Jack O’Dwyer – The Passing of a PR Legend
By Fay Shapiro, Publisher, CommPRO.biz “OD here…kid, what do you have for me?” – This was the way Jack O’Dwyer and I
Jack O’Dwyer, Who Created Jack O’Dwyer’s Newsletter 50 years ago, Dies at 85
Jack O’Dwyer, who launched his pioneering Jack O’Dwyer’s Newsletter 50 years ago, died Dec. 19 of a chronic lung issue. He
D.C. Attorney General to Sue Facebook Over Cambridge Analytica
The Washington, D.C., attorney general will sue Facebook over the Cambridge Analytica scandal, reports CNBC, which added that “D.C. prosecutors said in
2019 Communications Predictions from Samantha Stark, Ketchum
Samantha Stark, Senior Vice President of Technology in Ketchum’s D.C. office, told Capitol Communicator that she predicts four trends for 2019. They
Addis Communications Wins Three MarCom Awards
Addis Communications won three awards from MarCom, one of the largest creative marketing and communications competitions in the world, which receives an estimated 6,
Holiday Video from Sage Communications
Sage Communications, based in McLean, VA, provided Capitol Communicator with its 2018 holiday video. In the video, agency co-founder David Gorodetski who is
Goff Says Goodbye to NBC4
NBC Washington viewers turned on the local news on Sunday and got some unexpected news: According to Adweek’s TV Spy, “Longtime morning anchor
Inclán Named NASA’s Associate Administrator for Communications
Bettina Inclán has been named NASA’s Associate Administrator for Communications. According to a release, Inclán comes to NASA with over 15 years of
Holiday Video from Yes&
In the spirit of the holiday season, Yes&, a Capitol Communicator sponsor, asked employees to create a festive holiday doodle based on the
WHITE64 Presents A “Paper Thin” Holiday Video
WHITE64, an agency based in Tysons, VA, produced a holiday video titled “Paper Thin.” If you have a holiday greeting that you think communicators
Van Eperen Wins Three Awards at PRSA’s 2018 Best in Maryland Gala
Van Eperen, an integrated communications agency specializing in public relations, marketing, social media, digital strategy, and advertising, announced that it has been awarded three
The Weekly Standard, a D.C.-Based Conservative Magazine, Shuts Down
The Weekly Standard is shutting down, reports its owner, Clarity Media Group, and the magazine’s final issue published on Dec. 17, reports POLITICO.
Virginia Lottery Selects New Branding Agency; Elevation Announces Promotions and Hires
The Virginia Lottery tapped a new Richmond branding agency to help freshen up its brand 30 years after the first lottery ticket was sold
Valerie Camillo, Washington Nationals’ Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer, Joins Philadelphia Flyers and Wells Fargo Center as President of Business Operations
Valerie Camillo, the Washington Nationals’ Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer, has been named president of business operations for the Philadelphia Flyers and Wells Fargo
Facebook Flaw Exposes Photos from 6.8 Million Users
A Facebook flaw exposed photos from up to 6.8 million users using third-party apps, the company disclosed, reports CNBC, which added that
