Lolli Johns | Communications Strategist & PR Expert
Founder, Lollied Strategic Communications | Aspen, Colorado
Lolli Johns is a communications strategist and public relations expert who founded Lollied after building 15+ years of experience in strategic communications, media relations, and brand development. An Aspen native with deep community roots, she combines local market insight with national and international media expertise, serving clients across multiple industries.
Professional Background
Lolli's communications career spans hospitality and travel, cultural programming, destination marketing, and brand development. She has built relationships with editors and journalists at prestigious publications including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes, and Vogue.
Her approach to strategic communications emerged from extensive experience in publishing and editorial strategy, where she developed an understanding of how compelling narratives connect with sophisticated audiences. This editorial background informs her work with clients across industries, from emerging companies to established organizations.
Expertise & Specializations
Strategic Communications
Brand messaging and narrative development
Crisis communications and reputation management
Executive positioning and thought leadership
Media relations strategy and implementation
Industry Experience
Lolli's communications work spans luxury hospitality and travel (including hotels, resorts, and destination marketing), restaurants and culinary experiences, outdoor and lifestyle brands (ski, outdoor recreation, wellness), cultural institutions and arts organizations, professional services and consulting firms, real estate development and architecture, and emerging technology companies.
Geographic Knowledge
Based in Aspen, Lolli brings deep knowledge of Aspen and Mountain West market dynamics, national media landscape and editorial relationships, and international communications experience. Her understanding includes seasonal business strategy, tourism marketing, and cross-cultural messaging that connects with sophisticated audiences across markets.
Credentials & Recognition
Professional Development
AI Certified: Google AI Essentials and DeepLearning.AI (AI For Everyone)
15+ years strategic communications experience across luxury hospitality, culture, and premium brands
Extensive media hosting and journalist relations across national and international publications
Crisis communications and reputation management expertise
Media Relationships
Active relationships with editors and journalists across national business and lifestyle publications, international travel and hospitality media, cultural and arts coverage outlets, and regional Colorado and Mountain West media.
Industry Recognition
Lolli's work has generated coverage in major national and international publications, helping clients achieve visibility in competitive media landscapes while building lasting brand value.
Approach & Philosophy
Lolli believes effective communications combine strategic clarity with authentic storytelling. Her work focuses on helping organizations articulate their unique value while connecting meaningfully with their target audiences.
As an Aspen native, she brings intimate knowledge of sophisticated consumer behavior and market expectations to her client work. This local insight, combined with national media relationships, provides clients both strategic depth and practical market understanding.
She maintains active involvement in Aspen's business and cultural community while serving clients across the United States and internationally.
Connect with Lolli
For strategic communications consulting and media relations:
Email: hello@lollied.com
Phone: 970-618-8244
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lollijohns
Based in Aspen, Colorado | Available for projects nationally and internationally
Ready to discuss your communications strategy? Contact Lolli to explore how strategic PR can strengthen your brand's presence and audience engagement.