutting Class,” her butchery column in the Wall Street Journal, came about.⁣Why Eric Wareheim, comedian, actor, writer, director, musician and now cookbook author, was such a compelling choice for her “In My Kitchen” profile in the Wall Street Journal.⁣How geographical and cultural diversity are important to her stories.⁣Why she thinks ROAR New York, a non-profit organization that advocates for restaurant workers, is moving hospitality forward.⁣ ⁣⁣Connect with Kathleen on IG at @ksquiresnyc.⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ For a chance to win our agency's new book, "The Japanese Art of the Cocktail," please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #40: Will Price, Home and Drinks Editor, Gear Patrol

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 27:22


    In Episode #40, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Will Price, Home and Drinks Editor, Gear Patrol, a definitive buying guide for consumer products.⁣ ⁣Will is fascinated by Bourbon, houseplants, cheap Japanese pens and cast-iron skillets.⁣ ⁣Listen to this insightful, plugged in journalist share his thoughts on:⁣ ⁣How Gear Patrol differentiates itself by vetting a range of products that are a step up from the everyday, yet budget-friendly, including spirits, cars, consumer tech, hiking gear and more⁣How, as an editor, he formulates what should be covered in the most thoughtful and authoritative way⁣Why pitches to him should “do the legwork” by including relevant research and statistics so that he can focus more on the creative aspects of the story⁣Why he loves covering whiskey, given the high engagement and intense interest it generates among readers⁣What the genesis was of “Shelf Sleepers,” Gear Patrol's semi-regular guide to the best booze nobody is buying⁣Why he thinks Uncle Nearest Whiskey's Fawn Weaver, Chef/Food Writer J. Kenji López-Alt and the editorial team at PUNCH are moving hospitality forward⁣ ⁣⁣Connect with Will on IG at @willcprice.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ For a chance to win our agency's new book, "The Japanese Art of the Cocktail," please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #39: Sam Dangremond, Contributing Digital Editor, Town & Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 22:16


    In Episode #39, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Sam Dangremond, a Contributing Digital Editor for Town & Country, where he covers cocktails, restaurants, wine, travel and men's style.⁣ ⁣Sam also holds a J.D. and an M.B.A. and is a newly minted attorney, admitted to the Connecticut, New York and New Jersey Bars. In addition, he is a private pilot and an EMT.⁣⁣Have a listen as this urbane, curious and multi-talented journalist shares his thoughts on:⁣⁣How being a journalist makes him a better lawyer and vice versa and the differences between the two distinct styles of writing⁣Why he is interested in both established chefs and younger upstarts who are changing the game in some way⁣⁣How Town & Country's SEO specialists help inspire editorial coverage by sharing what topics are being searched for on Google⁣⁣Why design matters and why it is important to include venue photos along with food and beverage⁣⁣Why he thinks Delta Airlines is moving hospitality forward⁣⁣Connect with Sam via email at spcdangremond@gmail.com and on IG at @samdangremond. Follow ​​@townandcountrymag and its Editor in Chief @stellenevolandes.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ For a chance to win our agency's new book, "The Japanese Art of the Cocktail," please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #38 - Hamish Smith: Drinks International (Bars Editor), Class Magazine (Editor) & The World's 50 Best Bars (UK and Ireland Chair)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 24:17


    In Season 3's inaugural episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Hamish Smith, Bars Editor of Drinks International, as well as Editor of Class Magazine. Hamish is also The World's 50 Best Bars' UK and Ireland Chair. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Tune in to hear this worldly, dedicated and spirited drinks journalist share his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣What was the genesis of Drinks International's Bar World 100, spotlighting the industry's most influential people, and its inclusive criteria⁣⁣How Class Magazine celebrates the best of UK bars and bartenders⁣⁣Why story pitches to the media should focus on how you can benefit them rather than how they can benefit you⁣⁣How social posts that generate a lot of interaction often contain a story idea worth pitching to the media⁣⁣How The World's 50 Best Bars judging is structured and how the organization pivoted during the pandemic to support the hospitality community⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Hamish via email at hamish.smith@agilemedia.co.uk and follow him on Twitter at @HamishSSmith, Instagram at @hamishssmith and Facebook at Hamish Smith.⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ For a chance to win our agency's new book, "The Japanese Art of the Cocktail," please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share how our podcast helped you tell your story to the media.⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #37 - Kirk Miller, Managing Editor, InsideHook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 26:10


