WRC news anchor Leon Harris sparks health concerns after appearing to struggle through newscast, states report
Local NBC4 Washington news anchor Leon Harris, who delivers the network’s nightly broadcast at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., sparked concern

Layoffs hit Hearst magazines
Layoffs have hit Hearst Magazines, as the publisher said it is reallocating resources amid changes in the industry, reports The Hollywood Reporter. Hearst Magazines

CNBC and MSNBC to be spun off in Comcast’s corporate reorganization
Comcast’s corporate reorganization means that there will soon be two television networks with “NBC” in their name — CNBC and MSNBC — that will no

Retiring D.C. ad industry veteran Cary Hatch honored with Mrs. Rosa Parks Woman of The Year Award
Retiring D.C. ad industry veteran Cary Hatch has received another recognition, as she was honored with the Mrs. Rosa Parks Woman of The

Happy Thanksgiving from Capitol Communicator
Thanksgiving begins the season to reflect and give thanks. Enjoy this season with family and friends.

PRSA NCC to induct Brenda K. Foster, MPA, and Anne Woodbury into the National Capital Public Relations Hall of Fame
The Public Relations Society of America – National Capital Chapter (PRSA NCC) announced the induction of Brenda K. Foster, MPA, and Anne Woodbury into the

Google facing DOJ online-advertising allegations
Google, already facing a possible breakup of the company over its ubiquitous search engine, is fighting to beat back another attack by the U.

Avoq acquires SRA Communications, expanding into Pennsylvania
Avoq will acquire SRA Communications, a Pennsylvania-based public affairs and advisory firm founded by Steve Aaron. Aaron, above, will join D.C.-based

AP plans workforce cuts
The Associated Press plans to cut its workforce by 8% through layoffs and buyouts, “further thinning an organization that’s been a cornerstone of

PRSA NCC announces 2025 leadership; Crystal Borde named president
The Public Relations Society of America National Capital Chapter (PRSA NCC) announced its incoming leaders for 2025. The 2025 board will be led by

WTOP Updates: Dick Uliano and Evan Haning
Dick Uliano, above, posted online that he decided to leave WTOP after 14 years at the Glass Enclosed Nerve Center. His online post states:

Kathy Baird, WaPo’s chief communications officer, recognized as a fellow for 2025 Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program
Kathy Baird, chief communications officer for The Washington Post, has been recognized as a fellow for 2025 Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program. The fellowship was

The 51st seeks to redefine D.C. journalism
The 51st has set out to redefine local journalism in Washington, D.C., as one of the country’s growing number of worker-led,

Coca-Cola AI Christmas video “is ‘red’ because it’s made from the blood of out-of-work artists!,” states animator
Coca-Cola is facing a backlash online over an artificial intelligence-made Christmas promotional video that users are calling “soulless” and “devoid of any

Yes& campaign for Signature Theatre states it’s “The best place to experience musicals in America. By any measure.”
Yes& created a positioning that enabled Signature Theatre, Arlington, VA, to go beyond marketing the category of live theater or the appeal of

