# Capitol Communicator
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## Pages
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- [The Brief](https://capitolcommunicator.com/the-brief.md) - The week’s marketing, advertising, PR and media news from DC, Maryland and Virginia, in one email.

## Posts
- [Bill Novelli exits Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund](https://capitolcommunicator.com/bill-novelli-exits-campaign-for-tobacco-free-kids-and-the-tobacco-free-kids-action-fund.md) - The Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund announced that Bill Novelli is stepping down as chair of the Board of Directors after 30 years in leadership positions at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund. He will be succeeded by Melissa A. Schulman, Senior Vice President fo…
- [A fresh look. A connected community. Explore Capitol Communicator’s new website!](https://capitolcommunicator.com/a-fresh-look-a-connected-community-explore-capitol-communicators-new-website.md) - Capitol Communicator website relaunch.
- [Phil Nardone on 2027, AI and the changing value of communications](https://capitolcommunicator.com/phil-nardone-on-2027-ai-and-the-changing-value-of-communications.md) - By Fay Shapiro It’s always a pleasure catching up with Philip A. Nardone Jr., CEO of PAN Communications. Phil and I have known each other for years, and I’ve always
- [Younger adults likely to get news on TikTok](https://capitolcommunicator.com/younger-adults-likely-to-get-news-on-tiktok.md) - TikTok is primarily known for short-form video sharing, but it has also become a common place for people to get news. A fifth of U.S. adults regularly get news on
- [RP3 wins four OMMA awards, including Best in Show, for Appalachian Trail Conservancy campaign](https://capitolcommunicator.com/rp3-wins-four-omma-awards-including-best-in-show-for-appalachian-trail-conservancy-campaign.md) - Bethesda-based RP3, earned four honors at the 2026 Online Marketing Media and Advertising (OMMA) Awards, including the program’s highest distinction, Best in Show, for its “Take a Hike” campaign developed
- [I95 BUSINESS to publish final print issue in December](https://capitolcommunicator.com/i95-business-to-publish-final-print-issue-in-december.md) - After nearly 16 years chronicling some of the Baltimore region’s most prominent business leaders and companies, I95 BUSINESS will publish its final print issue in December, reports Citybiz. Stone House
- [Marketing leaders discuss how their organizations stand out in crowded markets at Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit](https://capitolcommunicator.com/marketing-leaders-discuss-how-their-organizations-stand-out-in-crowded-markets-at-mid-atlantic-marcom-summit.md) - Marketing leaders are expected to drive revenue and improve the customer experience, yet many CEOs still don’t see marketing as a primary growth lever. That tension, states a Chief Marketer
- [Capitol Communicators: Profile of Carrie Fox, Founder and CEO, Mission Partners](https://capitolcommunicator.com/capitol-communicators-profile-of-carrie-fox-founder-and-ceo-mission-partners.md) - Capitol Communicators is a profile series spotlighting the people shaping advertising, digital, marketing and public relations in the Mid-Atlantic. Carrie Fox knows that words have power. She also believes
- [Raymond Crosby named to Anne Arundel Chamber Business Hall of Fame](https://capitolcommunicator.com/raymond-crosby-named-to-anne-arundel-chamber-business-hall-of-fame.md) - Raymond Crosby, CEO of Crosby Marketing Communications, has been named to the Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Business Hall of Fame Class in recognition of his professional accomplishments,
- [Agency Updates: FGS Global, Signal Group and Seven Letter](https://capitolcommunicator.com/agency-updates-fgs-global-signal-group-and-seven-letter.md) - FGS Global acquired The Russell Group, a D.C. lobbying firm with, states a release, “strong, decades-deep relationships across the food and agriculture sector. This acquisition aligns with FGS Global’s deliberate
- [PRSA Maryland and Central Chesapeake chapters complete merger](https://capitolcommunicator.com/prsa-maryland-and-central-chesapeake-chapters-complete-merger.md) - Members of the Public Relations Society of America Maryland and Central Chesapeake chapters have finalized a merger to unite as PRSA Maryland Chesapeake. According to a release, “the goal of
- [Jim Handly, longtime news anchor at NBC Washington, to retire after November midterm elections](https://capitolcommunicator.com/jim-handly-longtime-news-anchor-at-nbc-washington-to-retire-after-november-midterm-elections.md) - Jim Handly, longtime news anchor at NBC Washington, shared the “personal breaking news” on air that he will retire after the November midterm elections, ending a 35-year career at WRC-TV,
- [Jasmine Gurley named senior director of public relations at Howard University](https://capitolcommunicator.com/howard-university-adds-jasmine-gurley-as-senior-director-of-public-relations.md) - Howard University added Jasmine Gurley as senior director of public relations in the Office of University Communications. According to The Dig at Howard University, Gurley “will lead the media relations
- [Hundreds of communicators attend Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit ADWKDC](https://capitolcommunicator.com/mid-atlantic-marcom-summit-adwkdc-to-explore-ai-brand-trust-and-the-future-of-marketing-oct-14-in-washington-copy.md) - The Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit brought together hundreds of marketing, advertising, public relations, communications and media professionals on Oct. 14 at the MLK Library Conference Center in D.C. for a day
- [Wikipedia Chaos Index moves slightly down in October](https://capitolcommunicator.com/wikipedia-chaos-index-moves-slightly-down-to-87.md) - In October, the Wikipedia Chaos Index moved very slightly down to 87, keeping it at the same High range it has been throughout 2026. The platform remains highly volatile, so
- [Alex Wallace named Washington Post COO](https://capitolcommunicator.com/alex-wallace-named-washington-post-coo.md) - The Washington Post named veteran media executive Alex Wallace its chief operating officer, bringing in a former NBC News and Yahoo leader to help steer the newspaper’s business operations as it
- [Subscription department, we have a problem.](https://capitolcommunicator.com/subscription-department-we-have-a-problem.md) - By Dennis Goris Any use, duplication, or distribution internally or externally without the express permission of Goris Communications is prohibited and may be unlawful.
