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Ann-Mary Currier founded theCurrier, words & events, in 2001 after a long career in daily newspaper journalism. It was that experience that prompted her to enter the field of public relations.
During her years in journalism, she learned the operations of the media. As an editor at The Providence Journal, in Providence, RI, she made decisions on news stories that equipped her to know what would play in the media and therefore to conduct effective press release campaigns for clients. She also learned about media audiences and, therefore, can help clients effectively target advertising. She became a proficient writer and editor and has helped clients develop top-notch newsletters, brochures and websites.
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Ann-Mary Currier began her journalism career at the age of 15, when she went to work for her father, a small-town newspaper editor in Massachusetts. She quickly developed a love of journalism. Her practical experience virtually assured her of a job in the field. When she got to college, she had the luxury of studying a subject she loved. She chose history, a field in which she holds a B.A. and an M.A.
After graduating, Ann-Mary worked as a reporter for The Boston Globe for nine years. She covered general news and religion. She is proud of having had the tenacity to stay at a convention late one night and beat The New York Times on a Page One story. “I guess I should have stayed,” the Times reporter lamented the next morning.
Ann-Mary’s next job was at Michigan State University, in East Lansing, Michigan. She was a temporary faculty member for one year and then entered the Ph.D. Program in the Mass Media. In this program, she learned such subjects as media research, media law, media history and statistical research techniques. She completed all course work and passed the preliminary exams but her hankering to return to daily newspaper journalism prevented her from completing the dissertation.
Next, it was on to The Providence Journal, in Providence, Rhode Island, where Ann-Mary worked as a general assignment reporter, chief editor of the consumer column, Action Line, and as an editor on the national/foreign and local news desks. She made news decisions on several major stories, including the first World Trade Center bombing, the Oklahoma City bombing and the Clinton impeachment saga.
Perhaps ironically it was Ann-Mary’s breadth and depth of experience that prompted her to leave journalism. She had done so much! There was very little challenge left. And, she wanted challenge. So, she started her own public relations company, building on all the skills and knowledge she had developed over the years.
Since leaving the hectic world of daily newspaper journalism, Ann-Mary has had time to focus on things she loves, such as community service, public speaking and historical projects. She is a member of the Rotary Club of Cranston, Rhode Island, and Ocean State Toastmasters in Warwick, Rhode Island, and has served in several officer positions in both organizations. In Toastmasters, she has earned the credential of Advanced Toastmaster Bronze. She has volunteered for WGBH in Boston, Massachusetts, and for the Heritage Harbor Museum project in Providence, Rhode Island. She is also a member of Business Network International and several Chambers of Commerce in Rhode Island.
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