A marketing professional specializing in finding new ways to create brand awareness while having fun and getting results.
Media Placements
I’ve successfully secured impactful media placements that amplify brand visibility and highlight key narratives. From national publications and local news outlets to industry-specific blogs and digital platforms, I’ve strategically partnered with the media to tell stories that resonate with diverse audiences. Many of these placements were achieved through collaborations with local partners, leveraging shared goals and community connections to maximize impact. My approach focuses on aligning placements with brand objectives, ensuring coverage that enhances credibility and sparks engagement. Whether it's a feature article in a leading magazine, a news segment spotlighting an event, or a collaborative partnership with influencers, I aim to generate meaningful media exposure that drives awareness and connects with the target audience.
Key Media Placements
2024
Time Magazine: THE WORLD'S GREATEST PLACES OF 2024
Crave DFW: Epicurean Explorations: 5 Culinary Tours You Can’t Miss in Dallas-Fort Worth
Tech Bullion: Best Places To Visit In Texas
Travel + Leisure: Travel + Leisure Readers' 15 Favorite City Hotels in Texas of 2024
Travel + Leisure: WORLD'S BEST AWARDS 2024
WFAA: Entertainment Tonight host features Fort Worth Black-owned businesses on new travel site
PaperCity Magazine: Celebrity Equestrians Will Compete In An Elite Show in Fort Worth
The Weather Channel: Segment on Fort Worth
Texas Monthly: 50,000 Reasons to Go See ‘Barbecue,’ a New Artwork at Fort Worth’s Modern
People: Luke Wilson and Greg Kinnear Lead an Inspiring Youth Baseball Team in You Gotta Believe Traile
Cowboys & Indians: The C&I Guide To The Hottest Western Events Of Summer 2024
FOX News: John Wayne's lifelong leading role as American patriot celebrated at Fort Worth museum
Southern Living: The Mission Of Opal Lee, Fort Worth's Grandmother Of Juneteenth
ELLE: Bella Hadid Has ‘Gone Full Cowgirl’ and Is Living in Texas, Close to Boyfriend Adan Banuelos
The New York Times: A Guide of American Museums to Visit This Year
The Texas Tasty: 10 Things to do in Downtown Fort Worth
Southern Living: Joe T. Garcia's Is Home To The Best Margaritas In Texas, According To Our Readers
Travel + Leisure: The 100 Best New Hotels of the Year
USA Times: Texas: the best tourism spots for the whole family
The Travel: 7 Spots To See Real Cowboy Culture In Texas
Southern Living: The South's Best Cities 2024
Texas Monthly: Texas Chefs Go Beyond Borders
Southern Living: The 27 Most Beautiful Places In Texas, According To A Local
Southern Living: 7 Reasons Why You Should Plan A Trip To Texas This Year
Cowgirl Magazine: The 2024 MLB Draft To Take Place At Cowtown Coliseum
Texas Monthly: Bowie House Is the Sumptuous Symbol at the Center of the “New” Fort Worth
Fort Worth Report: How Fort Worth is fast-forwarding the film industry’s future workforce
Thrillist: The Boot Scootin’ Rise of Cowboy Boots in Mainstream Fashion
Southern Living: The 15 Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens In The South
The Times of London: The coolest city in Texas? It’s no longer Austin
NBC DFW: Fort Worth café unveils mural to celebrate its inclusive mission
Garden & Gun: Where to Go in the South Now
National Geographic: These African American history museums amplify the voices too often left unheard
Fort Worth Report: All Together Now’: Visit Fort Worth event highlights $3.4B economic impact
Texas Monthly: Texas’s Best New Restaurants in 2024
CBS News: Movie business bringing boom to Fort Worth's economy
Fort Worth Magazine: The City of Fort Worth Touts Multi-Million Dollar Impact Due to Film Industry
Today Show: Still haven't booked for spring break? 11th hour deals to snag now
Just Luxe: History Meets Modern Luxury At The Kimpton Harper Hotel In the Heart of Fort Worth
Trazee Travel: YOU SHOULD LOOK FORWARD TO A TRIP TO FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THIS YEAR
TravelPulse: Affordable US Travel Destinations for 2024
Garden & Gun: Seven Southern Places to Uncover Black History and Culture
