BBB National Programs names Phyllis Marcus as Vice President, National Advertising Division
Phyllis Hurwitz Marcus, a national leader in the advertising bar with decades of experience both working at and practicing before the Federal Trade Commission

AJ Jones II appointed EVP, Chief Strategic and Corporate Communications Officer of Monumental Sports and Entertainment
AJ Jones II has been named EVP, Chief Strategic and Corporate Communications Officer of Monumental Sports and Entertainment. In this role, states a release,

Award-winning director Andrew Fetchko opens new creative video & production agency: Antihero
There’s a new hero in town. According to Andrew Fetchko, Antihero is a new, full-service creative production agency built on a simple

State of work-life balance in journalism
Muckrack released its second report regarding burnout and how journalists are coping in 2025. Key findings: * Stress levels for journalists remain high. 50% have

Ralph Posner joins AHLA as Chief Communications Officer
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), which represents all segments of the hotel industry, announced an executive leadership role to bolster AHLA’s

Urban One reduces workforce as ad revenue falls
Urban One, the publicly traded media company focused on African American audiences, reported a net operating loss in the fourth quarter of 2024, despite

Jon Brady named news director at WJLA in Washington, D.C.
Jon Brady has been appointed news director of Sinclair-owned ABC affiliate WJLA 7News and WJLA 24/7 News in Washington, D.C. He

People in the News: McCullough, Eamich, McKelvey, Stuteville and Voljavec
Lauren McCullough (pictured) has joined Red Thinking in the role of Director of Client Services. Amanda Eamich has been promoted to Vice President of

Adfero adds Steve Lombardo as CEO
Adfero, a strategic communications and public affairs agency, welcomes Steve Lombardo, as Chief Executive Officer. Lombardo, who previously led public affairs and crisis shops

Rick Hindin, ad exec and co-founder of Britches of Georgetown, dies
Photo: Britches Great Outdoors Alumni Facebook page Rick Hindin, a retail entrepreneur who co-founded Britches of Georgetowne and later returned to his roots

Philip Rucker, former WaPo editor, to oversee CNN’s D.C. newsgathering teams
Former Washington Post editor Philip Rucker, who was hired at CNN in January, is now in charge of all D.C. editorial and management

Martin named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative List
For the third year in a row, The Martin Agency made Fast Company’s list of most innovative companies for their unique celebrity collaborations.

Eli Meir Kaplan Stills + Motion Wins Gold at w3 Awards for Burke Avenue Commercial
Eli Meir Kaplan Stills + Motion has been honored with a Gold 2024 w3 Award in the Branded Entertainment-Commercials category for the :30-second

Marketbridge announces appointment of Bob Ray to board of directors
Marketbridge, a leading integrated growth consulting and marketing firm, today announced the appointment of Bob Ray to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ray

RP3 adds to their creative team
RP3 Agency has made several new additions to their creative team. Additions include: * Bowen Mendelson, Creative Director, Copy: A Cannes Lions, One Show, D&

