THE K & CO. SENIOR TEAM
Katana Alexander, Founder/President, K & Co. Media PR
- 17 years of experience in entertainment marketing, management, sales, fund raising, VIP corporate events and public relations
- Hospitality and travel experience
- Artist and band tour management experience
- Event planner for award shows, concerts, festivals, tournaments, entertainment, and non-profit organizations
- Luxury lifestyle image consultant
- Ignited careers of clients such as — musicians, magazine publishers, service professionals and fashion designers
- Developed marketing strategies for CHANEL, Fresno Magazine, VIVO, Gottschalks, Luxury Guide Magazine, 65 Degree Magazine, and others
- Worked extensively with non-profit organizations and charities, coordinating charity and golf tournament events raising $50k-100k
- Received multiple client awards such as— Maxwell Artist of the Year, Best Of Awards from multiple magazines, John Lennon Contest Winner, plus many more
- Coordinated multiple magazine release parties for luxury publications
- Executive Producer for Warner Brother’s network television show, “Now Is Your Time”
- Established track record with media relations and wide base of contacts
Blaire Lometti-Mathias, Executive Publicist, K & Co. Media PR
- Excited to be with K & Co. Media PR
- Radio personality for Morning Show
- Specializes in event party planning for weddings, baby showers, reunions and events
- Guest appearances on TV show for Happy Hour Mom, one hour segments on Fridays
- Commercial host for Clear Channel Radio at 96.1
- Developed marketing strategies for restaurants, increasing revenue
- “Ideas” girl and knows how to come up with great party themes
- Creates a “buzz”
- Thinks outside the box
Mayra Gomez, Administrative Assistant, K & Co. Media PR
- Many years of experience in administrative field
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from North Carolina, Wesleyan
- Bi-literate in Spanish and English
- Voice over talent for Radio and Television commercials
- Creator of “Toque Deportivo” for KSMS TV
- Creator of radio commercials for advertisement with successful ratings
- Local sports writer
- Enjoys world traveling
- Believes being open minded is the key to accepting new ideas
- Loves to plan events and coordinate logistics
- Ecstatic to be a part of the K & Co. Team
Darcie Edgemon, Freelance Writer, K & Co. Media PR
- Studied Humanities at San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA. and Creative Digital Media at Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA
- Ten years experience in sales, event planning, and public relations
- Published author for rave-reviewed children’s book, Seamore, the Very Forgetful Porpoise
- Several contributions to well-loved children’s books
- Many freelance press releases for global publishing companies
- Various web and app story work for successful iPhone app companies
- Worked with both major and local publications to offer clients the highest level of quality exposure
- Coordinated with photographers and graphic designers to creatively direct client images to the best possible standards of class, style, and for maximum visibility to the public
- Designed creative graphics for local companies
- Creates blogs and press releases for clients from New York to the Monterey Peninsula
- Absolutely loves being part of K & Co. Media PR
Kalinda Panholzer, Social Media Publicist, K & Co. Media PR
- Studying at Syracuse University, Marketing Degree with a minor in Public Communications Studies
- Experience in news writing, press releases, freelance, and academic writing
- Obsessed with social media and the ways it allows a brand to connect with their audience
- Experienced in creating social media plans/brand growth through various social media outlets
- Event planning experience
- Photography published in Dog Fancy Magazine
- Believes that openness in communication, creativity, and thinking outside the box are key to success
- Interested in art, photography, fashion, and travel