Ampere Communications

08/19/2026

A client recently introduced me to Kate Meier (founder of Craftmade and Help the House Foundation) as the foundation seeks ways to generate more awareness for its mission. I'm honored to provide pro bono PR support to this organization as it preps for its second annual gala, a first-ever cookbook, more A-list chef partners from around the country and food service and other hospitality brand sponsorships.

The foundation provides a safety net for industry employees who often go without basic benefits -- a cause Restaurant Business and editor-in-chief, Jonathan Maze, highlights here.

Looking forward to more coverage as we get closer to the gala on Sept. 27, including a Minnesota Live in-studio on 9/11.

Kate Meier started making aprons for her restaurant-worker children. Then she saw how many of their colleagues struggled without health

07/21/2026

A major win-win moment as the Today Show asked Consumer Reports to share their top-rated grills. Earlier in the year we worked directly with CR home editor, Paul Hope, for his independent review of the Kamado Joe Classic. Seven months later, that brand experience stayed with Paul as he showcased the Kamado Joe (Middleby Outdoor) as the best charcoal option available on the nation’s leading morning show. After a quick scramble to send a new grill for this filming, everything came together between NBC, CR and Kamado Joe to make it happen!

Another great example of the value of earned media – lasting long after the original story is published by extending that engagement in new and meaningful ways. I can’t think of a better endorsement situation than a trusted, unbiased product review outlet, like CR, touting your product on a major consumer media platform like this!

06/12/2026

Kicking off our grill recipe content series today with Maxime Dumont/GrillHunters. These drool-inducing Asian style ribs are perfect for the Masterbuilt (Middleby Outdoor) Gravity Series Digital Carcoal Grill and Smoker. Low-and-slow and app-enabled as you go! What’s on your menu this weekend?

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w/ Joshua Silva, Jarrett Oakley, MBA

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05/23/2026

I shared earlier about the Masterbuilt media event we hosted in California recently. However, this piece, from Taste of Home writer, Hayley Schueneman, reflecting on the experience, is the best compliment we could ask for. There’s no better proof of concept than to see how your approach truly hit the mark.

It’s an honor to work with talent like Chef Eric Gephart, who creates experiences that bring brand promises to life and leaves people saying:

“I didn’t know that I was about to go on a journey through a 10-course tasting menu that would become the best culinary experience of my life.”

What a homerun. Congrats, team Masterbuilt!

https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/best-grilling-party-tips/



w/ Joshua Silva, Jarrett Oakley, MBA

05/07/2026

Thanks to ABC4 Utah for sharing this Jack's Basket story!

A Utah mom is working to erase the stigma around babies born with Down Syndrome bringing resources, support and love to families with a new diagnosis.

Link to article in comments.

05/06/2026

In addition to our own sessions at Culinary House West last week in California, Masterbuilt and our chef partners, Eric Gephart and Lamar Moore, had the chance to grill for fellow event sponsors, Omaha Steaks and Perdue Farms.

It was a great opportunity to maximize our cookers and chef talent for their hosted meals and build relationships with like-minded brands. We enjoyed pairing up with their chef partners, The Grill Dads (Ryan Fey and Mark Anderson) and Mark Trimble.

Nice see so many respectable brands participate in the overall event, including Hormel Foods, YETI, KitchenAid, Organic Valley, Kendall-Jackson W**es, Vital Farms, La Colombe Coffee Roasters, an Alden's Ice Cream.

w/ CerconeBrownCompany (CBC PR), Jarrett Oakley, MBA, Joshua Silva

05/04/2026

Masterbuilt turned up the heat in SoCal last week, grilling for 20 top consumer lifestyle writers and editors at Culinary House West, in partnership with Cercone Brown Company (CBC PR).

Chefs Eric Gephart and Lamar J. Moore brought their highly interactive, flavorful and educational smoke show to showcase the benefits of the brand's Gravity Series digital charcoal grills and smokers. The perfect setting, experience and timing to celebrate all things backyard cooking as the season kicks into high heat.

Looking forward to ongoing engagement that was sparked here with the likes of Good Housekeeping, Serious Eats, Men's Journal, AllRecipes, Real Simple, BuzzFeed, Tasting Table, Bon Appetit, Food & W**e, Business Insider, Delish, Apartment Therapy Media, Parade, Food Network, Better Homes & Gardens Magazine, Southern Living Magazine and others!

w/ Joshua Silva and Jarrett Oakley, MBA