Tom Ford’s Steps for Looking Good on a Video Conference
The New York Times published the following four steps for looking good on a video conference that were provided to Mauren Dowd by Tom Ford. Illustrations are by Tracy Ma.…
When We Advertise in a Crisis, Do We Lose Our Soul or Find It?
By Reese Cassard, MGH Simon Sinek is overquoted in our industry, yet I can’t help but voice displeasure in how many “What” and…
Ten Things to Know About Maryland’s Digital Ad Tax
Eversheds Sutherland recently published a blog post about the Maryland digital ad tax, a first of its kind state tax on digital advertising imposed…
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At AAF-DC’s live streamed ADDY awards show the other evening there was a call for help to the following charities. If you…
AAF DC’s 2020 American Advertising Award Winners
Four agencies won multiple Gold ADDYs on March 24 — Design Army (5), Admirable Devil (4), ICF (4), and Reese Communications dba Wunderman Health DC…
Richmond Agency Launches Campaign to Help Local Restaurants and Breweries
Familiar Creatures in Richmond states that while this is a tough time for everyone, it’s especially tough for local restaurants and breweries. “Our…
Coronavirus May Impact Marketing and Advertising Jobs
As the coronavirus threatens entire industries, marketers and advertisers are understandably anxious about their jobs, reports Digital News Daily, which added that a “clear…
To Air or Not to Air?
By Donna Spurrier The big question right now, OK probably not THE big question right now but A big question right now for advertisers…
A Marketing Manifesto For Nonprofits
By Robert Whittle A manifesto is a public declaration of views. Calling it that doesn’t necessarily make it correct, but I’ll bet…
AAF DC Cancels March 19 American Advertising Awards Gala
AAF DC has canceled its 2020 American Advertising Awards Gala that was scheduled for March 19. According to AAF DC: “Over the past few…
More than 300 Gather in Wonder to Celebrate Baltimore ADDYs; Bully Entertainment Wins Best in Show
More than 300 Baltimore advertisers, marketers and creatives gathered in wonder on March 5 to celebrate the 46th Annual American Advertising Awards Show (the…
Maryland Lawmakers Abandon “Much-Maligned” Proposal to Expand Sales Tax to Professional Services, Including Digital Advertising
The “much-maligned” proposal to expand Maryland’s sales tax to professional services was defeated by state lawmakers, reports The Baltimore Sun. The Sun’…
Tim Lundin, Who Photographed Many DC Ad Club Events, Dies at 45
Timothy Lundin, who had been photographing the world around him for over 20 years, has died. Lundin was diagnosed with cancer in 2016 and…
AAF Baltimore Announces 2020 Individual Achievement Awards; New Fowke Award Honors 100th Anniversary
The American Advertising Federation of Baltimore (AAFB) announced its 2020 Individual Achievement Awards, which will be presented at the 46th Annual American Advertising Awards…
AAF Baltimore Welcomes Marketers to Wonderland for 46th ADDYs; Celebrates 100 Years of Women in Advertising
Tumble down the rabbit hole with Baltimore’s community of marketers, advertisers and creatives. The American Advertising Federation of Baltimore (AAFB) has announced that…
