March 2, 2026
Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati Spotlights Three Local Women in Media for International Women's Month
CINCINNATI (March 2, 2026) – Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati is partnering with three local women in media to celebrate International Women’s Month and highlight the impact of women behind-the-scenes in entertainment. The three honored women include Betsy Ross, President of Game Day Communication and FOX19 Sports Reporter, Bridget England, Program Director and Morning Show Talent at WFTK 96ROCK Cumulus Media, and Melissa Lewis, best known for her platform @cincycurlyfoodietravelgirl.
As part of the celebration, each woman collaborated with the Hard Rock team to create a limited-edition signature item, with 50% of the proceeds being donated to the Hard Rock Heals Foundation. These limited time items include:
• Betsy Ross’s Signature Espresso Martini and MVP Chocolate Cake featured only in Council Oak Steaks & Seafood
• Bridget England’s Pickle-tini and Amazingly Rockn’ Burger featured only in the Hard Rock Cafe
• Melissa Lewis’s Cincy Curly Foodie Travel Girl Kit Strawberry Lemonade Martini and Strawberry & Yuzu Shortbread featured only in YouYu
“International Women’s Month gives us the opportunity to celebrate the remarkable women whose talent, leadership, and creativity energize our entertainment and community,” said Ashley Morris, Vice President of Marketing and Entertainment. “Betsy, Bridget, and Melissa’s dedication is the magic behind-the-scenes, and we are proud to spotlight their impact.”
International Women’s Month is a worldwide initiative that honors the power and influence of women. Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati will be donating 50% of all cash sales from this initiative to the Hard Rock Heals Foundation, the charitable arm of Hard Rock, with proceeds benefitting the Women in Music organization. Women in Music is an organization with a mission to advance the awareness, equity, diversity, heritage, opportunities, and cultural aspects of women in the musical arts through education, support, empowerment, and recognition.
“Women in Music is proud to partner with Hard Rock Heals to unite our communities around the world in celebration of International Women’s Month,” said Nicole Barsalona, President of Women in Music. “This year’s campaign underscores our shared commitment to championing not only diversity on stage, but also the wide range of roles across the music business—and the women behind the scenes whose work drives our industry forward.”
These limited time items will be available in March. For more information about the restaurants and featured items, visit hardrockcasinocincinnati.com.
Must be 21 or older to gamble. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-589-9966.
As part of the celebration, each woman collaborated with the Hard Rock team to create a limited-edition signature item, with 50% of the proceeds being donated to the Hard Rock Heals Foundation. These limited time items include:
• Betsy Ross’s Signature Espresso Martini and MVP Chocolate Cake featured only in Council Oak Steaks & Seafood
• Bridget England’s Pickle-tini and Amazingly Rockn’ Burger featured only in the Hard Rock Cafe
• Melissa Lewis’s Cincy Curly Foodie Travel Girl Kit Strawberry Lemonade Martini and Strawberry & Yuzu Shortbread featured only in YouYu
“International Women’s Month gives us the opportunity to celebrate the remarkable women whose talent, leadership, and creativity energize our entertainment and community,” said Ashley Morris, Vice President of Marketing and Entertainment. “Betsy, Bridget, and Melissa’s dedication is the magic behind-the-scenes, and we are proud to spotlight their impact.”
International Women’s Month is a worldwide initiative that honors the power and influence of women. Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati will be donating 50% of all cash sales from this initiative to the Hard Rock Heals Foundation, the charitable arm of Hard Rock, with proceeds benefitting the Women in Music organization. Women in Music is an organization with a mission to advance the awareness, equity, diversity, heritage, opportunities, and cultural aspects of women in the musical arts through education, support, empowerment, and recognition.
“Women in Music is proud to partner with Hard Rock Heals to unite our communities around the world in celebration of International Women’s Month,” said Nicole Barsalona, President of Women in Music. “This year’s campaign underscores our shared commitment to championing not only diversity on stage, but also the wide range of roles across the music business—and the women behind the scenes whose work drives our industry forward.”
These limited time items will be available in March. For more information about the restaurants and featured items, visit hardrockcasinocincinnati.com.
Must be 21 or older to gamble. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-589-9966.