ABC News promotes D.C.-based Liz Alesse to head ABC Audio Capitol Communicator May 12, 2022 MediaABC News promoted Liz Alesse to vice president of ABC Audio, overseeing ABC News Radio and ABC News podcasts along with entertainment content. “Liz is already a trusted member of the ABC Audio team, most...
Rubell Museum DC set to open in October 2022 Capitol Communicator May 12, 2022 EventsThe Rubells announced the launch of a second museum, the Rubell Museum DC, which will open to the public on October 29, 2022. The museum will present exhibitions of works, drawn from the Rubells’...
Danny Robinson, The Martin Agency’s chief creative officer, named Ad Age’s chief creative officer of the year Capitol Communicator May 11, 2022 Agency, Awards, Richmond News, Top Right SponsoredDanny Robinson, The Martin Agency’s chief creative officer, was named Ad Age’s chief creative officer of the year, as the publication lauded him for having “revved up the agency’s creative output,...
D.C.-based MDB Communications acquired by Ohio-based Hart and becomes Hart | MDB+ Capitol Communicator May 10, 2022 Acquisitions, Agency, Top Right SponsoredMDB Communications, based in D.C., has been acquired by Hart, an independent marketing and advertising agency with offices in Toledo and Columbus, Ohio. "I’ve known Mike Hart for more than 20 years...
Washington Post wins 2022 Pulitzer Prize for coverage of January 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol Capitol Communicator May 9, 2022 Awards, Media, Top Right SponsoredThe staff of The Washington Post has won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for its coverage of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. According to The Post, its coverage "included...
Ruder Finn adds Comunicad in Arlington, VA Capitol Communicator May 9, 2022 Acquisitions, Agency, Upper Left SponsoredRuder Finn has acquired Comunicad LLC, headquartered in Arlington, VA, with an office in Puerto Rico. As a result of the acquisition, Comunicad LLC "team members" will join Ruder Finn. This partnership,...
Now Where Did We Leave Off? Capitol Communicator May 9, 2022 Brand CreepCapitol Communicator is running an industry commentary series by Dennis Goris, president and creative director at Goris Communications. You can find more Brand Creep cartoons...
WPP will pay for travel for abortions Capitol Communicator May 6, 2022 Agency, Top Right SponsoredWPP is updating its healthcare advantages for all U.S. companies to offer funding for travel that enables “consistent access to healthcare and resources,” together with abortion care, in response to an...
PR firm tells clients to keep quiet on draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade Capitol Communicator May 6, 2022 Insights, PR, Upper Left SponsoredPublic relations firm Zeno is privately advising its high-profile corporate clients to avoid commenting on the draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, according to an internal communication...
Jean-Pierre to replace Psaki as White House Press Secretary Capitol Communicator May 5, 2022 People, Top Center SponsoredKarine Jean-Pierre will replace Jen Psaki as White House press secretary on May 13. Jean-Pierre, the current the principal deputy press secretary, will become the first openly gay person and first Black...