“What I love about PR is working with clients to generate highly visible news articles and coverage that produces results”

Strengths

Media Relations Event Planning Brand Building

Amanda Meyer joined the team in the fall of 2005. She adds to the success of client work at Linhart Public Relations by assisting in daily account activities and media relations, pitching both local and national media for her clients. Amanda primarily works on consumer accounts, including Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Panera Bread.

Client Highlights

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Panera Bread

Experience

For Red Robin, Amanda leads media relations efforts on a variety of brand-building programs, including new restaurant openings, by securing print, television and radio coverage in media markets throughout the country. She regularly supports the Red Robin brand by developing press materials and coordinating media coverage to run in restaurant trade publications and has led public relations effort for the launch of the company’s “U-ACT Champion Program.” Amanda also supports the execution of Red Robin’s national program – “The Next Gourmet Burger Kids’ Contest” – and helps boost awareness throughout the U.S.

On the Panera Bread account, Amanda acts as the day-to-day liaison between Linhart PR and her clients. As the primary media relations contact, she successfully secured local coverage for a variety of promotions, new product launches, new store openings and cooking segments. She helped position the company as Colorado’s bread leader and established Panera’s commitment to the community through programs such as the Pink Ribbon Bagel fundraiser, the Turkey Drive and the Rising Above Award.

Involvement & Accolades

Public Relations Society of America

Credentials

Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and minor in Communication Studies, University of Kansas