Dandelion PR is a boutique public relations agency specializing in strategic planning and communications, media relations, brand development, and industry relations with a strong focus on hospitality brands. Clients and projects include boutique & luxury hotels, fine dining, wine & spirits and luxury products. Founded in 2009 by hospitality industry and media relations expert Chandra Knee Stepanov
ich, Dandelion PR was founded on the principle that PR campaigns should be a relationship-based marriage of client needs paired with stories media are interested in covering. Stepanovich built the agency’s portfolio of clients by building lasting relationships equally with high-profile journalists and clients. Dandelion PR represents the Marina del Rey Convention & Visitors Bureau as well as a number of Paso Robles-based hospitality and food & beverage clients. A native Californian, Stepanovich has nearly 20 years of public relations and marketing experience as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications with an emphasis in public relations and hospitality management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. With experience both in-house as well as with many highly respected hospitality-focused agencies, Stepanovich best serves her clients by utilizing the experience she’s garnered with such recognized hospitality brands as Walt Disney Resorts & Hotels, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Pebble Beach Resorts, La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West, Barton Creek Resort & Spa, The Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, and destinations including Paso Robles, Marina del Rey and the Republic of Palau. During her career, Stepanovich has developed an extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry and traveled throughout Europe, Asia and all 50 U.S. Dandelion PR has a broad portfolio of placements with top media outlets that showcase expertise in developing strategic media relationships, including: Cooking Light, Sunset, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Departures, Bon Appétit, The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, Details, The Hollywood Reporter, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Delta Sky, Celebrated Living, INC. Magazine, W Magazine, UK’s The Daily Telegraph, C Magazine, Coast Magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Magazine, San Diego Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, Good Morning America, Extra!, Good Day LA, Daily Candy, Thrillist, Urban Daddy, and many others.
