Agency Updates: News from Avoq, The Conafay Group and Yes&

Avoq won a National Gold ADDY in Branded Content & Entertainment for Online/Interactive at AAF’s 2026 ADMERICA Conference for its PBS “Viewers Like Me” campaign. The campaign, see image above, was designed to mobilize PBS fans, turn them into an active community, and highlight the critical role public media plays in local communities. The campaign, states a release, won multiple accolades, including honors at the American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards. It reached massive scale, generating over 104 million impressions and helping to boost both public support and viewer donations.

The Conafay Group (TCG), a D.C. based government relations firm, announced that Josh Narrow has assumed the role of Vice President. Narrow has been with TCG for more than eight years, advising life sciences and biodefense clients on federal engagement, non-dilutive funding strategy, and legislative and regulatory advocacy. Prior to joining TCG, states a release, he served in a U.S. senator’s Washington office supporting senior health staff on the Senate Aging Committee, and as a strategist at a communications firm developing earned media campaigns for national advocacy organizations.

Jocelyn Chamberlain rejoins Yes& as Account Director. She had been with the agency from January 2020 through July 2022. Online she states: “I’ve always admired how this team continues to grow while staying focused on smart strategy, strong partnerships, and talented people (and am) looking forward to collaborating, learning, and helping our clients achieve big things.”