Bartholomewtown
Journalist Bill Bartholomew brings Rhode Islanders closer to their world through in-depth interviews, reporting and news commentary.
Bartholomewtown
Mike Raia (former Director of Communications, Governor Raimondo; managing partner, NAIL PR)
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Bill Bartholomew / Mike Raia
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Season 1
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Episode 87
Mike Raia is well-known to Rhode Islanders as the former Director of Communications for Governor Gina Raimondo. He has built an impressive resume as a government, political, media and brand communications strategist.
He recently announced that he was joining NAIL, a boutique communications firm, and heading up a new PR wing of the outlet, based in Providence, RI.
Our conversation touched on Mike’s experience as a comm professional, changes in the media and public relations landscapes, Rhode Island economic development plus some stories from the field.