e're hands-on, creative consultants specializing in communications & marketing with a penchant for culinary and lifestyle brands. Our philosophy is simple: that an integrated, holistic approach to developing and building awareness around your brand is the key to growing and sustaining your business. Interested in working together? Let’s chat.

We are hands-on, creative consultants specializing in communications & marketing with a penchant for all things food & beverage. Our philosophy is simple: that an integrated, holistic approach to developing and building awareness around your brand is the key to growing and sustaining your business. Interested in working together? Let’s chat.

 
 

our services

pr & media relations

marketing & brand strategy

creative programming

e-blast design & copy

social media management

photos & content creation

event ideation & planning

strategic partnerships

community outreach

 

our clients

We have substantial expertise working with high-profile restaurants & culinary talent, lifestyle & CPG brands, and festivals & events. Some of our current & past clients include:

 

our team

Co-founders Nastassia Johnson (the "n") & Amy McCullaugh (the "a") have been friends and collaborators for nearly ten years, but were geeking out over food long before they met. A vet of LA's dining scene, Nastassia has overseen operations at beloved local restaurants like Joan’s on Third and Sotto, launched the Manila Machine (the city’s first Filipino food truck), run a successful dessert blog, and consulted with numerous culinary start-ups and brands. Similarly immersed in LA's foodscape, Amy began building her career at Coolhaus, where she played an integral role in overseeing the food truck start-up evolve into a national, gourmet ice cream brand; she went on to execute marketing/PR campaigns for over 50 clients in the hospitality space during her tenure in-house at a local PR firm. They founded n|a Consulting in 2016 with the vision of bridging their unique strengths to create a new type of agency that integrates pr, marketing, digital, and creative operations support to meet the ever-evolving needs of today's modern business.

 

our results

Rather than mass emailing press releases, we take a collaborative and interdisciplinary role in your programming and positioning to craft targeted stories that resonate with our media peers. Examples of coverage secured include:

 

testimonials

Testimonials

“After working with dozens of PR teams on countless numbers of restaurant openings, TV media campaigns, and product launches, I can honestly say that n|a Consulting has been my absolute favorite. Nastassia and Amy cut straight to the point and focus their attention in areas that genuinely move the needle. Working with them is an absolute pleasure. They get the job done and have a great time doing it.”

Daniel Holzman, Chef/Owner, Danny Boy’s Famous Original

“For my first standalone restaurant, I looked for a PR team that would be proactive, sincerely have my back, and bring creative and brilliant energy to the table — and that’s exactly what I found in Nastassia and Amy. Pikunico’s first year in business would never have had the fortunate success it did without them.”

Kuniko Yagi, Chef/Owner, Pikunico

“[N/A has] done a spectacular job amidst all the curve balls and adjustments [due to COVID-19]. I could tell from day one that they care and invest in their relationships… I knew I made the right decision going with their agency.”

Jason Hsiao, Developer/Community Manager, Glendora Public Market

"We are fortunate to have been working with Nastassia and Amy since 2016. In the many years they have been with us, they have masterfully streamlined our brand identity and organically helped us grow our social media audience. What sets them apart is their very warm, engaged and earnestly invested presence in our business. n|a Consulting is a gem of an agency!"

Elizabeth Belkind, Co-Owner, Cake Monkey

"Nastassia and Amy provide top notch service, which in this day is a rarity. Effective, attentive, courteous and connected, n|a Consulting is a fantastic boutique firm for food, hospitality and lifestyle brands who need to amplify their message."

David Barenholtz, CEO, American Tea Room

"I've worked with Nastassia and Amy on numerous projects over the years for outlets I write for, including Angeleno Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, and more. They have a deep knowledge of the ever-changing digital media landscape, and are incredibly well-versed in the hospitality arena, having worked in both front and back of house. They are a treat to work with."

Krista Simmons, Freelance Writer

 

contact

The n|a team is based in Los Angeles, and will make any excuse to travel, eat, and explore. Drop us a line at hello@thisisna.com.
 

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