Facebook to Take in 10 Percent of All U.S. Ad Spending in 2018
Facebook’s growing dominance of digital is already well-known; this year it will account for 23.0% total US digital ad spending. But
In the News: Amanda Nguyen, Jeff Walter, Dan Meyers and Esther C. Lee
D.C.-based CHIEF promoted Amanda Nguyen, right in photo, to Principal and Director of Marketing Strategy, and Jeff Walter, left in photo, to
Current Newspapers to Continue Publishing D.C. Community News After Filing for Bankruptcy Protection
The Current Newspapers will continue publishing D.C. community news, after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Jan. 3, reports Washington Business Journal, which
Washington West Film Festival Announces 2017 Award Winners
Shining a spotlight on filmmakers who exhibit excellence in artistry and craftsmanship, the Washington West Film Festival announced the 2017 award winners. The recipients
“More Upheaval” in Greater Washington Media, Reports Washington Business Journal
There’s more upheaval in Greater Washington media, but this time, it doesn’t appear to be bad news. Just more consolidation, reports Washington
Discovery Communications, Which Employs 1,300 People in D.C. Area, to Move to NYC
Discovery Communications, which helped lead the revitalization of downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, is leaving Montgomery County, selling its headquarters and moving to New York,
On the Move in the D.C. Area: Amy Schatz Joins Glen Echo Group; Two Changes at EFX Media; and, Tracey Beeker Lands New Job In Florida
Amy Schatz joined Glen Echo Group as a Director. According to a release, Schatz joined from USTelecom, where she was Vice President of Media
WETA Signs Letter of Intent with Arlington County to Stay in Shirlington
Public television station WETA, which has been actively looking throughout the D.C. area for a new location for its studio and headquarters, signed
Washington Post Promotes Kate Davey and Miki King to VP
The Washington Post promoted Kate Davey in Client Solutions to Vice President, Revenue Strategy. According to The Post, Davey, a former Eugene Meyer Award
Organization Releases Fake News “Cookbook”
If you’re curious where all the fake news on your News Feed comes from, there’s a new resource that could help you
Author and Marketer Ralph Crosby to Conduct AACC Course on Book Writing & Publishing Starting Jan. 31
Author and marketer Ralph Crosby will conduct a college course to inspire writers on how to “Write a Book and Get it Published: The
Will Cars Be the Next Media and Marketing Platform?
While autonomous cars won’t be in every garage anytime soon, today’s vehicles have never been more connected, reports Adweek, adding that’s
Americans Relying Less on TV News, Reports Pew Research
“Americans are relying less on television for their news, reports Pew Research Center, which added that just 50% of U.S. adults “now get
Current Newspapers File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Current Newspapers, the publisher of five weekly community papers around Northwest DC, have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to court records reports Washingtonian,
People Making News: Hastie Afkhami Joins Subject Matter, Matt Herrick Joins Rockefeller Foundation and Tim Flaherty Wins Award
Subject Matter announced an expansion of its senior leadership with Hastie Afkhami joining the firm as Senior Vice President-Digital. According to a release,