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Kirk Miller, Managing Editor of InsideHook, where he writes about booze, culture, tech and travel. ⁣⁣Kirk is a veteran writer and editor in New York with over 25 years of experience. His work has also appeared in Rolling Stone, Time Out New York and other top media outlets.⁣⁣⁣⁣Tune in to hear this passionate, curious and thoughtful journalist share his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣1. How InsideHook's popularity grew five-fold during the pandemic, with hospitality industry coverage expanding.⁣⁣⁣⁣2. ⁣Why he welcomes story pitches from voices he has not heard before, both national and international, who are doing unusual or unexpected things.⁣⁣3. Why he thinks drinking will become “healthier” once bars fully reopen and people will indulge in social settings.⁣⁣⁣4. Why he hopes the hospitality industry's embrace of tech innovations during the pandemic, like contactless payments and QR codes, will continue.⁣⁣5. Why he praises the work of the U.S. Bartenders' Guild during the pandemic, especially for destigmatizing mental health issues.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Kirk via kirk@insidehook.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #36 - Christopher Cameron, Real Estate and Travel Editor, New York Post

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 25:12


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Christopher Cameron, Real Estate and Travel Editor of the New York Post. ⁣⁣Chris is an award-winning journalist with nearly a decade of newsroom experience, writing for publications that include the Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, The New York Observer and The Real Deal. ⁣⁣⁣Tune in to hear this wise and witty journalist with a nose for news share his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣1. Why he thinks New York City’s hospitality industry is about to experience a creative boom.⁣⁣⁣2. ⁣What sets the New York Post apart from other newspapers, including its big headlines, strong voice and stories about regular New Yorkers.⁣⁣3. Why the New York Post is expanding its coverage of the city’s restaurants and bars.⁣⁣4. How, beyond celebrities, he profiles those who are ahead of the curve and setting a trend.⁣⁣⁣5. How story ideas that buck expectations and advance the narrative are what catch his eye.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Chris by phone at (615) 830-0873 or via ccameron@nypost.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #35 - Kat Odell, Freelancer for Vogue, Thrillist, New York Times’ T Magazine, Eater and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 21:55


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Kat Odell, a freelance writer for Vogue, Thrillist, New York Times’ T Magazine, Eater, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and other top media. She covers a wide range of topics, from food and drink to wellness and travel. ⁣ ⁣Kat is also the author of two books, “Day Drinking,” and “Unicorn Food.” In addition, she is a Taste Hunter for The World's 50 Best Restaurants and The World's 50 Best Bars. Kat has appeared on numerous TV shows, including Bravo’s “Eat Drink Love” and FYI’s “Midnight Feast.” ⁣⁣⁣⁣Tune in to hear this jet-setting journalist with an exceptional palate share her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣1. How being out and about in restaurants and bars, as well as everyday occurrences, often inspire Kat’s stories.⁣ ⁣2. Why she is always on the lookout for something new and novel that she has not experienced before.⁣ ⁣⁣3. Why experiential meals, tasting menus and ticketed dining experiences will lead off the post-pandemic restaurant recovery.⁣ ⁣4. How Instagram is an important marketing tool for restaurants and a driver of media interest.⁣ ⁣5. What being a Taste Hunter for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and The World’s 50 Best Bars entails.⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Kat via email at kat@katodell.com on IG at @kat_odell.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #34 - Sean Flynn, Deputy Digital Editor, Departures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 22:26


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Sean Flynn, Deputy Digital Editor, Departures. Sean is a seasoned multimedia journalist and photographer with 15 years of experience covering travel, food, spirits and culture.⁣ ⁣Over the years, Sean’s work has appeared in publications that include Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, the New York Times, AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler and many more.⁣⁣⁣Tune in to hear this well-traveled expert share his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣1. What sets Departures apart from other travel outlets.⁣⁣2. How digital journalism differs from print journalism, with audio and video coming into play.⁣ ⁣3. How Departures pivoted during the pandemic to expand its coverage of wine, spirits and food, as well as home and décor. ⁣⁣4. Why he is interested in hearing personal accounts of transformation within the hospitality industry or insights learned that can be implemented long-term.⁣⁣5. Why aspiring travel photographers should post their work to Instagram and tag Departures to get on their radar.⁣⁣⁣Connect with Sean on IG at @travelingnewyorker.⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #33 - Noah Rothbaum, Editor, The Daily Beast’s “Half Full”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 25:51


