RP3 agency launches Guiding Stars campaign
RP3 agency in Bethesda launched a multimedia campaign for Guiding Stars, an evidence-based, nutrition guidance program. Guiding Stars has developed a system that

Bowser’s office opens marketing and communications RFP to market the District’s homebuying programs to Black Washingtonians
In Washington, D.C,, the homeownership rate for Black households is 34 percent compared to nearly 49 percent for White households based on US

Agency & People Updates: Epstein Creative Group, Scott Circle Communications, ROKK Solutions, Chrysalis Communications and 7 Letter
Shelley Johnson has joined Epstein Creative Group, a women-owned marketing and creative services firm, as a new Managing Partner and Director of Business

ZGS Communications founder Ron J. Gordon dies at 68
Ron J. Gordon, 68, died on February 20, 2023, after battling cancer. Ron was an accomplished businessman, serving as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

D.C.-based U.S. News & World Report acquires CollegeAdvisor.com
U.S. News & World Report, the DC-based digital media company known among other things for its college rankings, said it has acquired

Government Marketing University and GAIN to Become Part of GovExec 360
GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, announced today that it will consolidate Government Marketing University (GMarkU)

Brightline Interactive announces the signing of a CRADA with NSWCDD
Ashburn, VA-based Brightline Interactive, a leader in spatial computing, deep tech and 5G integration, announced the signing of a Cooperative Research and Development

D.C. agency updates: ROKK Solutions, White 64
ROKK Solutions adds Elizabeth Northrup (pictured above) as its first agency-wide Chief Client Officer. According to release, Northrup brings more than 25 years

An introduction to Susan Cato, new CCO/CMO of AAMC
Susan Cato, former senior director of digital communications at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has been promoted to AAMC’s new chief

National Public Radio to lay off 10% of staff because of “sharp decline” in revenues from corporate sponsors
National Public Radio, based in D.C., will lay off 10% of its staff after projecting a $30 million budget shortfall, NPR’s chief

Readers put more trust in local news products than national, states new study
Americans have a dismal view of the national news media, reports MediaPost. Only 26% have a favorable opinion, and 53% have an unfavorable one,

People in the Spotlight: Howard Bernstein, Susan Cato and Martha Mathers
Howard Bernstein has left WTAJ in Altoona, PA, where he was news anchor on the station’s 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm and

Clare Advisors represents Sharp & Company on its sale to Sensis
M&A Advisory firm Clare Advisors announced that it served as financial advisor to Sharp & Company, a full-service communications consultancy, in

Marriott International, Bethesda, MD, appoints Saba Landmann, Senior Vice President, Global Brand and Portfolio PR
Marriott International, Bethesda, MD, appointed Saba Landmann, Senior Vice President, Global Brand and Portfolio PR. Landmann will be responsible for leading communications for the

Jen Psaki, former White House Press Secretary, to host MSNBC’s Inside with Jen Psaki, starting Sunday, March 19
Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki will host MSNBC’s Inside with Jen Psaki, starting Sunday, March 19, and stream on the Peacock

