New Beginnings for Injured Veterans - 5/16/2012 -

By Ivette M. Achong, West Glen Communications With May being National Military Appreciation Month and as we approach Memorial Day on May 28, I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight a special public service campaign called OPERATION: PAVE (Paving Access for Veterans Employment) which was recently distributed by WestGlen on behalf of the national nonprofit organization, Paralyzed Veterans of America....more >

Slides from Webinar on Consumer Perceptions of Responsibility for the Economy Available Now - 5/15/2012 -

Capitol Communicator and WB&A Market Research surveyed consumers in the DC and Baltimore markets about the economic downturn that began in 2008, their perceptions of who was responsible, and what they feel should be done moving forward. We also explored consumers’ current economic sentiment, their optimism for future economic conditions, and their confidence in institutions preventing another downturn. ...more >

6 Questions All CMOs Need To Ask Themselves - 5/7/2012 -

By Lisa Nirell I recently attended the Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit at the Gannett headquarters office in Vienna, Virginia. This information-packed day of keynotes, panels, and nonstop networking was worth the price of admission. If you are seeking answers and major breakthrough ideas, then my takeaways may surprise and disappoint you. I did not discover any new technology breakthroughs. I didn't meet a plethora of hot customer-centric growth companies, although CustomInk has great potential and will be featured in a future post....more >

AU Offers Audio Technology Master's Program - 4/3/2012 -

In 1978, American University launched one of the first academic programs in audio technology in the country. Originating in AU’s physics department, then moving to the Department of Performing Arts, the Audio Technology Program has evolved over its 34 years at the university and is set to kick off its brand new, innovative master’s degree in audio technology this fall. AU’s program will offer both a master of arts in audio technology as well as a graduate certificate in audio production. ...more >

The School of Media Arts & Design James Madison University Web/Converged Media Tenure-Track or Renewable Term Position Beginning Fall 2012 - 3/13/2012 -

The School of Media Arts & Design (SMAD) at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track or renewable-term assistant/associate professor in interactive media beginning in August 2012....more >

Georgetown University Master’s in Public Relations & Corporate Communications Named 2012 PR Education Program of the Year - 3/7/2012 -

The Georgetown University Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations & Corporate Communications was awarded the highest honor in public relations education when it was named the ‘PR Education Program of the Year’ at the 2012 PRWeek Awards. The annual awards are judged by a panel of distinguished public relations professionals and represent the gold standard of best practices and achievement. “Georgetown clearly demonstrates it is pushing its students to learn through experience and new digital tools,” a judge for the award noted. “It’s a refreshing approach to teaching.”...more >

Berger Teams Up with Nine Peaks and Nutco to Produce WAMA Documentary - 6/14/2011 -

Loved by some and not so by others, it seems local musicians, promoters, sound engineers and agents all have different opinions about the DC music scene, past, present and future. Produced, directed and edited by Greg Berger, this short film looks at the history of the Washington Area Music Association (WAMA). Interviews with veteran musicians and new artists who call the DC area their home....more >

Dimension Creative Promotions and ASAE Put Community First by Sending ASAE Team to 17th Annual Hands on DC Work-a-thon to Clean Up DC Public Schools - 5/24/2011 -

The ASAE team “Associations On Your Side” joined more than 1,500 volunteers on Saturday, April 30, for the Hands on DC work-a-thon. The team, formed by ASAE Greater Washington, volunteered to help clean up and beautify Anacostia High School. Projects included cleaning up the grounds, planting flowers, painting and more. ...more >

Mobile Billboard Advertising Opportunity - 5/21/2011 -

Hutzpah Media reaches golf lovers with billboard vehicles focused on the upcoming 111th U.S. Open Golf Championship at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, MD....more >