TikTok now top choice for news consumption by Gen-Z social-media users
Consumers between the ages of 18 and 29 in the U.S. are using TikTok more than any other social-media platform — overtaking competing platforms like…
New for 2026: “Capitol Communicators” Profiles
I’m fascinated by the wealth of talent we have here, and the people who are shaping public relations, advertising, marketing and digital strategy locally, nationally…
Email marketers face potential Gmail “headache” heading into 2026, states MediaPost post
Email marketers face a potential headache heading into 2026: Google is allowing Gmail users to change their email addresses without losing data, states a MediaPost post.…
Five major predictions for 2026
By Geoff Livingston, The Buzz by Geoff Livingston, a reader-supported publication. It’s that time of year, so I’m breaking out the crystal ball…
Dr. Sheila Brooks and Shonali Burke inducted into National Capital Public Relations Hall of Fame
The PRSA National Capital Chapter Holiday Party and Hall of Fame Reception brought together 120+ members of the region’s communications community to celebrate connection, leadership,…
CES 2026 is less about new gadgets and more about how brands explain AI
By CommPRO As CES 2026 gets closer, it’s becoming clear that the tone of the show is shifting, and PR and marketing teams should be…
Peter Finn on building an agency with a heart and a conscience
By Fay Shapiro At a moment when the communications industry is grappling with consolidation, layoffs, and real uncertainty, Peter Finn stands out as a steady voice…
A Look Forward to 2026 (Part 3): Why Humanity Wins in the Age of AI
By Greg Kihlström, Principal, The Agile Brand This year, I got some help with my predictions. This is part of a 3-part series that blends…
A look forward to 2026 (Part 2): Silos’ last stand, agents rise and governance rules
By Greg Kihlström, Principal, The Agile Brand This year, I got some help with my predictions. This is the second of a three-part series that…
Rao named editor at The Daily Record; news from Sage Growth Partners and Abel Communications
Sameer Rao has been named editor of The Daily Record. He replaces longtime editor Thomas Baden Jr., who retired in June. Rao, in main image, comes…
A look forward to 2026 (Part 1): Why authenticity and agents will rule the future
By Greg Kihlström, Principal, The Agile Brand This year, I got some help with my predictions. This is the first part part of a three-part…
Looking ahead: 10 predictions we’re watching (and how to be ready)
By Hart editorial staff With 2026 coming at us fast, here are the shifts we’re already seeing in how people consume information, how trust is…
2026 Prediction: Agentic orchestration and reassertion of the human voice
By Josh Greene, CEO, The Mather Group We see two major trends in 2026. They are Agentic Orchestration and the Reassertion of the Human Voice. We’…
Agency Updates: Beekeeper Group and Glen Echo Group
Beekeeper Group adds Lauren Tyler, in photo, as Chief of Staff. According to the D.C.-based agency, she joins from Adfero, where she most recently…
Capitol Communicator and CommPRO announce strategic union
December 17, 2025, New York City and Washington, D.C.: Capitol Communicator, LLC, and CommPRO Digital Media Services, LLC today announced a strategic union that brings…
