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Get to know Kelsea Ennis, Agency 29’s new Account Director. Discover her background in hospitality and product design, her strategic approach to client partnerships, and a few fun personal insights.

Agency 29 is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council Metro NY, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

The Agency 29 creative team just got a whole lot stronger: Heather Stahlman is one of two new Art Directors bringing fresh energy and perspective to the agency.

Agency 29 earned three 2025 AMA Rochester Pinnacle Awards, marking its fifth consecutive year of recognition for delivering strategic, creative, and results-driven marketing work. The awards honored campaigns for Fee Brothers, Red Jacket Orchards, and Maola Local Dairies, highlighting the agency’s expertise in product launches, programmatic advertising, and digital experience design.

Mural City Cellars co-owner Francesca Galarus joins the Spilled Salt podcast to share how she built a thriving urban winery in Philadelphia by prioritizing community, inclusion, and bold business strategy.

Maola Local Dairies Senior Brand Manager Bec Pfeffer joins the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss the launch of Maola More, a lactose-free ultra-filtered milk with protein and prebiotic fiber, and what it takes to bring a first-of-its-kind functional dairy product to market.

Seth Bahler of Oakridge Dairy joined host Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to share how he turned a struggling 130-year-old family dairy into a fresh milk innovation brand.

Andrew Jason of Grand Farm joins this episode of Spilled Salt, exploring ag tech innovation, startup funding challenges, ecosystem building, and opportunities in global agtech partnerships.

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Fred Hart shares insights on how packaging design, brand strategy, and evolving market dynamics are shaping growth and innovation in the CPG industry.

Julie Camardo, CEO of Zweigle’s Inc., shares how she navigated succession, razor-thin meat industry margins, and company culture to lead a 140-year-old food brand into its next generation.

In this episode, Paul Mabray explains how Pour Now helps alcohol beverage brands measure sales attribution, improve beverage ecommerce, and create a better path from marketing to purchase.

<< Listen to the previous episode Listen to the next episode >> For nearly a century, Turner’s Dairy has operated in the highly competitive dairy industry. Founded in 1930, the Pennsylvania-based company has remained family-owned for four generations. Longevity alone does not explain its staying power. What stands out is how the company continues to […]