Strategic Public Relations & Marketing Communications

Lissa Gruman, Principal

Big picture vision, relevant inspiration and a results-oriented focus are qualities that drive Lissa Gruman’s boutique agency. As a trusted brand communicator, advisor, consultant and problem-solver, Lissa has garnered success for her top-tier clients in the food and beverage, hospitality, and travel and lifestyle industries—locally, regionally and nationally. Many of these clients have worked with her for over a decade—long-term relationships that are a testament to her commitment to achieving tangible results.

Lissa’s core intent is to help her clients gain, and keep, a competitive advantage. She understands the importance of a high-touch, marketing-based, multi- and micro-channel communications strategy. It’s an ability to integrate all those elements, from the 30,000-foot view to the ground tactics, that are the trademark of her success.

She is known for the design, organization and execution of highly innovative campaigns promoted with quality presentation and calculated appropriateness. Lissa is well-respected among her broad list of contacts and media connections, and is valued for her smart, resourceful and charismatic style.

EXPERTISE IN LIFESTYLE & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES
Current & Previous Clients and Projects

Restaurants & Bars
3 Doors Down
Adana
Aragona
Artusi
Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
Bar Ciudad
Barolo Ristorante
Bastille Café & Bar
Café Campagne
Cafe Juanita
Campagne
Cinque Terre
Ciudad
Dine Around Seattle
Due Cucina
Earth & Ocean
Fat’s Chicken & Waffles
Flying Fish
Joule
Lil Woody’s
Lincoln South Food Hall
mamnoon
mbar
Naka Kaiseki
Parfait
Restaurant Zoe
Revel & Quoin
RN74 Seattle
Salt & Straw
Soi 
Spinasse
Tini Bigs
Trace
Tray Kitchen
Vespolina
Tarsan i Jane
Washington Restaurant Association – Dinner at 8

Hotels & Spas
Banya 5
Kenwood Inn and Spa
W Seattle
The Westin Bellevue

Retail
University Village

LISSA@GRUMANPR.COM
425 445 5332