The Washington Post’s opinion section adds seven contributors
The Washington Post’s opinion section added seven new contributors. “These additions highlight The Post’s commitment to sharing an even wider range of
D.C.-based PBS NewsHour anchor Geoff Bennett establishes scholarship at Morehouse College
According to Geoff Bennett, attending Morehouse College changed his life, reports TV Newser. The newly appointed, D.C.-based PBS Newshour co-anchor made
The Washington Post announces layoffs
The Washington Post began to lay off some staffers on Tuesday, the latest in a series of media and technology companies to cut jobs
M&M’s pulls ‘spokescandies’ amid “right-wing criticism,” reports CNBC
Candy-maker Mars, headquartered in McLean, VA, said it is replacing its M&Ms “spokescandies” with actress Maya Rudolph after facing “right-wing
CNN’s Audie Cornish to receive On Air Fest’s 2023 Audio Vanguard Award
CNN podcast host and political analyst Audie Cornish has been selected to receive this year’s Audio Vanguard Award by the organizers of next
Americans are listening to podcasts more frequently since the start of the pandemic, finds new survey
One in three Americans responding to a survey say they are listening to podcasts more frequently since the start of the pandemic nearly three
People in the spotlight: Lindsay Watts, Abbie McDonough and Elsa Alvarado
Lindsay Watts, above, a reporter at FOX 5 DC, states on Twitter that she is leaving WTTG. On Twitter, she posted: “Such a tough
Blake Hounshell, “a journalistic force,” dead at 44
Blake Hounshell, “a witty and astute political observer who possessed a special knack for understanding the dynamics of internet journalism and became one of
ABC News’ chief White House correspondent Cecilia Vega moves to CBS News
Cecilia Vega is leaving ABC News for CBS News and 60 Minutes, where she will be a correspondent, reports Deadline. Vega, who has been
D.C.-area agency updates: Edelman Global Advisory, Clyde Group and Glen Echo Group
Edelman Global Advisory (EGA) announced the formation of its Global Health Policy and Public Affairs offering. Led by EGA Health Chair Joseph M. Damond,
People in the Spotlight: Misha G. Cornelius, Anthony Hayes and Robert Sharkey
Howard University adds Misha G. Cornelius as director of public relations in the Office of University Communications. Cornelius has been a member of Howard
New Wikipedia & SEO book for businesses and communicators now available
Josh Greene, CEO of The Mather Group, LLC, has released his latest book, Wikipedia for 2023: The Rules & Latest Developments that Businesses
Debra Alfarone, former news anchor at WUSA-TV, joins Gray TV’s growing D.C. news bureau
Gray Television adds Debra Alfarone as an anchor for Local News Live and as a national correspondent for Gray’s stations, reports TVNewsCheck. The
Up Close and Personal: Getting to Know John Siddall, chairman and founder of Richmond-based Siddall Communications
Capitol Communicator is running “Up Close and Personal” profiles of communicators in the mid-Atlantic. In this profile we feature John Siddall. Hair, make
Journalist responses to PR pitches drop to “lowest level ever,” states Propel
Propel, a PR Management platform (PRM), reports that its Q1 2023 Propel Media Barometer found that journalists only responded to 2.66% of the