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Noah Rothbaum, Editor of The Daily Beast’s “Half Full” section, which won a Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication. ⁣⁣Noah also hosts the podcast, “Life Behind Bars,” with legendary cocktail historian David Wondrich, which earned a Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best Podcast Series. ⁣⁣In addition, Noah is the author of “The Art of American Whiskey” and “The Business of Spirits” and he is Associate Editor of “The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails,” which is scheduled to be published this fall.⁣⁣⁣Tune in to hear this thoughtful spirits expert share his insights on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣1. How the “Half Full” section focuses on the intersection between cocktails and food with society overall and champions long-form journalism.⁣⁣2. How contributors to “Half Full” are respected as the foremost experts on their subject matter.⁣⁣3. Why he foresees coverage of culinary topics to expand.⁣⁣4. How he chooses those interviewed in the “Going 10 Rounds With” feature.⁣⁣5. Why he launched the “Life Behind Bars” podcast with David Wondrich.⁣⁣6. Why he thinks the Roaring Twenties will return post-pandemic, but perhaps not as expected.⁣⁣Noah also answers a listener question from Daniel Neeson and Adam Millman, founders of DE-NADA Tequila, which is launching in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and California. They ask what the future holds for tequila, especially its premium segment. ⁣⁣⁣Connect with Noah on Twitter at @nrothbaum and on IG at @street_bottle.⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #32 - Jeff Wielgopolan, Forbes Travel Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 27:32


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Jeff Wielgopolan of Forbes Travel Guide. Jeff has traveled to six continents and stayed at more than 250 Forbes Travel Guide 5-star and 4-star rated properties around the world.⁣⁣⁣Tune in to hear one of the hospitality industry’s foremost service experts share his insights on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣1. How Forbes Travel Guide came to be and how it operates.⁣⁣2. What the differences are between the guide’s 5-star and 4-star ratings.⁣⁣3. How Forbes Travel Guide pivoted during the pandemic to serve the hospitality community.⁣⁣4. Why hotel bars and lounges in particular play a pivotal role in the ratings.⁣⁣5. Why the luxury travel segment will lead the hospitality industry’s post-pandemic recovery.⁣⁣Jeff also answers a listener question from Agostino Perrone, Director of Mixology at the 5-star rated Connaught Hotel in London. Its Connaught Bar was named this year’s World’s Best Bar by The World’s 50 Best Bars. Agostino asks what Jeff thinks the future holds for hotel bars.⁣⁣Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn at Jeff Wielgopolan and Instagram at @jeffwigs. Follow Forbes Travel Guide on Twitter at @ForbesInspector, Instagram at @forbestravelguide and Facebook at @ForbesTravelGuide.⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #31 - Elise Taylor, Senior Living Writer at Vogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 26:23


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Elise Taylor, Senior Living Writer at Vogue. Elise covers travel, food, design and society. In addition to international destinations, Elise has traveled to nearly every state in the U.S. ⁣⁣⁣Tune in to hear this savvy, curious and compassionate writer share her insights on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣1. How she pivoted her working style during the pandemic, when physical “go-sees” of restaurants and hotels have been limited.⁣⁣2. How Vogue is focusing on re-emergence in the Roaring Twenties, with coverage devoted to new restaurants, new hotels and off-the-radar travel destinations.⁣⁣3. ⁣Why pitches to her should tell a story and answer the question of why she should cover something now.⁣⁣4. Why small businesses should focus first on creating local buzz before attempting to get national exposure.⁣⁣5. How she leverages social media platforms, like Instagram and Clubhouse, as a journalistic research tool. ⁣⁣Elise also answers a listener question from Megan Klein, founder of Little Saints in Michigan that produces fashionable cocktail masks. Megan asks what is her criteria for covering new products and spotlighting entrepreneurs.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Elise via email at elise_taylor@condenast.com and on IG at @ejtay and on Twitter at @ejaytay.⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #30 - Dan Q. Dao, Freelancer for Food & Wine, Saveur, Vice and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 25:13


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Dan Q. Dao, a freelance writer for Food & Wine, Saveur, Vice and other top media outlets.⁣⁣Dan recently relocated from New York City to Houston, his hometown, after 10 years in the Big Apple. He covers food & drink, culture and travel.⁣⁣⁣Tune in to hear this thoughtful, next-generation journalist share his insights on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣1. How digital, especially e-commerce, has been so pivotal to the drinks scene during the pandemic.⁣⁣2. How he is staying on top of New York while re-embracing his native Texas and why people should view him as a bridge between the two.⁣⁣3. Why he is enthusiastic about celebrating the reopenings of bars and restaurants and sees pandemic-honed skills, like at-home bartending, persisting into the future.⁣⁣4. How Twitter, Instagram and now Clubhouse are the social platforms he uses for his journalistic research.⁣⁣5. Why story pitches that incorporate inclusivity resonate strongly with him.⁣⁣Dan also answers a listener question from Shelagh D’Arcy-Hinds of Cliffton Dry, a new sparkling wine, who asks about the proper protocols for sending product samples.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Dan via email at dan@danqdao.com and on Twitter and IG at @danqdao.⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #29 - Amanda Schuster, Freelancer for Forbes, SevenFifty Daily and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 24:01


