Gannett in Merger Talks with GateHouse Media
Gannett, publisher of USA Today, is in advanced talks to combine with GateHouse Media in a deal that would merge the two largest owners
WWPR Seeking to Support New Pro-Bono Client
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is seeking a new pro-bono client for a two-year term commencing in January 2020. The professional
MPAA Adds Emily Lenzner as Executive VP of Global Communications and Public Affairs
The Motion Picture Association of America has appointed veteran public relations executive Emily Lenzner as its executive VP of global communications and public affairs,
Angus McQueen, Longtime CEO of Ackerman McQueen, Dies at 74
Angus McQueen, longtime CEO of Ackermann McQueen, Oklahoma City’s largest and oldest advertising agency, died Tuesday after battling cancer. He was 74. According
The Washington Post Announces Zeus Insights to Reach Target-Specific Audiences
The Washington Post announced the development of Zeus Insights which, it stated, is a “new thematic targeting technology that leverages first party data and
Marketers with In-House Agencies Having Difficulty Keeping Creative Teams Energized
Marketers with in-house agencies say they are having difficulty keeping their creative teams energized, and are also concerned about their ability to attract
Association of Magazine Media Moves to D.C.
The Association of Magazine Media, the nonprofit trade group that represents around 75 of the largest consumer magazine publishers in the U.S., as
Richmond, VA, Agency Advertises Itself in Other Richmonds
To showcase their expertise, one ad agency decided to put their money where their mouth is. Familiar Creatures, an agency based in Richmond, VA,
FTC Votes To Approve Roughly $5 Billion Settlement with Facebook Over Privacy Missteps
The Federal Trade Commission voted to approve a roughly $5 billion settlement with Facebook Inc. over a long-running probe into the tech giant’
Cerebral Lounge Creates Main Title Design for Netflix Original Series
Baltimore-based Cerebral Lounge created a dynamic main title design for the Netflix Original Series Family Reunion. According to Cerebral Lounge, they explored a
Vandana Sinha Named Editor-in-Chief of Washington Business Journal
Vandana Sinha, who joined the Washington Business Journal in 2006 as a reporter, ultimately ascending to the role of managing editor over the course
Clare Advisors Represents MULTIPLY on its Acquisition of Social Content Firm UMBRLA
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm Clare Advisors (www.clareadvisors.com) is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive financial advisor
Up Close and Personal: Getting to Know Debbie Bates-Schrott, Founder & CEO of Bates Creative
Capitol Communicator is running “Up Close and Personal” profiles of communicators in the mid-Atlantic. In this profile we feature Debbie Bates-Schrott. Photography
Facebook Releases Policy Update Addressing Protecting 2020 Census, Elections and Hate Speech
Facebook announced an update of its civil rights policies. Over a year ago the social media giant began an audit of its policies lead
Debra Silimeo Departs Hager Sharp to Launch the Silimeo Group
Debra Silimeo, EVP at D.C.-based Hager Sharp, has left the firm and launched her own consultancy, the Silimeo Group. “It’s been
