Alex Orfinger, long-time publisher of the Washington Business Journal who “helped shape the soul of this region”, steps down
Alex Orfinger, who came to D.C. 30 years ago to become publisher of the Washington Business Journal at the dawn of the internet
Study shows shortage of local journalists
The 2026 Local Journalist Index, a landmark annual study by Muck Rack, reveals that the shortage of local journalists persists and also finds a
Yes& Invests in Higher Education with the Hire of Kimberly Hallman as SVP
Veteran marketer to lead the agency’s education and nonprofit practice Yes& announced that Kimberly Hallman has joined the agency as Senior Vice
Reporter Matthew Torres exits WUSA to “explore what else is on the horizon”
After 5 1/2 years at WUSA in D.C., reporter Matthew Torres “decided to close this adventurous and incredible chapter and explore what
Northern Virginia Community College appoints RP3 as Agency of Record
RP3 has been selected as agency of record for Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), part of the Virginia Community Colleges System, following a competitive
Lawsuit against Washington Post alleges its digital systems collected private data
A class action lawsuit was filed against The Washington Post alleging its digital systems collected private data through secret surveillance in order to price
POLITICO relaunches POLITICO Magazine to cover people and ideas that shape power around the world
POLITICO is relaunching POLITICO Magazine as a weekly publication focused on original reporting about the people and ideas that shape power around the world,
Study finds 94% of local TV news producers open to being pitched for stories
A record 94% of local TV news producers are open to being pitched for stories by PR people representing brands and non-profits, states
Golin and Ketchum merge to create Golin Ketchum
Golin Ketchum has launched. It’s the combined agency formed through the merger of Golin and Ketchum. In D.C., the agency will be
NPR adds media and technology exec Nadine Zylstra as Chief Content Officer
D.C.-based NPR selected veteran media and technology executive Nadine Zylstra as its Chief Content Officer, giving her responsibility for shaping the organization’
Agency Updates: Ruder Finn, Merrick Creative and LUNA+EISENLA
Ruder Finn expands its energy, utility and infrastructure practice following the hire of Patrick Hefflinger, a former U.S. Department of Energy official who
New Streaming Platform Expands Global Access to Business, Finance, Politics, Sports & Entertainment Programming
CrossCheck Media Inc., the media company behind Biz Talk Today TV (BTT), launched the Biz Talk Today TV app that’s available for download
RP3 Expands Leadership Team with Five Strategic Hires
RP3 added five team members across strategy, creative, account leadership and talent, reinforcing, states RP3, “the agency’s commitment to delivering wildly original work
The Trust Stack: AI, narrative authority and content authentication breakfast roundtable set for June 9
Generative AI has made it easier to create deepfakes and shadow content, while at the same time AI-discovery is increasingly important to what
Cary Hatch, a well-known member of the D.C. ad community, creating “People vs. Radon”
Cary Hatch, a well-known veteran of the D.C. ad community, “was enjoying retirement after years as a marketing strategist in D.C.
