D S Simon Media names Marisa Chez its National Business Development Manager
D S Simon Media adds Marisa Chez as its National Business Development Manager. In her role, states a release, Chez will help clients achieve success on…

WaPo’s Matea Gold and Krissah Thompson named to “35 for 35 News Industry Leaders” list
Washington Post managing editors Matea Gold, left in photo, and Krissah Thompson, right in photo, were honored at the International Women’s Media Foundation’s (IWMF)…

Attorneys general for 13 states and D.C. to file lawsuit against TikTok over allegations its “addictive” content harms teen health
Attorneys general for 13 states and the District of Columbia will be filing a general lawsuit against the social media platform TikTok over allegations that its…

West Cary Group awarded contract with UVA
West Cary Group, based in Richmond, secured a two-year cooperative contract with the University of Virginia (UVA). Services include creative, branding, strategy, analysis, media buying,…

The Hill relaunches flagship morning newsletter
The Hill, billed as the country’s “definitive source for non-partisan political news and information,” relaunched its flagship morning newsletter, Morning Report. This free daily…

The role of cloud migration in enhancing data security for media and communications firms
In today’s multimedia and communications world, many firms deal with large amounts of data—from customers’ data to data contained in media and protected by…

TBC’s Nichole Baccala Ward named owner and CEO, Allan Charles retires as Baltimore-based agency marks 50 years
Baltimore-based creative agency TBC announced three major milestones: the agency’s 50th anniversary, the transition of agency ownership to its CEO, Nichole Baccala Ward and…

Toyota submits to social media pressure, reverses crucial policy, reports The Street
In a post on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) on September 26, conservative influencer and anti-DEI activist Robby Starbuck — “the architect…

Sign of the times: Network news talent may face salary cuts as a result of “rampant” media cost-cutting
Rampant cost-cutting across a media industry struggling to transition to the streaming era is coming for the sacred cows: star talent, reports the Wall Street…

Here’s how RPA can boost your advertising strategies: Quick Tips for Success
In the fast-paced world of advertising, efficiency and creativity often go hand in hand. As businesses strive to capture audience attention, many are turning to…

WWPR names Aba Blankson its Woman of the Year
Washington Women in Public Relations announced that Aba Blankson, center in photo, has been named its Woman of the Year. The announcement was made at the…

Veteran D.C.-area news anchor Adam Longo joins 7News/WJLA-TV
7News/WJLA-TV in D.C. announced that it added veteran D.C. area news anchor Adam Longo to its morning news team. Longo is no…

ABC to layoff 75, including staffers at ABC News
Approximately 75 staffers at ABC News and at ABC’s owned local TV stations will be let go as part of an ongoing round of restructuring…

Tech culture columnist Taylor Lorenz exits WaPo to launch magazine
Taylor Lorenz, a Washington Post technology columnist, is leaving the paper to launch a new publication on Substack, bringing to a close a 2½-year stint,…

Lawsuit claiming Breyers “Natural Vanilla” ice cream did not contain natural vanilla results in almost $9 million settlement
U.S. customers who have bought Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream over the past eight years may be eligible for cash payment in a nearly $9…

