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237. Building Buzz: Luxury Public Relations with Suzanne Droese

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What happens when PR meets packaging and design? Suzanne Droese spills dives into the key points behind brag-worthy launches, why women have the ultimate business superpower, and how luxury is so much more than just a high price tag. Her and Michelle discuss into how to nail first impressions, land that coveted press mention, and why sweating the small stuff makes your brand unforgettable. Ready to be the buzz everyone’s talking about? Press play!

Suzanne Droese is a seasoned PR powerhouse with over 20 years of experience building influential connections between brands and the media. As principal of Droese Public Relations, she leads strategic partnerships and communications for a portfolio of iconic clients including Casa Dragones Tequila, Lucchese Bootmaker, Auberge Resorts Collection, and Gucci. Recognised by Forbes as one of America’s Best PR Agencies and The PR Net’s Top 100, DPR thrives under Suzanne’s leadership and her signature blend of style, precision, and media savvy. She also co-founded Estate Five Media, a leading talent management agency bridging top creators with global brands, and continues to champion women in business through public speaking and advocacy. ------------------------ In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • The superpowers of women in PR and business
  • Client relationships and the discovery process
  • Suzanne's Avenue 8 Cocktails case study on the PR side
  • Managing client expectations
  • What PR is vs. what people think it is
  • How has PR changed over the years and where it's headed
  • What clients should know before engaging with PR agencies
  • The lack of common culture
  • What luxury means and changing the definition of luxury branding
  • Balancing agency culture and personal branding
  • Knowing your 'why' before meeting a PR team
  • The politics inside of the PR world
---------------------- RESOURCES: ----------------------- Guest info: To learn more about Suzanne and Droese Public Relations, follow her on Instagram and Facebook @DroesePR and visit their website, DroesePR.com ----------------------- Boring packaging? Forgettable branding? StickerGiant fixes that with custom stickers and labels designed to make your brand stick—literally. Use code KMAPODCAST25 at stickergiant.com for 25% off your first order. ----------------------- WORK WITH MKW CREATIVE CO. Connect on social with Michelle at: ----------------------- Did you know that the fuel of the POD and the KMA Team runs on coffee? ;) If you love the content shared in the KMA podcast, you're welcome to invite us to a cup of coffee any time - Buy Me a Coffee! ----------------------- This episode is brought to you by Zencastr. Create high quality video and audio content. Get your first two weeks free at https://zencastr.com/?via=kma. ----------------------- This episode of the Kiss My Aesthetic Podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get your first month free at www.audible.com/kma. This episode was edited by Berta Wired Theme music by: Eliza Rosevera and Nathan Menard
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Content provided by Michelle Wintersteen. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Michelle Wintersteen or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
What happens when PR meets packaging and design? Suzanne Droese spills dives into the key points behind brag-worthy launches, why women have the ultimate business superpower, and how luxury is so much more than just a high price tag. Her and Michelle discuss into how to nail first impressions, land that coveted press mention, and why sweating the small stuff makes your brand unforgettable. Ready to be the buzz everyone’s talking about? Press play!

Suzanne Droese is a seasoned PR powerhouse with over 20 years of experience building influential connections between brands and the media. As principal of Droese Public Relations, she leads strategic partnerships and communications for a portfolio of iconic clients including Casa Dragones Tequila, Lucchese Bootmaker, Auberge Resorts Collection, and Gucci. Recognised by Forbes as one of America’s Best PR Agencies and The PR Net’s Top 100, DPR thrives under Suzanne’s leadership and her signature blend of style, precision, and media savvy. She also co-founded Estate Five Media, a leading talent management agency bridging top creators with global brands, and continues to champion women in business through public speaking and advocacy. ------------------------ In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • The superpowers of women in PR and business
  • Client relationships and the discovery process
  • Suzanne's Avenue 8 Cocktails case study on the PR side
  • Managing client expectations
  • What PR is vs. what people think it is
  • How has PR changed over the years and where it's headed
  • What clients should know before engaging with PR agencies
  • The lack of common culture
  • What luxury means and changing the definition of luxury branding
  • Balancing agency culture and personal branding
  • Knowing your 'why' before meeting a PR team
  • The politics inside of the PR world
---------------------- RESOURCES: ----------------------- Guest info: To learn more about Suzanne and Droese Public Relations, follow her on Instagram and Facebook @DroesePR and visit their website, DroesePR.com ----------------------- Boring packaging? Forgettable branding? StickerGiant fixes that with custom stickers and labels designed to make your brand stick—literally. Use code KMAPODCAST25 at stickergiant.com for 25% off your first order. ----------------------- WORK WITH MKW CREATIVE CO. Connect on social with Michelle at: ----------------------- Did you know that the fuel of the POD and the KMA Team runs on coffee? ;) If you love the content shared in the KMA podcast, you're welcome to invite us to a cup of coffee any time - Buy Me a Coffee! ----------------------- This episode is brought to you by Zencastr. Create high quality video and audio content. Get your first two weeks free at https://zencastr.com/?via=kma. ----------------------- This episode of the Kiss My Aesthetic Podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get your first month free at www.audible.com/kma. This episode was edited by Berta Wired Theme music by: Eliza Rosevera and Nathan Menard
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