Vogue: Between Bella Hadid and Bowie House, Fort Worth Is Having a Moment (hosted Vogue Tastemakers with Fort Worth Herd)
CBS News: Make the most out of your day at the Fort Worth Stock Show
KOA: The Best Weekend Getaways in Texas
Texas Highways: The Crescent Hotel in Fort Worth Is a Work of Art
ToursimTrend: Our List of Must-See Cowtown Attractions
2023
The Travel: This Record-breaking BBQ Spot In Fort Worth, Texas Can Not Be Missed
The Travel: Cowboy Up: 10 Reasons Why Everyone Should Visit The Fort Worth Stockyards
JustLuxe: USA & Canada’s 17 Most Anticipated Hotel and Resort Openings
Forbes: Why Fort Worth Is Taking Action To Protect Its Green Spaces
Texas Monthly: How Fort Worth Became the Epicenter of Haute Cowboy Fashion
Live with Kelly & Mark: Great Getaways Week: Foodie Destinations with Jacqui Gifford
USA Today: Book now for the holidays: Here are 20 festive family resorts, hotels for Christmas
Family Destinations Guide: 6 Reasons Why Families Shouldn’t Miss Visiting This Cultural Texas City This Winter
Travel + Leisure: The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2024
PureWow: 7 Texas Hotels Serving Up Heaps of Holiday Cheer This Season
Forbes: 10 Of The Most Stylish Finds In Fort Worth, Texas
National Geographic: 10 best things to do in Texas
National Geographic: The essential guide to visiting Texas
Travel + Leisure: 11 Best Places to Travel in December
Budget Travel: Equine-themed Activities Await at These Destinations
Forbes: Trending In Texas: Fort Worth’s Drinking And Dining Scene Is Soaring To New Heights
OK Magazine: Saddle Up For Your Own 'Yellowstone' Adventure in the Heart of Texas at Fort Worth Stockyards!
Paper City: Hollywood Heavyweights, Including Local Favorite Luke Wilson, Are Headed to Fort Worth For Lone Star Film Festival
Hotel Executive: Bringing Community, Culture and Convenience Together: The Crescent Hotel, Fort Worth's 10 Unique Event Spaces
Breaking Muscle: The 2024 CrossFit Games Are Officially Coming to Texas
Souther Living: The Best Places To Retire In The South
Daily Mail: America's Fastest Growing City is Embracing Yellowstone Mania
Texas Tasty: 15 Best BBQ in Fort Worth
MR MAG: BRINGING OUT MY INNER COWGIRL AT M.L. LEDDY’S
Tanglewood Moms: Hear Fort Worth to Award Travel Grants
Thrillist: Meow Wolf and Restaurant Week, There’s Plenty to Do in Dallas This Weekend
Lux Exposé: Tail-Wagging Luxury: Uncovering the Lavish Offerings of Pet-Friendly Hotels
Food Fanatics: INTERNATIONAL BARBECUE FLAVORS TRANSFORM AMERICAN BBQ
Daily Beast: This Texas City Is Probably Not on Your Visit List, but It Should Be
Biz Bash: 13 New Venues in Dallas-Fort Worth for Summer 2023 Meetings and Events
TimeOut: Looking to set jet? Visit these TV and movie sets on your next vacation.
Travel + Leisure: Travel + Leisure Readers' 5 Favorite Hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth of 2023
The Travel: Beat The Heat: Make A Splash At The Most Unique Pools In The U.S. This Year
Stacker: 10 notable Juneteenth celebrations across the US
Travel Industry Today: FORT WORTH – TEXAS TILL THE COWS COME HOME
Concho Valley: Highest-rated free things to do in Texas, according to Tripadvisor
Travel Span: Five U.S. Destinations That Should Be On Your Radar for 2023
Skift: Hotels Go Local in Empowering Communities Through Art and Culture
The Texas Tasty: The Texas Tasty – Brunching in DFW Guid
Wallstreet Online: FOX Nation Partners With PBR (Professional Bull Riders) For New Series Last Cowboy Standing On Sunday, May 7th
Explore: Cities To Visit In The US With The Best Museums
PCMA: Cowboy Culture Meets Modern Urbanity in Fort Worth
Net Zender: The 10 Most Romantic Getaways in Texas
The Traveling Fool: 15 Fun Things To Do In The Fort Worth Stockyards
Southern Living: 12 Anniversary Trip Ideas For Every Milestone And Coupl
Medium: 32 Best Art Museums in the US: An Insider’s Guide
The Knot: The Guide to the Most Romantic Getaways in Texas
Hotels Above Par: This Western-Inspired Hotel in Fort Worth Balances Cowboy Charm with Touches of Texan Luxury
Travel Host Fort Worth: M.L. Leddy's Custom Boots
