Howland PR was founded in 1987 and has evolved in to the premier diversity communications agency. We help corporations gain awareness, access and credibility with diversity audiences. Howland PR successfully develops and implements external diversity communications strategies directed to suppliers, talent, consumers, thought leaders and media, and measures the results for corporate clients.

Howland PR has created a proprietary data base system called VALUE MATRIX™ to support two critical diversity communications initiatives: strategic sponsorships and media relations. VALUE MATRIX™ is designed to complement Howland PR’s diversity communications consulting services.  Together, they maximize four strategic functions: benchmarking, planning and budgeting, communicating with internal and external stakeholders and measuring and analyzing results.

Lyria Howland, Principal, is the lead strategist and rainmaker for the firm. Lyria was accredited in public relations (APR) by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in 1991, and became a member of the Counselor's Academy in 1994. In 2006, she served as chair of the PRSA national diversity committee. read more>

Howland PR partners with Ibis Communications to offer comprehensive public relations and marketing services. Ibis is an award-winning marketing communications firm that has built a reputation for developing creative solutions for successful, integrated, results-driven campaigns for clients of all sizes. Corporate Diversity Marketing, Media Services, Direct Marketing, and Internet Marketing are among their most requested services for targeted multicultural branding and marketing.