December 28, 2023 — It was a banner year for PUNCH Media as an agency. We celebrated PUNCH-versaries, new hires, and promotions as a team, as well as countless media placements, events, openings, launches, and stories success with long term and (more than a dozen) new clients alike.
None of this would be possible without our talented team, fearless leadership, inspiring clients, or our esteemed media mates who help us do what we love.
Bring it on, ’24.
Check out a recap below of some of our top placements from this year.
48 RECORD BAR
Inside Hook – These movies are begging for a beverage pairing // Sip and Spin
AT THE TABLE
6abc FYI Philly – Fall dining at Walnut Gardens and At the Table; the show goes on at Cirque Du Soleil BAZZAR
Eater Philly – The Hottest New Restaurants in Philly, November 2023
BOLO
The Philadelphia Inquirer – Bolo updates Viejo classics with bold Puerto Rican Energy
Condé Nast Traveler – The Perfect Weekend in Philadelphia
Forbes – 25 Delicious Dishes To Enjoy On National Lobster Day
Resy – Philadelphia’s Newest Restaurant Openings, Now on Resy
The Philadelphia Inquirer – The 4 restaurants and 3 chefs that defined Philly’s dining scene in 2023
THE DUTCH
Washingtonian – Going to Philadelphia to See Taylor Swift? Here’s Where to Eat and Drink.
EAST PASSYUNK AVENUE
Aol. – Hot chocolate crawl returns to East Passyunk in December
Lonely Planet – The 6 best neighborhoods to explore in Philadelphia
FORSYTHIA
Resy – Where to Eat in January: Forsythia, Fiore, Condesa, and More
Resy – The September Hit List: Forsythia, Pod, Enswell, and More
Forbes – 40 Delicious Ways To Celebrate National Oyster Day
Forbes – The Best Fall Beer And Cocktails In Philadelphia And Beyond
STRATUS ROOFTOP LOUNGE
The Rooftop Guide – 19 best rooftop bars in Philadelphia
Conde Nast Traveler – 6 Hotels in the US That Influenced Women’s History
Daily Meal – The 15 Best Rooftop Bars In Philly
Forbes – Celebrate Halloween In Style Across These Historic East Coast Cities
UPROXX – It’s Always Time For a Daiquiri With These Riffs On The Classic Recipe
RED OWL TAVERN
Resy – The Hit List: Where to Eat in February: Libertee Grounds, Spice Finch, El Poquito, and More
VinePair – We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whisk(e)y? (2023)
VinePair – We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Tequila Cocktail? (2023)
Esquire – 41 of the Best Things to Do in Philadelphia for a Weekend Getaway
MSN – The Best Cheeseburgers in Every State
UPROXX – It’s Always Time For a Daiquiri With These Riffs On The Classic Recipe
Forbes – The Best Fall Beer And Cocktails In Philadelphia And Beyond
SQUARE 1682
UPROXX – Bartenders Name Their Single Favorite Sips Of Rum Ever
SNACKTIME
FOX29 – Philadelphia brass band ‘Snacktime’ throwing a one-of-a-kind year-end bash
6abc – Snacktime headlines opening night for pop-up park The Oval
MILKBOY
Lonely Planet – Top 10 things to do in Philadelphia
MLBW
UPROXX – Craft Beer Experts Pick The Best Beers For The Coldest Time Of Year
UPROXX – The Best Double Dry-Hopped IPAs In The Game, According To Craft Beer Experts
Men’s Journal – How to Open a Beer Bottle Without an Opener
MSN – 11 Ways to Open a Beer Bottle Without an Opener // 10. Old Car
Cool Material – 10 Beer Experts Tell Us The One Lager They Always Drink
ROYAL BOUCHERIE
Open Table – Where to find Philadelphia’s best outdoor dining
Timeout – The best restaurants in Philadelphia
Forbes – Celebrate Halloween In Style Across These Historic East Coast Cities
TWRG
(The Hayes) Resy – The April Hit List: The Franklin, SOUTH, Forîn, Vista Peru, and More
(Townsend EPX) VinePair – Everything You Should Be Fat-Washing With That’s Not Bacon
(Oloroso) Eater Philly – The Best Philly Restaurants for Tapas and Small Plates
Bluebird Distilling
Food & Wine — 56 American Whiskies Under $100 You Need to Try // Rye
Gear Patrol — The Best New Bourbon and Other Whiskey Releases of 2023 (So Far)
Butcher Bar
The Philadelphia Business Journal —Where to watch Phillies playoff games: Food, drink specials abound at Philadelphia restaurants, bars
Eater Philly — The Most Underrated Restaurants in Philly
Visit Philly — 22 Top Holiday Pop-Up Bars & Festively Decorated Restaurants in Philly for 2023
Cake Life Bake Shop
Philadelphia Magazine — Where To Pick Up Philly’s Best Thanksgiving Pies This Year
PHL 17 Broadcast — Thanksgiving Pie Tips with Cake Life Bake Shop
