Anne Buckley joins University of Maryland as vice president for marketing and communications
The University of Maryland named Anne Buckley as vice president for marketing and communications, effective September 4. In this role, states a release, Buckley

WaPo promotes Robert Miller to Director of Photography
Robert Miller has been promoted to Director of Photography at The Washington Post and, states The Post, will lead a “team of talented, award-

Robert Burton exits 7News in D.C. after a decade
After 10 years with 7News in D.C., Robert Burton will step away from the morning anchor desk to spend more time with his

D.C.-based JPA Health acquires London-based akt health
JPA Health, a D.C.-based agency working exclusively in the health sector, acquired London-based akt health. “We are delighted to welcome akt

Ironistic, a digital agency based in Alexandria, VA, merges with RISE Marketing in Vermont
Ironistic, a digital agency based in Alexandria, VA, merged with RISE Marketing, a specialized marketing communications agency headquartered in Vermont, to create a full-

American Red Cross adds PepsiCo’s Chris Kuechenmeister as vice president of communications
The American Red Cross, based in D.C., added Chris Kuechenmeister as vice president of communications. According to Rihondo, The Red Cross confirmed that

Howard University appoints “Chuka” Onwumechili as Interim Dean of Cathy Hughes School of Communications
Howard University named Chukwuka “Chuka” Onwumechili as the interim dean of the Cathy Hughes School of Communications. This announcement, states a release, comes as

Ana releases ethics code of marketing best practices
ANA released the ANA Ethics Code of Best Marketing Practices, which, it states, “is a framework of high-level principles, guidelines, resources and examples

MPT and Chelsea Publishing to collaborate on book to celebrate Maryland’s 250th birthday in 2026
Maryland Public Television announced a partnership with Hagerstown-based Chelsea Publishing, LLC to create and publish a 256-page, full-color hardcover book to

News startup The 51st raises more than half its $250,000 goal through crowdfunding
Washington, D.C., news startup, The 51st, raised $141,934, 56% of its $250,000 goal, through a GiveButter page. On the launch day,

Summer Flash Sale ending soon for Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit
The Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit is the region’s largest annual gathering of marketing, advertising, PR, communications, and media professionals. It brings together professionals

Just Global joins Trilliad to create new B2B Growth Service Provider category
Annapolis-based Trilliad announced the acquisition of San Francisco-based Just Global, an award-winning B2B marketing agency. This move propels Trilliad’s mission

SMTs help turn an organization’s leaders into influencers, states D S Simon Media
Satellite Media Tours (SMTs) are a key tool to help turn an organization’s leaders into influencers, states D S Simon Media. Below are

Muck Rack releases data-driven “Guidebook to Pitching” guide
Muck Rack released its “Guidebook to Pitching”, a guide that draws from its State of Journalism survey of 1,000+ journalists and, states Muck

Former DCist staff launch local news site for Washington
A group of D.C. journalists who worked at DCist, a local news site that was abruptly shuttered by NPR affiliate WAMU earlier this