- [USA Today and publishers representing 19 newspapers seeking more than $250 million from OpenAI](https://capitolcommunicator.com/usa-today-and-publishers-representing-19-newspapers-seeking-more-than-250-million-from-openai.md) - USA Today and publishers representing 19 newspapers are seeking more than $250 million from OpenAI and a court order to destroy AI models and training datasets allegedly containing their copyrighted
- [Capitol Communicators: Profile of Shakirah Hill Taylor, Head of Innovation, Fenton Communications](https://capitolcommunicator.com/capitol-communicators-profile-of-shakirah-hill-taylor-head-of-innovation-fenton-communications.md) - Capitol Communicators is a profile series spotlighting the people shaping advertising, digital, marketing and public relations in the Mid-Atlantic. This profile features Shakirah Hill Taylor. Shakirah Hill Taylor brings her equity lens to the C-suite, the classroom, and the delivery room. She is a…
- [Katie Zacharia appointed White House press secretary](https://capitolcommunicator.com/katie-zacharia-appointed-white-house-press-secretary.md) - Katie Zacharia has been appointed White House press secretary. “She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning. She is, likewise, a devoted fan and member of MAGA!” President Trump said in a post on his social media platform. Accordi…
- [The Washington Sun launches “aggressive advertising blitz,” states The 51st](https://capitolcommunicator.com/the-washington-sun-launches-aggressive-advertising-blitz-states-the-51st.md) - For 25 years, Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema, in photo, went out of his way to keep his identity a secret. But these days, his visage is plastered all over social media as part of an aggressive advertising blitz for his new employers at the Washington Sun, states The 51st . In addition to…
- [Podcast audience growth continued into September](https://capitolcommunicator.com/podcast-audience-growth-continued-into-september.md) - Podcast audience growth continued into September, with a majority of publishers measured by Podtrac posting monthly audience gains, while iHeart maintained its commanding lead and several networks made significant moves up the rankings, reports Inside Radio. According to Inside Radio, “Podtrac says…
- [Washington Post to launch personal finance podcast on October 13](https://capitolcommunicator.com/washington-post-to-launch-personal-finance-podcast-on-october-13.md) - The Washington Post is launching a podcast to help listeners navigate personal finance decisions through real-life conversations and expert guidance, states a post on Podcasting Today. According to the post, “Dollars & Sense with Michelle Singletary features one-on-one interviews that focus on indi…
- [Agency Updates: Warschawski, AltaVista Strategic Partners and Red Bird Marketing](https://capitolcommunicator.com/agency-updates-warschawski-altavista-strategic-partners-and-red-bird-marketing.md) - Warschawski adds Maddie Steinohrt as Director of Digital. In this role, Steinohrt, in photo, will lead digital media strategy and performance across client accounts, with a focus on paid media, campaign optimization, performance analysis and data-driven growth. Steinohrt, states a release, brings n…
- [Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit ADWKDC to Explore AI, Brand Trust and the Future of Marketing Oct. 14 in Washington](https://capitolcommunicator.com/mid-atlantic-marcom-summit-adwkdc-to-explore-ai-brand-trust-and-the-future-of-marketing-oct-14-in-washington.md) - The Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit will bring marketing, advertising, public relations, communications and media professionals together Oct. 14, 2026, at the MLK Library Conference Center in Washington for a day of discussions, presentations and networking. Co-produced by Capitol Communicator and Potom…
- [Media executive Victor Shiblie joins Qorvis](https://capitolcommunicator.com/media-executive-victor-shiblie-joins-qorvis.md) - Qorvis announced that veteran media executive and international business strategist Victor Shiblie joined the firm as Senior Advisor. According to a release, he brings more than three decades of experience spanning media, international affairs, global business and diplomatic engagement. For more th…
- [Tony Perkins honored with Ed Walker Lifetime Achievement Award](https://capitolcommunicator.com/tony-perkins-honored-with-ed-walker-lifetime-achievement-award.md) - Tony Perkins has been honored with the Ed Walker Lifetime Achievement Award in Broadcasting by the National Capital Radio & Television Museum. Perkins, an anchor on News4 (WRC), received the award at the museum’s annual gala. The award recognizes broadcasters who have made a lasting impact on radio…
- [The Washington Sun launches magazine](https://capitolcommunicator.com/the-washington-sun-launches-the-washington-sun-magazine.md) - The Washington Sun is creating The Washington Sun Magazine, a monthly print publication featuring some of the most compelling journalism produced by The Sun’s newsroom, with an emphasis on longform storytelling, essays and local news. The magazine will also feature The Sun’s Hill reporting, D.C. sp…
- [Wave of job losses tied to AI has yet to materialize, states Inside Radio](https://capitolcommunicator.com/wave-of-job-losses-tied-to-ai-has-yet-to-materialize-states-inside-radio.md) - The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports the number of people working in advertising and public relations ticked higher in September, states an Inside Radio post. According to the post, “BLS states 478,600 people worked in advertising across the U.S., which was up by 1,800 jobs. The number is,…
