YARMOUTH, ME -- The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA), the organization responsible for the oversight of the Amtrak Downeaster, today announced its partnership with Blaze Partners, a Yarmouth-based advertising/digital marketing agency. The collaboration aims to enhance the marketing and promotion of the Downeaster, elevate its brand presence and increase overall ridership.
 
The NNEPRA team expressed their confidence in selecting Blaze Partners, recognizing the agency's expertise and shared values. "Blaze Partners demonstrates an understanding of our brand and a vision for its growth," said Taylor Belanger, Marketing Director at NNEPRA. "Their commitment to sustainability and community engagement aligns perfectly with our mission to provide safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly transportation options. We believe that this partnership will bring tremendous value to our passengers and help us achieve our goals for growth."
 
Blaze Partners will collaborate closely with NNEPRA to develop comprehensive marketing campaigns spanning traditional and digital platforms. Blaze brings significant expertise in effective storytelling and engaging content creation that will play a vital role in showcasing the Downeaster travel experience and fostering connections between the diverse communities along the route. "We're excited to embark on this journey together,” said Jim Hauptman, Blaze’s managing partner. “In a relatively short time, the Downeaster has already become an iconic Maine brand — one we hope to strengthen and further develop through our marketing efforts.”

About the Amtrak Downeaster

The Amtrak Downeaster makes five round-trips daily between Brunswick, ME and Boston, MA serving twelve communities in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The service is operated by Amtrak under contract to the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA). For more information, visit www.nnepra.com.

About Blaze Partners

Established in 2015, Blaze Partners is a full-service advertising/digital marketing agency serving a diverse group of clients in the US and abroad. As a certified B Corp, Blaze is committed to using its expertise to drive positive social and environmental change. The agency’s strategic approach, combined with their creative and media capabilities, enables brands to foster deeper, more meaningful connections with their audiences. For more information, visit www.blaze-partners.com.
 

Media Contacts

Taylor Belanger
Marketing Director, NNEPRA/Downeaster
207-780-1000

 

Kayla Collins
Account Strategist, Blaze Partners
(207) 200-8002 x705