Nuffer, Smith, Tucker Public Relations

Natalie DeAngelo Neal joined our team six years ago and has been crushing it ever since. As a “teamwork titan,” Natalie successfully leads public relations strategies and campaigns of all sizes and empowers junior team members to take on new challenges and follow in her footsteps. We can’t wait to see what year seven has in store for her!

Happy International Women’s Day! A big thank you to Worldcom Public Relations Group for celebrating and empowering women every day. We are grateful to be a part of an international network highlighting women who push the PR status quo – including our very own President and Partner Teresa Siles.

Last week, NST supported McDonald's in hosting a Shamrock Shake-a-Thon to celebrate the return of the fan-favorite menu item and the long-standing relationship with Ronald McDonald House Charities? of San Diego. NST worked with San Diego Owner/Operator Christian Sandoval to create a fun-filled family event and raise funds for local Ronald McDonald Houses – with 25 cents from each Shamrock Shake purchased at participating restaurants being donated to the charity.

Exciting news! We’ve officially become the agency of record for California Walnut Board & Commission. NST is eager to leverage more than 50 years of experience serving agricultural and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies to support our newest client as the lead agency overseeing domestic marketing and public relations strategies. Our team will oversee strategy, advertising, media and influencer relations, and more to build meaningful connections with consumers. Visit our website to learn more.

NST supported longtime client WD-40 Brand as they hosted a Cars and Coffee event to build relationships and create positive lasting memories with car enthusiasts and influencer partner Throtl. The team welcomed nearly 700 attendees and gave away coffee, donuts, free branded merchandise, product samples and one of Throtl’s subscribers a Dream Build 9 car. Let’s give a round of applause to another successful event!

From intern to account executive, in two short years, Elle Seeler has proved herself a vital member of our team. Our clients rely on her to get sh*t done and she never disappoints – we can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve in year three.

Makayla Thompson, our go-to social media expert and in-house "content connoisseur” joined NST 365 days ago. Her ability to keep up with the ever-changing social trends and guide us in influencer and content strategy has made her invaluable to our team. Cheers to year two!

"Going viral” can either boost your business, or, it can have negative repercussions. When longtime client WD-40? Brand went viral after MSCHF’s launch of “Smells like WD-40" cologne, NST was there to manage the buzzworthy moment. Learn how to make the most of viral moments in our latest blog post written by Senior Account Executive Vanessa Rock as she shares her experience managing one of WD-40? Brand’s most buzzworthy moments. Read more here: https://loom.ly/I6OIWJY

Another day, another client win! NST spent the day supporting our client San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) as they announced service increases for the Trolley. The team helped coordinate a media moment in the morning and a rider appreciation event in the evening at Old Town Trolley Station.

As NST welcomes a plethora of new clients, we’re also welcoming some new team members. - Meet Account Executive Julia Nellis! Coming straight from Western Growers, an agricultural trade association, Julia is using her agricultural expertise to hit the ground running and support California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) programs like the Plant Health & Pest Prevention program and the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division (CPDPP). - Get to know Account Coordinator Camden Painton! Having worked for San Diego County and JPW Communications, Camden is bringing her public affairs and marketing communications experience to support clients EōS Fitness and the Food Allergy Institute. - Say hello to Luke Dane, our agency’s most recent intern turned account coordinator! As a part of the Glen M. Broom Center for Professional Development in Public Relations, Luke is eager to use what he’s learned and apply it to client accounts like California Walnuts and Capstone Advisors. - And last, but certainly not least, meet Brooke Dixon, our newest account coordinator! After recently moving from Arizona, Brooke brings experience in destination marketing and is ready to get sh*t done and lend a helping hand.