- [Spanish-language ad more effective than average English-language ad during Spanish-language TV broadcasts](https://capitolcommunicator.com/spanish-language-ad-more-effective-than-average-english-language-ad-during-spanish-language-tv-broadcast.md) - Ads aired during Spanish-language television broadcasts were 50% more impactful than English-language TV ads over the past year, according to research released by EDO, states a post on TV Technology. According to the post: “The research, presented in the analytics firm’s third annual “Spanish Langu…
- [Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt joins Fox News as on-air contributor](https://capitolcommunicator.com/former-white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-joins-fox-news-as-on-air-contributor.md) - Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has found her next chapter: She is heading to Fox News, states the Associated Press. Leavitt will serve as an on-air contributor beginning Nov. 1, the network said Monday. “Karoline’s firsthand experience in the White House and on the presidential…
- [New book defines operating model for marketing in an agent-driven market](https://capitolcommunicator.com/new-book-from-greg-kihlstrom-and-publisher-de-gruyter-brill-defines-the-operating-model-for-marketing-in-an-agent-driven-market.md) - MarketingOps 3.0: Building the Hybrid Operating Model for Growth in a Machine-Mediated Market introduces a framework for coordinating marketing, sales, service and product as a single Commercial System run by humans and AI agents Author, advisor, and marketing technology expert Greg Kihlström annou…
- [Mr. Magazine™ Talks With Emon Hassan, Founder and Publisher of emonome Zine](https://capitolcommunicator.com/mr-magazine-talks-with-emon-hassan-founder-and-publisher-of-emonome-zine.md) - What happens when a photographer and filmmaker decides to bring the feeling of cinema to the printed page? For Emon Hassan, founder and publisher of emonome Zine, in photo above, the answer is a publication built around photography, movies, storytelling and the experience of holding something tangi…
- [Creative Leadership in the Age of AI: Why Human Intelligence Still Decides](https://capitolcommunicator.com/creative-leadership-in-the-age-of-ai-why-human-intelligence-still-decides.md) - By Katie Scott Over the past couple of years, there have been countless AI takes floating around arguing that AI is either coming for creative jobs, or AI is the silver bullet that makes strategy and craft obsolete. As a creative, it’s hard not to be concerned by those claims. But with a career in…
- [Podcasting’s audience now younger and more diverse](https://capitolcommunicator.com/podcastings-audience-becoming-younger-and-more-diverse.md) - Podcasting’s audience is becoming younger, more diverse and increasingly female, creating new opportunities for advertisers, states Inside Radio, as the medium expands beyond its traditional listener base, according to a new Audacy Insights report. According to Inside Radio, the report, “which draw…
- [Don Lemon left CNN. But his ‘rules of good journalism’ stayed](https://capitolcommunicator.com/don-lemon-left-cnn-but-his-rules-of-good-journalism-stayed.md) - By Issac Morgan EIN Presswire spoke with Don Lemon about independent media, journalistic ethics and his rare Elon Musk interview. The way people in the United States consume news is changing. More Americans have been turning to social media and video platforms for news. For Don Lemon, once one of t…
- [Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit announces agenda for Oct. 14 conference in D.C.](https://capitolcommunicator.com/mid-atlantic-marcom-summit-announces-agenda-for-oct-14-conference-in-d-c.md) - Full-day program will examine AI, communications, search, social media, public affairs, B2B marketing and the growing importance of trust The Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit has announced the agenda for its 2026 conference, bringing together leading marketing, advertising, public relations, public affai…
- [Insight: “Anchors are the No. 1 reason” viewers watch morning network TV programs, states NY Post](https://capitolcommunicator.com/anchors-are-the-no-1-reason-viewers-watch-morning-network-tv-programs-states-ny-post.md) - ABC News is weighing a major shakeup at “Good Morning America” after the iconic broadcast lost its No. 1 ratings berth last season to NBC’s “The Today Show,” reports The New York Post. According to the NY Post, during 2025-2026, the program “amassed 2.8 million total viewers and 477,000 viewers in…
- [Jury determines Meta violated New Mexico’s consumer protection law](https://capitolcommunicator.com/new-mexico-jury-determines-meta-violated-states-consumer-protection-law.md) - A New Mexico jury on Friday determined Meta violated the state’s consumer protection law by misleading consumers about Facebook’s privacy practices and content policies, states a post on MediaDailyNews. The verdict came after a two-week trial that reportedly largely centered on the highly publicize…
- [Angela Stribling, who rose to fame on BET, as well as through her work in area broadcasting, dies at 58](https://capitolcommunicator.com/angela-stribling-who-rose-to-fame-on-bet-as-well-as-through-her-work-in-area-broadcasting-dies-at-58.md) - Angela Stribling, a pioneering Black Entertainment Television (BET) personality and popular radio host, has died. She was 58, reports People. Stribling rose to fame on BET, as well as through her work with WHUR, WJLA-TV and WJZ-TV. Stribling was a familiar voice and face to audiences across the Was…
- [Capitol Communicators: Profile of AJ Jones II, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategic and Corporate Communications Officer, Monumental Sports and Entertainment](https://capitolcommunicator.com/capitol-communicators-profile-of-aj-jones-ii-executive-vice-president-chief-strategic-and-corporate-communications-officer-monumental-sports-and-entertainment.md) - Capitol Communicators is a profile series spotlighting the people shaping advertising, digital, marketing and public relations in the Mid-Atlantic. This profile features AJ Jones II AJ Jones II has led communications in the C-suites of some of our most iconic and well-known brands. But communicatio…
