Amanda Zantal-Wiener

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Location
St. Petersburg, FL
School
Mount Holyoke College, San Francisco State University
Expertise
Global music and culture, Ecotourism, Travel marketing
  • Amanda's writing has been cited by peer-reviewed journals and conferences, including the Journal of Algebraic Statistics, IEEE Access, and ICMarkTech 2023.
  • She's spoken on global stages such as PubCon and appeared as a guest expert on multiple podcasts.
  • Her bylines have appeared in Thrillist, Fast Company, Organic Authority, and EcoSalon.

Experience

Amanda is a writer, strategist, and former media executive who has traveled the world covering ecotourism, music, and food. With nearly two decades of experience in editorial and marketing leadership, she previously led content and brand strategy at firms like HubSpot and Search Engine Journal, where she served as editor-in-chief. Today, she is the founder and managing partner of Butcher, Baker, Beatmaker, a marketing studio specializing in communications, strategy, and experiential storytelling for brands, artists, and organizations. Her editorial work explores travel, culture, and identity, with a passion for community-building through storytelling.

Education

Amanda holds an MBA from San Francisco State University and a BA from Mount Holyoke College, where she graduated cum laude.

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