Wagstaff, an MMGY Global company, specializes in public relations, social, and experiential marketing for hospitality, restaurant, retail, chef, and wine and spirits brands, with teams across the U.S. and access to an international network in London and Europe to support global campaigns. Over the past year, Wagstaff executed high-impact initiatives including the James Beard Awards, generating record attendance and nationwide media coverage; a Cyber Monday campaign for Alisal Ranch that surpassed lead-generation and sales goals while driving social engagement; and Compass Box Scotch Whisky’s Long Live Interesting! campaign, expanding the brand’s presence through media, influencer, and experiential activations in the U.S. and London. In addition to these successes, Wagstaff expanded its services through client referrals, deeper engagements with existing accounts, and strategic growth in hospitality, culinary, and travel-lifestyle sectors, including new brand partnerships and expanded coverage for Eataly, Irvine Company Retail Properties, and its wine and spirits clients. 

Leadership team: 

Julie Freeman, EVP, PR, Americas

Nadia Al-Amir, Managing Director, PR, North America

Amanda Hathaway, VP, PR

Tara Schroetter, VP, Social, Influencer & Digital Relations

Notable clients:

James Beard Foundation, Eataly, Alisal Ranch, VEA Newport Beach, Balboa Bay Resort, Laguna Cliffs, Thompson Seattle, The Jay Hotel, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, The Grand America Hotel, Andaz Scottsdale, Alila Marea Beach Resort, Visit Williamsburg, Visit Dallas, Nobu Hotel Chicago, Viceroy Hotel Chicago, Heritage Hotels, ROW DTLA, Westland Distillery, Castle & Key, Vérité Wines, Compass Box Scotch Whisky, Hotaling & Co., The Fladgate Partnership Ports, Sequoia Grove & Résonance Wineries

New clients: 

Irvine Company Retail Properties, Blooming Hill Farm, Wally’s Wine, KHK Wines, Coravin, W Seattle