- [Karen Finney to Keynote WWPR’s 37th Woman of the Year Celebration and Join Ashley Allison for Fireside Chat](https://capitolcommunicator.com/karen-finney-to-keynote-wwprs-37th-woman-of-the-year-celebration-and-join-ashley-allison-for-fireside-chat.md) - CNN political commentator and veteran communications strategist Karen Finney will be the keynote speaker at the Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) 37th Woman of the Year celebration, Friday, October 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection (formerly Salamander…
- [The Trusted Advisor Initiative: The Counselor’s Prime Directive](https://capitolcommunicator.com/copy-2.md) - What does it really take to become someone a CEO or senior leader trusts for advice? That’s the question at the heart of The Trusted Advisor Initiative on CommPRO. Over the next several months, we’re sharing ideas and insights from Helio Fred Garcia, James E. Lukaszewski and Katie Garcia about lead…
- [Region’s “must-attend” marketing, advertising and communications summit announces speakers and agenda](https://capitolcommunicator.com/regions-must-attend-marketing-advertising-and-communications-announces-speakers-and-agenda.md) - The Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit, the region’s largest marketing, advertising and communications event, is set for October 14 at the MLK Library Conference Center in Washington, D.C. The full-day summit features dozens of case studies, keynotes and presentations on the most important issues facing Ma…
- [Converse releases ads that “should not have happened”](https://capitolcommunicator.com/converse-releases-ads-that-should-not-have-happened.md) - It’s the summer of the big brand apology, and Converse just had its turn at the wheel, reports ADWEEK. The Nike-owned brand stirred up some social media users with a pair of ads they said recalled Klan imagery. The first ad, states ADWEEK, “raised ire after it was posted on Converse’s Threads accou…
- [Brad Bell retires after 35 years with ABC7/WJLA](https://capitolcommunicator.com/brad-bell-to-retire-after-35-years-with-abc7-wjla.md) - Brad Bell, Maryland Bureau Chief for ABC7/WJLA, will retire after 35 years with the station, reports DCRTV. According to DCRTV, “Bell joined WJLA in 1991 and has spent decades covering Maryland for Channel 7.Before joining WJLA, Bell spent five years at WMAR, where he worked as a general assignment…
- [Celebrating Gretchen Carswell: A Friend, a Force, a Wingman](https://capitolcommunicator.com/celebrating-gretchen-carswell-a-friend-a-force-a-wingman.md) - Evidence of a life well-lived is found in those who love you. On September 17 at ad agency This January, friends, colleagues and loved ones gathered to celebrate Gretchen Carswell, who passed away in July. It was an evening of memories, laughter and tears for someone who was, in the truest sense, a…
- [Stop Defending Your Loyalty Program. Start Proving It.](https://capitolcommunicator.com/stop-defending-your-loyalty-program-start-proving-it-copy.md) - By Andy Locke Key Takeaways * Most loyalty programs already work, but they were never set up to prove it, usually because measurement got deferred to hit a launch date. * Build the program as a laboratory rather than a lever, so it tells you when pulling the discount lever is the right move. * Spee…
- [Politico “finally” launches second subscription, states ADWEEK](https://capitolcommunicator.com/politico-finally-launches-second-subscription-states-adweek.md) - Politico is expanding beyond its long-running Pro subscription business, launching a new technology policy franchise called Decoded, according to chief executive Goli Sheikholeslami. The daily briefing, states ADWEEK, “will debut as a newsletter on Oct. 5 with an accompanying podcast, will draw on…
- [SDI Chairman Susan Ann Davis Receives Honorary Doctorate](https://capitolcommunicator.com/sdi-chairman-susan-ann-davis-receives-honorary-doctorate.md) - Susan Ann Davis, Founder and Chairman of Susan Davis International, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Ulster University, a top-tier public research university in Northern Ireland. Conferred by Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Bartholomew, this prestigious distinction, states the agency, “reco…
- [Four DC news outlets join to create ALL-DMV to cover high school sports](https://capitolcommunicator.com/four-dc-news-outlets-join-together-to-create-all-dmv-to-cover-high-school-sports.md) - Three major DC news outlets that normally compete for audience are joining with the new Washington Sun to cover high school sports, reports DCRTV. According to DCRTV, WTOP, NBC4 (WRC) and FOX 5 (WTTG) are partnering with the Sun on ALL-DMV, “a new initiative spotlighting high school athletes across…
- [FTC takes “historic action” against multilevel marketing operator Amway for unfair and deceptive business practices, states FTC release](https://capitolcommunicator.com/ftc-takes-historic-action-against-multilevel-marketing-operator-amway-for-unfair-and-deceptive-business-practices-states-ftc-release.md) - Amway Corp., one of the largest multilevel marketing companies in the U.S., and two of its affiliates—World Wide Group, L.L.C. (WWG) and Leadership Team Development Inc. (LTD)—will pay $225 million to resolve allegations from the Federal Trade Commission and the state of Washington that the compani…
