Facebook May Face Multi-Billion-Dollar Fine For Privacy Lapses
The Federal Trade Commission and Facebook are negotiating over a multi-billion dollar fine that would settle the agency’s investigation into the social

Up Close and Personal: Getting to Know John Haddad, Brand Manager, Weston
Capitol Communicator is running “Up Close and Personal” profiles of communicators in the mid-Atlantic. In this profile we feature John Haddad. Photography for

Study Finds Podcast Ads May Be Just as Effective as TV Commercials in Driving Consumer Actions
A study commissioned by radio giant Westwood One suggests that podcast advertisements may be just as effective as television commercials in driving consumer actions,

Volkswagen of America Finalizes “U.S. Agency Powerhouse Team”
Volkswagen of America, based in Herndon, VA, announced “it has finalized the makeup of its U.S. agency powerhouse team built with holding group

People Making News: Joy Robins, Kathy King and Carol Kaplan
The Washington Post announced the appointment of Joy Robins as Chief Revenue Officer. Robins, shown above, will oversee sales divisions that provide a range

MilkPEP Launches BUILT WITH CHOCOLATE MILK Campaign Featuring Al Horford of Boston Celtics
The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), based in Washington, D.C., launched a national bilingual BUILT WITH CHOCOLATE MILK TV and digital campaign featuring

Virginia Public Relations Awards Accepting Entries
Submission to the 72nd Annual Virginia Public Relations Awards is now open. The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 23, at The

WHITE64 Releases Spot Featuring Mixed Race, Same-Sex Couple as Part of CFP Board Public Awareness Campaign
WHITE64 released a spot for the CFP Board (Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards). The spot, which premiered Feb. 11, is the latest execution

IAB Expanding Membership to Include Brand Leaders
IAB, the national trade association for the digital media and marketing industries, announced that it is expanding its membership to include brand leaders in

D.C.-Area Agency Updates: Blue Engine Message & Media + JDA Frontline, Clyde Group and Glen Echo Group
Blue Engine Message & Media + JDA Frontline announced the addition of Brendan Buck, shown above, a long-time Capitol Hill veteran who, according to

Victoria Child Joins Crosby as Senior Vice President, Senior Strategist
Crosby Marketing Communications announced that Victoria Child has joined the firm as a Senior Vice President, Senior Strategist. She will lead strategic communications planning

“Truth on Trial” Set for Feb. 26 at Schar School of Policy & Government
“Truth on Trial”, set for 1:30 – 3:00 pm on Feb. 26 at the Schar School of Policy & Government in Arlington, VA,

Raymond Crosby, Crosby Marketing, Named 2019 ‘Influential Marylander’ by The Daily Record
For the second time, The Daily Record has named Raymond Crosby, President and CEO of Crosby Marketing Communications, as an “Influential Marylander” for his

Grand Theft of Design Army’s Creative for Hong Kong Ballet
“A Chinese Washing Machine Brand Blatantly Lifted Design Army’s Stunning Ballet Campaign” is the headline of an Adweek story. And, “Déjà vu? Versatile

Presenting Fresh Blood: Heidi Green, Producer, Three Seas
Whether you call them Pluralists, Neo-Digital Natives or the Job Hopping Generation a new cohort of marketers is emerging and things will never

