Data Privacy Policy Updates (March 2023 Edition)
By Response Labs On January 1, 2023, Virginia’s Consumer Data Privacy Act (CDPA) went into effect. It joins California’s Consumer Privacy Act

Jeff Mascott, founder of Adfero, dies of pancreatic cancer at 48
Adfero, a full-service communications agency based in Washington, D.C., announced the passing of former Chief Executive Officer and founder Jeff Mascott. Mascott

Court dismisses consumer digital privacy lawsuit filed against WTOP
A federal court has dismissed a consumer digital privacy lawsuit filed against Hubbard Radio after the plaintiff asked to withdraw the complaint, reports Inside

D.C.-based Fox reporter Benjamin Hall, seriously injured in Russian missile attack in Ukraine, shares survival story
One year after D.C.-based Fox reporter Benjamin Hall was caught in a deadly blast on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, he’s

Richmond Ad Club announces scholarship applications are open
The Advertising Club of Richmond announced that applications have opened for two scholarships: Women in Advertising and Excellence in Creative Education. Winners of both

Propel launches AI assistant for PR
Propel, a PR management (PRM) technology company, has announced the launch of Amiga, the first AI assistant for PR professionals. Amiga, short for “Artificial

Salesforce announces Einstein GPT
Salesforce launched Einstein GPT, the world’s first generative AI CRM technology, which delivers AI-created content across every sales, service, marketing, commerce and

Kristin Roberts joins Gannett as Chief Content Officer
Gannett announced that Kristin Roberts will be joining the company on March 27 as Chief Content Officer (CCO) to drive Gannett’s digital transformation

Tunnl announces new audience intelligence platform
Arlington-based Tunnl, an audience intelligence company, announced the launch of their new audience intelligence platform. Built for advertisers and agencies seeking to maximize

Gen Z, Queer, Black-led agency launches in DC
Words Normalize Behavior is launching in D.C. According to the website, the firm is a “Black and Queer-owned communications and strategic engagement

Gallery 64 campaign by Design Army
Design Army‘s Gallery 64 campaign for Lowe breaks the mold for real estate branding by focusing on art rather than price or location.

It’s like spell check with opinions
Capitol Communicator is running an industry commentary series by Dennis Goris, president and creative director at Goris Communications. You can find more Brand Creep

People in the spotlight
Columbia, MD-based BigBear.ai, a leading provider of AI decision intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, has hired Shane Karp as

Crosby promotes three to Vice President
To support a growing portfolio of federal agencies and healthcare clients, Crosby Marketing Communications has announced the promotion of three executives to the position

The Martin Agency recognized as one of Fast Company’s most innovative companies in 2023
Fast Company has released its list of the most innovative companies that spans 54 industries and sectors. The Martin Agency, based in Richmond, was

