A Spirited Communications Agency
 
 

Who We Are

 
 
 
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We are a team of passionate, creative and results-driven communicators who thrive on solving challenges and bringing bold ideas to life. Show us a problem and we’ll craft a solution. Give us a brief and we’ll build a dynamic, results-focused plan. Our greatest successes come from being our clients’ strongest advocates. We are committed to excellence, innovation and lasting partnerships. Proudly female-owned and operated since 2010—get to know the team that drives our success.

 
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MANUELA SAVONA
PRESIDENT

 
 
 

Manuela Savona has more than 20 years of experience in PR and marketing, having worked both in-house and at top lifestyle PR agencies before launching her own firm in 2010. Her corporate PR roles at Nestlé (Nespresso, S.Pellegrino) and Seagram/ABSOLUT gave her a deep understanding of how public relations can directly influence a brand’s share of voice and market presence. These experiences continue to shape the way Savona Communications develops and executes strategic communications programs for its clients. Growing up as the daughter of restaurant owners, Manuela developed an early appreciation for hospitality, food and drink. She turned that passion into a career - founding a firm dedicated to representing some of the finest brands in the beverage and hospitality industries.

Things I love: A cold gin martini with a lemon twist, my rescue dogs and cat, a great cigar, summer salads from my vegetable garden, tulips, peonies…and another great martini.

 
 
 
 
 
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The team

 
 
Stephanie Anger

STEPHANIE ANGER
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

Stephanie joins us with nearly fifteen years of Public Relations experience in the spirits, consumer and lifestyle space, focusing specifically on premium beverages and whisk(e)y. After getting her start in the fashion world, Stephanie moved into the hospitality space, finding her love for premium wine and spirits. 

 

Things I love: Puzzles, trying new restaurants, fresh-cut flowers, hats, and traveling the world - all with a dram in hand.

 
 
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Maggie Doherty
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

Maggie comes to Savona Communications with more than a decade of communications industry experience specializing in the premium beverage space. Following internships at Billboard Magazine, she started her career on the editorial side at Market Watch Magazine, part of the M. Shanken publishing company, which ignited her passion for wine and spirits. Moving into PR and marketing in 2014, she has represented global luxury and consumer lifestyle brands. Maggie earned her WSET Level II certification in Wine & Spirits with distinction and is a certified Italian Wine Professional.

 

Things I love: Late-night karaoke, performing with her wedding band The Chromantics, music/pop culture podcasts, the perfect pairing of a glass of wine, cocktail or craft beer with an amazing meal, skiing and aprés skiing, and her rescue pup Patsy Cline, also a redhead!

 
 
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Ashley Ott
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

After graduating from the University of Connecticut and working in several fashion and client service roles, Ashley joined Savona Communications following its inception in 2010. Over the years, Ashley has played a key role in its growth and success, contributing expertise and commitment to the team. Having worked across all client portfolios – from international spirits brands, beer + cider, and retail accounts, she now focuses on the Maison Ferrand portfolio of French spirits and Mozart Chocolate Liqueur. A gourmand at heart, Ashley is passionate about all things epicurean.

 

Things I love: Champagne, vintage cookbooks and glassware, puzzles, home-grown flowers and veggies, the smell of summer rain, farmer’s markets, deviled eggs.

 Consultants

As needed, Savona Communications calls on trusted consultants to work on projects. Savona Communications only works with experts in their field.

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