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Best Way to Get Featured in The Providence Journal (2026): Guaranteed Rhode Island News Coverage

The Providence Journal is Rhode Island’s main daily newspaper, published as a daily since 1829 and a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner. United Press secures named, approved features on providencejournal.com, live within 14 days of your approval or a 100% refund.

1829Became the Providence Daily Journal, Rhode Island’s daily paper
4 PulitzersAwarded in 1945, 1953, 1974 and 1994
DR 80Domain Rating listed in our publication network, do-follow link
≤ 14 daysGuaranteed features live within 14 days of your approval
Why the name carries weight

Almost two centuries of Rhode Island news

The Journal calls itself America’s oldest daily newspaper in continuous publication. That history is why a feature on its website is read as a serious signal by customers, partners and search engines.

1820Founded as the Manufacturers’ & Farmers’ Journal.
1829Becomes the Providence Daily Journal.
1934Moves to 75 Fountain Street, still its Providence address.
2012providencejournal.com introduces a paywall.
2014Sold by A. H. Belo to New Media Investment Group.
2019Joins the USA Today network after the GateHouse–Gannett merger.

Sources: The Providence Journal history and the paper’s own published history.

A watchdog newsroom

Four Pulitzer Prizes and a reputation for tough reporting

This is why vague, salesy copy does not work in the Journal. Readers expect facts, names and local detail, and so do we when we write your feature.

1945Editorial writing

George W. Potter’s essays on freedom of the press.

1953Local reporting

The staff’s coverage of a bank robbery and police chase.

1974National reporting

Jack White’s story on President Nixon’s tax payments.

1994Investigative reporting

Exposing corruption in the Rhode Island court system.

Compare your options

Earned coverage vs a guaranteed Providence Journal feature

What mattersPitching the newsroomGuaranteed feature with United Press
CertaintyNo guarantee. Editors decide.Agreed in writing before you pay.
TimingDepends on the news cycle.Live within 14 days of your approval.
Your messageThe reporter writes the story and may not quote you.You approve the headline, copy and images.
Link to your siteNot always included.Do-follow link, as listed in our network.
If it does not happenNothing to refund.100% refund if not published.
Best forBig local news with public interest.Launches, expansions, profiles and trust-building.
Business team reviewing a published news article on a laptop
A Journal feature is something your team can share with customers, investors and partners.
Audience

Who reads The Providence Journal?

Rhode Island is the smallest US state, so one daily paper reaches a very connected audience: business owners, public officials, university staff, investors and families from Providence to Newport. The Journal has historically covered nearby southeastern Massachusetts too.

Because so many decision-makers read the same paper, a single well-placed feature can be seen by the people who matter most to a local launch, a hire or a partnership.

Readers come to providencejournal.com for local and state news, business, politics, sport, food and things to do around the state.

Where your story fits

Rhode Island places and sectors that make news

A local link makes a feature stronger. These are the places and sectors we most often build angles around.

Capital city

Providence

Home to the state government, Brown University and RISD, with a growing start-up and creative scene.

Coast

Newport

Tourism, sailing, hospitality and luxury events, with strong visitor interest.

Suburbs

Warwick and Cranston

Retail, healthcare and family services in the state’s larger suburban cities.

Health

Healthcare and life sciences

Hospitals, clinics and research make health one of the state’s biggest employers.

Ocean

Marine and maritime

Boatbuilding, ports and the blue economy along Narragansett Bay.

Food

Restaurants and food

Providence is known for its restaurants, and new openings get attention.

Story angles

Eight angles that work for Journal readers

  1. Jobs and investmentA new office, plant or store and the local hires it brings.
  2. A Rhode Island firstA product, service or partnership new to the state.
  3. Founder profileThe person behind the business and their local roots.
  4. University linksWork with Brown, RISD, URI or other local colleges.
  5. Healthcare accessNew clinics, services or technology for patients.
  6. Coast and climateProjects that protect or use Narragansett Bay and the coast.
  7. UK meets New EnglandA British company bringing something new to Rhode Island.
  8. Community supportCharity work, sponsorships and local events with results.
How it works

From first call to a live providencejournal.com link

Step 1

Free plan

We check fit, confirm the placement and link terms, and suggest the best local angle.

Step 2

Interview and draft

We gather your facts and quotes and write a news-style article with images.

Step 3

Your sign-off

Nothing is submitted until you approve the headline, copy and images.

Within 14 days

Published

Your feature goes live and we send you the link to share.

Want wider reach for the same news? Add our press release distribution service.

Go wider in New England

New England newspapers to pair with The Providence Journal

These titles are also in our publication network. Link terms are shown as our network lists them and are confirmed before you book.

The Newport Daily NewsLocal news for Newport and Aquidneck Island.
Do-follow
Cape Cod TimesCape Cod and the Islands, just across the Massachusetts border.
Do-follow
The Patriot LedgerQuincy and Boston’s South Shore.
Do-follow
MetroWest Daily NewsFramingham and the towns west of Boston.
Do-follow
Worcester Telegram & GazetteCentral Massachusetts’ daily newspaper.
No-follow
The Herald NewsFall River and the South Coast of Massachusetts.
No-follow

See our guides to getting featured in Cape Cod Times, The Patriot Ledger, MetroWest Daily News and the Worcester Telegram.

These are titles available through our network, not a list of past clients. For more US titles, see regional publications and high-authority publications.

Clear expectations

What we guarantee, and what we don’t

Guaranteed

  • The agreed article published on providencejournal.com.
  • Publication within 14 days of your approval.
  • Your approval of the final copy before anything goes live.
  • A 100% refund if the agreed article is not published.

