Maryland Updates: News from Mindgrub, Warschawski and MGH; Maryland Live! Selects Stanton

Mindgrub promoted Leah Vogely to vice president of creative strategy. Previously director of creative strategy, she oversees a team of 14 graphic designers, digital marketers and creative strategists. Vogely joined Mindgrub in 2014 from American Pool Enterprises, Inc. where she was director of creative communications.

Warschawski in Mt. Washington has been named agency of record for ClearShark, LLC, a Hanover-based IT solutions and cybersecurity provider, and ClearShark H2O, an environmental non-profit initiative focused on revitalizing and protecting Maryland’s waterways. According to a press release, Warschawski will work on an initiative under the ClearShark Charitable Foundation to create integrated marketing communications campaigns that increase brand recognition and engagement with key audiences. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Owings Mills based MGH has been named the integrated marketing agency of record for California Tortilla. MGH will provide a variety of services for the Mexican fast-casual restaurant with a goal of increasing brand awareness and driving in-store traffic and sales. California Tortilla has 46 locations in seven states (Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia) and D.C.

Maryland Live! Casino in Hanover, Md. tapped Stanton Communications, Inc., to advance its media relations and strategic communications initiatives. According to a release, Stanton Communications will support promotions and events at the destination, upcoming openings, as well as the general business of the casino. “As Maryland Live! prepares to break ground on its new hotel, conference center and spa, there is a lot to talk about and we are proud to be a partner at this exciting time,” said Lori Russo, president of Stanton Communications.