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PR Lessons Nonpolitical Practitioners Can Learn From the Midterm Elections
Note: In this opinion column, Arthur Solomon examines the 2026 midterm elections and the lessons political campaigns offer public relations professionals. The political analysis and opinions expressed are his own…
"Barrier-breaking" Washington Post editor, Milton Coleman, dies at 79
Milton Coleman, a former senior editor at The Washington Post who became the newspaper’s highest-ranking Black editor and helped shape its local journalism, newsroom…
"Multiple health issues" cause ESPN's Michael Wilbon to take leave of absence
Michael Wilbon is taking a break, reports ESPN. The longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of the network's popular "Pardon the Interruption"…
ChatGPT ads reach shoppers early in decision process
ChatGPT ads have grown to more than 200,000 ad placements since OpenAI began selling ads on the platform – making this the first holiday season that…
NY Times reports paid subscribers approaching 14 million
While many media companies are facing uncertain futures, The New York Times Company reports it added 420,000 digital-only subscribers in the third quarter, boosting…
Shantel Goodman-Luckett joins OnWrd & UpWrd as Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer
OnWrd & UpWrd Marketing & Communications (O&U) adds Shantel Goodman-Luckett, MBA, as Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer. The appointment, states a release, "…
PR Lessons Nonpolitical Practitioners Can Learn From the Midterm Elections
Note: In this opinion column, Arthur Solomon examines the 2026 midterm elections and the lessons political campaigns offer public relations professionals. The political analysis and opinions…
ChatGPT ads reach shoppers early in decision process
ChatGPT ads have grown to more than 200,000 ad placements since OpenAI began selling ads on the platform – making this the first holiday season that…
NY Times reports paid subscribers approaching 14 million
While many media companies are facing uncertain futures, The New York Times Company reports it added 420,000 digital-only subscribers in the third quarter, boosting…
Shantel Goodman-Luckett joins OnWrd & UpWrd as Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer
OnWrd & UpWrd Marketing & Communications (O&U) adds Shantel Goodman-Luckett, MBA, as Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer. The appointment, states a release, "…
"Barrier-breaking" Washington Post editor, Milton Coleman, dies at 79
Milton Coleman, a former senior editor at The Washington Post who became the newspaper’s highest-ranking Black editor and helped shape its local journalism, newsroom…
"Multiple health issues" cause ESPN's Michael Wilbon to take leave of absence
Michael Wilbon is taking a break, reports ESPN. The longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of the network's popular "Pardon the Interruption"…
Update: Local digital advertising growing nearly twice as fast as previously forecast, states new report
In a major update to its tracking of local ad spending, Borrell Associates doubled its estimates for the growth of local digital ad spending in the…
Data Shows Cable TV News Doesn't Have a Big Advertiser Conflict Problem
A look at ad trends for cable news in prime time during an election year reveals broad advertiser support, does it also say something about the electorate?
Greg Abel Named President of Newly Formed Public Relations Society of America Maryland Chesapeake Chapter
Greg Abel, CEO and founder of Abel Communications, will serve as President of the newly formed Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Maryland Chesapeake chapter, helping…
What the MarCom Summit DC Told Us About Your Next Agency Search
By Robert Udowitz, Principal, RFP Associates The MarCom Summit in DC on October 14 packed marketing, PR, public affairs, advertising, and media into one day filled…
D.C.-Based AdImpact and Madhive Integrate Local Ad Intelligence to Help Broadcasters
By now you've seen political spending is set to top $11.6B this campaign cycle. That figure is brought to you by D.C.…
Holiday Shoppers Will Spend More but Buy Less This Season, According to Agile Brand Guide Predictions
The Agile Brand released its 2026 holiday shopping predictions, forecasting US holiday retail sales growth of 3.0% to 3.5% this season—below the 4.…
LIFE magazine returns with plans for digital stories, documentaries, video and live experiences
LIFE magazine will return to regular print publication Nov. 23 with a $45 quarterly edition, TheWrap reports. Backed by Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner’s Bedford…
People on the Move
More →Shantel Goodman-Luckett joins OnWrd & UpWrd as Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer
"Barrier-breaking" Washington Post editor, Milton Coleman, dies at 79
"Multiple health issues" cause ESPN's Michael Wilbon to take leave of absence
Aaron Gilchrist returns to NBC4 Washington as News Anchor
Former FOX 5 Personality Britt McHenry Resigns from State Department After Wizards Game Incident
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post’s longtime chief film critic, dies at 66