Parenthood and Passports: BEST Historical Places to Visit in the USA | 10 States for History Buffs
The Travel: Texas Trip For History Buffs: The Ultimate Travel Guide To Fort Worth & Things To Do
Southern Living: The Best Tubing Rivers In Texas To Float When It’s Hot Outside
Conde Nast Traveler: The Most Exciting Hotel Openings of 2023
Garden & Gun: New Texas Hotels with Old-School Allure
Cowboys & Indians: The Hidden Gems Of Cowtown: Your Fort Worth Travel Guide
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Fort Worth tourism generated $3 billion last year with more than 10 million visitors
Dallas Innovates: How Visit Fort Worth Got Jimmy Stewart, Who Passed Away in 1997, to Voice Its New Ad Campaign
Fort Worth Magazine: Visit Fort Worth Talks About the $3 Billion Impact on Tourism at Annual Meeting
Fort Worth Report: Visit Fort Worth touts ‘historic’ $3.1 billion economic impact in tourism and hospitality for city
CBS DFW: Record numbers of tourists brought billions in business to Fort Worth in 2022
WFAA: 'The unexpected city': The newest Fort Worth tourism commercial is voiced by a movie legend
The Dallas Morning News: Fort Worth’s newest TV ad features a familiar voice. Is that ... yes, it’s Jimmy Stewart
Fort Worth Inc.: Fort Worth for Fun: Tourism Pours $3 Billion Into Local Economy
PaperCity Magazine: CBS Morning Star Gives Fort Worth Love — Mo Rocca Is All In On Cowtown’s Growing Riches
New York Times: Murillo, Not So Saintly: A Quiet Master Reassessed
Dallas Morning News: ‘1883: The Bass Reeves Story’ is casting extras in Fort Worth
FWTX Magazine: Inaugural Live Music Networking Event to Take Place at Stockyards
Travel + Leisure: 7 Best Train Rides in Texas — Vintage Cars and Scenic Views Included
Inside Hook: 8 Texas Hotel Openings We’re Excited About for 2023
MovieMaker Magazine: Best Places to Live and Work as a MovieMaker, 2023
The Travel: Love Is In The Air: The 11 Most Romantic Hotels In The U.S.
Thrillist: Totally Free Things to Do in Dallas-Fort Worth
​
2022
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Which ‘Yellowstone’ stars walked the red carpet in Fort Worth for Season 5 premiere?
PaperCity: Taylor Sheridan Brought the Yellowstone Season 5 Premiere to Fort Worth
Dallas Morning News: ‘Yellowstone’ creator Taylor Sheridan among honorees at Lone Star Film Festival
Buzzfeed: "Yellowstone" Is America’s Most-Watched TV Show, And For Good Reason
Travel + Leisure: 11 Best Places to Travel in January 2023
Reader's Digest: The 14 Most Underrated U.S. Travel Destinations to Visit Now
Biz Bash: 7 New Venues in Dallas/Fort Worth for Fall 2022 Meetings and Events
Thrillist: Every Free Museum in Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas Morning News: D-FW hotel room rates and property sales are up this year
Forbes: These Are The Best Beers In America, According To The Great American Beer Festiva
UPROXX: Exploring The Modern West In Fort Worth, Texas — Where To Eat, Drink, Stay And Play
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: This Fort Worth restaurant made Bon Appétit’s list of top 50 new restaurants
Simple Flying: Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Offers The Most Nonstop Destinations Of Any U.S. Airport
The Dallas Morning News: Where to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in D-FW
Reuters: WTA Finals to be held in Fort Worth this year
Site Selection Magazine: In Fast-Growing Fort Worth, The Business Climate Remains HOT
New York Times: More Than 90 Art Shows and Exhibitions to See This Fall
The Washington Post: With new fall season, America’s art museums are back in business
D Magazine: Majestic Realty Is Remaking Fort Worth’s Stockyards
WFAA: Fort Worth's convention center expansion project just reached a new milestone
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: If the report is true, the world’s biggest sporting event will be played in Arlington, Texas
Fort Worth Report: Sheraton Hotel to Rebrand in Latest Major Redevelopment of South End of Downtown
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: ‘1883’ creator Taylor Sheridan bringing series about lawman Bass Reeves to Fort Worth
