Omnicom Shareholders Question if Money Spent on Ads Helped Spread Hate Speech and Misinformation
In the wake of the Capitol riot, brands and agencies are facing yet more questions on whether their advertising policies helped promote misinformation, reports
Charlie Brotman, 93, Returns as Presidential Inaugural Announcer
HE’S BAAAAAACCCCCKKKK! Charlie Brotman will be the official announcer for the Biden Presidential Inaugural “Parade”. Capitol Communicator learned that Brotman, 93, was given
Maryland Man Fired by Navistar Direct Marketing After Being Photographed at the Capitol Riot Turns Himself In
A Maryland man who was fired from his job after wearing his employee ID badge while storming the U.S. Capitol has turned himself
Crosby Marketing Adds Three to Digital Creative and Technology Team
Crosby Marketing Communications hired Rob Brulinski, left in photo, Katy Struse, center, and Samantha Borowy, right, to support its continued growth. In his role
Brightest Young Things Pivots to Exactly Agency
In our in-box on January 15, 2021, we received the following: Today is the very last BYT Weekend Guide/Best Weekend Bets EVER.
U.S. in “Era of Information Bankruptcy,” Says 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer
Richard Edelman says the U.S. is living in an “era of information bankruptcy” as leaders lie to the public, which views media outlets
Two Campaigns Launched to Ensure Every American Knows to Get Coronavirus Vaccination
Two separate campaigns have been launched that are designed to ensure every American is aware there are vaccines they need to receive to help
Grafik Acquires Philadelphia-Based 2120 Creative
Grafik acquired 2120 Creative, a digital marketing and technology agency based in Philadelphia. According to Lance Wain, principal and CEO of Grafik, Alexandria, VA,
CareerGig Acquires Moonlighting
CareerGig acquired Moonlighting, a SaaS platform based in Charlottesville, VA, that, states a release, empowers individuals to build their own freelancer profiles, and allows
Head of Illinois Data Analytics Marketing Firm Fired “for Being Part of the Mob that Stormed the U.S. Capitol,” States Media Report
Bradley Rukstales, the head of Illinois-based data analytics marketing firm Cogensia was fired Friday, the same day the U.S. Department of Justice
Lisa Nicole Matthews to be Inaugurated as 114th President of National Press Club on January 30
Lisa Nicole Matthews, Assignment Manager of U.S. Video for the Associated Press, will be inaugurated on January 30 as the 114th president of
Growing Speculation that Washington Post Executive Editor Marty Baron to Retire Soon
There is growing chatter that Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron could soon retire, reports the New York Post. Baron has not made any
Adweek Acquires Social Media Week
Adweek acquired Social Media Week (SMW) and its flagship properties, including Social Media Week Conferences, SMW News & Insights and its recently launched streaming
Crystal Brown Named Chief Communications Officer at National Geographic Society
Crystal Brown has been named chief communications officer at the National Geographic Society. In this role, she oversees brand strategy, strategic communications, content integration,
Bruce Johnson, WUSA 9 Journalist and Anchor, Joins 3D Executive Communications
Bruce Johnson, a multi-decade journalist and anchor for D.C.’s WUSA 9, will join 3D Executive Communications as a Senior Communications Specialist