Bill Novelli exits Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund
Capitol Communicators: Profile of Carrie Fox, Founder and CEO, Mission Partners
Jim Handly, longtime news anchor at NBC Washington, to retire after November midterm elections
Jasmine Gurley named senior director of public relations at Howard University
Alex Wallace named Washington Post COO
Katie Zacharia appointed White House press secretary
Media
More →NY Times reports paid subscribers approaching 14 million
"Barrier-breaking" Washington Post editor, Milton Coleman, dies at 79
"Multiple health issues" cause ESPN's Michael Wilbon to take leave of absence
LIFE magazine returns with plans for digital stories, documentaries, video and live experiences
Aaron Gilchrist returns to NBC4 Washington as News Anchor
Number of radio stations with a religion format "just keeps on growing"
Mr. Magazine™ Interview: Nick Norlen on the Power of Human Creativity
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post’s longtime chief film critic, dies at 66
I95 BUSINESS to publish final print issue in December
Jim Handly, longtime news anchor at NBC Washington, to retire after November midterm elections
Alex Wallace named Washington Post COO
The Washington Sun launches “aggressive advertising blitz,” states The 51st
Agency
More →Shantel Goodman-Luckett joins OnWrd & UpWrd as Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer
What the MarCom Summit DC Told Us About Your Next Agency Search
Seven Letter Unveils Engine to Help Clients Shape How AI Tells Their Story
ROKK Solutions Adds Erica Stanley as VP
Carrie Fox named WWPR's Woman of the Year
One-fifth of independent agencies will be gone in 2027, predicts Forrester
BRG Communications Adds Four Senior Leaders
Jarrard Opens D.C. Public Affairs Practice; Appoints Byron Johnson Senior Vice President
RP3 wins four OMMA awards, including Best in Show, for Appalachian Trail Conservancy campaign
Capitol Communicators: Profile of Carrie Fox, Founder and CEO, Mission Partners
Raymond Crosby named to Anne Arundel Chamber Business Hall of Fame
Agency Updates: FGS Global, Signal Group and Seven Letter
Marketing
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The logic behind TV ads for auto insurance
Marketing leaders discuss how their organizations stand out in crowded markets at Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit
The Washington Sun launches “aggressive advertising blitz,” states The 51st
New book defines operating model for marketing in an agent-driven market
2026 CapitalCMO ORBIE Awards recognize top marketing executives
The Public Relations Collective launches nationwide PR alliance
Maola taps Storyfarm for “Farmer in the Fridge” campaign
T. Rowe Price names head of global marketing
Northern Virginia Community College appoints RP3 as Agency of Record
Corporate vs. Local: The Franchise Marketing Tension No One Talks About
Higher Logic Vanilla launches MCP server, making community data directly accessible to AI tools
New book on building and scaling modern marketing operations from Greg Kihlström and publisher De Gruyter Brill
Advertising
More →ChatGPT ads reach shoppers early in decision process
Update: Local digital advertising growing nearly twice as fast as previously forecast, states new report
Data Shows Cable TV News Doesn't Have a Big Advertiser Conflict Problem
D.C.-Based AdImpact and Madhive Integrate Local Ad Intelligence to Help Broadcasters
TV Advertising Snapshot Shows Why All Sports Will Become Streaming
The logic behind TV ads for auto insurance
Meta Sued by Rhode Island Over Fraudulent Ads
Converse releases ads that “should not have happened”
FTC takes “historic action” against multilevel marketing operator Amway for unfair and deceptive business practices, states FTC release
BIA Forecast: Political Spending Lifts 2026 Local Ad Market to $186.1 Billion; First Look at 2027 Points to Continued Underlying Growth
LG accused of invasion of privacy over TV data collection, states The Register
Amazon sued over secret ad surcharge “scheme,” states FTC release
Events
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From Starbucks to the Washington Capitals: AJ Jones II on winning fan attention
Top comms pros gathered at the 15th annual Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit
Photos from the 2026 Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit
A fresh look. A connected community. Explore Capitol Communicator’s new website!
Hundreds of communicators attend Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit ADWKDC
Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit ADWKDC to Explore AI, Brand Trust and the Future of Marketing Oct. 14 in Washington
Karen Finney to Keynote WWPR’s 37th Woman of the Year Celebration and Join Ashley Allison for Fireside Chat
Region’s “must-attend” marketing, advertising and communications summit announces speakers and agenda
Sheila Blackwell, CMO at MANTECH, to join panel of leaders at summit on October 14
AJ Jones, Chief Strategic and Corporate Communications Officer at Monumental Sports and Entertainment, to deliver keynote at 2026 Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit & ADWKDC
The Trust Stack: AI, narrative authority and content authentication breakfast roundtable set for June 9
