Mariano’s

STRATEGY

Page One Public Relations has partnered with Mariano’s for over six years to manage ongoing media relations, seasonal storytelling, and in-store event publicity across Chicago and surrounding markets. Through consistent, strategic outreach, the campaign has positioned Mariano’s as a trusted local brand leader in culinary innovation, community engagement, and holiday entertaining. From TV cooking segments and print features to influencer collaborations and hyperlocal coverage, Page One has secured hundreds of placements annually — aligning content with seasonal trends such as summer grilling, fall tailgating, and holiday hosting.

In 2025, the program continued to deliver exceptional results, including: broadcast coverage on major networks including FOX 32, WGN-TV, and ABC7, highlighting Mariano’s Tastemakers (local chefs and influencers), personalities (Juliana Ranic, Jessie Bongiovi, Chef Jose Andres, Francesca Nonino) holiday recipes, and local partnerships, consistent print and digital placements spotlighting Mariano’s campaigns like Lunar New Year Celebration, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Green Era Sustainability Partnership, Guacamole Challenge, Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff, Grazie Festival, Bill & Giuliana Rancic Sauce Launch, Grand Giving Holiday Drive as well as store openings and re-openings. Over the multi-year collaboration, Page One has built enduring relationships with producers and editors, ensuring Mariano’s remains top-of-mind across major media outlets while maintaining a steady cadence of earned coverage every season.