Our Newest of New WELCOME 2008 "Kaytea is enthusiastic about the bands she promotes. Everything about her approach shows that she cares about the music, not just the business. She makes me want to give everything she sends a chance and I often find that I want to review the albums she sends, because they're generally good. Many PR people are just pushing the product, but Kaytea is really working for the artists." Bob Lange, Editor, Rock and Roll and Meandering Nonsense "In a business that's about creating attention, Kaytea certainly grabbed mine, and has helped (and continues to help) my band create the buzz we need to make a difference." Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative Matt Jones band Master/Slave "Coordinating different writing opportunities - whether it be setting up interviews with a certain band or obtaining materials for record reviews for the various magazines I write for - was always a friendly, pleasurable experience with Kaytea. Good-natured and, thankfully (!), always on top of things, it was always a breeze getting things done with this fine publicist." Janelle Jones, Contributing Writer, Alternative Press, AMP, Chord, Loud Fast Rules, Hails & Horns, Skratch Magazine,Score Music Magazine "If you are a musician who wants to garner great publicity for your band/record, then Kaytea is your person. She is creative, thinks outside of the box and gets things done. I've really never see anyone as tenacious or hard-working for her clients." ellen feig, Freelance Journalist and Media Consultant, E Feig Productions/Literature Chick Agency "Ever since I started my site for music, Kaytea has not only supported me by sending a steady stream of music to my ears, but she also has offered countless advice. We have become great friends and I gladly recommend her not only for her personality but also her dedication to her craft." Pernell Fowler, CEO, Skylinepress.net "Kaytea and the whole XO team have been nothing but professional and diligent in their work as promoters. As an editor, I appreciate her updates, calls and attention to my requests." Holly Lang, Founding editor, Pine Magazine "Over several years of interacting with Kaytea during her tenure in indie PR, I have always found her to be a gifted publicist with a no-nonsense approach and a genuine passion for her clients, in particular, and music, in general." Jenny Eliscu, Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone "Let's see. I need to say something good about Kaytea McIntosh in the space provided here, but something much more clever than just "Kaytea is good..." Right? But that does kind of sum it up in three easy words... She is good people. Friendly, prompt, courteous... When I watch Nancy Grace on CNN at night I say to myself "man, this lady is up tight! She would be much better off if she were more like Kaytea McIntosh." She sends me CDs. Whenever I get an evelope in the mail from her it's sort of like Christmas. Not only is there a CD inside, but there's usually some sort of toy as well... My favorite was the sticky lizard that I could throw at the wall and it would sort of hang there for a minute before it rolled down and hit hit the floor. My cats loved that one. I can't tell you how many times I was sitting here working on a story and my cat would come into my office with that sticky lizard and drop it on my foot. It was wet with cat saliva and riddled with teeth marks. It didn't stick to the wall much after they had chewed on it, but they still loved it. And when the cats are happy, I'm happy. Therefore Kaytea McIntosh receives my official seal of approval." Top qualities: Personable, High Integrity, Creative Chad Radford, freelancer "Kaytea is a responsible and kind individual who provides her services with respect and joy. I know she'll be great doing anything she wishes to do in this world. With Gratitude" Michael Mollura, Associate Editor, Music Connection Magazine "Being someone who experiences the profound joy of reading dozens of crappy press releases every single day, Kaytea's knack for inventing creative and ingenious ways to pitch her clients ensures that I will always check out whatever it is she's working. It also helps that she has the tenacity of a rabid mongoose. Kaytea and XO win at indie PR!" Daniel Taylor, Asser, Synthesis Magazine / Synthesis Network "Kaytea does an absolutely wonderful job of promoting her clients within the music industry. She will work tirelessly to get your project going and in front of the right people. You will be very pleased with your choice of using XO publicity." Buko, Owner, Buko Magazine / by Buko Photography & Design "Kaytea is a professional who is personable and fun to work with. She gets the job done with her creative way of doing publicity - her persistence is welcome!" Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative Mari Fong, Freelancer "It's been a pleasure working with Kaytea these last few years. Her promotions are clever without being gimmicky, and she communicates consistently in an informal but professional manner that makes her easy to work with." Justin Cober-Lake, Popmatters "Great publicist, inventive business model, extraordinarily hard working." Mike Lewis, Blue Skies For Black Hearts & The Very Foundation "As a writer who deals with many different P.R. people, you notice the ones who aren't just professional and easy to work with, but friendly as well. Kaytea McIntosh is one such P.R. person. Not only is always prompt and hassle-free, but friendly and pleasant as well." Paul Semel, freelancer "Kaytea believes in her clients and is willing to work the extra mile. Very good work!" Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, On Time Randy Spencer, Owner at Pitch Music "Kaytea rocks! She works her butt off for her clients and is not afraid to go the extra mile...next book I have out, she gets to rep!! If you are in music or want to be, then go to Kaytea and XO." Ellen Feig, freelancer "Kaytea's always nice to us even though she gets frustrated that we hardly ever write about her bands." Jeff Clark, Stomp and Stammer "I have to admit that your e-mails are among the few PR pieces I read all the way through, I definitely appreciate the honesty and humor, not to mention the no-nonsense facts sprinkled throughout." David Gutowski, Largehearted Boy "Kaytea is amazing! She has been a guiding light for us since we started. We can ask her anything, she knows all aspects of the business and is lightning fast with her emails and responses in general at all times day or night. She is also a great host. When we came to Portland she helped us book the show, fed us pasta and even gave us a place to stay and for that I feel like we have a great friend as well as superb publicist." Patrick singer of THE WINTER SOUNDS "With so much product out there, Kaytea does the extra things to make her clients stand out. She adds little toys and fun ephemera to her packages, and writes emails directly to writers in advocacy of her artists. She gives her projects a personal touch." Mosi Reeves Staff Writer, Creative Loafing "The reason that it's great to work with Kaytea is that she brings an unbridled optimism to the music industry. Whether it's her fresh and invigorating PR instincts or her insane sense of fun, Kaytea really knows how to make her clients memorable. I simply enjoy working with her and XO." Adam P. Newton Freelance Writer/Journalist "XO blew our minds, went above and beyond our expectations and did more for us in a few months than we possibly could have in a year." Peter of Fast Computers (singer) "Kaytea is well connected in the music industry, diligent in her outreach and very results oriented." Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative Marcy Keenan hired xo as PR "Having worked with Kaytea for the past several years, I have come to rely on her promptness and enthusiasm in working her artists. Though many of her clients start out as "unknowns" in the music world, Kaytea's diligence has served them well, with Synthesis often giving press to XO artists who would have otherwise flown under our radar." Maurice Spencer Teilmann, Managing Editor, The Synthesis Weekly "Kaytea gets things done. She's enthusiastic about the work that she does and the bands that she is working with. She's a pleasure to do business with" Bob Ham, Freelance Music Writer "Kaytea is one of the hardest working publicist I know. She always truly takes the time on all projects." Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value Colin Cobb hired xo as Publicity, and hired Kaytea more than once "Kaytea has always been a reliable and efficient publicist. She's always quick with a returned phone call and whatever CD you need right...this...very...second. You'd be a fool - a fool! - not to hire her." Marc Weingarten, Contributing Writer, San Francisco Magazine "Kaytea not only has an interesting spelling of a name but she also sends some of the best publicity releases on her roster of artists. Lots of PR professionals send these boiler plate, boring accounts of bands barely anyone cares about but Kaytea is the exception - she cares about how her bands are perceived from the first impression." Shane Roeschlein, editor, themusicedge.com "I have known and worked with Kaytea and have to say she is a ROCK STAR, I look forward to the future!!!" Steven Walker, Czar, Contraband Music Group "Kaytea is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is one of the most creative publicists I've ever dealt with, consistently coming up with fun and interesting ways to get attention for he clients and projects. Plus, she's got charisma for miles! Highly recommended for indie PR for bands, labels, tech-related businesses and the like." Todd Rosenberg, Music Editor, PLANET Magazine "Kaytea is a total professional, very thorough and efficient in her dealings with the press; very good-humored and personable as well, which is a big plus." John Payne, Music Editor, L.A. Weekly "Kaytea is always personable and always at the top of her game." Jon Chattman, founder/managing editor/senior writer, thecheappop.com "Kaytea has been a pleasure to work with' always responsive and courteous." Josh Jackson, Editor-in-Chief, Paste Magazine "Kaytea is a beautiful and wonderful girl and a quality human being. More publicists in this industry should learn from her example. Ronald Hart, Owner, Hot Lunch Publishing/Interboro Rock Tribune "With Kaytea, music publicity is never just a job but a passion!Kaytea's always been a joy to hear from, an enthusiastic and creative supporter of her clients without ever being pushy or artificial in her pitches. At root, she's clearly a fan of the music she promotes, which makes a huge difference." Steve Hochman, journalist "I've worked with Kaytea while she was working full-time for someone else and when she was running her own show, and I've always known her to be a solid, detail-minded, super-creative PR pro who'll go above and beyond for her clients, whether it a be baby band releasing their first EP or a national touring act on the cusp of a huge campaign. Two thumbs up and a high five from me. :) Aaron Burgess, Managing Editor (2002-2004); Editorial Director (2004-2006), Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. "Kaytea's passion and enthusiasm for her work is unmistakable. With extensive knowledge about both music and marketing, she always find a way to give her clients her best. It's always a pleasure to work with Kaytea." Eryc Eyl, Freelance Copywriter and Music Journalist "Kaytea is a lively fun PR who knows just how persitent to be without overkill. She gets the job done! Linda Laban, journalist/writer "Kaytea is a cyclotronic acceleration of creativity harnessed on behalf of her clients. As the owner of XO Publicity, she powers an organization that bathes its clients with success using a high level of knowledge, energy and expertise. And dude she's the spell-check champion of the world." FRAN GRAY was xo client "Kaytea is a music fan and hard worker. She rocks." Alex Steininger In Music We Trust "Kaytea does an amazing job, working as both a client of Kaytea's and occasionally vice versa, she really keeps everything together running nicely. She rocks!" Ryan Powers was xo client