212 Communications Names Caldwell and Clendenin Partners
Baltimore-based 212 Communications announced the addition of two partners, according to company co-founder Erica Mechlinski. Madeline Caldwell, center in photo, joins as

Strategic Factory Acquires Baltimore’s A|A Signs
Maryland-based Strategic Factory, a provider for print, signage, branded products and marketing, announced that Baltimore sign manufacturer A|A Signs, known for its

AAF Baltimore Announces Board and Forms Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee
The American Advertising Federation of Baltimore (AAFB) convened for its first Board meeting of the year and announced its new Board of Directors and

Frederick Marketing Firm Fires Employee After Spotting Photos of Him In Capitol During “Security Breach”
A Frederick direct marketing firm terminated an employee after spotting photographs of rioters and protestors inside the Capitol that included the unnamed employee wearing

Maryland News from SECU and Warschawski
The Daily Record has named Amy Basta, assistant vice president of marketing for SECU, Maryland’s largest state chartered credit union, as one of

Clapp 360 Adds Car Service FreedomCar and Two New Hires
Clapp 360 Communications in Baltimore is creating a branding and awareness program for FreedomCar’s two service lines: the company’s trusted transportation service

PR, Content, Talent and Social Media Trends for 2021
By Jeffrey A. Davis, APR Capitol Communicator Regional Editor If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we have no idea what’s

Bill Signed Authorizing National Monument to Fallen Journalists
The president on Dec. 23, 2020 signed into law a companion bill to legislation written by U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and

Storyfarm Creates Launch Video for Ground and Pound Energy Drink
Baltimore’s Storyfarm, producer of online video content and broadcast television spots, recently completed a video project for a startup beverage company’s launch

Marketing Nice Guys Launches a Marketing Help Desk
Fairfax-based Marketing Nice Guys, founded in July 2020 to help businesses and individuals excel at digital marketing, has launched a new service – Marketing

PRSA Maryland Announces 2021 Chapter Leadership
The Public Relations Society of America Maryland Chapter (PRSA Maryland), the leading organization serving communications and public relations professionals in central Maryland, has announced

Outgoing AAF Baltimore President: “A Hell of a Ride”
Outgoing AAF Baltimore President Matt McDermott shared the following letter after a busy and highly successful 2020 term for the chapter: Dear AAF Baltimore

Liquified Creative and Eye on Annapolis Re-Launch Tipping Platform for Out-Of-Work Service Industry Employees
Annapolis-based advertising agency Liquified Creative and Maryland news platform Eye on Annapolis have collaborated to launch a three-part initiative, #AnnapolisGives, aimed at

Best of Show for Sandy Hillman Communications as PRSA Maryland Bestows 47 Awards at Virtual ‘Best in Maryland’
The Public Relations Society of America Maryland Chapter bestowed 47 Best in Maryland awards in 26 categories, including a new Covid-19 category, as

GKV’s Courtney Black Elected President as AAF Baltimore Names 2021-2022 Board of Directors
American Advertising Federation Baltimore has announced the new board members for 2021-2022: Board Officers – President – Courtney Black, GKV – 1st VP – Kathe Flynn, Havas

