NBC4 News Anchor Aaron Gilchrist Joins NBC News NOW in NYC
NBC4 news anchor Aaron Gilchrist joined NBC News as an anchor for NBC News NOW, the network’s streaming news service, based in New
Nike Ad Tops Adweek’s 25 Best Ads of 2020
You can’t describe life in 2020 without comparing it to all the years you’ve known before, states Adweek. “Nothing was the same
APWU Launches TV Campaign Stating that Postal Workers Have Been Working Throughout the Pandemic
The American Postal Workers Union has launched two end-of-the year advertisements that remind customers what postal workers have been through in 2020.
Season Grittings
2020 has been challenging for all, but we have persevered with hope for a much brighter 2021. Capitol Communicator is thankful for your support,
Google, Facebook Agreed to Team Up Against Possible Antitrust Action, Draft Lawsuit Says, Reports WSJ
Facebook Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google agreed to “cooperate and assist one another” if they ever faced an investigation into their pact to
Find Your Niche
Capitol Communicator is running an industry commentary series by Dennis Goris, president and creative director at Goris Communications. You can find more Brand Creep
Washington Post Creating “More Global Newsroom” in 2021
The Washington Post is working to create “a more global newsroom” by creating breaking-news hubs in Europe and Asia. These operations will be
Axios Acquires Charlotte Agenda
Axios acquired the Charlotte Agenda, a local news start-up focused on the North Carolina city, for nearly $5 million, reports MediaPost. MediaPost adds
Facebook “Declares War” on Apple, States MarketWatch
Facebook has launched a PR assault against Apple, proclaiming that the iPhone maker’s upcoming changes to its mobile operating system will hurt small
Twitter Sinks Periscope
Twitter plans to shut down Periscope, the live video streaming app it acquired in 2015, due to declining usage and high costs, reports Deadline.
Survey Offers Consumer Insights Regarding Ad Placements
Approximately one of three web users say companies shouldn’t advertise next to news articles about COVID-19 deaths, as well as articles about
FTC Orders Nine Social Media and Video Streaming Services to Provide Data About How They Collect, Use and Present Information
The Federal Trade Commission is ordering nine social media and video streaming companies to provide data on how they collect, use, and present personal
Early Bird Deadline for Regional Emmy® Awards is January 7
If you want to win a regional Emmy® Award, here’s your chance. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – National Capital Chesapeake
“Pivot” Voted ANA Marketing Word of 2020
The ANA’s Marketing Word of the Year for 2020 is particularly representative of a year marked by the ravages caused throughout the world
D.C.-Area Agency Updates: Curley Company, Glen Echo Group and kglobal
Curley Company promoted KayAnn Schoeneman to Executive Vice President. In the newly created role of executive vice president, Schoeneman, shown above, will work with