Not promised

  • A story written by a Journal staff reporter.
  • A place in the printed newspaper.
  • A spot on the homepage or a set number of readers.
  • Google rankings or sales results.
Example campaign plans

How we would plan a Providence Journal campaign

Example plan · Marine tech

A UK marine technology firm opening a Rhode Island base

“British ocean-tech company picks Rhode Island for first US base”

  • Guaranteed: Providence Journal and Newport Daily News.
  • Angle: local jobs and links to the state’s marine sector.
  • Outcome sought: credibility with partners and recruits.
Example plan · Healthcare

A private clinic group opening in Warwick

“New Warwick clinic aims to cut waits for local patients”

  • Guaranteed: Providence Journal feature.
  • Angle: patient access and local staff.
  • Outcome sought: trust when patients search the clinic’s name.
Example plan · Hospitality

A restaurant group launching in Providence

“Chef brings a new dining concept to downtown Providence”

  • Guaranteed: Providence Journal and Cape Cod Times.
  • Angle: the chef’s story, the menu and the opening date.
  • Outcome sought: bookings in the first months.

These are illustrative plans with example headlines to show our method. They are not client results.

Why United Press

A London agency for US and UK coverage

Since 2001

PR agency at Brook’s Mews, London, working with clients worldwide.

Award-recognised

Winner or shortlisted at PRWeek, CIPR Excellence, UK Agency, PRCA DARE, The Drum and UK Social Media Communications Awards.

Named titles

You know exactly where your article will appear.

100% refund

If the agreed article is not published within 14 days of approval.

Planning a sector campaign? See healthcare PR, property PR and B2B PR.

FAQ

Providence Journal questions

How do I get featured in The Providence Journal?

Pitch a genuine Rhode Island news story to the newsroom, or book a guaranteed feature through a publication network. With United Press, the placement is agreed in writing, you approve the article, and it goes live on providencejournal.com within 14 days of your approval or you get a full refund.

Is The Providence Journal the oldest daily newspaper in the US?

The paper describes itself as America’s oldest daily newspaper in continuous publication. It began in 1820 and became a daily in 1829.

Who owns The Providence Journal?

It is part of the USA Today network, the newspaper group formed when GateHouse Media and Gannett merged in 2019.

Can you guarantee a Providence Journal article?

Yes. The Providence Journal is in our publication network. We confirm the placement before you pay, and if the agreed article is not published you receive a 100% refund.

Will my article appear in the printed paper?

No. Guaranteed features are published on providencejournal.com. Print coverage is only possible through earned news, which no one can promise.

Is the link do-follow?

Our network lists Providence Journal features as do-follow and not marked as sponsored. We confirm the link terms in writing before you book.

Can a UK company be featured?

Yes. It works best when there is a real Rhode Island or New England link, such as customers, an office, a partner or an event in the region.

How much does it cost?

There is no fixed price. Every campaign is planned around your goal and the titles you need. Share your goal and budget in the form below and we will send a personalised plan.

Start with a free plan

Ready to be featured in The Providence Journal?

Tell us about your business and your Rhode Island or New England link. We will reply with a free plan covering the angle, timing and any extra titles that fit.

Publication facts

The Providence Journal: what you get, how long it takes and who it suits

The Providence Journal is in our partner inventory. These are the facts we check before we quote, taken from the publisher’s current listing.

78Moz Domain Authority
80Ahrefs Domain Rating
Do-followA link to your website inside the article
1–2 weeksPublisher turnaround (we quote up to 4 weeks)
Rhode Island, United StatesWhere its readers are
NewsSections this title runs

How a feature in The Providence Journal works

  1. Tell us your goal. Use the short form below. Within 24 hours you get a free plan: the route and the timeline.
  2. Approve the story. We write it in The Providence Journal’s own style and you sign off every word.
  3. It goes live. The publisher’s turnaround is 1–2 weeks; we quote up to 4 weeks.
  4. You get the proof. A live link and a short report. Trusted since 2001: if it is not published, you get a 100% refund.

Who The Providence Journal suits

Companies that sell, hire or raise investment in Rhode Island, and founders who want a recognisable news title on their “as seen in” list. With a Domain Authority of 78, it also carries real weight for search engines and AI answers.

Good to know

  • Published as a feature article under the publisher’s own partner-content rules. We confirm the exact format in writing before you book.
  • Also accepts stories from health, CBD and crypto businesses, which many titles do not.
  • Publisher turnaround 1–2 weeks. We quote up to 4 weeks so there is time for your approval and any edits.

Titles in the same area or sector you can combine with The Providence Journal

Quick answers about The Providence Journal

Can I get featured in The Providence Journal?
Yes. The Providence Journal is in our partner inventory. Tell us your goal on the form below and we reply within 24 hours with a free plan: the route and the timeline. You approve the article before it is published.
How long does a feature in The Providence Journal take?
The publisher’s turnaround is 1–2 weeks once you have approved the article. We quote up to 4 weeks so there is time for your approval and any edits.
Is the link in The Providence Journal do-follow?
Yes. The article in The Providence Journal carries a do-follow link to your website, which search engines count.
What is The Providence Journal’s domain authority?
Moz Domain Authority 78 and Ahrefs Domain Rating 80 at our last check (29 September 2026). Authority scores change over time, so we re-check before every booking.
Which titles go well with The Providence Journal?
Titles in the same area or sector include The Newport Daily News, Business Insider, Yahoo Finance / AP News / Benzinga and Gigwise.com. One story can run across several of them, so ask us for a combined plan that reaches more of the readers you care about.

Figures from the publisher’s listing in our partner inventory, checked 29 September 2026.