- [How AI is shaping your online reputation and credibility](https://capitolcommunicator.com/how-ai-is-shaping-your-online-reputation-and-credibility.md) - By Issac Morgan There’s a new sheriff in town when it comes to online reputation management for professionals, and it’s probably not hard to guess. Artificial intelligence. AI has increasingly become a gatekeeper to professional reputation, meaning people’s expertise and credibility can be evaluate…
- [OpenAI discloses six new instances in which AI systems hid mistakes](https://capitolcommunicator.com/openai-discloses-six-new-instances-in-which-ai-systems-hid-mistakes.md) - OpenAI disclosed six new instances in which artificial intelligence systems hid mistakes, made up data and moved files onto the open internet without permission, amid an ongoing industrywide debate about A.I. safety, reports The New York Times. The San Francisco company, states The Times, “revealed…
- [Companies must keep powerful AI models under human control, states MediaPost](https://capitolcommunicator.com/companies-must-keep-powerful-ai-models-under-human-control-states-mediapost.md) - Microsoft has unveiled a draft “Code of Conduct” focused on its in-house AI projects. The move reflects a growing concern across industries that companies must keep powerful AI models under human control, reports MediaPost. The Code of Conduct specially tells AI not to hack systems, trick humans or…
- [Sinclair and Nexstar Media Group launch campaign to increase awareness of NextGenTV](https://capitolcommunicator.com/sinclair-and-nexstar-media-group-launch-campaign-to-increase-awareness-of-nextgentv.md) - Sinclair and Nexstar Media Group are launching a joint consumer education campaign across 13 U.S. television markets to increase awareness of NextGenTV, expanding broadcaster-led efforts to explain the capabilities and availability of the ATSC 3.0 television standard. According to Citybiz, the GoNe…
- [People in the Spotlight: Kevin Alansky, Kendra Kojcsich and Christopher C. Hull](https://capitolcommunicator.com/people-in-the-spotlight-kevin-alansky-kendra-kojcsich-and-christopher-c-hull.md) - Kevin Alansky joins Titan Cloud Software as CMO to help lead marketing, provide insights, and solve challenges in the fuel operations industry. According to an online item, Alansky, in photo, is a seasoned marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in driving demand and building brands for l…
- [DC mother missing in ‘mysterious circumstances’ is associate vice president and head of public affairs at Eli Lilly](https://capitolcommunicator.com/dc-mother-missing-in-mysterious-circumstances-is-associate-vice-president-and-head-of-public-affairs-at-eli-lilly.md) - Law enforcement in Washington, D.C. has intensified a search for Antoinette Forbes, a single mother who has been missing for over a week, reports Newsweek. The Metropolitan Police Department is appealing to the public for help in locating Forbes and has classified her case as a critical missing per…
- [BIA Forecast: Political Spending Lifts 2026 Local Ad Market to $186.1 Billion; First Look at 2027 Points to Continued Underlying Growth](https://capitolcommunicator.com/bia-forecast-political-spending-lifts-2026-local-ad-market-to-186-1-billion-first-look-at-2027-points-to-continued-underlying-growth.md) - BIA Advisory Services updated its 2026 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast, projecting total local ad revenue to reach $186.1 billion, up $1.6 billion (+0.9%) from the firm’s April 2026 estimate of $184.5 billion and approximately 9% year over year from 2025. The increase is driven primarily by higher…
- [LG accused of invasion of privacy over TV data collection, states The Register](https://capitolcommunicator.com/lg-accused-of-invasion-of-privacy-over-tv-data-collection-states-the-register.md) - LG is again fending off allegations that its expensive consumer hardware gathers extensive information about users and their surroundings for the benefit of its advertising business, reports The Register. The latest concerns, states The Register, “center on smart TVs that researchers claim continue…
- [Capitol Communicators: Profile of Lauren Lawson-Zilai, Founder and Principal, Zeal Communications](https://capitolcommunicator.com/capitol-communicators-profile-of-lauren-lawson-zilai-founder-and-principal-zeal-communications.md) - Capitol Communicators is a profile series spotlighting the people shaping advertising, digital, marketing and public relations in the Mid-Atlantic. This profile features Lauren Lawson-Zilai. “A woman of causes,” is how Lauren Lawson-Zilai describes herself. Indeed, she’s focused her PR work on miss…
- [25 Years Later, Remembering September 11](https://capitolcommunicator.com/25-years-later-remembering-september-11.md) - By Fay Shapiro It is hard to believe it has been 25 years since September 11. I was working at Burrelles at the time and was in New Jersey for an early meeting that morning. Like everyone else, I watched what was happening with disbelief, trying to understand how this could possibly be real. Very q…
- [How 9/11 became a “teachable moment”](https://capitolcommunicator.com/how-9-11-became-a-teachable-moment.md) - 9/11 was my first day back in the office after cancer surgery. I was finally feeling good enough to get dressed and go to my downtown DC office – about two blocks from the White House. Back to normal, I thought. I had a huge TV in my office, and everyone came in to watch what was happening in New Y…
- [An “old-school newspaper war” is brewing in DC, reports CNN](https://capitolcommunicator.com/an-old-school-newspaper-war-is-brewing-in-dc-reports-cnn.md) - Most days there are only two kinds of news about newspapers: Bad and worse, reports CNN. But in Washington, DC, CNN states, “there’s something unexpected happening: A new-age version of an old-school newspaper war, with feisty competition between two formidable newsrooms, the entrenched Washington…
