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Media

The Washington Sun is creating The Washington Sun Magazine, a monthly print publication featuring some of the most compelling journalism produced by The Sun’

Oct 6, 2026
The Washington Sun launches magazine
Jobs

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports the number of people working in advertising and public relations ticked higher in September, states an Inside

Oct 5, 2026
Wave of job losses tied to AI has yet to materialize, states Inside Radio
Advertising

Ads aired during Spanish-language television broadcasts were 50% more impactful than English-language TV ads over the past year, according to research released

Oct 5, 2026
Spanish-language ad more effective than average English-language ad during Spanish-language TV broadcasts
Media

Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has found her next chapter: She is heading to Fox News, states the Associated Press. Leavitt will

Oct 5, 2026
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt joins Fox News as on-air contributor
Marketing

MarketingOps 3.0: Building the Hybrid Operating Model for Growth in a Machine-Mediated Market introduces a framework for coordinating marketing, sales, service and

Oct 5, 2026
New book defines operating model for marketing in an agent-driven market
Media

Podcasting’s audience is becoming younger, more diverse and increasingly female, creating new opportunities for advertisers, states Inside Radio, as the medium expands beyond

Oct 1, 2026
Podcasting’s audience now younger and more diverse
Insights

Full-day program will examine AI, communications, search, social media, public affairs, B2B marketing and the growing importance of trust The Mid-Atlantic MarCom

Sep 30, 2026
Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit announces agenda for Oct. 14 conference in D.C.
People

ABC News is weighing a major shakeup at “Good Morning America” after the iconic broadcast lost its No. 1 ratings berth last season to

Sep 29, 2026
Insight: “Anchors are the No. 1 reason” viewers watch morning network TV programs, states NY Post
Insights

A New Mexico jury on Friday determined Meta violated the state’s consumer protection law by misleading consumers about Facebook’s privacy practices and

Sep 28, 2026
Jury determines Meta violated New Mexico’s consumer protection law
People

Angela Stribling, a pioneering Black Entertainment Television (BET) personality and popular radio host, has died. She was 58, reports People.  Stribling rose to fame

Sep 27, 2026
Angela Stribling, who rose to fame on BET, as well as through her work in area broadcasting, dies at 58
Events

CNN political commentator and veteran communications strategist Karen Finney will be the keynote speaker at the Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) 37th Woman

Sep 25, 2026
Karen Finney to Keynote WWPR’s 37th Woman of the Year Celebration and Join Ashley Allison for Fireside Chat
Events

The Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit, the region’s largest marketing, advertising and communications event, is set for October 14 at the MLK Library Conference

Sep 22, 2026
Region’s “must-attend” marketing, advertising and communications summit announces speakers and agenda
Advertising

It’s the summer of the big brand apology, and Converse just had its turn at the wheel, reports ADWEEK. The Nike-owned brand

Sep 22, 2026
Converse releases ads that “should not have happened”
People

Brad Bell, Maryland Bureau Chief for ABC7/WJLA, will retire after 35 years with the station, reports DCRTV. According to DCRTV, “Bell joined WJLA

Sep 21, 2026
Brad Bell retires after 35 years with ABC7/WJLA
Media

Politico is expanding beyond its long-running Pro subscription business, launching a new technology policy franchise called Decoded, according to chief executive Goli Sheikholeslami.

Sep 19, 2026
Politico “finally” launches second subscription, states ADWEEK
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