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Stasko Adds Highland Tap and Burger as Client


We’re thrilled to share the news that popular hot spot Highland Tap and Burger is our newest client! The neighborhood eatery and pub opened last September and has been drawing steady crowds ever since, thanks to its friendly atmosphere and food that is several notches above typical bar fare.

If you want to learn more about the mastermind behind Highland Tap’s delicious dishes, check out Westword writer Lori Midson’s interview with Executive Chef Eli Odell here. Several of the restaurant’s signature items were also featured by the Gabby Gourmet as part of her “Food Finds” feature on 7News. Here’s a great pic of Gabby with Eli and Highland Tap Owner Juan Pardo.



Even more impressive than the food, is just how entrenched Highland Tap is in the community. The restaurant sponsors the North High School wrestling team and has hosted fundraisers for A.C.T.S Resource Center and Servicios de la Raza among others. The restaurant has also created a Wednesday night running club, whose members meet at the bar and then embark on a 5K loop around the neighborhood. <!– /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} —

We’re proud to call Highland Tap a client and can’t wait to help them grow their business! Hopefully, we’ll see you there on Super Bowl Sunday!



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Stasko Agency inks deals with Mountain States, Dawson Foundation, Urban Dwellers

We’re proud to announce that we’ve been retained again to provide publicity services for Mountain States Employers Council and the Alexander Dawson Foundation. Mountain States is the region’s largest employer services organization, with 3,000 member employers. The non-profit offers guidance on employment law and human resources and also provides training and informational surveys.

The Alexander Dawson Foundation is a Las Vegas-based non-profit, which provides educational enrichment opportunities for high-achieving, public school students. The organization offers a tuition-free summer program for middle school students in Lafayette.
Check out students from last summer’s program hard at
at work at last summer’s Denver TEDx educational event.

Finally, we’re proud to share the news that we’ve recently become the agency of record for Urban Dwellers, a Denver design firm that engineers smart, engaging, and high-quality products to meet the needs of city dwellers. We’ll be working to raise awareness of the company’s innovative collections, which include space-saving, customizable, wall units, natural lightscapes and streamlined water features (pictured below).

We look forward to gaining more exposure for these clients in the coming months!

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Stasko Clients Kick Off Year with Coverage

Happy New Year! 2011 is already off to a good start, with our clients seeing results from seeds we planted late last year.

The January issue of Parts & People magazine features a great story on entrepreneur Greg Sands, owner of 20 auto repair shops across the country (including one in Parker and another in Thornton) and founder of the direct mail company Mudlick Mail. We’ve been working with Greg since last September to raise awareness of Mudlick Mail, which helps auto repair shops increase business through direct mail campaigns.


To read the article, click here. Greg’s marketing insight was also recently highlighted in Tire Review magazine and aftermarketNews. Greg will also be a featured contributor in the upcoming January/February issue of Shop Owner magazine, where he’ll talk about why direct mail makes sense for auto repair shops.
Shifting from cars to food, we’re proud to report that Highland hot spot Gallop Cafe got a shout out last month in Denver by the Slice. The urban food blog posted this great pic of the cafe’s much lauded Bloody Mary, which should help convince you that breakfast beverages really are the most important meal of the day.

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The Stasko Agency’s 2010 Highlight Reel

Between new opportunities, go get’em clients and major life events, there was rarely a dull moment in 2010. Before we jump into 2011, let’s take a look at some of the highlights from this past year at The Stasko Agency.

January 2010: The Stasko Agency joins facebook! Find and friend us at www.facebook.com/thestaskoagency

February 2010: We help promote the grand opening of two fantastic new businesses in Denver: HBurger Co (16th and Blake) and Highlands Wellness Center (32nd & Zuni). Check out the picture album from HBurger’s soft opening.

March 2010: Root Down wins the Mayor’s Design Award for Reclaimed Splendor, making them our 3rd client in a row to be recognized for this award. See the pictures.

April 2010: The Stasko Agency promotes Webbchange’s involvement in the “I am Free Enterprise” video contest hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Read our blog and watch their video entry here.

Lu, Shelby, & Dan attend the Denver Press Club’s Runyon Awards Banquet featuring P.J. O’Rourke.

May 2010: We get the unique opportunity to offer publicity services to the National Cohousing Conference in Boulder. Despite a tight schedule, we see great results, with articles in The Denver Post, Boulder Daily Camera, and insiderealestatenews.com, and an interview on Channel 9. Learn more about this unique conference…

June 2010: Peloton homeowner Jeff Pedelty moves to his new condo by bike! Pedelty’s story is picked up all over Colorado and a documentary of his journey is shown at the Boulder Film Festival on the official Bike to Work Day. Read the story on the Boulder Daily Camera.

