Communicators facing “world of constant change” was focus of Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit and ADWKDC
From the outset of the annual Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit and ADWKDC, communicators were told they are facing a “world of constant change.” Perhaps, said a…

Yes& Agency wins Grand MX Campaign of the Year at AMA Baltimore’s 40th Annual MX Awards
Yes& Agency won the Grand MX Campaign of the Year at the American Marketing Association Baltimore Chapter‘s (AMA Baltimore) 40th Annual MX Awards on…

Natalie Adler named WWPR’s its Woman of the Year
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) named Natalie Adler, Vice President, Public Impact and Resilience Communications at Fors Marsh, as its Woman of the Year. Adler,…

Cathy Hughes, affectionately known as “Miss H,” celebrates 45 years since founding Radio One
Cathy Hughes, affectionately known as “Miss H,” has celebrated 45 years since founding Radio One, now, states Inside Radio, the largest distributor of Black content in…

Katie Barr named Glen Echo Group CEO
Glen Echo Group announced that President Katie Barr will succeed Maura Colleton Corbett as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1. Corbett will transition to Founder and…

CNN’s Megan Thomas joins Avoq as VP
D.C.-based Avoq announced that Megan Thomas has joined the firm’s Reputation Management team as Vice President. Based in Los Angeles, states a release,…

Cracker Barrel ends agency “engagement” following “brand refresh” backlash
Cracker Barrel, after reversing course on a recent “brand refresh” which resulted in widespread backlash, has announced that the company is parting ways with a consulting…

Over 60 speakers convene Thursday for the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit and ADWKDC
The annual Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit and ADWKDC will be held on Thursday, October 9, at the Convene Conference Center in Arlington, VA. Advertising, marketing, public…

Destination DC relaunching “DC is Open” marketing campaign
Destination DC (DDC) is proactively relaunching its “DC is Open” campaign. The purpose is to amplify the message that despite the federal government shutdown, the city…

Melissa Morales named GM of GMMB
GMMB announced that Melissa Morales has been named General Manager of the D.C.-based firm. Morales, states a release, “will play a key role in…

Scammers using AI-generated videos of broadcast journalists to peddle products
For years, scammers have been doctoring clips of public figures to promote products on social media. But with the rise of AI-generated video, these schemes…

Lisa Franklin, former CMO of D.C. United, named CMO of National Women’s History Museum
The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) named Lisa Franklin as its first Chief Marketing Officer. Franklin, states a release, brings more than two decades of…

Spectrum Science acquires Return on Focus
Spectrum Science, based in D.C., announced the acquisition of Return on Focus, a strategic marketing organization that, states a release, “helps pharmaceutical and biotech companies…

McLean-based Deep Water Point & Associates Adds to Executive Team
Deep Water Point & Associates (DWPA), McLean, VA, a leading provider of strategic growth, management consulting, and federal market advisory services and portfolio company of Renovus…

Survey says: Growing number of people say they get news from podcasts, at least sometimes
With shows like The New York Times’ morning news podcast “The Daily” and NPR’s “Up First” among the most listened-to shows each month, the…