- [WHITE64 rebrands to ‘Worst Kept Secret’](https://capitolcommunicator.com/white64-rebrands-to-worst-kept-secret.md) - WHITE64 announced its rebrand as Worst Kept Secret. According to a release, the new name “comes straight from the problem it solves for clients and the way the agency actually grew, quietly, and by word of mouth. Worst Kept Secret puts that reputation out in the open, staying independent-minded and…
- [The Washington Sun to “reimagine the traditional newspaper for the digital age”](https://capitolcommunicator.com/the-washington-sun-to-reimagine-the-traditional-newspaper-for-the-digital-age.md) - The Washington Sun rises “and with it a belief that we can reimagine the traditional newspaper for the digital age,” writes Dana Milbank about The Sun. The Washington Sun is the new name for the news website NOTUS after a trademark lawsuit stymied plans to rebrand as The Star. According to Milbank,…
- [Editorial cartoonists’ group critical of Baltimore Sun for AI-generated image](https://capitolcommunicator.com/editorial-cartoonists-group-critical-of-baltimore-sun-for-ai-generated-image.md) - The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists is calling on The Baltimore Sun to abandon artificial intelligence in its editorial art, days after the newspaper ran what the group described as an AI-generated “illustration” that it says readers were meant to accept as an editorial cartoon. In an…
- [Meta fails to delete sex abuse ads featuring real children, states MediaDailyNews](https://capitolcommunicator.com/meta-fails-to-delete-sex-abuse-ads-featuring-real-children-states-mediadailynews.md) - Following Meta’s $17.1 billion settlement for exploiting children on its social-media platforms states MediaDailyNews, the tech giant is being accused of running ads including child sexual abuse material (CSAM) — some of which featured real children — according to a report from Wired. Last month, s…
- [Baltimore-based Warschawski adds Shah’s Halal Food; Todd Sammis joins as Senior SEO Associate](https://capitolcommunicator.com/baltimore-based-warschawski-adds-shahs-halal-food.md) - Warschawski has been selected as the agency of record for Shah’s Halal Food which, states a release, is “a rapidly growing international restaurant brand known for bringing authentic New York City-style halal cuisine to communities across the globe. “Warschawski will support Shah’s Halal Food throu…
- [Award-winning reporter Mauricio Casillas exits NBC Washington for anchor post in Texas](https://capitolcommunicator.com/award-winning-reporter-mauricio-casillas-exits-nbc-washington-for-anchor-post-in-texas.md) - NBC Washington reporter Mauricio Casillas is leaving to become a news anchor at a station in his hometown of El Paso, Texas. NBC4 anchor Jim Handly announced Casillas’ departure on Instagram, describing him as “tremendously talented, hardworking and always humble.” Handly wrote, “A class act is lea…
- [Antihero named 2026 Breakthrough Agency by AAF Baltimore](https://capitolcommunicator.com/antihero-named-2026-breakthrough-agency-by-aaf-baltimore.md) - Antihero, the Baltimore-based creative production agency founded by director Andrew Fetchko three years ago, has been named Breakthrough Agency for 2026 by the American Advertising Federation of Baltimore (AAF Baltimore). The award, states a release, recognizes Antihero as part of AAF Baltimore’s 2…
- [Qi2 and Yes& challenge consumers to refuse the same old crap](https://capitolcommunicator.com/qi2-and-yes-challenge-consumers-to-refuse-the-same-old-crap.md) - Yes& launched a humorous and provocative campaign for Qi2 (pronounced “chee two), the new global wireless charging standard, drawing an unexpected parallel between one of history’s most notorious urban problems and today’s plague of charging accessory clutter. The campaign consists of a 30-second v…
- [Fred Garcia on what it really takes to become a trusted advisor](https://capitolcommunicator.com/fred-garcia-on-what-it-really-takes-to-become-a-trusted-advisor.md) - By Fay Shapiro Editor’s Note: In the first of a two-part CommPRO conversation, Helio Fred Garcia reflects on his 43-year relationship with James E. Lukaszewski, the lessons behind Influencing Leaders and why real influence has far less to do with getting a seat at the table than with becoming someo…
- [Baltimore Sun and Washington Post show steep declines in print circulation, states new report](https://capitolcommunicator.com/baltimore-sun-and-washington-post-show-steep-declines-in-print-circulation-states-new-report.md) - Print circulation continued its steep decline across the U.S. newspaper industry in early 2026, with The Baltimore Sun and The Washington Post recording two of the largest drops among the nation’s 50 biggest audited newspapers, states a Citybiz post. According to Citybiz: “New figures from the Alli…
- [Beyond the Impression: Why We’re Measuring Seconds of Attention with aCPM](https://capitolcommunicator.com/beyond-the-impression-why-were-measuring-seconds-of-attention-with-acpm.md) - By Carie Jones The media landscape feels a bit like a roller coaster ride. After that first big drop, it’s a constant series of twists and turns when figuring out how to measure media and build an impactful marketing strategy. We all talk about impressions and cost per thousand (CPM), but how many…
- [Amazon sued over secret ad surcharge “scheme,” states FTC release](https://capitolcommunicator.com/amazon-sued-over-secret-ad-surcharge-scheme-states-ftc-release.md) - The Federal Trade Commission and 22 state attorneys general allege Amazon concealed unfair charges in its digital advertising auction pricing. An FTC release states that the 22 states joined the FTC in filing suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices t…
