News from Imre, Maryland Public Television and McCormick
Imre announced the appointment of Paulina De la Riva (in main photo) as Chief Strategy Officer, joining the agency with more than 18 years

Former WBAL talk show hosts launch “Free Range Politics” podcast
Veteran Baltimore broadcasters Yuripzy Morgan and Torrey Snow announced that the political commentators have launched a weekly podcast, “Free Range Politics.” According to an

CMOs “all in” with AI, say PR and agencies matter more than ever
EDITOR’S NOTE: Capitol Communicator’s Jeff Davis is in Austin, covering South by Southwest. Watch for his updates this week. As artificial intelligence

Human-driven journalism key to the future of news
EDITOR’S NOTE: Capitol Communicator’s Jeff Davis is in Austin, covering South by Southwest. Watch for his updates this week. If there was

The internet after search: Cloudflare’s Matthew Prince on AI, local media and the “Messy Middle”
EDITOR’S NOTE: Capitol Communicator’s Jeff Davis is in Austin covering South by Southwest. Watch for his updates this week. Cloudflare CEO Matthew

Baltimore agencies and creators take the spotlight at 2026 American Advertising Awards
The American Advertising Federation of Baltimore (AAFB) marked their 51st Annual American Advertising Awards, “ABRACA-ADDYS,” presented by iHeart Media amongst a historic crowd

Broderick named to Baltimore Development Corporation leadership team; MGH announces new clients
The Baltimore Development Corporation named Roy Broderick Jr. as Senior Vice President, Chief Business Development Officer and Executive Director of Made In Baltimore — a

The Banner to cover Washington sports
In an internal email to employees, The Banner’s editor-in-chief, Audrey Cooper, in main photo, announced the Baltimore-based news outlet will

The Banner expanding to Prince George’s County
The Banner announced it will begin news coverage in Prince George’s County this spring, continuing its ambition to serve readers across Maryland. Banner

Rao out as Daily Record editor after one month; Jameson leaves WJZ-FM for Detroit
Sameer Rao, named editor of The Daily Record in December, announced on LinkedIn that he has left the legal, business and government news daily

Patch field editor named Capital Gazette editor; leadership transition at Baltimore magazine
Baltimore magazine has appointed Debbie Darmofal chief operating officer, where she will oversee strategy across its print, digital, events, and custom publishing operations. The

Exelon hires Michelle Hook as VP of Communications and Marketing for Mid-Atlantic South Region
Exelon named Michelle Hook vice president of communications and marketing for its Mid-Atlantic South Region, based in the Baltimore–Washington area. “I’m

Alan Weitzman, award-winning agency founder and creative force, dies
Alan Weitzman, a legendary advertising executive, award-winning creative director, and founder of one of the mid-Atlantic’s most influential agencies, died. His

Brent Burkhardt, veteran Baltimore PR executive, dies at 63
Brent Burkhardt, a respected Baltimore-based public relations executive and mentor known for his cool demeanor and expert counsel, died December 29 at age

Rao named editor at The Daily Record; news from Sage Growth Partners and Abel Communications
Sameer Rao has been named editor of The Daily Record. He replaces longtime editor Thomas Baden Jr., who retired in June. Rao, in main

