Google to Offer Free Video Conferences on Meet
Google announced that users will soon be able to host free video conferences on Meet, turning its previously business-only tool into a bigger

Martin Agency Produces “Reverse Postcard” Campaign for Virginia Tourism Corp
The Martin Agency launched a campaign for Virginia Tourism Corp that includes a video filled with “reverse postcard”-style images of state tourism destinations,

Businesses Reject Potential Employees After Examining Social Media Profiles
Most businesses have rejected a potential employee after looking at their social media profiles, according to a survey from The Manifest, a business news

Public Relations RFP Online Tools Launched to Improve, Streamline PR Agency Hiring Process
The public relations industry’s first online RFP and RFQ agency selection tools and customizable templates are now available to help clients streamline public

PIVOT FAST: Building Virtual Immersive Events
The VR/AR Association in partnership with Resource Department hosted the first of a series of discussions on Youtube Live with a focus on

The COVID-19 Reset: A Value-Based Strategic Path Forward (Webinar)
Join distinguished professors and authors Noel Capon, Columbia University Business School, author of Managing MARKETING in the 21st Century; Amy C. Edmondson, Harvard Business

BIA Estimates Double-Digit Decline Nationwide Across All U.S. Local Advertising from its Original 2020 Forecast
As the coronavirus continues to significantly impact the U.S. economy, BIA Advisory Services, based in Chantilly, VA, has adjusted its revenue projections for

Baltimore Director’s 2018 L’Oréal Hair Ads Make the Cut Amid COVID-19 Roots Crisis
Little did Baltimore advertising/fashion photographer and film director Dean Alexander know how relevant this webisode campaign would become. Launched back in October 2018

PRSA NCC Awards Submissions Open to Honor Outstanding Communications Programs
The Public Relations Society of America’s National Capital Chapter (PRSA NCC) invites brands, agencies and professionals in the Washington, D.C. area to

Webinar on How to Maximize Your Lead Conversion Rates Set for Wednesday, April 29
MRM is conducting a webinar on how to maximize your lead conversion rates on Wednesday, April 29, at 11 am ET. During the webinar,

Avid Core Launches in Northern Virginia
Avid Core has launched in Fairfax, Virginia. According to a release, Avid Core is a new strategic communications firm focused on responsible and sustainable

Zoom Backgrounds
Capitol Communicator is running an industry commentary series by Dennis Goris, president and creative director at Goris Communications. You can find more Brand Creep

Nominations Open for National Capital PR Hall of Fame
The Public Relations Society of America’s National Capital Chapter (PRSA NCC) announced that nominations are now open for its National Capital Public Relations
RIESTER Opens Advocacy Arm in Arlington, Virginia
Phoenix-based RIESTER has launched RIESTER Public Affairs, a Washington, D.C.- based advocacy communications firm. The office, located in Arlington, VA, is RIESTER’

D.C.-Area Agency Updates
Branding work for the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy by Francis Sullivan, creative director; Wendy Hagen, strategist; and Craig Coughlin, art director, won a

