Spokesman Fired from D.C.-Based NRB for Pro-Vaccine Remarks
Daniel Darling, spokesman for D.C.-based NRB (National Religious Broadcasters), spoke out about his decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine in an
Neal Conan, Former NPR Journalist and Baseball Announcer for the Aberdeen Arsenal, Dies
Neal Conan, a radio journalist who spent nearly four decades at NPR, where, reports The Washington Post, “he shaped news coverage as a reporter
CNN Hiring Hundreds for CNN+
CNN is launching CNN+, a subscription streaming service for news that it says “will exist side by side with CNN’s existing television networks
Politico Sold for Billion-Plus to German Publishing Giant
Politico, the digital media company covering politics and policy based in Arlington, VA, is being sold to German publishing giant Axel Springer for more
CBSN Launches in Baltimore
CBS News and Stations has launched CBSN Baltimore. “We are very excited to launch CBSN Baltimore and extend our community-leading newscasts to our
Washington Post States TikTok is One of Its “Fastest-Growing Platforms”
The Washington Post is adding two positions to its TikTok team. According to The Post, the new positions will build “on the momentum it
Beyond Definition Named to the 2021 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Inc. magazine reports that Beyond Definition has made its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private
D.C.-Area Agency Updates: Hager Sharp, Stanton Communications and SRB Communications
Hager Sharp announced the appointment of Kathleen Kennedy Manzo as executive vice president to lead its education, labor, and economy practice. Manzo, shown above,
Rachel Maddow Gets Multi-Year Deal to Stay at MSNBC
Rachel Maddow has reached a new, multi-year deal with NBCUniversal, the parent company of MSNBC, reports Insider. WME’s Mark Shapiro, who repped
Clare Advisors Advises Barokas Communications on its Sale to FINN Partners
M&A Advisory firm Clare Advisors (www.clareadvisors.com) is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Barokas Communications
Nexstar Media Acquires The Hill
Nexstar Media has acquired The Hill for $130 million (plus working capital adjustments), reports TVNewsCheck, in a transaction that Nexstar said “is expected to
“Z” to Receive RTDNA’s 2021 Paul White Award for Achievements in and Contributions to Electronic Journalism
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) will honor Susan Zirinsky with the 2021 Paul White Award for her achievements in and contributions to
In a Pickle
Capitol Communicator is running an industry commentary series by Dennis Goris, president and creative director at Goris Communications. You can find more Brand Creep
Crosby Marketing Adds Goldenberg and Wilson to Media and Digital Teams
Crosby Marketing Communications has added two staff members, Aaron Goldenberg and Sarah Wilson. Associate Digital Marketing Manager Aaron Goldenberg will implement paid search, digital
Pope Francis Appears in PSA Campaign to Increase Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines
The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative have tapped Pope Francis for a PSA designed to increase confidence in COVID-19 vaccines, specifically in Hispanic
