Justice Department Probes Potential Merger of Cision and Meltwater
PR measurement giants Cision and Meltwater are planning to merge, reports Business Insider, “and the Justice Department’s antitrust division has probed the potential
The Washington Post Announces Writing Style Changes for Racial and Ethnic Identifiers
The Washington Post announced that it will uppercase the B in Black to identify the many groups that make up the African diaspora in
PRofessional Solutions, Launched in 1994, Closing at the End of October
PRofessional Solutions, LLC, which, states its website, has been the D.C. area’s “temporary staffing agency of choice for experienced and hardworking communications
Layoffs Hit Richmond Times-Dispatch, Roanoke Times and Daily Progress
At least five newsroom staffers at the Richmond Times-Dispatch were told they were being laid off by owner Lee Enterprises, reports Virginia Business,
OUTFRAME 2020 Open for Submissions through September
OUTFRAME 2020 is open for submissions through the month of September. This year’s theme is “OUT OF LOVE.” According to the organizers, you
WFT Launches “No Name but TEAM” Ad Campaign
The Washington Football Team has launched a fan-focused ad campaign titled “No Name but TEAM” that will “highlight the organization’s full roster,
Russian Hackers Suspected in Attempted Hacks on D.C.-Based SKDKnickerbocker
Russian state-backed hackers are suspected in attempted hacks on Joe Biden presidential campaign’s communications firm, according to a report from Reuters. The
Shawn Yancy Exits FOX 5, 19 Years After Joining the D.C.-Based TV Station
News Anchor Shawn Yancy left FOX 5 exactly 19 years after she started at the D.C.-based TV station. “It was not an
D.C.-Area Agency Updates: FleishmanHillard, APCO and Bluetext
George Thompson, above, re-joined FleishmanHillard’s D.C. office as general manager. Thompson began his career at FH in 1997 as an account
Andrew Schacht, Former General Manager of Three D.C.-Area Agencies, Dies
Andrew Schacht, who was General Manager of three Washington-area advertising agencies, has died. He was 70 years old. “I have worked in our
Ironmark Adds John Lamon as Business Development Director
Ironmark adds John Lamon as Business Development Director. Most recently, leading the sales team at G&G Outfitters, Lamon provided consultation on employee,
Gannett Names Mayur Gupta its Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer
McLean, VA-based Gannett Co., Inc. announced that Mayur Gupta joined the company as its Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer. According to a release,
DC Startup Week, September 14-18, Announces First-Ever Culture Track for 2020 Virtual Event
DC Startup Week, September 14-18, announced the launch of the inaugural Culture Track, designed and produced in collaboration with DC-based workplace culture
Study Finds Americans Believe Brands and Corporations Should Speak Out on Polarizing Issues Surrounding Protests
Months into nationwide protests over racial injustice, states MediaPost, “a majority of American consumers continue to believe that brands should speak out publicly about
Marketing Leaders and Adweek to Address ‘Seismic’ Challenges
Adweek launched six new Adweek Community Collaboration Teams to identify the challenges and opportunities facing the advertising and brand marketing industries and make recommendations
