Forty-two states sue Meta for features they say are responsible for harming young people’s mental health
A lawsuit has been filed by Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and 41 other states against Meta Platforms Inc., which owns and operates Facebook

Steven Blanchard promoted to Vice President and General Manager of Nexstar Media Group’s broadcasting and digital operations in Richmond, Virginia
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. promoted Steven Blanchard to Vice President and General Manager of the company’s broadcasting and digital operations in Richmond, Virginia,

Alisa Valudes Whyte, CEO & Senior Partner, Merritt Group, named WWPR’s 2023 Washington Woman of the Year
Alisa Valudes Whyte, CEO & Senior Partner, Merritt Group, center in photo, was named Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) 2023 Washington Woman of

Legal risks of AI to be addressed at the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit on Nov 2
AI in the communications fields presents challenges in intellectual property, data privacy, authentic communication, and ethical concerns. Balancing automation with creativity, attracting talent, and

Sharla McBride, formerly with WUSA9, joins Newsmax as Wake Up America co-host
Sharla McBride has joined Newsmax as a co-host of Wake Up America alongside Rob Finnerty, reports TVNewser. McBride, most recently a news and

Washington Commanders’ CCO to discuss navigating crisis communications at MarCom Summit on Nov 2
In the world of sports, crises can emerge unexpectedly, from player controversies to organizational challenges and beyond. It’s no secret that the Washington

“Best Crew” features makeup stylist Jasmen Davis
Capitol Communicator is featuring “Best Crew,” a profile series by Eli Meir Kaplan, a Washington, D.C.-based commercial photographer and director. The series

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker receives Television Broadcast Award from Multicultural Media Correspondents Association
Kristen Welker, moderator of NBC’s Meet the Press, received the Television Broadcast Award from the Multicultural Media Correspondents Association during its annual dinner

Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit Will Help Area Communicators Navigate the Future of PR, Marketing & Advertising
This year’s Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit, in association with ADWKDC, has become the largest gathering of the PR, marketing and advertising communities on

Yes& named #2 largest D.C.- area ad agency and #9 fastest-growing company in Greater Washington D.C., according to WBJ rankings
Yes&, an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as the number-two largest ad agency

“PR Flacks Are Looking For Mentions in Podcasts,” reports Publishers Daily
Journalists and publications are increasingly being pitched by PR people to get mentioned in their podcasts, reports Publishers Daily In Q3 2023, continued Publishers

MotorWeek’s John Davis inducted into National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences chapter’s Gold Circle
John Davis, producer, creator and host of the Maryland Public Television (MPT) series MotorWeek, was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts &

BIA projects $175.6 billion in 2024 local advertising marketplace spending strengthened by political season
In its newly released 2024 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast, BIA Advisory Services, Chantilly, Va, estimates revenues across all media in the U.S.

X losing users quickly shows third-party data
As Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino test new ways to bring revenue to X, formerly Twitter, third-party data show the social media platform

Nominations being accepted for National Capital Public Relations Hall of Fame
Nominate the 2023 National Capital Public Relations Hall of Fame Inductees The National Capital Public Relations Hall of Fame is the Washington, D.C.

