Thousands to be fired following Omnicom-Interpublic Group merger
Advertising agency giant Omnicom’s $9 billion merger with fellow ad firm Interpublic Group is a done deal. Now, states Business Insider, come the “synergies.” Omnicom…
By the numbers: The most widely used online platforms
YouTube and Facebook are the most widely used online platforms, according to a study by Pew Research, reports MediaPost. Among all social sites, continues Media Post,…
Longtime D.C.-area sportscaster Chick Hernandez “no longer an employee of WUSA9″
Longtime D.C.-area sportscaster Chick Hernandez is “no longer an employee of WUSA9,” Richard Dyer, the president and general manager of the CBS affiliate, said…
Digital now accounts for more than 80% of U.S. advertising, states Inside Radio post
The U.S. advertising market is finishing 2025 in a stronger position than it began the year, driven largely by better-than-expected digital spending and…
AAF DC Holiday Party & Food Drive
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 6-9pm Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden 1106 King St, Alexandria, VA Cost: Member $15, Non-Member $20, Student $10…
ADDY awards portal open in D.C.
D.C.’s biggest celebration of creativity is underway, states AAF DC. According to AAF DC, “the call for D.C.’s most imaginative, impactful and…
AAF announces call for entries for 2025-2026 American Advertising Awards, the largest creative competition in U.S.
The Largest Creative Competition in the U.S. Recognizes Excellence at Both Collegiate and Professional Levels The American Advertising Federation (AAF), the “Unifying Voice for Advertising,…
Stihl selects Martin Agency as creative agency of record
Stihl Inc., a manufacturer of handheld outdoor power equipment, has named The Martin Agency, based in Richmond, its full-service creative agency of record after a…
Omnicom’s acquisition of IPG creates world’s largest advertising holding company
A day after the European Union approved the Omnicom-IPG combination, Omnicom issued a statement confirming the development and indicating that the deal is expected to…
YouTube and Facebook dominate US social media landscape, states Pew study
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that YouTube and Facebook continue to dominate the social media landscape in the U.S., even as debates persist…
Maryland awards $2.8M contract to TEACH.org for recruitment campaign
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved a $2.8 million contract for a statewide teacher recruitment campaign, selecting TEACH.org to lead a multi-…
Jim Avila, longtime ABC News senior correspondent born James Joseph Simon, dies at 70
Jim Avila, a former longtime ABC News senior correspondent, whose investigative journalism earned him several of the most prestigious awards in broadcast news, has died. He…
Crosby Montage Partners Awarded GSA Multiple Award Schedule
Streamlines Access to Innovative Marketing Solutions for Federal Agencies Crosby Montage Partners, an SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé joint venture between Crosby Marketing Communications and Montage Marketing…
AI can “poison” online surveys, states Dartmouth professor
Online survey research — a core method of data collection in many fields — is facing a serious threat from large language models, according to research published in…
5th Annual HarrisX & Ragan Survey of Communication Leaders reveals insights into how the communications industry is evolving
The 5th Annual HarrisX–Ragan Survey of Communications Leaders reveals insights from 400 CEOs and communications leaders on how the field is evolving and responding to…