- [Earned media now most important media type in the PESO Model® for improving AI discoverability, finds new report](https://capitolcommunicator.com/earned-media-now-most-important-media-type-in-the-peso-model-for-improving-ai-discoverability-finds-new-report.md) - Earned media has emerged as the most important media type in the PESO Model® improving AI discoverability, according to a new report from D S Simon Media. The “Earned Media in the AI Era” report surveyed 168 PR executives working at agencies, brands and nonprofits. The key finding: 44% of responden…
- [Layoffs at WBAL NewsRadio in Baltimore](https://capitolcommunicator.com/layoffs-at-wbal-radio-in-baltimore.md) - WBAL NewsRadio in Baltimore cancelled its local midday and afternoon shows hosted by TJ Smith and Angelette Aviles. The shows have been replaced by syndicated conservative hosts Glenn Beck and Clay Travis & Buck Sexton middays, and “The Sports Lounge” afternoons, reports Inside Radio. Smith, who jo…
- [What Dolly Parton Taught Us About Trust, Authenticity and the Power of Being Yourself](https://capitolcommunicator.com/what-dolly-parton-taught-us-about-trust-authenticity-and-the-power-of-being-yourself.md) - By Fay Shapiro We all loved Dolly Parton. That feels like the right place to begin because few public figures have ever occupied the place Dolly did in our culture. Across generations, geographies, politics and backgrounds, people didn’t simply admire her. They felt connected to her, and they trust…
- [Designing with AI: Why you need a process, and the State Department map that proves it](https://capitolcommunicator.com/designing-with-ai-why-you-need-a-process-and-the-state-department-map-that-proves-it.md) - By Todd Post At a pre-conference session of the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro in July, with senior African health officials in the audience, the United States presented its plan for funding their countries. The slide behind the podium was a map of Africa, and just about every country on it…
- [Meta to make major changes ​to Facebook and Instagram in settlement over social media harms to children](https://capitolcommunicator.com/meta-to-make-major-changes-to-facebook-and-instagram-in-settlement-over-social-media-harms-to-children.md) - Meta Platforms agreed to pay a maximum $16.68 billion and make major changes to Facebook and Instagram to resolve claims by states across the U.S. that the company designed those platforms to addict children, ‌misled consumers about their safety and improperly collected children’s personal data, re…
- [Lawsuit filed against Washington Post for failing to disclose “dynamic pricing”](https://capitolcommunicator.com/lawsuit-filed-against-washington-post-for-failing-to-disclose-dynamic-pricing.md) - You may have encountered dynamic pricing — sometimes referred to as algorithmic, personalized, or surveillance pricing — when booking a flight or buying groceries on Instacart. It’s when a company’s algorithm decides what to charge you based on your purchase history and other behaviors. And news su…
- [Joseph Olmo reveals during broadcast that he is leaving NBC Washington](https://capitolcommunicator.com/joseph-olmo-reveals-mid-broadcast-that-he-is-leaving-nbc-washington.md) - Long-time NBC anchor Joseph Olmo revealed mid-broadcast that he is leaving NBC Washington, reports The Daily Beast. “Well, before we go tonight, I’ve got just one more story for you,” he told viewers. “After almost 10 years in broadcasting, tomorrow night I will hit the streets of the DMV one final…
- [Arbitrator orders Washington Post to rehire columnist](https://capitolcommunicator.com/arbitrator-orders-washington-post-to-rehire-opinion-columnist.md) - An independent arbitrator has ruled that The Washington Post violated its collective bargaining agreement with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild when it fired columnist Karen Attiah in September 2025, states a release from the Guild, According to the Guild, the ruling “vindicates the Guild’s year…
- [Television becoming podcasting’s newest growth platform](https://capitolcommunicator.com/television-becoming-podcastings-newest-growth-platform.md) - Television is quickly becoming podcasting’s newest growth platform as video viewing reshapes audience habits, reports Inside Radio. New data from Edison Podcast Metrics, states Inside Radio, “shows that 13% of U.S. weekly podcast consumers 13 and older now say they most often use a TV to consume po…
- [NAB to honor Joel Oxley, President and GM of Hubbard Radio in D.C., for his “extraordinary leadership and lasting contributions to the radio industry”](https://capitolcommunicator.com/nab-to-honor-joel-oxley-president-and-gm-of-hubbard-radio-in-d-c-for-his-extraordinary-leadership-and-lasting-contributions-to-the-radio-industry.md) - Joel Oxley, President and General Manager of Hubbard Radio in D.C., will receive the 2026 NAB National Radio Award, the National Association of Broadcasters announced. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the radio industry. Oxley, President and GM of WTOP and…
- [Declan Moore named President/Market Manager of Hubbard’s D.C. cluster, which includes WTOP and Federal News Network](https://capitolcommunicator.com/declan-moore-named-president-market-manager-for-wtop-federal-news-network-and-the-2060-digital-washington-dc-office.md) - Hubbard | Media announced that Declan Moore is the new President/Market Manager for its Washington, D.C., cluster, which includes WTOP, Federal News Network and the 2060 Digital Washington, DC, office. According to WTOP: “Moore was most recently Head of International for Wondery, an Amazon company,…
- [Omnicom Shifts Omni Engineering Teams to Endava Amid AI Platform Push](https://capitolcommunicator.com/omnicom-shifts-omni-engineering-teams-to-endava-amid-ai-platform-push.md) - Omnicom has transferred significant portions of the product and engineering teams supporting its AI-powered Omni platform to technology contractor Endava, according to ADWEEK. The changes came just months after Omnicom highlighted a revamped version of Omni at CES in January, positioning the platfo…
