NRA Sues Longtime PR Firm, Ackerman McQueen, Accusing it of Engineering a Failed “Coup”
The National Rifle Association, based in Fairfax, VA, now in the midst of “political turmoil and accusations of fiscal mismanagement, has sued its longtime
Yes& Hires D.C. Advertising Legend Howard Bomstein
Howard Bomstein has joined Alexandria, VA-based Yes& as vice president for business development. Bomstein is one of the region’s foremost advertising
D.C.-Area Updates: The Reis Group, Susan Davis International and WBA
The Reis Group has been hired by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh (JCC) to lead communications efforts for the launch of a
LAI Video and American Heart Association’s Stroke Documentary Now on Amazon Prime
LAI Video reports that its feature-length documentary on stroke awareness, A Teachable Moment, is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. According
Nats-Orioles Cable Dispute Set For Court on July 12
A New York judge set July 12 for oral arguments in the long-running dispute between the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles over money
Area Updates: Admirable Devil, Cravety and Stratacomm
Newly reformatted and re-launched off-price retailer Gordmans tapped D.C.-based agency Admirable Devil for three new TV spots, see video above,
YouTube Ads Getting Longer
YouTube is one of the pioneers of the six-second ad format, launching the six-second “bumper” ad in 2016, reports Digital News Daily,
Up Close and Personal: Getting to Know Chris Hull, Founder and Creative Lead at HeliumStudio
Capitol Communicator is running “Up Close and Personal” profiles of communicators in the mid-Atlantic. In this profile we feature Chris Hull. Photography for
Two Largest Newspaper Chains in U.S. May “Reignite” Merger Talks
The two largest newspaper chains in the country, USA Today publisher Gannett, which is based in McLean, VA, and Chicago Tribune owner Tribune, may
Early Bird Deadline for PRSA-NCC Thoth Awards is June 7
The Public Relations Society of America’s National Capital Chapter (PRSA-NCC) invites PR professionals in the Washington area to submit their best communication
Design Army Creates Campaign for 40th Anniversary of Hong Kong Ballet
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hong Kong Ballet, D.C.-based Design Army conceived and designed a campaign that, states a release, “reflects
Consumers Leave Brands on Social in Part Because of Irrelevant Content and Ads
Half of consumers follow a brand to learn about new products and services, while 48% of consumers follow brands on social to be entertained,
AARP Longevity May 2019
AARP 50+ May 2019
May 13 Proclaimed Kojo Nnamdi Day in D.C.
Monday, May 13, will be proclaimed Kojo Nnamdi Day by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser in honor of Kojo Nnamdi’s 20 years on