We plan, promote and execute a successful Merchant Happy Hour in downtown Littleton for our client Nevada Place.

July 2010: The Stasko Agency works with the Dawson Center Summer 2010 program as the students participate in TedxDenverEd alongside colleague Janine Underhill. Read more!

Mountain States Employers Council and UnitedHealthcare announce an innovative health plan that encourages wellness for Colorado small businesses.

August 2010: For a second year, The Stasko Agency puts together a media tour for former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros. The resulting message from this year’s tour was “Worst may be over for Colo. housing market“

The Stasko Agency’s Shelby Bernard becomes Shelby Arnold after she gets married in Golden!

September 2010: Root Down is recognized in the New York Times.

Lu Stasko is featured on Blacktie Colorado’s Have you Met…

Erika Gonzalez of Scoop PR joins the Stasko Agency team.

October 2010: Bruce Jenner participates in the Mudstock 2010 training summit hosted by our client Mudlick Mail. Read the blog for the full story…

Gallop Cafe is featured on Channel 2’s Daybreak and Everyday. Check out the pictures or visit our blog to see the coverage.

We help promote the Colorado Culture of Health Conference, co-hosted by the Colorado Business Group on Health, LiveWell Colorado, the Colorado Physical Activity and Nutrition Program, and Mountain States Employers Council.

The Stasko Agency lends a hand with the grand opening of Guy Harvey’s Perfect Spot in Northfield. Read more!

November 2010: Solera Apartments’ launch party is a smashing success, with over 550 guests touring and partying in their newly finished building. After months of planning, we couldn’t have been more pleased with the turnout. See the professional pictures on Solera’s facebook page.

Wyland’s Ocean Blue hosts their grand opening in Northfield, attracting media and fans alike. The Stasko Agency worked alongside PR colleague Tina Menditto to promote the event, which was featured on Channel 9, Metromix, Westword and more. Check out our blog entry…

Root Down holds a Winter Cocktail Competition for the Denver Media. The Dama Lama and Duck a l’orange are the winning drinks.

December 2010: The Stasko Agency’s client, Wyland’s Ocean Blue, is the chosen venue for a beautiful and intimate Gabby Dinner, hosted by Gabby Gourmet.

A special thanks to our family, friends, clients and colleagues for making this such a memorable year. We look forward to all that 2011 holds and hope to reconnect with you soon!
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Gabby Dinner at Wyland’s Ocean Blue


Acclaimed Denver restaurant critic Gabby Gourmet hosted one of her Gabby Dinners at Wyland’s Ocean Blue this past Wednesday in the Northfield Shopping Center. We had a lovely evening dining with Gabby and 30+ friends and guests, enjoying a flavorful four-course meal and wine pairing. Wyland’s elegant and playful atmosphere proved an ideal space for our intimate party.

You may remember that The Stasko Agency helped host the Wyland’s Ocean Blue Grand Opening back in November. Check out our blog post to see pictures from the event.

If you haven’t had a chance to experience this marine-inspired restaurant, we highly recommend stopping by. Enjoy daily happy hour specials from 4-6pm and 9-12am. Call 303-574-0449 for reservations.

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Root Down Hosts Winter Cocktail Contest

Last month, we were lucky enough to spend an evening at Root Down sampling an array of creative cocktails with some of our favorite media gal pals. But this was no ordinary ladies’ night. Our task was to choose Root Down’s official Winter Cocktail, grading nine unique drinks on such important criteria as taste, aroma and presentation.


Our lovely judging panel included: Westword Staffers Patty Calhoun, Lori Midson and Nancy Levine; Denver Post Business Writers Penny Parker and Margaret Jackson; Heidi McGuire of 9News/Metromix and Denver Daily News Publisher Kristie Hannon.



Check us out listening to Root Down’s master mixologists Anika Zappe, John Manwaring and Allie Geppert explain their approach to crafting cold-season cocktails. (Can you see how eager we are to perform our duty)?


Anika, John and Allie concocted three cocktails each for the competition. The holiday-themed drinks, such as Red Rider, (named after the BB gun Ralphie pined for in A Christmas Story) and Silent Sigh, had us feeling pretty festive.


While we enjoyed many of the offerings, our favorites were drinks that distinguished themselves with hot and hearty flavors. The Dama Lama, a spicy drink featuring Espolon Tequila, Habanero pepper-infused agave and cilantro tied for the top spot with the ginger and duck-flavored Duck a la Orange. Both drinks will be featured on Root Down’s winter menu, along with the runners up – Red Rider and Silent Sigh.

You can read about the contest in the Denver Daily News!

Thanks to all of the judges and to Anika, John and Allie for crafting such tasty contenders!
Cheers!

