PUNCH!media is thrilled to be included in the inaugural issue of CRAVE Toronto!  (We just happen to think the CRAVE colours are pretty swell too)

Join us at the launch party on May 5th at Berber Lounge. Please RSVP here!

CRAVE Toronto loglo

For women who CRAVE the very best, shopping in Toronto just got better!

CRAVE Toronto is a celebration of local women entrepreneurs that showcases some of the most creative, interesting, and gutsy proprietors throughout the greater Toronto area.

CRAVE Toronto is a savvy, quality-of-lifestyle book devoted entirely to the best local businesses, owned by women. Featuring over 125 women you need to know, CRAVE Toronto directs you to top boutiques, spas, cafes, stylists, fitness studios, and more, and will introduce you to the inspired, dedicated women behind these exceptional enterprises. At these locales, creativity, quality, innovation, and customer service are paramount. Not only is CRAVE Toronto an intelligent guidebook for those wanting to know what’s happening throughout town, it’s a directory for those who recognize, and value the contributions that spirited businesswomen make to our city.

  • Profiles of more than 125 businesswomen you need to know in Toronto
  • Features independent businesses unique to Toronto
  • Encourages readers to shop local and support women entrepreneurs

Reading CRAVE is like opening a door to your very own party and fashion show.

CRAVE is an intelligent guidebook for those wanting to know what’s happening throughout town and it celebrates the contributions that spirited business women make to our community, introducing you to the 125+ insightful, dedicated women behind these exceptional enterprises.

From May 5th these fabulous books will be available at over 100 locations across the City. To find out where to buy your copy of CRAVE visit http://thecravecompany.com/toronto/crave-guide/where-to-buy/!

We would also like to invite you to attend our launch party on May 5th at Berber Lounge. Please RSVP here!

CRAVE Toronto: The Urban Girl’s Manifesto, First Edition

• Publisher: Melody Biringer, the CRAVE company

• Publication Date: May 2010

• Format: 7×8” paperback, 240pp, $19.95 USD, 4-color throughout

More information is available online at http://thecravecompany.com/toronto/

Media contact:

Carlie Smith

416 628 3184

carlie@portobelloeast.com

About Leslie Hughes

Leslie Hughes is a LinkedIn Optimization Specialist, LinkedIn Top Voice, and Corporate Trainer with over 25 years of experience in digital marketing and LinkedIn profile writing. As the Principal of PUNCH!media and author of "CREATE. CONNECT. CONVERT," Leslie helps executives and professionals optimize their LinkedIn profiles, generate leads, and attract higher-paying clients. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice—an exclusive honor from LinkedIn—Leslie is a trusted authority on LinkedIn profile optimization, AI-driven marketing strategies, and digital identity management. Her expertise has been featured on CBC Radio, where she was called a "Social Media Guru," and on CTV’s "The Social," where she shared strategies for managing digital identity. Leslie empowers professionals to leverage generative AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance marketing strategies, boost efficiency, and create impactful content that converts. She helps businesses understand how to use LinkedIn for lead generation and how AI can revolutionize their digital marketing efforts. Leslie has worked with top organizations like Investment Planning Counsel, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, JLL, and Franklin Templeton, optimizing LinkedIn profiles and providing corporate training that delivers measurable results. Leslie is a former college professor and co-lead instructor for Ontario Tech University’s Social Media Marketing and Digital Management Certificate. Whether you need a LinkedIn profile writer, corporate trainer, or AI marketing specialist, Leslie Hughes can help you elevate your digital presence and transform your marketing strategy. Ready to take your LinkedIn profile and corporate training to the next level? Learn more at www.punchmedia.ca.