Public Relations

The Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitors Bureau has rebranded to “Discover Newport,” with a new logo, tagline and website to match. Apr 6

The R.I. Department of Transportation is expanding its social media presence by creating a Pinterest board. Apr 4

The Washington Trust Co. recently received an excellence award in the Community Relations/Cause Marketing category from the Southeastern New England Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America for the Bank’s “I Luv RI” social media campaign. Mar 20

Jewelry company Alex and Ani Inc. is now the majority owner of marketing firm Mediapeel. Mar 1

2011 brought about a sharp decline in blogging by Inc. 500 companies – a list of the fastest-growing private U.S. companies by Inc. Magazine. Feb 8

Eight firms were honored for their public relations work last month. Feb 6

City, state and Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce officials Wednesday announced a new partnership to market the Warwick Station Development District near T.F. Green Airport as a hub for business growth and economic development. Jan 11

Deputy director of public safety communications for Providence talks about the role of broadband coverage and connectivity in preparing for a possible disaster. Oct 12

Renee Hobbs, of Temple University, is coming to the University of Rhode Island in January to be the founding director of the Harrington School of Communications and Media. Oct 6

From the outset, many thought he might be the one. And in fact, Texas Gov. Rick Perry might very well become the Republican nominee to square off against President Barack Obama in the general election. But right now, he’s in the middle of a heated, three-person race: Gov. Perry, former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney … and Gov. Perry. Sep 24