Renewal of contract for public relations services with Advocacy…
Newport School DistrictRhode Island- Detected
- Sep 16, 2026
- 48 days ago
- Sector
- Communications
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Renewal of contract for public relations services with Advocacy Solutions.
The contract is for $40,000, an increase from $30,000 last year. Some members believe the district has internal capacity (advertising, marketing, social media course for students) or could collaborate with the city's communications department. Inferred: This could be an opportunity for a new public relations firm, a marketing agency, or a technology provider for communication platforms, especially if the committee decides not to renew with the current vendor.
From the meeting
- Source
- Newport School Committee Meeting
- Meeting date
- September 16, 2026
- Agency
- Newport School District
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