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

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

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

D.C.-area agency updates: National Cherry Blossom Festival chooses LINK, Abbie Sorrendino joins Public Strategies, and Boathouse Group launches social impact practice
The National Cherry Blossom Festival has chosen LINK Strategic Partners to lead public and media relations for the organization. According to a release, LINK

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

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

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

90 speakers, 30 sessions and 30 exhibits to be featured at the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit ADWKDC on Nov 2
We are one day away from the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit and ADWKDC on Nov. 2 at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia. This

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

Agency updates: FOVNDRY adds Jon Hukill and Concepts Communications wins award for “Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do?” campaign
FOVNDRY adds Jon Hukill, above, to lead the Maryland agency’s public relations team. Hukill, states a release, is a seasoned communications leader with

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

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

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

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

The Washington Post’s Krissah Thompson named recipient of Dorothy Butler Gilliam Trailblazer Award
The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) announced that Krissah Thompson, a managing editor at The Washington Post, will be honored with the inaugural