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Amanda Schuster, a freelance writer for Forbes, SevenFifty Daily and other top media outlets. She is also the author of “New York Cocktails.”⁣⁣Tune in to hear this trained sommelier-turned-scribe with 15 years of experience covering cocktails, spirits and wine share her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣1. How she deals with the challenge of setting the right tone in her coverage during the pandemic.⁣⁣2. Why being a subject matter expert is important when pitching. ⁣⁣3. Why pitches should be fact-checked, concise and contain all relevant details, like product pricing and photo links that do not expire.⁣⁣4. How local craft spirits producers are successfully getting into the ready-to-drink cocktail game.⁣⁣⁣5. How innovative craft cocktail bars are launching merchandising programs that are paying big dividends.⁣⁣6. What advice she received from cocktail historian and author Dave Wondrich, which forever changed her approach to writing books.⁣⁣Amanda also answers a listener question from Deke Dunne, Bar Manager of Allegory, a speakeasy bar at the Eaton Hotel in Washington, D.C., on how bartenders and bars from smaller markets can garner the national media’s attention.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Amanda on Twitter and IG at @winenshine.⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #28 - Howie Kahn, Contributing Editor at WSJ Magazine, Podcast Host, Author and Freelancer for GQ, Wired, Travel + Leisure and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 25:11


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Howie Kahn, a freelance writer, author and host of the “Take Away Only” podcast heard in nearly 200 countries. He is a Contributing Editor at WSJ Magazine⁣⁣, and his work has appeared in GQ, Wired, Travel + Leisure and Departures and other top publications.⁣⁣Tune in to hear this 20-year veteran journalist, who covers food, restaurants, culture, travel and art, share his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣1. How stories imbued with feeling, that show change, move him.⁣⁣⁣2. Why a pitch should include a measure of scholarship and be worth a journalist’s time.⁣⁣3. Why genuine social media posts about the real ups and downs of business are the best way to amplify one’s voice effectively.⁣⁣4. What inspired his successful podcast, “Take Away Only,” which kicked into high gear during the pandemic.⁣⁣5. Why he thinks Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen is moving hospitality forward.⁣⁣Howie also answers a listener question from Chef Shenarri Freeman of Cadence, a new plant-based Southern and soul food restaurant in NYC by Ravi DeRossi’s Overthrow Hospitality. She asks what the best ways are to reach non-vegan guests.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Howie at howie@freetimemedia.world and on IG at @howiekahn.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #27 - Katie Lockhart, Freelancer, Rachael Ray, National Geographic, CNN, Zagat, AFAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 25:07


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Katie Lockhart, a freelance writer based in Brooklyn who now resides in Vietnam. Katie covers travel and food for Rachael Ray, National Geographic, CNN, Zagat, AFAR and other top media outlets. ⁣⁣Tune in to hear this globetrotting reporter, who has traveled to 50 countries and all seven continents, share her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣1. How a three-month visit to Vietnam turned into a stay of more than a year and how the country has effectively pivoted during the pandemic. ⁣⁣2. How writing a story for CNN differs from one for Rachael Ray.⁣⁣3. Why her stories often go deeply into the personal aspects of her interviewees’ stories to really bring them to life.⁣⁣4. How sharing behind-the-scenes content on social media is important for spurring media coverage.⁣⁣5. Why Namibia will be her top destination choice once travel restrictions are lifted.⁣⁣⁣Katie also answers a listener question from Pete Weiss, Marketing Manager at Town Branch Distillery in Lexington, Ky. Pete asks about the future of distillery tourism and what distilleries should do to boost their visibility to attract visitors.⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Katie at klockhart14@gmail.com and on IG at @findyourhappyplate.⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #26 - Susan Kostrzewa, Editor in Chief, Wine Enthusiast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 27:23


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Susan Kostrzewa, Editor in Chief, Wine Enthusiast. Susan has more than 20 years of experience as a reporter and editor with deep expertise in all things related to wine, beer and spirits. She has also contributed to several books on wine, food and travel.⁣⁣Tune in to hear this veteran reporter share her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣1. How Wine Enthusiast caters to the “cross drinker” who enjoys not only wine, but also spirits and beer as well.⁣⁣⁣2. How she describes her role as Editor in Chief.⁣⁣3. Why both casual and fine dining will have a place in the post-pandemic world.⁣⁣4. How industry talent can earn the magazine’s coveted, annual Wine Star Awards.⁣⁣5. How Wine Enthusiast is open to pitches directly from beverage industry professionals who have important stories to share.⁣⁣6. Why Italy’s Amalfi Coast will be her first destination when travel resumes.⁣⁣Susan also answers a listener question from Aaron Thompson and Jessica King of Sapphire in Knoxville, Tenn. They ask what consumer behaviors or culture shifts she foresees emerging from the pandemic for bars and restaurants.⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Susan on IG and Twitter at @suskostrzewa and Wine Enthusiast’s editorial team at editor@wineenthusiast.net. ⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #25 - David Kaplan, Adweek’s Performance Marketing Editor and interim Brand Marketing Editor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 28:53


