Jay Morris to Lead IPRA’s 2015 Board
The Independent Public Relations Alliance (IPRA) announced its 2015 board of directors. IPRA represents independent practitioners in public relations, communications and marketing working in

D.C. Auto Show Spot Showcases Camera Angles and Miniature Models
These days, many films and TV spots are saturated with digital special effects. But Bethesda-based August, Lang & Husak saw an opportunity to

Camera Assistant Remembered in Star-Studded PSA Urging More Set Safety While Making Movies
“Sarah Jones is remembered in star-studded PSA urging for more set safety”, is the headline of a story in the Charleston City Paper.

Five Steps for Anticipating Tomorrow’s News Today and Reaching Public Relations Goals
The morning after President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, the political press churned out countless stories framed around the president’s

The Super Bowl May Be Sunday, But The Real Game Is Already Afoot
By Dave Marinaccio, Chief Creative Officer, and Ellie West, Social Media Program Supervisor at LMO Advertising Over 224 million eyeballs will watch the Super

Crosby Marketing Communications on List of Nation’s Top Healthcare and Medical PR Firms
Crosby Marketing Communications has been recognized as #15 on the annual ranking of the nation’s Top Healthcare and Medical PR Firms by O’

Localist Relocates to D.C. from Baltimore
Localist, a startup that makes an interactive event marketing calendar, is leaving Baltimore for the Washington, D.C., area. As it grows, the company

On the Move & Moving Up in D.C.: Ben Finzel, Francie Israeli, Nicholas Simmonds and Danielle Hagen
Washington communications executive Ben Finzel has launched RenewPR, an energy and environment communications consulting firm based in D.C. The firm is focused on

Super Bowl 2015 – A Celebration of Dadvertising, Patriotism and Puppies.
By Cary Hatch, MDB Communications Perhaps nothing warms the heart of an “Ad Guy” more than the 30-second TV spots celebrating the brands

It’s Still the Relationships
I attended last week’s PRSA-NCC panel “How to Leverage Tomorrow’s News Today and Reach Communications Goals.” It was an interesting session

“Take It Away” Video Takes On Redskins to Change Their Name
The National Congress of American Indians and the Oneida Indian Nation have launched a new online ad to get the Redskins to change the

Design Army, The Martin Agency and Hue&Cry Join to Promote The One Show Award Competition
D.C-based Design Army, working with The Martin Agency, and Hue&Cry in Richmond, is promoting The One Show with a campaign

Social Driver’s State of the Union “War Room” Featured on WUSA 9
D.C.-based digital agency Social Driver was featured on WUSA 9 on Jan. 20, when agency co-founders Thomas Sanchez and Anthony Shop,

Dave McConnell Celebrates 50th Anniversary at WTOP
In an industry where turnover is common, it’s great to recognize that Dave McConnell is celebrating his 50th anniversary at WTOP radio. McConnell

Cade Martin Photographs Montel Williams for NSBA’s “Stand UP 4 Public Schools” Campaign
The National School Board Association has an on-going campaign to “Stand UP 4 Public Schools.” According to NSBA, “public schools mold America into

