PR and Event Marketing for Food, Travel and Purpose-Driven Brands

Junapr (pronounced "Juniper") is a strategic communications and PR-led event firm in Burlington, Vermont. We work with food and agriculture brands, travel and consumer lifestyle companies, and purpose-driven organizations across the United States and Europe, and we take on general work as well.

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Public Relations and Media Relations

How do we earn coverage that builds credibility?

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Junapr is a public relations, digital, and event planning firm in Burlington, Vermont, serving brands locally and nationwide. We specialize in food and agriculture, travel and home, garden, and lifestyle brands, and nonprofits and professional services firms. Our services include public relations and media relations, reputation and crisis communications, digital strategy and brand content, influencer and affiliate marketing, corporate events, incentive travel planning, and PR-led events. Junapr has been named to PRNews' Agency Elite 120 for the sixth consecutive time in 2027.

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Influencer and Affiliate Marketing

How do trusted voices drive measurable sales?

Reputation and Crisis Communications

How do we protect your brand during a crisis?

Incentive Travel and Corporate Retreats

How do we reward and motivate your team?

Corporate Events

How do we turn events into business results?

Digital, Social, and Brand Content

How do we reach your audience where they already are?

What results can you expect from Junapr?

  • Named to PRNews' Agency Elite 120 for the sixth consecutive time (2022- 2027)

  • Named to PRNews' Top Women in PR three times, twice for Nicole Junas Ravlin and once for Iza Carr (2021, 2023, 2024)

  • Crisis inquiries answered within one hour, 365 days a year

  • 82 percent of events are with repeat clients

  • Events hosted for about 200 guests on average, and up to 3,000 at the largest

  • Home Lifestyle Client: in the first three months of its affiliate program our client saw $62,881 in affiliate net revenue in the first three months, plus 11 gift guide and media placements

  • Specialty Food Client: 24 media placements and a 15:1 return on ad spend from June to December 2025

  • Incentive Event Client: 12.13 percent under budget, with 100 percent of activities on schedule

  • Impact.com certified affiliate team

  • Based in Burlington, Vermont

Proven Client Stories and Strategic Communications Impact

It’s a good feeling when our clients not only trust us with their businesses, but are also excited to share their perspective on working with Junapr. Here are some highlights.

Work With Us
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    Strategic Insight

    We haven’t solved your problem (yet), but we have solved similar issues for hundreds of clients across a dozen different industries. Along the way, we’ve become adept at being good listeners, asking smart questions, and crafting effective communications strategies and corporate events that yield compelling results.

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    Grounded Perspective

    Perhaps it’s because of our roots in Vermont, but we believe we have a healthy perspective on the things that truly matter, at work and in life. We take our work and its benefits to our clients very seriously, but you won’t find a lot of big egos here. Our clients tell us we’re thoughtful and easy to work with, and really, who are we to argue with them?

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    Communications Expertise

    It’s comforting to know you’re in good hands. It’s even better when you like the people you’re working with. We have a deep team of results-oriented public relations and event planning pros on staff, and everyone here brings their A-game. If there are common threads, it’s that our team has an eye for a good story and an ability to translate that into meaningful business results.

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    Measurable Results

    How do you evaluate if your PR firm is doing a good job? How do you know if your corporate event is worth the money? When you work with Junapr, you’ll never have to wonder. While each client is different, Junapr has a proven track record of delivering meaningful results and quantifying those over the long-term to help our clients understand the benefits of their investment.

  • “Nicole’s expertise, confidence, and positive energy helped us navigate a high-priority and time sensitive issue quickly and effectively. The JUNAPR team was thorough, responsive, and brought valuable insights and strategies to the table. Their strong media relationships helped us tell our story clearly and credibly. We felt supported, heard, and — when it was all over — grateful we had JUNAPR by our side.”

    Amber Sheridan, Director, Corporate Communications, Agri-Mark

  • “Junapr delivers impeccable service and I cannot imagine trusting anyone else. They ensure a first-class experience from start to finish—the accommodations, meals, receptions, and activities were handled with great care and professionalism. Their personal commitment to our people makes a difference.”

    Mark Holbrook, President Consumer Products, Ken’s Foods, Inc.

  • “With Junapr, we’ve rebuilt our media-relations and communications strategies. You helped us identify and train internal thought leaders on critical issues for our organization. Our reactive media strategy has transformed into a proactive powerhouse, earning hundreds of press mentions per month. We’re lucky to have Junapr on our team!”

    John Miller, VP for Enrollment Management, Marketing & Communications, Vermont Law School

  • “We launched a huge, two-week event in Chicago for the first time and Junapr found the greatest hotel for our team. We had a large and complicated rooming request and they booked a contract that was flexible, accommodating, and affordable! Junapr is the best ever. Bravo!”

    Caroline Kelly, Executive Producer, Refinery29, Inc.

  • “Working with Junapr was like getting rescued from burning building. The Junapr team got us safely out of the building, treated our wounds and helped us rebuild the house.”

    As shared by a recent crisis communications Junapr client

  • “Junapr turned an idea into a reality. Our firm’s conference fills a crucial void in our industry and our community. Each year has been better than the last. Its success is based solidly in the development and logistical support from Junapr. We couldn’t do it without them.”

    Stephanie Clarke, Vice President, White + Burke Real Estate Advisors, Inc.

Why Junapr

  • Specialized focus: food and ag, travel and lifestyle, and purpose-driven brands, not generalists.

  • PR-led events: earned media and live experiences planned together, with an average of about 200 guests and up to 3,000 at the largest.

  • Crisis readiness: inquiries answered within one hour, 365 days a year.

  • Retention: 82% of events are with repeat clients.

  • Credentials: PRNews Agency Elite 120 six times and an Impact.com certified affiliate team.

  • Measurable results: 12.13% under budget with 100% of activities on schedule for an incentive client.

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