PRSA “Best in Maryland” Awards Gala Set for Baltimore on Dec. 1
The PRSA Maryland chapter will hold its annual “Best in Maryland” awards program and holiday party on Dec. 1 at the Baltimore Hilton. The

Talking Snapchat, Live-Streaming, Email and More at the Campaigns and Marketing Summit
While communicators explore Snapchat and live-streaming video, email remains the killer app and televised moments from the presidential debates are still a major

idfive Makes BBJ’s List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Baltimore
Baltimore-based idfive, LLC, is among the fastest-growing private companies in Baltimore, according to a list compiled by the Baltimore Business Journal. idfive

Maryland News: Mitchell Leaves Weitzman; WebbMason Acquires Spry; Merkle Adds Three
After more than 10 years at Weitzman in Annapolis, agency president Margriet Mitchell announced via social media that she has “decided to move on

Droga5 Named Under Armour’s First Agency of Record
Baltimore-based Under Armour announced that Droga5 is the brand’s first agency of record. Droga5 started working with Under Armour in September 2013,

Buzz in Baltimore: News from Jellyfish, Fastspot, Marriner, Warschawski, MGH and More
Jellyfish Online Marketing announced that Jim Hamilton, previously vice president and managing director for iCrossing, has been named managing director, head of U.S.

AOL Completes Acquisition of Millennial Media
AOL announced the completion of its tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of Baltimore mobile advertising technology company Millennial Media. “The acquisition of

Sun Columnist Dan Rodricks Switches from WYPR to Podcasts
Dan Rodricks, columnist for the Baltimore Sun and former host of the “Midday with Dan Rodricks” show on WYPR, has switched to podcasting for

Catholic Review Drops Newspaper Format; Moves to Quarterly Magazine with Social Media, Text and App
The Catholic Review, which has covered the news in Baltimore since 1833 and has been the bi-weekly newspaper of record for the archdiocese,

A New Spot to Pop the Question: TBC Works with Smyth Jewelers to Create World’s Largest Engagement Ring
Smyth Jewelers, the largest jewelry retailer on the East Coast, is now home to a gigantic engagement ring, part of a promotion created in

Buzz in Baltimore: News from Groove, Maryland Zoo, MGH, Vitamin and GKV
Baltimore-based Groove was recognized as “Design & Development Firm of the Year” during the third annual Baltimore Innovation Awards. Other award winners included

IABC to Host Heritage Region Conference in Baltimore Oct. 18-20
The International Association of Business Communicators hosts the IABC Heritage Regional Conference in Baltimore Oct. 18-20. The conference is billed as a high-

MPT Names Tom Williams Managing Director of Communications
Maryland Public Television (MPT) in Owings Mills named Tom Williams, APR, its managing director of communications. In this newly-created position, Williams oversees the

Buzz in Baltimore: Celebrating Laurie DeYoung Day; News from Groove, IMRE, Bryn Mawr School and More
93.1 WPOC Morning Show Host Laurie DeYoung has been hosting mornings on the station for thirty years. In honor of her anniversary, Mayor

Under Armour Launches “Slay Your Next Giant” Campaign
Baltimore-based Under Armour has launched its first global football (soccer) campaign, “Slay Your Next Giant,” which will inform all future story-telling and

