Locally Owned and operated since 1988
Rhode Island Monthly magazine has been locally owned since its inception in 1988. Based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Publisher John J. Palumbo acquired the magazine from the Providence Journal in 2009, securing it as the only locally owned, independent statewide media company. Rhode Island Monthly continues to serve as the state’ s leading full-service publisher of magazines and specialty publications, including custom publishing projects, with more than 166,000 readers. In addition to our print portfolio, Rhode Island Monthly boasts robust digital assets, including three email newsletters( The 401, The Dish and On Tap) reaching a combined 53,000 subscribers. Our social media channels include 51,000 followers on Facebook, 51,000 on Instagram and 63,000 on X. Plus, our website, RIMonthly. com, sees an average of 185,000 page views per month.
This regional publication brings readers the very best of what Rhode Island has to offer— from people to politics, food to fun. We tell the local stories that matter, delivered directly to your home or available on the newsstand. Readers learn more about the people and personalities that shape our state and dig into in-depth, longform journalism that focuses on important, inspiring people, hot button topics and reader service. We also highlight the best in arts and culture as well as restaurants and home design, ensuring our readers stay in the know about everything happening in the Ocean State. may 2026 | May 1988
For more info contact Kieran Keating at kkeating @ rimonthly. com or 401.649.4888 | 2026 MEDIA KIT
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