Media war brewing in D.C., reports NY Times
An old-fashioned “newspaper war” is brewing in the nation’s capital, reports The New York Times. The Washington Star, a newspaper that stopped printing more…
Inside the Newsroom: What Journalists Really Look for in Press Releases
This article was originally published by Newsmatics and is reprinted here with permission. By Issac Morgan Editors and reporters share tips on getting media coverage and…
Social media may have surpassed traditional media in shaping American politics and policy, according to new study
More than half of Washington, D.C.’s, most influential policymakers and political professionals believe social media has already surpassed traditional media in shaping politics and…
Reimagining Partnerships: A CMO’s Playbook
Originally published by Response Labs. Reprinted with permission. As a brand marketer, when was the last time you took a hard look at your agency partners…
At least 28 employees exit D.C.-based NPR
D.C.-based NPR has laid off 10 journalists and secured at least 18 voluntary buyouts from newsroom employees as the network restructures operations to offset…
High School student awarded $5,000 Crosby Marketing & Media Studies Scholarship
Old Mill High School senior Daniela Penate has received the 2026 Crosby Marketing & Media Studies Scholarship. The $5,000 award is presented annually through the…
WWPR announces Emerging Leaders Awards finalists
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) announced finalists for its 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). “The Emerging Leaders Awards continues to lift up DC’s…
Higher Logic Vanilla launches MCP server, making community data directly accessible to AI tools
Higher Logic, the leading community platform for associations and B2B SaaS organizations, launched Higher Logic Vanilla MCP, giving customers a native connection between their community platform…
Fors Marsh acquires BARÚ Advertising and the Wandersman Center
Fors Marsh announced the acquisition of BARÚ Advertising, a California-based multicultural marketing agency that, states a release, is known for “cross-cultural work that helps…
POLITICO to shut down AI tools at center of “landmark arbitration” with PEN Guild, states release
The POLITICO and E&E News Guild (PEN Guild) members earned, states a release, “a resounding final victory in one of the most significant labor-…
Industry leaders share advice for communications graduates entering the workforce
Originally published by CommPRO. Reprinted with permission. By Fay Shapiro We’re in the heart of commencement season and, as it begins winding down, the job…
Maryland Governor vetoes bill to steer state ad dollars to local media
Moore cites paywall restrictions, accountability concerns in rejecting Local News for Maryland Communities Act Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has vetoed legislation that would have required state…
D.C.-area agency updates: FleishmanHillard, Seven Letter and LUNA+EISENLA
The D.C. office of FleishmanHillard is seeking “an experienced and versatile communications professional to join the firm’s Corporate Reputation practice as an Account Supervisor…
Greg Kihlström named #1 global thought leader and influencer on customer experience for third consecutive year
Greg Kihlström, based in Arlington, VA, has been named the #1 Global Thought Leader and Influencer on Customer Experience for 2026 by Thinkers360, marking the third…
Renée S. Edelman to 2026 communications graduates: Stay open to new opportunities and build a circle of people you trust
Originally published by CommPRO. Reprinted with permission. By Renée S. Edelman I’m excited each spring about a new generation of students entering the communications industry.…
