Wikipedia Expert Josh Greene on How Brands Can Use the Platform to Support GEO and Online Reputation
By Issac Morgan Many companies and brands are eager to appear on Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia that can amplify visibility and, for some, carry a sense…

Adfero, DC-based public affairs agency founded in 2004, closes its doors
Adfero, the DC-based public affairs shop that served the healthcare, technology and energy sectors, closed its doors on June 30, according to a former staffer,…

Stan Saunders, former Baltimore TV reporter and sports anchor, dies at 72
Former WJZ reporter and weekend sports anchor Stan Saunders died on June 26, his family said. He was 72 years old, reports CBS Baltimore. Saunders, who…

NPR promotes Kristin Hume and Juliet Barbara to Vice President
NPR promoted Kristin Hume, left in photo, to vice president of marketing and appointed Juliet Barbara, right in photo, as vice president of communications, strengthening its…

WWPR announces 2026 Emerging Leaders Awards honorees
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), announced its 2026 class of Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs) honorees. Now in its 16th year, the ELAs recognizes seven exceptional…

Julie Carey, Northern Virginia bureau chief for NBC4, retiring after 34-year career at the D.C. station
Julie Carey, Northern Virginia bureau chief for NBC4 (WRC), is retiring, capping a 34-year career at the Washington station and a body of work that…

Washington Post rebuilding local coverage after deep staff cuts, states citybiz
The Washington Post is quietly rebuilding portions of its local news operation just months after dramatically scaling it back, a move that has left current and…

Nyree Wright, principal, NW Consulting, LLC, and previously Executive Vice President at Edelman, appointed to Virginia’s Council on Women Advisory Board
Nyree Wright, principal, NW Consulting, LLC, and previously Executive Vice President, Crisis & Risk Communications at Edelman, has been appointed to Virginia’s Council on Women…

Doug Coffelt named senior vice president of advertising for The Banner
The Banner named Doug Coffelt senior vice president of advertising, bringing, states The Banner an experienced sales leader to the organization as it continues to grow…

Matt Marzullo named CEO of Ironmark
Ironmark announced that Matt Marzullo, right in photo, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer. The appointment, states a release, “formalizes the leadership role Marzullo has…

Crosby named a ‘Top Workplace’ for 10th straight year
Crosby Marketing Communications has been named a “Top Workplace” for the 10th consecutive year. The award, states a release, “recognizes Crosby as one of the region’…

GKV names VP of business development
GKV in Baltimore announced the promotion of Mark Gray to vice president of business development to “strengthen the agency’s commitment to strategic growth, client engagement…

Yes& acquires Modo Modo, expanding B2B marketing and Atlanta presence
Yes& acquired Modo Modo, an Atlanta-based B2B-focused agency recognized for its work across healthcare, fintech, manufacturing, energy and technology sectors. The acquisition, states…

NOTUS will not become a Star
NOTUS, a Washington-area news outlet, has settled a trademark infringement lawsuit with the Washington Star and will…

AI Email Summaries: What Marketers Need to Know Now
Originally published by Response Labs. Reprinted with permission. The top inbox providers are now offering AI-generated email summaries to their customers, and despite some flaws…

