
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT
ChatGPT may soon serve up ads for products it thinks you’d like to buy. According to CNN, OpenAI announced that it will be testing ads in its free version…
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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Ads across D.C. spotlight effects of national park cuts
A series of ads in bus shelters across the nation’s capital is drawing attention to the effects of funding and staffing cuts on…

Meta projected $16 billion in annual revenue from scam ads, documents show
Meta Platforms projected late last year that about 10% of its annual revenue — roughly $16 billion — would come from advertising tied to scams and…

Podcast ad spending sees September surge
According to Magellan AI, the top-15 brands allocated an estimated $71 million on podcast ads in September, marking a 30% increase from the…

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…

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…

The Visual Desktop: Connect360’s powerful new way to visually present broadcast PSA results
With Public Service Announcements (PSAs) celebrating their 75th year on television, Connect360 is proud to introduce its new and exciting visual way to present…

Destination DC announces sales and marketing strategies to meet the moment
Following a record-setting year for visitation and economic impact, Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, announced sales and…

