Founder

Katie KnocH

More than just a publicity whiz…I’m a stellar hand model too.

Katie Knoch is an accomplished senior publicist with two decades of experience navigating the hospitality industry's media landscape. Her strategic approach and genuine relationship-building has secured high-profile coverage for clients in The Today Show, Food & Wine, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, and numerous other national outlets.

After cutting her teeth in the fast-paced Las Vegas scene, Katie traded neon for nature when she relocated to Denver in 2011, where she continues to build bridges between her clients and the media. Known for her ability to identify authentic stories that resonate with audiences, Katie's reputation as a reliable resource for journalists has become her professional hallmark.

When she's not crafting the perfect pitch or celebrating client wins, you'll find Katie exploring Denver's dynamic restaurant scene with a glass of wine in hand, planning her next travel adventure, or enjoying quality time with her daughter, Olive Pepper. A self-proclaimed people and places enthusiast, Katie brings the same enthusiasm to her work that she does to life and loves that she works in an industry where the line between work and life is always a little blurred.

Savant of Social

Annie Kinkead Dent

Can make your food drool worthy on social…can’t teach you TikTok dances.

Annie Kinkead Dent is a social media manager with southern roots who is living and loving life in the Mile High. She is passionate about peanut butter, people, and photography. Find Annie with a camera in hand, documenting Denver’s best snacks and sips.

Publicist

Julia bertram

With seven years of experience as a hospitality publicist, Julia has been able to align her work with her personal passions for food, beverage and travel. While primarily focused on the Denver and Colorado markets, she has also had experience representing clients nationally, as well as in Montana, Missouri, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. When she's not planning her next meal, Julia can be found walking her mini goldendoodle, Juniper, and sipping natural wine.

Hard Knoch PR - Clients
  • Le Creuset

  • MARS Chocolates

  • SKY, a Kimpton Hotel

  • Triple Creek Ranch

  • The Fontaine

  • Hopdoddy

  • Project Angel Heart

  • Flower Child

  • ROKA Akor

  • Quin Candy

  • STK Steakhouse

  • Grimaldi's Pizza

  • Nalgene

  • Cured

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