Reg Murphy, former Baltimore Sun publisher and kidnapping survivor, dies at 90
John Reginald “Reg” Murphy, a former publisher of The Baltimore Sun who survived a politically-motivated kidnapping while leading The Atlanta Constitution, died from

Under Armour increases marketing budget to push brand revitalization
Under Armour Inc., riding high on better-than-expected second-quarter results, is doubling down on its brand marketing efforts, with an early example

Maryland updates from ArachnidWorks, Pugh & Tiller, Planit and Vitamin
Frederick-based ArachnidWorks, Inc. announced it is “excited” with the appointment of Andrew (Drew) Ahrens as creative director. According to a release, since joining

Baltimore Sun dissolves features department, reassigns staff to news
The Baltimore Sun has eliminated its features department. According to the Baltimore Sun Guild, this is the first time since at least 1888 the

Baltimore Sun on the move again; Banner adds obits; news from WYPR’s “On the Record” and MPT
The Baltimore Sun’s editorial team is set for another relocation, this time to Little Italy’s Bagby Building at 509 S. Exeter Street.

University of Maryland Medical System Wins Top Honor at 2024 AMA Baltimore MX Awards
The American Marketing Association Baltimore Chapter (AMA Baltimore) announced the winners of its 39th annual MX Awards on Thursday, October 10, recognizing outstanding marketing

TBC’s Nichole Baccala Ward named owner and CEO, Allan Charles retires as Baltimore-based agency marks 50 years
Baltimore-based creative agency TBC announced three major milestones: the agency’s 50th anniversary, the transition of agency ownership to its CEO, Nichole Baccala

CareFirst adds Crystal Calloway Mitchell as VP; MPT’s Schupak honored; Imre welcomes LaRosa and Baldwin
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) in Ownings Mills named Crystal Calloway Mitchell, in main photo, as vice president of communications. According to an announcement, Mitchell

Sun reporter Madeleine O’Neill fired; Guild calls action “cowardly”
The Baltimore Sun fired federal courts reporter Madeleine O’Neill on September 9, citing internal criticism of management’s news coverage approach under new

Maryland news from imre, Sage Growth Partners, Banner, MPT and more
Imre announced the appointment of two senior creative leaders: Tracy Zuto was named Executive Vice President, Executive Creative Director across healthcare and consumer portfolios;

Baltimore Sun Guild protests new ownership’s contract proposals
Members of the Baltimore Sun Guild recently staged a protest, voicing concerns over contract negotiations with the newspaper’s new conservative ownership. About 50

The Capital and Maryland Gazette merge into a single publication
The Capital and the Maryland Gazette, two long-standing newspapers serving Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, have merged into a single daily publication under

Orioles partner with T. Rowe Price; University of Maryland extends Under Armour sponsorship through 2036
The Baltimore Orioles and T. Rowe Price have announced a marquee partnership that makes T. Rowe Price the exclusive investment and wealth management sponsor

The Baltimore Banner expands education coverage with Education Hub
The Baltimore Banner is launching the Education Hub, its first community-funded journalism initiative. According to a press release, the Education Hub will expand

Maryland news from Planit, Mindgrub, Brand3, Abel, MPT, GKV and WYPR
Planit announced the national launch of Kiddie Academy’s “Where ____ Grows” brand campaign. According to a statement, this innovative approach uses adaptable video assets

