March Program: Evolution of Food Media

With decades of combined experience, Jamie Estes and Julia Rutland have watched the food, beverage and hospitality industries change from their different perspectives on the PR and media sides. Estes is Founder & President of Estes Public Relations, and Rutland is President/Owner of JuliaRutland.com former editor for Coastal Living and Test Kitchen professional for Southern Living.

Join us for a panel discussion highlighting trends and changes in the food/beverage/hospitality industry including the role of social media, major shifts that have occurred after 9/11, the great recession, and the current pandemic, and the rise of freelance food and travel writers. The panelists will also offer insights on developing your own public relations niche.