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.⁣

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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.⁣

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⁣Tune in to hear this well-traveled expert share his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣1. What sets Departures apart from other travel outlets.⁣

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2. How digital journalism differs from print journalism, with audio and video coming into play.⁣

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3. How Departures pivoted during the pandemic to expand its coverage of wine, spirits and food, as well as home and décor. ⁣

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4. Why he is interested in hearing personal accounts of transformation within the hospitality industry or insights learned that can be implemented long-term.⁣

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5. Why aspiring travel photographers should post their work to Instagram and tag Departures to get on their radar.⁣

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⁣Connect with Sean on IG at @travelingnewyorker.⁣

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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. ⁣

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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. ⁣

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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.⁣

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⁣Tune in to hear this thoughtful spirits expert share his insights on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣1. How the “Half Full” section focuses on the intersection between cocktails and food with society overall and champions long-form journalism.⁣

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2. How contributors to “Half Full” are respected as the foremost experts on their subject matter.⁣

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3. Why he foresees coverage of culinary topics to expand.⁣

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4. How he chooses those interviewed in the “Going 10 Rounds With” feature.⁣

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5. Why he launched the “Life Behind Bars” podcast with David Wondrich.⁣

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6. Why he thinks the Roaring Twenties will return post-pandemic, but perhaps not as expected.⁣

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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. ⁣

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⁣Connect with Noah on Twitter at @nrothbaum and on IG at @street_bottle.⁣

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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.⁣

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⁣Tune in to hear one of the hospitality industry’s foremost service experts share his insights on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣1. How Forbes Travel Guide came to be and how it operates.⁣

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2. What the differences are between the guide’s 5-star and 4-star ratings.⁣

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3. How Forbes Travel Guide pivoted during the pandemic to serve the hospitality community.⁣

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4. Why hotel bars and lounges in particular play a pivotal role in the ratings.⁣

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5. Why the luxury travel segment will lead the hospitality industry’s post-pandemic recovery.⁣

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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.⁣

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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.⁣

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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. ⁣

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⁣Tune in to hear this savvy, curious and compassionate writer share her insights on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣1. How she pivoted her working style during the pandemic, when physical “go-sees” of restaurants and hotels have been limited.⁣

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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.⁣

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3. ⁣Why pitches to her should tell a story and answer the question of why she should cover something now.⁣

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4. Why small businesses should focus first on creating local buzz before attempting to get national exposure.⁣

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5. How she leverages social media platforms, like Instagram and Clubhouse, as a journalistic research tool. ⁣

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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.⁣

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⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Elise via email at [email protected] and on IG at @ejtay and on Twitter at @ejaytay.⁣

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⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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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.⁣

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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.⁣

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⁣Tune in to hear this thoughtful, next-generation journalist share his insights on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣1. How digital, especially e-commerce, has been so pivotal to the drinks scene during the pandemic.⁣

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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.⁣

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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.⁣

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4. How Twitter, Instagram and now Clubhouse are the social platforms he uses for his journalistic research.⁣

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5. Why story pitches that incorporate inclusivity resonate strongly with him.⁣

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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.⁣

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⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Dan via email at [email protected] and on Twitter and IG at @danqdao.⁣⁣

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⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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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.”⁣

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Tune in to hear this trained sommelier-turned-scribe with 15 years of experience covering cocktails, spirits and wine share her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣1. How she deals with the challenge of setting the right tone in her coverage during the pandemic.⁣

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2. Why being a subject matter expert is important when pitching. ⁣

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3. Why pitches should be fact-checked, concise and contain all relevant details, like product pricing and photo links that do not expire.⁣

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4. How local craft spirits producers are successfully getting into the ready-to-drink cocktail game.⁣

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⁣5. How innovative craft cocktail bars are launching merchandising programs that are paying big dividends.⁣

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6. What advice she received from cocktail historian and author Dave Wondrich, which forever changed her approach to writing books.⁣

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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.⁣

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⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Amanda on Twitter and IG at @winenshine.⁣

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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.⁣

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Tune in to hear this 20-year veteran journalist, who covers food, restaurants, culture, travel and art, share his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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1. How stories imbued with feeling, that show change, move him.⁣

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⁣2. Why a pitch should include a measure of scholarship and be worth a journalist’s time.⁣

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3. Why genuine social media posts about the real ups and downs of business are the best way to amplify one’s voice effectively.⁣

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4. What inspired his successful podcast, “Take Away Only,” which kicked into high gear during the pandemic.⁣

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5. Why he thinks Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen is moving hospitality forward.⁣

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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.⁣

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⁣⁣⁣Connect with Howie at [email protected] and on IG at @howiekahn.⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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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. ⁣

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Tune in to hear this globetrotting reporter, who has traveled to 50 countries and all seven continents, share her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣

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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. ⁣

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2. How writing a story for CNN differs from one for Rachael Ray.⁣

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3. Why her stories often go deeply into the personal aspects of her interviewees’ stories to really bring them to life.⁣

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4. How sharing behind-the-scenes content on social media is important for spurring media coverage.⁣

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5. Why Namibia will be her top destination choice once travel restrictions are lifted.⁣

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⁣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.⁣

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⁣⁣Connect with Katie at [email protected] and on IG at @findyourhappyplate.⁣⁣⁣

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For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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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.⁣

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Tune in to hear this veteran reporter share her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣

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1. How Wine Enthusiast caters to the “cross drinker” who enjoys not only wine, but also spirits and beer as well.⁣⁣

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2. How she describes her role as Editor in Chief.⁣

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3. Why both casual and fine dining will have a place in the post-pandemic world.⁣

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4. How industry talent can earn the magazine’s coveted, annual Wine Star Awards.⁣

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5. How Wine Enthusiast is open to pitches directly from beverage industry professionals who have important stories to share.⁣

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6. Why Italy’s Amalfi Coast will be her first destination when travel resumes.⁣

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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.⁣

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⁣⁣Connect with Susan on IG and Twitter at @suskostrzewa and Wine Enthusiast’s editorial team at [email protected]. ⁣

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For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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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.⁣

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David’s areas of coverage include how brands drive awareness, affinity and identity, while maximizing interactivity in their campaigns.⁣

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Tune in to hear this savvy reporter share his thoughts on:⁣⁣

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1. How this 40 year old brand maintains its startup mentality DNA and stays on the cutting edge.⁣

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2. Why Adweek has increased its coverage of the hospitality and travel industry.⁣

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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.⁣

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4. Why the “spray and pray” approach to pitching stories is not effective and why a pitch to him should offer a unique insight.⁣

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5. How Adweek is open to stories about independent small businesses, not just major advertisers.⁣

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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.⁣

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⁣Connect with David at [email protected] and on IG and Twitter at @davidakaplan. ⁣

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