Visit Newport hires P.R. director

Caroline Rustigian-Bruderer will serve as director of public relations for Visit Newport Beach Inc., according to a news release.

Rustigian-Bruderer, a Laguna Beach resident, has more than 20 years of experience, including managing her own independent public relations and marketing firm, K-Line Productions LLC.

“Caroline brings an extraordinary background to Visit Newport Beach,” President and Chief Executive Gary Sherwin said in a prepared statement. “Her impressive and extensive history in public relations supporting a roster of prestigious clients will help us tremendously in promoting this renowned destination.”

Rustigian-Bruderer’s clients include the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau/dineLA Restaurant Week, Laguna Beach Magazine, Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant, Tower Records, Capitol Records, Lilith Fair, Gap.com, Estée Lauder/Clinique and Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, according to the release.

— Sarah Peters