Edelman: “Brands Should Find Solutions Instead of Selling Passion or Image”
By Richard Edelman, CEO, Edelman Edelman has just conducted a 12-market study on the critical role brands are expected to play during the

COVID-19 Coronavirus SBA Disaster Loan Assistance
Infographic Provided by REQ The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital

Three Things to do Before You Invest in VR (Part 2 of 2)
By Len Sullivan, Vice President, HighRock Bad news: you’re probably behind the curve. But don’t worry – everyone else is too. If you

The Creative Now: A Chat with Jim Lansbury, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of RP3 Agency
By Cade Martin As a kid I spent many a dinner at a table surrounded by parents friends, an eclectic cast of characters — sculptors,

Everybody’s Talking At Me; Can’t Hear A Word They’re Saying
By Tom Davis, Vice President, Susan Davis International The only thing spreading faster than the coronavirus is “information” about the virus. Every network and

ANA Launches Social Distancing Video
The ANA (Association of National Advertisers) launched a video on its social media channels to promote social distancing during the coronavirus crisis and to

Viget: “Together We Flourish”
Viget produced a report that shares ideas for potential solutions that would allow technology to further help our ability to deal with pandemics. According

Free Printable COVID-19 Posters From Falcon
“(Some) people mean well but need reminders,” states Falcon in McLean, VA, which added: “Let Beyoncé remind everyone how long to wash their hands!

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

Mad Man Day with Jim White
In May 2018, WHITE64 had a party at the agency to celebrate Mad Man Day. Jim White, Matt White’s dad and agency founder,

COVID-19 Media Guide for PR Pros: What are Brands Doing?
By Doug Simon, CEO, D S Simon Media How are brands getting their stories on television? Does the media interest voiced in surveys match

Facebook to Provide $100 Million to Support Local Newsrooms Facing Financial Cuts Caused by COVID-19
Facebook announced that it will be offering $100 million worth of support to local newsrooms that are trying to cover the COVID-19 pandemic,

COVID-19 Industry Impact & Predictions
By Causal IQ: On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially changed its designation of the coronavirus from an epidemic to a pandemic.

WPP CEO States Economic Fallout from the Coronavirus Outbreak Much More Rapid than from the 2008 Economic Crash
The world’s biggest advertising company WPP has pulled its dividend and share buyback and withdrawn its 2020 guidance after the coronavirus pandemic sparked

Ben Long, Founder and CEO of Travaille Executive Search, has Died
Ben Long, founder and CEO of Travaille Executive Search, has died. He had a stroke in December 2018. According to the firm’s website,

