Crosby Adds Marcos Ballestero as Vice President, Digital Creative Director
Marcos Ballestero has joined Crosby Marketing Communications as Vice President, Digital Creative Director. He will play a lead role in creative concepting and user-
Study Finds Growing Use of Facebook and Twitter by Members of Congress in Elections
The 2020 election occurred in a vastly different cultural and political climate than the 2016 race, reports Pew Research Center. A new Pew Research
Just Not Pumpkin Spice
Capitol Communicator is running an industry commentary series by Dennis Goris, president and creative director at Goris Communications. You can find more Brand Creep
Advertisers and Agencies Take Note: Americans are Postponing Major Life Changes
In a study that has implications for advertisers and agencies, a significant percentage of Americans say they will be delaying “major life changes,” reports
D.C.-Area Agency Updates: HudsonLake and Glen Echo Group
HudsonLake added Grant McLaughlin, above, to its executive team. McLaughlin joins the Alexandria, VA-based agency after more than 20 years at Booz Allen
HBO Filming Watergate Series in D.C. Until October 7
Anyone who lived in D.C. in the ’70s is likely well versed in the Watergate scandal, says WUSA9 in D.C. The break-
Gannett Gets $550 Million Debt Deal From Apollo; Tegna Evaluating Takeover Bids
As Tegna — the Tysons, Va-based spinout of Gannett that owns 64 local television stations — evaluates takeover offers from media mogul Byron Allen and
Dan Harris’ Exits as Long-running Co-anchor of ABC’s GMA Weekend
Dan Harris’ last show as co-anchor of GMA Weekend was September 26. Harris has called ABC News his television news home for the
The Washington Post Adds Perrin Lawrence as Head of Brand Marketing
The Washington Post has hired Perrin Lawrence as head of the newly formed brand marketing division. Lawrence will lead a team that will create
U.S. Government Report Finds Latinos “Perpetually Absent” in Media
Latinos are perpetually absent in major newsrooms, Hollywood films and other media industries where their portrayals — or lack thereof — could deeply impact how their
CityCenterDC Receives Emmy for “Find Your Joy” Campaign
CityCenterDC received an Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in the Commercial – Campaign category for its “Find Your Joy”
GEICO in Ice Cream Business … Until October 1
Atlanta hip-hop duo Tag Team knew the nostalgia-inducing ad for insurance company GEICO, Chevy Chase, MD, was going to be something special
Relationship Advice: Brand Edition
By Kate Struthers , Account Executive, Beyond Definition It’s not always love at first sight when it comes to your new brand. I have
The Washington Post Launches Zeus Prime Premium Ad Network
The Washington Post announced the debut of Zeus Prime, which The Post said, is “a groundbreaking premium ad-buying network that connects brands and
Ocean City Issues RFP for Advertising Services
Ocean City, Maryland, is seeking proposals for “Advertising Services.” For the past 20 years, the town has contracted with Owings Mills-based MGH and
