Agency updates from Vanguard Communications, Arillic and Better Together
Vanguard Communications has been selected to provide communications and marketing support to one of the newest Smithsonian museums — National Museum of the American Latino

Lissa Blackaby Forsterer Named Chief Growth Officer as RP3 Agency Plans for Expansion
RP3 Agency, an independent, full-service marketing agency based in the Washington, D.C., area, announced the appointment of Lissa Blackaby Forsterer as Chief

Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit and ADWKDC set for Wednesday
The Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit ADWKDC is Oct. 30 and the event is close to selling out. 80 speakers from many brands representing B2B,

Consumers more receptive toward advertising, finds new report
Kantar Media’s U.S. Media Reactions Report finds people, overall, are more receptive toward advertising. Nearly half (47%) of people surveyed say they

Yes& helps Community College of Philadelphia “Rise from Within”
Yes& unveiled a bold new look and brand platform for the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP), launching a comprehensive rebrand, campaign and website

Can everyone mute themselves?
Capitol Communicator is running an industry commentary series by Dennis Goris, president and creative director at Goris Communications. You can find more Brand Creep

CMRignite appoints Kevin E. Stone as Vice President of Creative Services; Agency to make presentation at Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit on Oct. 30
CMRignite announced that Kevin E. Stone has been named Vice President of Creative Services. According to a release, CMRignite is the nation’s largest

Donald Thoms inducted into National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Chapter’s Gold Circle
Donald Thoms, president of ThomsMediaGroup, was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter’s (NATAS-NCCB)

More than 70 speakers set to provide insights and outlook for 2025 at Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit ADWKDC on Oct. 30
More than 70 speakers from many of the top brands in the Mid-Atlantic region – from B2B, B2C, B2G, non-profits and associations – will

AAF DC announces 2024-2025 leadership team
The American Advertising Federation DC Chapter (AAF DC) announced its officers and directors for the 2024-2025 term, featuring members from prominent area agencies,

Design Army “brings the glamour to holiday family drama” in new Morphe Cosmetics campaign, states PRINT
The holidays are a time of joy and celebration, and let’s be honest, family drama, states PRINT. Channeling the chaotic energy of The

Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Chief Washington Correspondent, to be honored with AWM’s Gracies Icon Award
The Alliance for Women in Media announced that Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and Chief Washington Correspondent, will be honored with

D.C.-area agency updates: Maeve Marketing, Curley Company and W2 Communications
Maeve Marketing has been launched by Christina Kozloff and Andy Steenberge According to its website, Maeve Marketing a creative agency that believes marketing can

WaPo seeks acquisitions to grow the company
For the past several years, The Washington Post has sat out the deal fervor that has swept through much of the media industry, but

Trust in media hits historic low, reports Axios
The percentage of Americans who say they have a great deal or a fair amount of trust in the mass media has fallen to

