Working with wine brands, wine regions and wine-related technologies, Teplin+Nuss, has made a name for themselves and was recently featured in Wine Enthusiast’s Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers of 2017
Napa, CA, December 14, 2017 — Beverage industry public relations firm Teplin+Nuss today celebrated their five-year anniversary of public relations for wine brands and wine-related technologies. Teplin+Nuss was started in 2012 by Ashley Teplin and Holly Nuss and is based in downtown Napa. Co-Founder, Ashley Teplin, was recently named one of Wine Enthusiast’s Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers of 2017.
“I have enjoyed working with the Teplin+Nuss team on multiple projects,” said Cheryl Durzy, Co-Founder and CEO of Liberation Distribution (LibDib). “Their messaging, writing and media relations skills are second to none and their organizational skills are superior. They are definite pros at what they do!”
Ashley Teplin was named one of Wine Enthusiast’s Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers of 2017 for her role in “spreading the wine word” through innovative public relations, social media campaigns and events. The Top 40 Under 40 highlights innovators who are shaping the future of wine, beer and spirits and leaving a lasting influence on the world of food and drink.
“Five years is the blink of an eye in the wine industry, but in that short time Teplin+Nuss has placed itself in the top tier of wine-focused public relations and communications companies. This has come about through forward thinking and creative approaches to the marketing challenges of their clients, as well as good, old-fashioned hard work,” said John Gillespie, Past President of Wine Market Council and Founder and CEO of Wine Opinions LLC.
“It was a huge honor to be named to Wine Enthusiast’s 2017 list of innovators,” said Ashley Teplin, Co-Founder of Teplin+Nuss Public Relations. “I am humbled to be included in this list of my friends and colleagues who spark so much creativity in this industry.”
Over the past five years, Teplin+Nuss has worked with leading wine brands including Banshee Wines, Ca’ Momi, CK Mondavi and Family, Grey Stack Cellars, Joseph Phelps Vineyards, The Donum Estate, The Divining Rod, Lawer Estates, MommyJuice, and Stewart Cellars. They also represent iconic wine associations including the Carneros Wine Alliance, the Stags Leap District Winegrowers Association and Wine Market Council. Their approach focuses on traditional public relations while utilizing new and social media to establish brands and create a lasting awareness and identity.
In addition, Teplin+Nuss’ experience expands beyond just wine brands to leading companies like Liberation Distribution (LibDib), Free Flow Wines and Clever Girls Collective. They’ve helped publicize events including the Stags Leap District’s Vineyard to Vintner (V2V) weekend, Wine & Spirits Top 100 Tasting, Zinfandel Advocates & Producers’ ZinEX 2017, and the Napa Valley Wine Wave. They continue to develop and manage custom events for their clients, from corporate or product launches to formal wine tastings and consumer events.
The Teplin+Nuss founders having varying experience: Ashley Teplin comes from the world of photography, culinary and wine, while Holly Nuss has extensive experience in high-tech, business and consumer public relations. Together they are a boutique public relations firm that offers a wide-array of experience along with personalized attention to each client.
About Teplin+Nuss
Teplin+Nuss focuses on traditional public relations and utilizes new media to establish brands and create a lasting awareness and identity. Started by Ashley Teplin and Holly Nuss in 2012, Teplin+Nuss offers boutique public relations services for lifestyle, consumer, culinary and wine brands. Ashley’s background in the culinary, art and wine media world, combined with Holly’s experience in high-tech, business and consumer public relations, creates the opportunity to offer the comprehensive services of a larger firm while still enjoying the individualized attention of a boutique and results-based team. Teplin+Nuss creates relationships, and designs and executes public relations strategies that incorporate social media and new media. Teplin+Nuss knows publicity, how to deliver the message and get the results you need. They can be found online at www.teplinnuss.com or @TeplinNuss on Twitter.