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Happy Thanksgiving from The Stasko Agency!

In 2010, our reasons to be grateful have been abundant! We’ve had the opportunity to work with many brilliant and talented people, have seen our company grow, and have shared in our clients’ successes.

This year, our entire office building–the Frawley House–got together to celebrate an early “family-style” Thanksgiving around our conference table. We even spiced things up with some festive hats and decorations.

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As we went around the table, sharing our thanks, it was obvious how much we have going for us. Even the smallest blessings make a huge difference when we take the time to notice them.

We felt thankful to have such a fun group of people to share the holiday with. Take a look at some of the pictures from the day and click the picture to see our facebook album:

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We wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving! As you celebrate the holiday, consider this quote:

“The secret of happiness is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” – The Way of the Peaceful Warrior

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Wyland’s Ocean Blue Opens in Denver

Did you happen to take a look at 9news.com today? If you did, you might have seen The Stasko Agency‘s Lu Stasko and Shelby Arnold kissing the cheek of renowned marine wildlife artist Wyland.

The Stasko Agency worked alongside PR colleague Tina Menditto to promote the Grand Opening of Wyland’s newest restaurant, Wyland’s Ocean Blue, at The Shops at Northfield Stapleton. Wyland himself was present at the VIP reception last night, which drew over 250 artists, media, fans and locals. Even the LinkedIn Rockstar, Mike O’Neil, was there to partake in the excitement.

Below, The Stasko Agency poses with Wyland. (Picture credit: Howie Grapek, Metromix)


Wyland’s breathtaking artwork is sought by millions of collectors, and his nationwide galleries are considered a must-see on the itineraries of travelers everywhere. You may be familiar with Wyland’s Whaling Wall mural project – an epic series of one hundred life-sized marine murals that spans twelve countries and four continents. (Learn more about the Whaling Walls…)

An upscale, fine dining restaurant and art gallery combined into one, Wyland’s Ocean Blue features sustainably caught seafood, farm-to-table meats, and coastal Pacific flavors with local and seasonal influences. A portion of the proceeds from each meal will go toward the Wyland Foundation and the Think Blue Foundation, both of which support conservation of the Earth’s precious waterways. Learn more about Wyland’s conservation and advocacy efforts at www.wyland.com.

Make sure to check out Metromix’s online photo album for a complete look at last night’s event.

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Holiday Shout Out: The Bookery Nook

With the holiday season upon us, we’d like to encourage our loyal readers to shop local and buy gifts that support our Colorado neighborhoods.

Today we’re giving a shout out to our favorite independent bookstore, The Bookery Nook, located at 4280 Tennyson Street in Denver. You may remember that The Stasko Agency worked with The Nook in May last year to help them kick off their grand opening event.

Owners Shannon and Gary Piserchio have done a fantastic job growing their business since opening their doors last spring. Selling much more than books, this dog-friendly bookstore is a one-stop shop for creative cards, specialty candy, kid’s toys and unique handcrafted items by local vendors. The Nook also hosts numerous author and speaker events that appeal to every age group. Their most recent series covers topics relating to sustainability (read more here).

To make holiday shopping even easier, The Bookery Nook has started a Wish List Program where you can keep a running tally of all the titles that have caught your eye. The Nook has over 2,000,000 titles available to them, and if someone picks a book for you that isn’t in stock, they’ll have it in the store within 4 business days.

And finally, for grins and giggles, check out one of the new Bookery Nook ads (taken by Shannon herself) featuring our very own Shelby Arnold. Isn’t it fabulous? See more on the Bookery Nook Blog. Just a reminder that a good book is always within reach. Especially if you shop at The Bookery Nook.

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Guy Harvey’s Perfect Spot opens in Northfield


This past Friday, The Stasko Agency was honored to attend and support the grand opening of Guy Harvey’s Perfect Spot Bar & Grill, a new fishing-inspired restaurant in Northfield Stapleton.

Guy Harvey’s is a one-of-a-kind experience, inspired by the art of renowned marine wildlife artist and fishing hall-of-famer Guy Harvey. Fitting to their new Colorado location, Perfect Spot Bar & Grill takes on a warm and inviting lodge-like setting, complete with a stone fireplace, canoes and fish mounts.

The restaurant serves a colorful menu featuring sustainably caught seafood and American fare. Dishes include fresh water favorites such as rainbow trout, walleye, and steelhead trout along with staple items such as soups, salads, sandwiches and burgers priced from $6.99 to $16.99. They will also feature a weekly happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Major kudos to fellow PR Pro Tina Menditto for all her hard work on the event. It was quite a success!

Below, Guy Harvey cuts the ribbon at the Grand Opening (left) and snaps a shot with our very own Lu Stasko (right).



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