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Agency

Yes& has been recognized as one of Adweek’s 2023 Fastest Growing Agencies. Annually, Adweek recognizes the top-100 global agencies of all

Nov 6, 2023
Yes& recognized as one of the fastest growing agencies of 2023 by Adweek
Media

William Lewis, a reporter-turned-executive who spent years working in British media and for Rupert Murdoch-owned companies, has been named the CEO

Nov 5, 2023
William Lewis named publisher and CEO of The Washington Post
People

A staple of local journalism, Alison Starling is stepping away from the anchor desk at 7News after 20 years, reports WTOP Starling made the

Nov 4, 2023
Alison Starling to leave 7News in D.C.
Agency

The National Cherry Blossom Festival has chosen LINK Strategic Partners to lead public and media relations for the organization.  According to a release, LINK

Nov 3, 2023
D.C.-area agency updates: National Cherry Blossom Festival chooses LINK, Abbie Sorrendino joins Public Strategies, and Boathouse Group launches social impact practice
People

The International Center for Journalists’ Board of Directors announced that NBC News svp for politics Carrie Budoff Brown, based in D.C., has been

Nov 3, 2023
NBC News’ Carrie Budoff Brown named Chairperson of ICFJ Board of Directors
Advertising

AARP and the Ad Council have launched “This Is Pretirement,” a fully integrated campaign that encourages those thinking about retirement to plan for their

Nov 2, 2023
AARP and Ad Council launch ‘This Is Pretirement’ PSA campaign
Advertising

ANA’s Engage Responsibly (ER) launched a advertising and education campaign designed to elevate brand and consumer awareness to stop the proliferation of online

Nov 2, 2023
ANA launches campaign to combat online hate
News

We are one day away from the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit and ADWKDC on Nov. 2 at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia. This

Oct 30, 2023
90 speakers, 30 sessions and 30 exhibits to be featured at the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit ADWKDC on Nov 2
Technology

President Joe Biden issued an executive order on artificial intelligence — the U.S. government’s first action of its kind — requiring new safety assessments,

Oct 30, 2023
President Biden issues executive order that’s “the strongest set of actions any government in the world has ever taken on AI safety, security, and trust”
Agency

FOVNDRY adds Jon Hukill, above, to lead the Maryland agency’s public relations team. Hukill, states a release, is a seasoned communications leader with

Oct 30, 2023
Agency updates: FOVNDRY adds Jon Hukill and Concepts Communications wins award for “Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do?” campaign
People

Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) Linda Taggart, vice president, Development, was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences National Capital Chesapeake

Oct 30, 2023
MPT’s Linda Taggart honored for broadcast industry contributions
People

WTTG-TV’s entertainment reporter has been getting mean social media posts from people who think he’s former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.  The

Oct 30, 2023
Kevin McCarthy, WTTG’s entertainment reporter, reports receiving nasty social media posts
People

Stephen Graddick is joining WTTG Washington and will co-anchor Fox 5 Morning News at 4-5 a.m. weekdays, alongside Holly Morris, and

Oct 30, 2023
Stephen Graddick joins WTTG Washington as co-anchor and reporter
Insights

There has been a decreasing appetite for closely following events of the day, according to a a Pew Research study, reports Broadcasting+Cable. Pew

Oct 30, 2023
Study finds decline in interest in news
People

The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) announced that Krissah Thompson, a managing editor at The Washington Post, will be honored with the inaugural

Oct 29, 2023
The Washington Post’s Krissah Thompson named recipient of Dorothy Butler Gilliam Trailblazer Award
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