Cranston Native Named Partner of Leading Marketing Firm

Duffy & Shanley announced that Cranston native Annette Maggiacomo, vice president of public relations, has been named partner.

With more than 15 years of agency experience, Maggiacomo is an expert in national consumer media relations, brand management, and leads a team that is considered one of the leading agencies in the retail, products and services industries, according to a release.

Her team has seen 300 percent growth over the past two years and "continues to produce innovative publicity programs that cut through the clutter and effectively target diversified audiences for clients such as AT&T, Foster Grant, Staples, Hawthorne & Wren and Brahmin," the release said. "Annette has deep relationships with media and key influencers, and develops break-through programs for brands and their products."

The company also announced that Jeremy Duffy, vice president of business development and Michael Silvia, creative director, were also named partner. Together, the three "represent the talent and depth of the firm."

“Jeremy, Annette, and Michael are exceptional marketing communications professionals with diverse experience and backgrounds, bringing deep knowledge and expertise to the table,” said Jon Duffy, president of Duffy & Shanley. “I am very proud of our work and our unique ability to create ideas that make consumers talk about our clients' products and services. I am confident the next generation of leaders at Duffy & Shanley will continue our success."

Providence-based Duffy & Shanley is one of the largest communication firms in New England.