Travel Noire: These Are The 7 Cities You Should Be Traveling To In 2023
TTG: Movies and TV are Playing a Lead Role in US Tourism
Southern Living: The South's Top 50 Barbecue Joints
Southern Living: Faith Hill To Receive Award From National Cowgirl Museum And Hall Of Fame
Travel Weekly: US Destinations Eye Full UK Recovery in 2024
TIME: Mattie Parker Is on the TIME100 Next 2022 List
Texas Highways: There's Never Been A Better Time to Visit Fort Worth
Forbes: Eight Cool Vacations: By Lakes, Rivers, Oceans — London To Hawaii
Fort Worth Magazine: ‘Forbes’ Includes a Fort Worth Hot Cool Spot in Elite Company
CW33: New to Fort Worth? Here’s why you have to come out to the Stockyards and see The Herd
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: ‘Yellowstone’ creator Taylor Sheridan to receive honor at Lone Star Film Festival gala
CultureMap: Kendrick Lamar's Fort Worth-filmed 'N95' video nominated for 2 MTV Video Music Awards
Mashed: The Incredible BBQ Record That Was Just Broken
Tinybeans: The Best Museums for Kids in DFW
Deep South Magazine: 10 Road Trips in Texas for Your End of Summer Bucket List
World Atlas: 6 US Museums So Architecturally Stunning You Need To See
NBC DFW: Trail Boss Celebrates 20 Years With Fort Worth Herd
Dallas Morning News: Kendrick Lamar video shot in Fort Worth nominated for MTV cinematography award
CultureMap: Longtime Texas honky-tonk tunes up showroom to improve concert sound and viewing
Thrillist: This Hotel Offers a Champagne Delivery Phone to Order 'Emergency' Veuve Clicquot
Dallas Observer: Texas Monthly and Panther City BBQ to Break Guinness Barbecuing Record this Week
Travel + Leisure: The 5 Best Hotels in Dallas–Fort Worth
Independent: Old Meets New: Explore Classic Western Heritage with a Contemporary Twist in Fort Worth
Small Market Meetings: Meeting Planners Book Business in Fort Worth
Matador Network: Outdoor Summer Destinations To Escape the Texas Heat Without Leaving the State
Time: The Best Way to Honor Juneteenth, According to Activists Who Helped Make It a National Holiday
Thrillist: The Ultimate Guide to Juneteenth in Texas
CNN: Ways to celebrate and serve Juneteenth
Forbes: Check Out These LGBTQ+Friendly Lodgings In The U.S. And Mexico
Cowboy Lifestyle Network: Your Fort Worth Stockyards Travel Guide
Iconic: Surprisingly Sustainable Stays | Energy Efficient and Eco-Friendly Hotels
ARTnews: Kendrick Lamar’s New Music Video Features Two Major Texas Landmarks
Architectural Digest: Kendrick Lamar’s New Music Video Makes Use of Striking Architectural Sites in Texas
Skift: Hotels Showcasing Work of Diverse Artists to Connect to Local Cultures
New York Times: National Juneteenth Museum Takes Shape in Fort Worth
Cowgirl Magazine: Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Is Back In Cowtown
Travel Awaits: My 13 Favorite Places To Get A Margarita In Texas
PlanetWare: 20 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Fort Worth, TX
D Magazine: A Guide to Fort Worth During the PBR World Finals
Texas Monthly: Fort Worth’s Stockyards Is So Much More Than Cowboys and Cattle
PopCulture.com: '1883' Fans Just Got Some Exciting News
Wrangler Network: VISIT FORT WORTH: Where to Eat in the Fort Worth Stockyards
Fort Worth Business Press: Bullish on Fort Worth: Dickies Arena draws another big event – PBR World Finals
Eater: At Goldee’s Bar-B-Q in Fort Worth, Come for the Brisket, Make Friends in the Line
Cowboys & Indians: This Western-Inspired Hotel Isn’t Just For Cowboys
Travel + Leisure: This Underrated Texas Destination Has Daily Cattle Drives, the World's Largest Honky Tonk, and a Gorgeous New Hotel
Texas Monthly: A Hotelier’s Guide to Fresh Fort Worth
Insider: A cattle drive in Texas was one of the best stops I made on a cross-country road trip. I'd go out of my way to do it again
Showbiz CheatSheet: The ‘1883’ Crew Talk Transforming Fort Worth Into the 19th Century
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: ‘1883’ cast, show creator Taylor Sheridan attend preview of new exhibit in Fort Worth
Southern Living: The Incredible Revival of Fort Worth, Texas
​