Cyphers Selected for Brand Development for Pinnacle Advisory Group
The Cyphers Agency announced today the agency will begin brand development work for Pinnacle Advisory Group, a private wealth management firm. Pinnacle Advisory Group,

Buzz in Baltimore: News from Mindgrub, idfive and Ainsley & Co.
Baltimore-based digital agency Mindgrub has been hired by Exelon Corporation to create mobile applications to serve Exelon’s utilities companies. According to a

Cyphers Agency Completes Rebranding for Vasili’s Kitchen
The Cyphers Agency has completed a rebranding to support the expansion of Gaithersburg restaurant Vasili’s Grill, a community staple for more than 15

Weitzman Adds Rich Reiter as Executive Creative Director
The Weitzman Agency in Annapolis hired Rich Reiter as executive creative director. According to a press release: “Before arriving to Weitzman, he was the

Maryland Updates: News from Sinclair; Jellyfish; BHC and Abel Communications
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. promoted John Solomon to Chief Operating Officer of Circa, the company’s mobile-friendly, video-driven news and entertainment brand

Buzz in Baltimore: ADDY Entries Due Jan. 6; News from Kapowza, MGH and Warschawski
The submission deadline for the Baltimore American Advertising Awards is January 6, 2017. According to the American Advertising Federation of Baltimore, the goal is

A. Bright Idea Wins PRSA Maryland Best of Show for Army Recruitment Campaign; Crosby Wins Seven Awards
A recruitment program for the Army National Guard by A. Bright Idea took top honors as “Best in Show” at the Public Relations Society

Spurrier Group Awards $5,000 Scholarship to VCU Brandcenter Student
Eric Enninful, a second-year student at Virginia Commonwealth University Brandcenter, is the 2016 recipient of a $5,000 annual scholarship from Spurrier Group,

Buzz in Baltimore: News from Fastspot, Clapp Communications and Firedrive Marketing
Baltimore interactive design agency Fastspot announced new hires: Anne Petersen is the agency’s new director of user experience; Julie Higgins holds the newly

Agency Couple Behind Baltimore’s Light City Festival Files Countersuit, Posts Open Letter About “Standing Up to Those in Power”
The couple that came up with the idea for the Light City festival in Baltimore has asked a federal judge to bar the city

Louise Lake Hayman to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at PRSA “Best in Maryland” Gala Dec. 8
A leader in the field of public relations for over 40 years and an active, accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America

AAF Baltimore Seeking Nominations for Lifetime Achievement, Silver Medal and Crystal Prism Awards
Nominations are being accepted by the AAF Baltimore in three categories to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the Baltimore advertising community.

GKV Named Media Agency for Bridgestone Golf
Baltimore-based GKV has been named the media agency of record for Bridgestone Golf, which is taking on the category leader, Titleist Pro V1,

National Geographic Editor-in-Chief to Keynote PRSA’s “Best in Maryland” Awards Gala
Two leading women in communications will kick off the annual Public Relations Society of America’s “Best in Maryland” awards ceremony on December 8

Merkle Acquires Axis41; Promotions at ADG Creative; Enradius Makes Fast 50
Columbia-based Merkle acquired Salt Lake City-based Axis41, a web and app development agency focused on customer experience. This is Merkle’s first

