GAO Denies McCann Worldgroup Protest Over Elimination from Army Review
The U.S. Government Accountability Office denied a protest that was filed by McCann Worldgroup in August over its elimination from the U.S.

Broadcasting Comings-and-Goings: Ray Knight, Mitch Jacobs and Albie Dee
Ray Knight, a fixture on MASN’s pre- and postgame Washington Nationals coverage since 2007, will not return next season. According to The Washington

ANA Launches “Center for Brand Purpose”
The ANA (Association of National Advertisers) launched a new initiative designed to fuel business growth by helping marketers create purpose-driven, strategic programs and

Sage Communications Acquires Virtual Marketing, LLC
Sage Communications, a public sector marketing and public relations agency in the Washington, D.C. metro region, acquired Virtual Marketing, LLC, a boutique agency

Crystal City in Northern Virginia and NYC Splitting Amazon’s Second Headquarters: What Does it Mean to Communicators?
Amazon will open major new outposts in Northern Virginia’s Crystal City and New York City, splitting its much-sought investment of up to

Presenting Fresh Blood: Tyler Carson, Associate Director, WebMechanix
Whether you call them Pluralists, Neo-Digital Natives or the Job Hopping Generation, a new cohort of marketers is emerging and things will never

Veterans Day: “The Soldier Above All Others Prays for Peace”
As our nation observes Veterans Day, we are reminded of the message of General Douglas MacArthur: “The soldier above all others prays for peace,

Dormify Announces $3.45 Million Investment Led by AEO Inc.
Dormify, a brand that produces dorm room and apartment décor, announced a $3.45 million investment led by AEO Inc. to fuel Dormify’s

PRSA-NCC Announces 2019 Leadership; Stacy Hope Named President
The Public Relations Society of America’s National Capital Chapter (PRSA-NCC) announced its 2019 Board of Directors and national assembly delegates. The PRSA-
Up Close and Personal: Getting to Know Dave Saunders, Chief Idea Officer, madison+main
Capitol Communicator is running “Up Close and Personal” profiles of communicators in the mid-Atlantic. In this profile we feature Dave Saunders. Photography for

Wendy Hagen Named WWPR’s Washington PR Woman of the Year
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) named Wendy Hagen, (center in top photo) president of hagen inc, its Washington PR Woman of the Year.

Protesters Target D.C. Home of Fox News Host Tucker Carlson
Protesters targeted the Washington, D.C., home of Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Wednesday night, ringing the door bell and chanting, “Racist scumbag,

Michelle Gross Named President of D.C.-Based Spectrum Science Communications
Spectrum Science Communications announced that Michelle Gross has been named President of the D.C.-based agency. She was formerly the agency’s Managing

People Making News: Katie McBreen, Chris Hodowanec, Kristin Gregory, Nicole Golvala and Amber Garnett
Katie McBreen joined the Grocery Manufacturers Association as VP-communications and research. According to O’Dwyer’s, McBrfeen most recently was VP-communications, PA

WPP, With a Significant D.C. Presence, Launches Hiring Freeze
WPP Plc, a multinational advertising and public relations company which bills itself as “the world leader in communications services”, has ordered managers to cancel

