Estes Public Relations

The Icons of Whisky recognized Estes Public Relations?for its contributions in the spirits space, naming Estes PR the PR Agency of the Year and PR Team of the Year at the annual awards event Thursday, Feb. 13, at The Brown Hotel in Louisville. Presented by Whisky Magazine and American Whiskey, both part of Paragraph Publishing, the Icons of Whisky Awards aim to express gratitude and appreciation for the unwavering commitment of these individuals and producers. While the annual World Whiskies Awards recognize the spirits themselves, the Icons of Whisky Awards recognizes agencies, communicators, marketers, ambassadors, bottlers, visitors' attractions and others who play key roles in the industry. Founded in 2004, Estes Public Relations crafts messages as individual as the brands and people they represent, and make sure they get to the right people. For more than two decades, Estes PR has supported clients across the food, spirits, lifestyle, consumer products, hospitality and travel industries. Estes PR works with whiskey brands, related organizations and spirits influencers, providing full-service public relations tailored to each client’s specific needs. “I founded Estes PR out of my own love for food and beverage — specifically bourbon?—?and we’ve had the opportunity to work with so many brands and people as this industry has blossomed,” said President Jamie Estes. “Our team is committed to doing the best for each individual client and crafting strategies and messages that align with each one. I’m so proud to see them recognized for their hard work.” For the Icons of Whiskey awards, Estes PR submitted examples of PR campaigns completed in 2024 for multiple clients, including the Kentucky Bourbon Festival Inc, New Riff Distilling, Whiskey House of Kentucky and Old Line Spirits?— all distinctly different brands with unique goals and priorities for the year. With new spirits-related clients added for 2025 including the Bourbon Capital Alliance, Oxmoor Bourbon Company and West Fork Whiskey — and hopefully more to come — Estes said the agency looks forward to continuing its work in the spirits space as well as in the restaurant, travel, and consumer goods sectors. Pictured: President Jamie Estes and Managing Director Tracy Green. The full list of Icons of Whisky 2025 winners can be found online at?https://lnkd.in/eNA7aDxV.

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The EPR team had a great time in #Paducah during our annual retreat! Thanks to freight house & chef Sara Bradley for hosting us for an amazing dinner. We also visited Kirchhoff's Deli, the charming downtown shopping district, the National Quilt Museum, the world's largest sewing needle (!!!) and played pickleball!

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The Brown Hotel is thrilled to announce the hiring of Executive Chef Gary Palm. With more than 30 years of professional experience and a culinary journey that spans across seven countries, Chef Palm is ecstatic for this next step in his career. To learn more about this exciting hire, check out Louisville Business First latest article! https://bit.ly/3R7ju6f

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We are delighted to welcome Bryce Applegate Motorsports to the EPR Family! Rising star Bryce Applegate is chasing his dreams on the zMAX CARS Tour, vying for Rookie of the Year. From go-kart champ to state Legend Car titleholder to now a Late Model Stock Car contender his journey is fueled by hard work and passion. Off the track, he supports veterans through Folds of Honor, Wreaths Across America, and Tunnel to Towers. We are ecstatic to be working with him and look forward to seeing what the future holds for him with EPR!

Before hitting the golf course for the world-renowned PGA Championship ?, CBS Sports wanted to see what all the hype was around the iconic Hot Brown created and served at The Brown Hotel for more than 100 years! Click the link to hear what they had to say! https://bit.ly/4aJiTih

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