Google Maps Adds Local Ads
Local ads are coming to Google Maps, reports Adweek. The Adweek post, in part, added: “Now that nearly one third of all mobile searches

Martin Agency Named 2016 Agency of Year at The One Show
The Martin Agency was recognized at The One Show as 2016 Agency of the Year. The Richmond-based agency and GEICO, based in Chevy

Facebook Doesn’t Suppress Conservative News Outlets, States Company
A Facebook investigation into its Trending Topics feature found no evidence of systematic political bias in the editorial process that determines which stories are

Americans Lead “Mobile-First Lives”, States CTIA
CTIA® released its annual survey results, which found Americans used 9.6 trillion megabytes (MB) of data in 2015, three times the 3.2

Jeff Joseph, SVP of Communications and Strategic Relationships at Consumer Technology Association, Featured in Video Profile
Van Eperen, a DC PR firm, is partnering with Capitol Communicator to produce a series of video profiles titled Communicator Spotlight. This profile features

PR and Digital Agency Leaders Discuss Staying Profitable
By Robert Udowitz The National Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and the National Press Club held a private program for

Washington Post Launches “Fuse,” New Technology for Ads Across all Post Platforms
The Washington Post launched Fuse to provide a consumer ad experience built for the high speed, mobile era.According to The Post, “The rise

Jeff Joseph, SVP of Communications and Strategic Relationships at Consumer Technology Association, Featured in Video Profile
Van Eperen, a DC PR firm, is partnering with Capitol Communicator to produce a series of video profiles titled Communicator Spotlight. This profile features

Pardo Exits AARP for Nashville Post
Emilio Pardo, the chief brand officer of AARP, has been appointed senior vice president, chief marketing and communications officer responsible for the strategy and

PRSA’s Richmond Chapter Presents 2016 Virginia Public Relations Awards
The Richmond Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America honored statewide organizations and companies for excellence in PR at the 2016 Virginia Public

Recognizing Problem Solvers with Unique Award
After two decades, Virginia Commonwealth University’s Brandcenter has an ambitious new mission. The business school’s award-winning branding graduate program wants to

Updates: People on the Move
Julia McDowell, an eleven-year veteran of Williams Whittle, has been named president of the agency. Rob Whittle is now chairman and CEO. According

Email Marketing for Everyone
The digital revolution has changed the world around us, erasing distance and making it easier than ever for brands and customers to stay in

The Interruption Conversation to Highlight PR Summit DC on June 10
Not long ago, successful public relations campaigns told the best story and were measured by “media hits”. But in today’s world, a brand

WBA Research Releases Transportation Attitudes and Usage Study
As a leader in transportation market research, WBA Research announces the release of our latest study on attitudes toward and usage of transportation, including

