Kelly J. Hayes is a journalist at Vail Daily and The Aspen Times. She specializes in food and beverages, focusing on beverage production, drinks and spirits, and packaged beverages. Her insightful coverage has been featured in prominent publications, highlighting her expertise in the industry.
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Kelly J. Hayes has a strong focus on wine-related content with an emphasis on local coverage, particularly in the Aspen area of Colorado. Given her frequent reviews and seasonal features, Kelly may be interested in pitches related to local wine events, new vineyards or wineries in the area, as well as trends and developments within the regional wine industry.
Since she covers house & home themes extensively alongside beauty & fashion and food & beverage topics, consider pitching lifestyle pieces that incorporate wine culture into these areas for potential collaboration opportunities.
As Kelly's work predominantly centers around Aspen and Snowmass in Colorado, any relevant news regarding these locations could also capture her interest.
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