MEDIA COVERAGE

My Social Media Reach is over 200K+, Instagram is an obsession, and I love Facebook for just being me with discussions and chatting with my followers of course I am loving on Facebook Live.  My favorite things happen in Twitter, including when brands DM me to work, and then it’s lights, camera action, Let’s Work!

Re-branding is never an easy step but it is crucial when you really learn who you are, and why did I not just start out as Dana Vento and own my name, I will never know, but I am here now!

Since the inception of my first blog, the iconic Pittsburgh Frugal Mom, to DanaVento.Com, my site has been a consistent source that is called upon when local media needs an Expert for Lifestyle.

Me and Melanie Taylor

My work has been featured in magazines, quoted, placed on-air newscasts and been I have been featured in the local newspapers.  For three years, I provided content to Melanie Taylor of The Bubba Show on 100.7 for the Best of Free and Fabulous around the Pittsburgh Area: Frugal Fridays With 100.7 and Melanie Taylor.

John Shumway(KDKA), Andrew DelGreco(WTAE), M. Cipriani(WTAE), Bubba(100.7)

Yes you could say I had fun when the editor wrote this piece, because I love to shop!

 Here is from my photo shoot for Feature in Redbook Magazine, August 2013, Page #124 — Because I really negotiated the BEST Deal on a Vehicle!

Redbook’s Photo & Mine from Kristin

Gabe’s Hired me to be their Media Correspondent For the Grand Opening In Erie, PA — WSEE(CBS) with Eva Mastromatteo –

Talking GABE’s With Eva M on WSEE Erie TV

The Gabe’s Gig with a visit to the STAR morning show in Erie – where we talked fashion and fabulous deals!

WTAE IN STORE Shopping Trip, Marci Cipriani and I took a little trip to Shop n’ Save to look closely at shopping and best prices, While John Shumway and I talk about THE MAGIC Pill  and then there was the time we talked about COUPONING WITH REWARDS CARDS on WPXI.  Andrew Stockey of WTAE and I talked about Smart Phones and Scratch Wireless since I had a bit of an insider’s opinion on this.

Working with my kids & Andrew Stockey(WTAE) on Smartphone Service

Our active Lifestyle leads to dining out and of course that led to a story for the local news where WPXI DINING OUT AND SAVING BIG was the story of the evening.

Trib Live Newspaper and I discussed Tips On How To Stash More Cash & More with Food (think I am a foodie for a reason?) as  ALDI USA provided me the honor of Feature Blogger before they were really even working with bloggers!

One of my first interviews was an Interview on KDKA with Rick Dayton, I can totally remember being a bit nervous, but it was so much fun! From there things got interesting and I did my first rebrand, so yes, this interview was really back in the day, October of 2010 to be exact. Shhh Don’t tell anyone how long I have been at this blogging thing:)

Here, in this lovely article, I spoke with Parenting Magazine about kids and their teen idols, at that time we were talking about my disappointment in Miley Cyrus and her many bad decisions.  

My contribution to this LearnVest Article provides you the path for getting your kids the school help they need without paying for it, there is a way.

Redbook is where you will find me! —

 I love products, and shopping and many times what I have to say resonates well with brands and their followers here are a few places I was featured:

 ModernMom Facebook Page For Food

Spreen Mazda — Because We Test Drive Vehicles

Virginia Beach  – Tourism

DIY for Door-To-Door – Facebook

Shula Burger 

DFO Home (DIY)

Frieda’s Specialty Produce 

YourCover 

White Mountain Shoes 

Absurd Ways To Save Money – See my take on this great story that is one of a few on Rather Be Shopping!

CoverMate  Facebook page

BrylaneHome Facebook Page –

TELEBRANDS FB page

Local Events in Pittsburgh are always fun, and I love taking part in them as the Local Spokesperson/Host.  Here are just a few that I have done.

Comcast with #XFinityMoms

Working at the #Popsicle Pop-Up Party as I was the Local Spokesperson for Popsicle on the Pittsburgh leg of the tour  & A Tweet from Popsicle 

 IKEA – Host for Rainy Days, and Upcoming Restaurant Grand Re-Opening April 2016 …

Have fun events, locations, restaurants, etc for me to cover, please reach out to me [email protected]