Fox 29 Broadcast: Christmas Cookie Week: Gingerbread
Char & Stave
Fox 29 — Char & Stave has Valentine’s Day gift options for coffee and whiskey lovers
FooBooz — Where to Eat and drink in Chestnut Hill: The Ultimate Guide
Coopers’ Craft Bourbon
Food & Wine — 56 American Whiskies Under $100 You Need to Try // Bourbon
The Zoe Report — 10 Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipes That Will Have You Head Over Heels Immediately
Wine Enthusiast — Seven Kentucky Bourbons You Should Be Drinking on Derby Day
The Manual — Give Mom what she really wants with one of these 10 Mother’s Day cocktails
El Merkury
CBS 3 Broadcast — Phillies-Themed Churros
Finlandia Vodka
Cosmopolitan – We Found the 30 Best Irish Cocktails Recipes to Whip Up for St. Patrick’s Day (Lucky You!) // #20: Basil Martini
Food & Wine — 17 Best Vodkas For Every Home Bar
Cool Material — 5 Derby Day Cocktails That Aren’t Just Another Mint Julep
Forbes — 12 Delicious Cocktails for Summer Sipping // Bell (Pepper) of the Ball
New Liberty Distillery
Food & Wine — 56 American Whiskies Under $100 You Need to Try // Rye
Food & Wine — 11 Best American Rye Whiskeys For Your Liquor Cabinet
Travel + Leisure — 25 Best Things to Do in Philadelphia, According to a Local // Sample local spirits at a speakeasy
The Pathfinder Hemp and Root
The New York Post – This new aperitif is flying off the shelves in NYC — and it’s booze-free
Yahoo! Finance — STOLI GROUP EMBARKS ON A NEW ADVENTURE WITH INVESTMENT IN THE PATHFINDER HEMP AND ROOT
T: The New York Times Style Magazine — How to Create the Perfect Nonalcoholic Home Bar // The Essential Spirits
The New York Times — The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks For Dry January Sipping (& Beyond)
Men’s Journal – The Best Spirits to Sip, Mix, and Savor Right Now // Best Non-Alcoholic Spirit
Wall Street Journal – 5 Zero-Proof Spirits to Add to Your Home Bar Now
Poi Dog Sauces
Food Network – 50+ Asian American and Pacific Islander Food Brands You Need in Your Kitchen
Good Morning America – Stir Fry Show-Down Tease (7:20am)
BuzzFeed – 48 Asian-Owned Food And Drink Businesses To Satisfy Your Taste Buds
The New York Times — Learn to Make Homemade Bagels for the Yom Kippur Break Fast // A New Hawaiian Sauce From Poi Dog
Rex at The Royal
Martha Stewart Living — ’90s Drinks Are Back—and More Cocktail Trends for 2023, According to Bartenders // Agave All The Way
VinePair — Everything You Should Be Fat-Washing With That’s Not Bacon
Whisky Advocate — Pimm’s No. 1 Adds a Blast of Botanicals to Whisky Cocktails // Dirty, Filthy, and Thriving
Tamworth Distilling
Food & Wine —56 American Whiskies Under $100 You Need to Try // Blended and Misc. Whiskey
Wine Enthusiast — The Weird, Wild and Wonderful World of American Brandy
Food & Wine – Drinks Innovators of the Year 2023
The New York Times — The Great Outdoors Calls for Great Cocktails
Bloomberg — The Best Wine and Spirits to Give as Gifts for the Holidays // Skiklubben Aquavit
Tenango Rum
Rum Raiders — “Love Letter to Guatemalan Terroir” Introducing A 100% Single-Source Guatemalan Rum
BevNet — Introducing Tenango Rum
Assembly Rooftop Lounge
Tasting Table – The Best Frozen Cocktail In Every State
Almyra
The Philadelphia Inquirer – Almyra brings stylish Greek dining to the former Little Pete’s space
CO-OP Restaurant & Bar
Forbes – Fun Cocktails For A Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Dock Street Brewing Company
Esquire – 41 of the Best Things to Do in Philadelphia for a Weekend Getaway
Ghost Light Inn
The Street – The 7 Best Boutique Hotels in the United States
Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia
Inside Hook – An Art Lover’s Guide to Philadelphia
Panorama Wine Bar
Forbes – Celebrate Halloween In Style Across These Historic East Coast Cities
Cheers – What’s Popping in Sparkling Wine in 2023
Patchwork
Resy – The August Hit List: Friday Saturday Sunday, Cheu Fishtown, and More
Penn’s View Hotel
TimeOut – The 15 Best Boutique Hotels in Philadelphia
Seaview Hotel & Golf Club
Travel + Leisure – Best Hotels in Atlantic City
Stella of New Hope
Vogue – Plan Your Next Bucolic Country Escape in This Historic Pennsylvania Farming Town
The Twisted Tail
Forbes – 25 Perfect Cocktails To Enjoy For The Fourth Of July
Urban Farmer
Eat This – If You See These 9 Uncommon Steaks at a Steakhouse, Order Them
Xfinity Live!
Lonely Planet – The best things to do for free in Philadelphia
-Eleni Sterious