People in the News: Suzanne S. Youngkin, David Wolotsky and Antoine Sanfuentes
Suzanne S. Youngkin, wife of incoming Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, worked at one time as a public relations executive at Ogilvy PR. Currently, Youngkin,
PRSA NCC Seeks Pro Bono Client
The Public Relations Society of America’s National Capital Chapter (PRSA NCC) pro bono committee is seeking proposals from nonprofits based in the greater
Majority of Americans Experienced Negative Mental Health Effects from Using Social Media, Finds New Study
A study conducted by an online therapy directory service finds a majority of Americans — 58% — say they have experienced negative mental health effects from
Advertising to Young Children is Misleading and Unfair, States National Financial Educators Council
Advertisers in the US spend more than $4 billion every year marketing products to children, states a report from the National Financial Educators Council.
D.C.-Area Agency Updates: Glen Echo Group, Antenna Group and Avid Core
Glen Echo Group adds three. Andrea O’Neal joins as a director. Previously she was Senior Manager, Communications, at National Geographic Society, elevating projects
Crosby Continues Annual Day of Service with Donations to More Than 100 Charities Totaling Over $20,000
Crosby Marketing Communications held its ninth annual Inspiring Actions That Matter™ Day of Service and the company gave each of its 108 staff members
Meta to Eliminate Some Advertiser Targeting on Facebook, Instagram and Messenger
Meta, the parent company of social media platform Facebook, plans to eliminate advertisers’ targeting of people with promotions based on their interactions with content
Edward J. Clarke, Deceased Newspaper Owner, Removed from MDDC Hall of Fame for Extreme Racism and Promoting Lynching
The Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association (MDDC) has removed Edward J. Clarke, the late editor and owner of the Worcester Democrat, from its
Axios HQ’s “The Workplace Communications Crisis” Examines Internal Communications Issues
Axios HQ’s new report, “The workplace communications crisis,” asks the questions about why internal communications aren’t working, and attempts to address what
WWPR Names Three Finalists for 2021 Washington PR Woman of the Year Award
Washington Women in Public Relations announced the three finalists for its 32nd annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award ceremony. Nominees were judged
Makeda Loney, Copywriter at The Martin Agency, in List of 50 Rising Stars Revolutionizing Advertising
Makeda Loney, copywriter at The Martin Agency in Richmond, is included in Insider’s list of 50 rising stars of Madison Avenue who are
Gannett Reports Robust Digital Revenue in Q3
Gannett Co., owner of more than 200 daily newspaper brands and the nation’s largest newspaper chain as measured by total circulation, reported third-
D.C.-Area Agency Updates: GVC Strategies, Seven Letter and Bullhorn Creative
Global Vision Communications announced its rebranding to GVC Strategies, reflecting an increased focus on providing government relations services. “Increasingly, our clients requested direct lobbying
#Summits21 is Bringing Brands, Agencies and Services Together
The Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit and PR Summit DC will be hosted concurrently on Wednesday November 10 at the new Capital One Hall in
The Washington Post Continues Expansion Across the United States
The Washington Post announced that Karin Brulliard and Joanna Slater have joined the America desk as national correspondents, “adding to The Post’s continued
