Columbia-At-A-Glance
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Welcome to Public Relations, Media and Marketing
We are the "voice" that informs the city.
The City of Columbia Public Relations, Media and Marketing Department serves as the trusted voice connecting residents, businesses, and visitors to the City’s services, opportunities, and future direction. We inform a diverse and vibrant community about what is happening, what lies ahead, and how to engage with the programs, resources, and systems that support living, working, and doing business in Columbia.
In close partnership with the City Manager, City Council, and City departments, we advance transformational growth initiatives through clear, consistent, and proactive communication. Through storytelling, outreach, and engagement, we communicate Columbia’s progress with purpose, highlighting who we are, where we are going, and how together we are building a stronger, more connected, and opportunity driven city where growth benefits the entire community.
We do a lot to keep you informed.
From information, invitations and explanations to guidance, advice, announcements and important "heads up" alerts about what's new and what's "news" - it's the Public and Media Relations Department's employees who gather the facts and do whatever it takes to get the word out to the city.
They're the city's communicators - in print and on video, at press conferences and in media releases, via e-blasts and web content, and through any other channels that suit the subject, the audience and the deadline at hand.
In short, this group is the invaluable knowledge connection that keeps everyone in touch with the fact that Together, We Are Columbia!
