Who we are
BON Communications is a boutique public relations agency connecting brands to the journalists and audiences who shape culture. We specialize in strategic public relations for hospitality, lifestyle, and purpose-driven brands, helping them tell the stories already at the heart of what they do.
Our approach is simple: listen first, shape the narrative, and connect it to the people who matter. Through thoughtful storytelling, earned media, and brand strategy, we turn meaningful ideas into coverage that builds credibility and lasting visibility. With a senior-level team and deep media relationships across the country, BON delivers the strategic thinking of a large agency with the attention and agility of a boutique partner.
We don’t manufacture stories.
We make sure the right ones get heard.
BON is proud to be female owned and operated.
Meet the team
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Katie Kosyan
Founder & CEO
Katie Kosyan (formerly Bonneau) is a strategist and storyteller with more than a decade of experience building brands from coast to coast. She leads BON Communications with a founder-led approach, guiding strategy, leading client relationships, and uncovering what makes each person and brand unique before connecting their stories with the media, tastemakers, and audiences who shape culture. Her work blends sharp brand strategy with a deep understanding of hospitality, helping clients earn meaningful visibility while building lasting influence. -
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Morgan Blanner
Director Food & Beverage
Blanner brings a luxury hospitality perspective shaped by her upbringing in Las Vegas and deep experience across premier restaurants, hotels, and spirits brands. At BON, she leads strategy and storytelling for some of the industry’s most ambitious culinary concepts. Her work has helped clients earn national acclaim and honors from Bon Appétit, Esquire, The New York Times, Food & Wine, and more. -
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Emily Guarin
Lifestyle & Hospitality
Guarin brings a rich background in hospitality and a degree from Cornell University, The Nolan School of Hotel Administration to her work at BON. She combines hands-on experience in hotel operations, events, and public relations with creative storytelling that brings each brand’s purpose and passion to life. A Southern California native based in Los Angeles, she helps clients craft lifestyle and hospitality narratives that resonate and leave a lasting impact.
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Brooke McAdam
Account Executive
A Bay Area native now based in Boulder, McAdam brings deep, hands-on expertise in food and beverage, shaped by years working in restaurants, events, and marketing. She turns her hospitality experience into storytelling that showcases the craft, creativity, and vision of restaurants and chefs. With a love for food, wine, and spirits, she helps clients connect with the audiences that matter most through strategic, authentic narratives.
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Lauren Howard
Account Executive
A lifelong storyteller and former Miss California, Howard brings specialized experience in the Denver food and beverage scene to BON. She draws on her multi-ethnic upbringing to inform her deep understanding of flavors and culinary culture. She translates this perspective into creative campaigns that celebrate chefs, restaurants, and the stories behind every dish.
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Ally Wheeler
Account Coordinator
A New England native with a heart for community and creativity, Wheeler brings her storytelling spark and strategic perspective to BON. With experience across food, beverage, and nonprofit brands, she crafts content that resonates and drives connection. In 2021, she launched Radiant Plates, celebrating inclusivity and accessibility in the health and wellness space.
Our Services
Explore our range of services designed to share your brand in earned media and beyond.
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We build and maintain relationships with key editors, writers, and producers across travel, hospitality, food, and lifestyle media. Through targeted pitching and strategic storytelling, we secure meaningful coverage that elevates brand visibility and credibility.
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We develop platform-specific strategies that translate a brand’s identity into engaging, culturally relevant content. From content planning to performance analysis, we ensure social channels drive awareness, engagement, and long-term loyalty.
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We define and refine how a brand shows up in the market, ensuring it stands apart with clarity and purpose. By identifying core differentiators and aligning messaging, we create a foundation that informs all communications and growth efforts.
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We position founders, chefs, and executives as authoritative voices within their industries. Through strategic storytelling, bylines, speaking opportunities, and media placements, we build influence that extends beyond the brand itself.
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We track relevant industry awards, honors, and recognition opportunities across hospitality, travel, and food and beverage. From submissions to follow-through, we manage the process to maximize visibility and third-party validation.
