Maryland Updates from Weber Shandwick, Van Eperen, Nevins and idfive
Weber Shandwick, a leading global communications firm, announced the promotion of four employees in the firm’s Baltimore office. * Hee Suk Ko was promoted

Sandy Hillman Communications, Crosby Marketing and Abel Communications Are Top Winners at PRSA ‘Best in Maryland’
Sandy Hillman Communications won Best of Show for “The National WWI Museum and Memorial WWI Centennial” while Crosby Marketing Communications and Abel Communications each

PRSA Maryland to Recognize Barb Clapp with Lifetime Achievement Award at ‘Best in Maryland’ Awards Gala This Evening
Barb Clapp has been selected as the 2019 Public Relations Society of America Maryland Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Clapp, founder of Barb Clapp

MGH Adds Golden Krust Caribbean Franchise; News from ADG
MGH in Owings Mills will provide a wide range of marketing services for Golden Krust, the largest franchisor of authentic Caribbean cuisine with 125

Baltimore News from Storyfarm, Sandy Hillman Communications, MPT, Nevins, Warschawski and Profiles
Storyfarm produced a spot for the Islip, N.Y.-based baked goods brand Cakebites, which produces tiny cakes, according to Dan Gerlach, Storyfarm partner

Maryland Updates from Unconquered, Planit, SECU, Chesapeake Employers’ and MGH
Unconquered hired Lucy Glaser as director of business development. According to a release, Glaser has been involved with business development and account management since

Communicators: Is it Time for TikTok?
By Jeffrey Davis, APR To really understand the TikTok world of short videos you have to immerse yourself into the culture. Endless swiping takes

Baltimore-based Jellyfish Valued at $644 Million Following Investment from French Holding Company Fimalac
Baltimore-based Jellyfish announced its continued global expansion following an investment from Fimalac, a France-based investment group primarily focused on digital media and

PRSA Maryland 2020 Board of Directors Slate is Announced
The PRSA Maryland Chapter announced the slate for the 2020 board of directors. Voting will commence on November 25 via an online survey distributed

Spokesman T.J. Smith to Run for Mayor of Baltimore
Baltimore communicator T.J. Smith announced he is running for mayor of Baltimore. Most recently, he served as Press Secretary for Baltimore County Executive

Baltimore Public Works Spokesman Jeffrey Raymond Dies
The Baltimore Department of Public Works announced that its spokesman, Jeffrey Raymond, passed away on Oct. 27, 2019. The cause of death has not

Kevin Plank to Step Down as Under Armour CEO; Will Become “Brand Chief”
Under Armour’s chairman and CEO Kevin Plank will be stepping down from the position in January 2020, Under Armour officials announced. Plank, who

Vitamin Expanding to New Federal Hill HQ in Baltimore
Baltimore integrated marketing agency Vitamin announced plans to move from Highlandtown to 720 Light Street, at the corner of Key Highway and Light at

Under Armour Trademark Lawsuit Claims Logo Was Copied
Under Armour filed a trademark infringement lawsuit accusing an athletic apparel brand called HOTSUIT of copying the Baltimore brand’s famous logo, according to

Communicators Recognized by The Daily Record; R2i Adds Mark Eddy
The Daily Record announced the winners of Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs and four communicators made the list this year. Among the 2019 honorees

