TreeFork Strategies launched by agency veteran Elizabeth Shea
Agency veteran Elizabeth Shea has launched TreeFork Strategies. According to its website, TreeFork Strategies was founded “as a consultancy focused on strategic communications for

Alexandria Times converts to nonprofit
The Alexandria Times became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on Sept. 5 with its sale to Alexandria Community Media. The move, states a post,

“Keep the chit-chat short” is takeaway from study on podcasts
Get to the point. That is one of the takeaways from a forthcoming study that is a joint project between Point-To-Point Marketing

Jennifer Chick named chief marketing and brand officer at National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society named Jennifer Chick its chief marketing and brand officer. According to a release, Chick’s extensive experience developing innovative marketing

Agency Updates: News from Narrative Strategies, Avoq and Curley Company
D.C.-based Narrative Strategies announced its expansion into New York and named Caleb Barnhart and Graham Newhall to lead the office. According to

Laura Hunt receives 2025 PRNEWS People of the Year award
Laura Hunt, Chief Communications Officer at Moore, based in Lanham, MD, has received a 2025 PRNEWS People of the Year Award in the Chief

New book reveals how leading brands navigate disasters and scandals
In a world where disruption is constant and crises can strike without warning, a new book by Washington, D.C., crisis management expert Edward

WJZ’s Denise Koch to be inducted into Silver Circle of NATAS-NCCB
WJZ’s Denise Koch will be inducted into the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS-

Amber Ferguson joins the Features department of The Washington Post as rapid response culture reporter
Amber Ferguson has joined the Features department of The Washington Post as a rapid response culture reporter, covering trends and news through both text

List of speakers growing for summit on Oct. 9
The latest group of speakers are listed below for the October 9 Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit and ADWKDC. The summit will be held in

Précis AI releases Précis Public Relations mobile app in Apple App Store
Précis AI released its Précis Public Relations mobile app in the Apple App Store. The app, states a release, “is part of Précis PR

Michiko Morales named president of Gabriel Marketing Group
Gabriel Marketing Group announced the promotion of Michiko (Michi) Morales to president and the appointment of founder and CEO Leah Nurik as chairman. In

Newsmax lawsuit against Fox News dismissed
Newsmax filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox News, claiming the news outlet has maintained its dominance among right-leaning cable, satellite and streaming networks

Yes& adds Jason Gaboriau as executive creative director
Jason Gaboriau joins Yes& as executive creative director. An award-winning industry veteran who, states a release, “has served in senior creative roles

David Belew joins Baltimore Public Media as Director of Development
Baltimore Public Media adds David Belew as Director of Development, reports Inside Radio. According to Inside Radio, Belew comes to BPM – which includes news/

