Mishka Pitter-Armand joins NPR as CMO
NPR named Mishka Pitter-Armand its Chief Marketing Officer. According to an NPR release, she will play “a key role in efforts to strengthen NPR’s…
NBC News and WSJ announce cuts
NBC News has begun laying off 150 employees, which accounts for about 7% of its staff. The cuts come as NBC Universal spins off cable outlets…
Newsmatics highlights AI’s role in news distribution at Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how news is distributed and consumed, creating both challenges and opportunities for communicators. That reality took center stage at the 2025…
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Kevin Nealon challenge dictionaries to redefine “Take A Hike”
Campaign encourages outdoor engagement, mental wellness, and calls for a redefinition of “Take a Hike” while protecting the Appalachian Trail for future generations. To help celebrate…
Ashley Millner named president as Baltimore Public Relations Council announces new leadership
The Baltimore Public Relations Council (BPRC) has announced its board officers for the 2025–2027 term, ushering in a new chapter of leadership: * President: Ashley Millner,…
WPP and Google collaborate to cultivate “the essential skills to transform marketing as we know it”
WPP and Google announced a five-year expansion of their partnership, dedicated to advancing cloud and AI technology and cultivating the essential skills to transform marketing…
Muck Rack adds advanced AI capabilities
Muck Rack announced major advancements in its AI capabilities, including, states a release, “pitch coverage detection, generative AI sentiment and visibility scoring, as well as new…
Marketers at Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit embrace AI’s promise while confronting its trust problem
By Paul Kontonis, CoCreations At the 2025 Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit in Arlington, Va., AI wasn’t just a sidebar topic — it threaded through more than…
Chuck Todd calls for local news reboot to restore trust in media
By Paul Kontonis, CommPRO At the 2025 Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit on October 9, former Meet the Press moderator Chuck Todd took the stage with Axios…
Dawn Ridge joins Yes& as Senior VP, Growth
Yes& added Dawn Ridge as Senior VP of Growth. A veteran business strategist and client relationship builder, Ridge, states a release, “leads growth strategy and…
Craig Heist, a journalist who covered sports in the D.C. and Baltimore region for over 30 years, dies at 66
Craig Heist, a D.C.-area sports journalist who became a mainstay inside the press boxes of the region’s professional sports teams, has died. He…
Maryland news from Pugh & Tiller, Sage Growth Partners, WBAL and WPOC
Pugh & Tiller has been named to the PRNEWS 2026 Agency Elite Top 120 and received Best PR Agency and Best Web Design Firm honors in…
Michelle Russo exits U.S. Chamber of Commerce to join State Farm Insurance Company
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company named Michelle Russo as Chief Communications Officer, a newly created executive role that, states a release, is designed “to further…
In the Spotlight: Maria Rodriguez, Nyree Wright and Erica Malouf
Maria Rodriguez, President & CEO, Vanguard Communications, shown above, has been elected to a three-year communicator seat on the board of the National Press Club.…
Arianna Orpello takes marketing reins at Geico in January
Arianna Orpello will join Gieco, based in Chevy Chase, MD, as chief marketing officer. in January 2026. According to Adweek, Orpello joins the insurance giant from…