- [Glimpse Group to Complete Corporate Rebrand to Brightline Interactive](https://capitolcommunicator.com/glimpse-group-to-complete-corporate-rebrand-to-brightline-interactive.md) - The Glimpse Group, Inc. announced it will complete its corporate rebrand to Brightline Interactive and the transition of its Nasdaq ticker symbol from GGRP to BTLN. The change reflects the company’s transformation from a portfolio of businesses into a focused technology company centered on Brightli…
- [Andy Polansky Is Opening Doors for the Next Generation of Communications Leaders](https://capitolcommunicator.com/andy-polansky-is-opening-doors-for-the-next-generation-of-communications-leaders.md) - This article was originally published by CommPRO and is reprinted here with permission. By Fay Shapiro I have known Andy Polansky for a long time, and if you know Andy, you know how much he cares about this industry and its people. He has had one of those careers most people in communications know…
- [Yasmine Gahed named market president and publisher of the Washington Business Journal](https://capitolcommunicator.com/yasmine-gahed-named-market-president-and-publisher-of-the-washington-business-journal.md) - Yasmine Gahed has been named market president and publisher of the Washington Business Journal. The appointment, effective immediately, was announced by Mike Olivieri, executive vice president of American City Business Journals Inc., the publication’s parent company. Gahed, states a release, joins…
- [In the news: TV newscasts without live newscasters](https://capitolcommunicator.com/in-the-news-tv-newscasts-without-live-newscasters.md) - No live anchors. No friendly banter between familiar newscasters. WMAR, Maryland’s oldest TV news station, rolled out a new look to broadcasts that the station’s owners are expanding to cities nationwide. The change to two WMAR evening broadcasts highlights a major shift in how technology is reshap…
- [ChatGPT Ads Just Got Personal: How to Use the New Custom Audiences Feature](https://capitolcommunicator.com/chatgpt-ads-just-got-personal-how-to-use-the-new-custom-audiences-feature.md) - A few months ago, we broke down what it looks like to advertise on ChatGPT. At the time, it was all about “context hints” – getting your message in front of people based on the topics they were typing into the prompt box. While it opened up an exciting new frontier for advertising, it lacked the pr…
- [Two NPR promotions highlight importance of technology and audience data](https://capitolcommunicator.com/two-npr-promotions-highlight-importance-of-technology-and-audience-data.md) - NPR, headquartered in D.C., promoted Bryan Moffett to senior vice president of transformation and Michael Seifollahi to vice president of audience technology and data, appointments aimed at strengthening digital audience growth and collaboration across the public media network. The appointments, st…
- [Capitol Communicator Is Taking a Short Summer Break](https://capitolcommunicator.com/capitol-communicator-is-taking-a-short-summer-break.md) - We hope you’re enjoying the summer! The Capitol Communicator team is taking a brief summer vacation to relax, recharge, and spend time with family and friends. As a result, we will not be publishing from August 13 through August 23, 2026. We’ll be back on August 24 with the latest news, insights, a…
- [White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt exits at end of August](https://capitolcommunicator.com/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-exits-at-end-of-august.md) - White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the role, will leave at month’s end, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, reports the Associated Press. Leavitt, 28, just recently returned to the White House after taking a brief leave for the birth of her second chil…
- [Agency Updates: News from FGS Global, MD Digital Strategies and Warschawski](https://capitolcommunicator.com/agency-updates-news-from-fgs-global-md-digital-strategies-and-warschawski.md) - FGS Global acquired Rich Feuer Anderson, a bipartisan government affairs firm based in Washington, D.C., with more than two decades of experience advising financial services and energy clients on the full intersection of politics, policy and regulation. The acquisition, states a release, will combi…
- [State of Wikipedia report for August 2026](https://capitolcommunicator.com/state-of-wikipedia-report-for-august-2026.md) - In August, the Wikipedia Chaos Index increased to 90, which is considered critical levels of chaos. This means that we recommend extreme caution and waiting until activity drops again for publishing new drafts, controversial information or engaging directly with editors. The first marker of this in…
- [Longtime D.C. sports radio voice Andy Pollin exits ESPN](https://capitolcommunicator.com/longtime-d-c-sports-radio-voice-andy-pollin-is-out-at-espn-reports-barrett-media.md) - Andy Pollin is out at ESPN 630. Cumulus Media’s nationwide layoffs claimed the longtime D.C. sports radio voice, reports Barrett Media. According to Barrett Media: “Pollin joined ESPN 630 in 2019, anchoring morning updates during Golic & Wingo before eventually hosting his own show from 9 to 11 a.m…
- [From the Web to AI: Larry Weber’s Four‑Decade PR Legacy and Why Storytelling Works](https://capitolcommunicator.com/from-the-web-to-ai-larry-webers-four-decade-pr-legacy-and-why-storytelling-works.md) - By Issac Morgan It takes vision not only to create groundbreaking technology, but also to help the world understand it. Building credibility, positive public perception and awareness for technology brands that have stood the test of time requires far more than advertising campaigns alone. Larry Web…

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