Government Marketing University 2020 GAIN Conference Goes Virtual Capitol Communicator September 8, 2020 B to G, EventsPremiere Educational Conference Offers Keynotes by Distinguished Experts and Interactive Training Opportunities Government Marketing University (GMarkU) announced the opening of registration for the 2020...
Maryland Launches #MasksOnMaryland Campaign Jeffrey Davis August 4, 2020 B to G, Coronavirus, Maryland News, Top Right SponsoredThe Maryland Department of Commerce has launched the #MasksOnMaryland campaign to encourage residents as well as visitors to the state to wear masks properly, practice social distancing and adhere to Centers...
“Please Don’t Kick Us When We’re Down”, Admirable Devil Tells DC Council Members Capitol Communicator July 20, 2020 Advertising, B to G, Uncategorized, Upper Left SponsoredD.C.’s City Council is considering a new tax on the planning, creation, placement and display of advertising in print, broadcast and digital media. The Council will vote on the tax, Tuesday, July 21. ...
Proposed DC Ad Tax Threatens “Powerful Engine” that Helps Drive the DC Economy, States Cary Hatch, Chairman of 4As MidAtlantic Board of Governors and CEO of MDB Communications MDB Communications July 20, 2020 Advertising, B to G, Top Right SponsoredBy Cary Hatch As the Chairman of the MidAtlantic Board of Governors for the American Association of Advertising Agencies and the CEO of MDB Communications headquartered in Washington, DC, I have seen my...
Updates on Proposed D.C. Ad Tax Capitol Communicator July 16, 2020 Advertising, B to G, Top Center SponsoredThe proposed ad tax was the subject of much lively and chaotic discussion by the DC City Council Tuesday. According to AAF: "It is very apparent that there is substantial opposition to the tax by many...
Four Organizations Challenging Proposed “Devastating” D.C. Sales Tax on Advertising and Sales of Personal Information Guest Columnist July 13, 2020 Advertising, B to G, Upper Left SponsoredAccording to four organizations - AAF, American Advertising Federation DC, Maryland-DC-Delaware Broadcasters Association and MDDC Press Association - with less than 24 hours’ notice and no opportunity for...
D.C. Agency Updates: Ogilvy, REQ and WHITE64 Capitol Communicator July 8, 2020 Agency, B to GOgilvy Government Relations is providing counsel for Tapestry Inc., the New York-based marketer of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman luxury fashion brands, reports O'Dwyer's. The report adds that the WPP...
D.C. City Council Approves 2021 Budget Proposal that Includes Ad Tax Capitol Communicator July 7, 2020 Advertising, B to G, Bottom Left SponsoredThe American Advertising Federation reports the District of Columbia City Council unanimously approved their 2021 budget, which includes a three-percent tax on advertising. This is not a final passage as...
Ballard Partners Cuts Ties with D.C. Government Capitol Communicator June 9, 2020 B to G, Top Center Sponsored"Trump-tied Ballard Partners cut ties with its Government of the District of Columbia client" due to the escalating feud between Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser and the president, reports O'Dwyer's, which added...
Groups Praise Maryland Governor Larry Hogan for Veto of Digital Ad Tax Bill Jeffrey Davis May 8, 2020 Advertising, Agency, B to GIndustry groups representing Maryland’s news media and advertising communities are thanking Governor Larry Hogan for his commitment to supporting businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic by vetoing a bill...