    In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with David Kaplan, Adweek’s Performance Marketing Editor and interim Brand Marketing Editor. It is the first time the duo interviews a journalist from an advertising and marketing publication.⁣⁣David’s areas of coverage include how brands drive awareness, affinity and identity, while maximizing interactivity in their campaigns.⁣⁣Tune in to hear this savvy reporter share his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣1. How this 40 year old brand maintains its startup mentality DNA and stays on the cutting edge.⁣⁣2. Why Adweek has increased its coverage of the hospitality and travel industry.⁣⁣3. How the “mobile first” trend has accelerated due to consumers increasingly using their smartphones to help make purchasing decisions, for example, QR codes for restaurant menus.⁣⁣4. Why the “spray and pray” approach to pitching stories is not effective and why a pitch to him should offer a unique insight.⁣⁣5. How Adweek is open to stories about independent small businesses, not just major advertisers.⁣⁣David also answers a listener question from Amanda Stackman, Marketing Director of Fever-Tree USA, who asks what beverage brands should be doing to market themselves most effectively in a post-COVID world.⁣⁣⁣Connect with David at david.kaplan@adweek.com and on IG and Twitter at @davidakaplan. ⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #24 - Laura Itzkowitz, Freelancer, Vogue, Architectural Digest, Departures, Travel + Leisure, AFAR and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 26:08


    In this episode, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Laura Itzkowitz, a freelance writer for Vogue, Architectural Digest, Departures, Travel + Leisure, AFAR and other top publications. Her topics of coverage include hotels, travel, arts and culture, lifestyle, design, food and wine.⁣⁣Laura is based in Rome, having lived previously in New York City and Paris. She is fluent in both French and Italian.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Tune in to hear this worldly reporter share her thoughts on:⁣⁣1. Why she moved to Rome and became an expert on all things Italian.⁣⁣2. What it is like being one of a few American journalists in Italy during the pandemic.⁣⁣3. Why first-person narratives are her favorite stories to write.⁣⁣4. How she uses social media to stay current on what her sources are up to.⁣⁣5. Why sustainable travel is a topic that fascinates her.⁣⁣6. How travelers will make fewer trips, but stay longer at their destinations.⁣⁣7. Why the Island of Procida, recent winner of Italy’s Center of Culture 2022, is a must-visit travel destination.⁣⁣Laura answers a listener question from Tim and Natasha Drisdelle, who are opening a new hotel, Lord & Liberty, in Nashville, Tenn. They ask how the design of hotels, restaurants and bars will adapt to the “new normal.” ⁣ ⁣⁣Connect with Laura on www.lauraitzkowitz.com and follow her at @lauraitzkowitz on IG and Twitter.⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode #23 - Sandrae Lawrence and Gary Sharpen, Founders, The Cocktail Lovers Magazine (U.K.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 24:47


    In this episode, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee chat with Sandrae Lawrence and Gary Sharpen, founders of The Cocktail Lovers magazine in the U.K. ⁣We are delighted to interview our first international media guests who bring unique perspectives on the global bar scene.⁣⁣⁣Tune in to hear this exuberant and loving couple share their thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣1. How they are keeping the publication upbeat and positive, despite the challenges of the pandemic.⁣⁣⁣2. What the rewards are of being a working couple.⁣⁣⁣3. How The Cocktail Lovers came about to share the couple’s passion for cocktail culture and celebrate the bar industry.⁣⁣⁣4. Why low and no-alcohol cocktails are here to stay.⁣⁣⁣5. What are the three questions listeners should answer prior to pitching their story ideas.⁣⁣⁣6. Why they want to hear from bar community members all over the world.⁣⁣⁣7. Why providing a safe environment will be paramount for bars as lockdowns lift.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣Sandrae and Gary also answer a listener question from Noah Yongjin Kwon, co-founder and bartender at ZEST Seoul, a new craft cocktail bar in Korea’s dynamic capital.⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Sandrae and Gary: www.thecocktaillovers.com, @thecocktaillovers (IG) and @meet.thecocktaillovers (FB). ⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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