Scott Vance named a Managing Editor at The Washington Post
The Washington Post named Scott Vance as Managing Editor, overseeing the International, Business and Sports departments. “Our newsroom coverage is elevated by Scott’s
AMA Baltimore announces 2023-2024 Executive Board
The American Marketing Association Baltimore Chapter (AMA Baltimore) announced its executive board for the 2023-2024 chapter year. The executive board is a group
Paul Jaxon replaces Don Geronimo on WBIG radio in D.C. after Geronimo was dismissed for making sexist remarks about a D.C. TV sports anchor
Paul Jaxon has been named morning host at “Big 100” WBIG radio in Washington, D.C. Jaxon, states Inside Radio, hosted afternoons on WMMR
D.C.-area agency updates: Banner Public Affairs adds video production studio, NJI adds staff and SwellShark adds PBS
Banner Public Affairs announced the launch of its in-house video production studio, located in the firm’s Washington D.C. headquarters. The studio
Yes& adds organizational growth and development expert to its leadership team
Sarah Shirck will expand agency’s portfolio of capabilities Yes& announced the appointment of Sarah Shirck as Senior Vice President of Organizational Growth
Mary Ann Donaghy joins ZIPS Franchising as chief marketing and customer experience officer
ZIPS Franchising LLC, Savage, MD, announced that Mary Ann Donaghy has joined the organization as chief marketing and customer experience officer. Previously a member
Lounge Lizard opens office in Richmond
Lounge Lizard Worldwide Inc., announced its expansion to Richmond, Virginia, which, states a release, is part of its “commitment to offer more localized and
Petition states ‘Commanders’ “dilutes” team’s identity and calls on team to go back to old name
A Native American group is suing the Washington Commanders, accusing team leadership of defamation and conspiracy when it comes to changing the team name.
Leading trade groups define “Made for Advertising” websites
A consortium of marketing and advertising trade organizations have released a detailed definition of so-called “Made for Advertising” websites that the ANA said
Burkey Belser, the graphic designer who created the ubiquitous nutrition facts label, dies at 76
Burkey Belser, a graphic designer who created the ubiquitous nutrition facts label — a stark rectangle listing calories, fat, sodium and other content information — that
Michael Freedman, who held top positions at UPI and CBS radio, and was a vice president at GWU and the University of Maryland Global Campus, dies at 71
Michael Freedman, who served as president of the National Press Club, general manager of CBS Radio Network, managing editor for the Broadcast Division of
Keynote speakers and agenda announced for Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit and ADWKDC23
On November 2, 2023, at Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA, the Mid-Atlantic’s advertising, marketing, public relations and media professionals will convene
Press release distribution services company offers tips on producing successful press releases
Successful press releases feature a newsworthy angle and the proper format, says Newswire, a press release distribution services company. To achieve the latter, the
Press triumphs over politicians at NPC’s 2023 Spelling Bee
Journalists triumphed over lawmakers in the 2023 Press vs. Politicians Spelling Bee. Amy Wang, above, a national politics reporter at The Washington Post and
Washington Post becomes first news publisher to partner with Panera
The Washington Post has become the first news publisher to partner with the Panera Bread Unlimited Sip Club and will provide six months of
