Mark Rosenker, Public Affairs Specialist and Former NTSB Chairman, Dies
Mark Rosenker, a public affairs specialist who served in Republican presidential administrations and became an authority on planes, trains and automobiles, directing the National

Staying Ahead of the Curve: The New Role for the Communicator
By Phil Rabin In today’s world, everyone can be a reporter, photographer and, if they choose, their own “media” outlet. So where does

Theater Hopes for Rain During 2019 Holiday Show
By Phil Rabin For lovers of “live” theater – and I am one of them – the holiday season traditionally brings a number of treats designed

Significant Number of Retailers Face Significant Risk of Bankruptcy, States Retail Dive
Since the summer of 2017, when retail bankruptcies were reaching Great Recession-era levels, Retail Dive has compiled lists of distressed retailers potentially at

Public Relations: Three Realities Facing the PR Profession
Capitol Communicator posted a piece about how changes in the advertising community are, among other things, creating shortages of people with the skills needed

PR Summit DC: “One-Size Fits All” Communications Campaigns No Longer Effective
Capitol Communicator’s PR Summit DC, July 18, at the National Press Club provided attendees with an in-depth overview of the trends impacting

Amazon Comes to D.C. and D.C. May Never Be the Same
By Phil Rabin The announcement that Amazon, over time, will create a significant number of jobs in Crystal City, VA, has the potential for

“Hamilton” Hysteria So High the Internet “Exploded All Around the Nation’s Capital”
By Phil Rabin, editor, Capitol Communicator It’s not surprising that the pending arrival of “Hamilton” at the Kennedy Center in D.C. generated

Earle Palmer Brown, a Legend in the D.C. Marketing Community, Dies at 92
Earle Palmer Brown, a legend in the D.C. marketing community, died at the age of 92. Although Brown downplayed his legacy to the

