Richmond Ad Legend Jess Duboy Dead at Age 79
Richmond advertising legend Jess Duboy died April 8 at age 79 after battling cancer since January 2015, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. He was a man of more than…
Millennials, Coveted by Marketers, Want to Positively Impact the World
Upwardly mobile millennials are easily the most sought-after demo for marketers and advertisers, so when Forbes publishes its highly coveted 30 Under 30…
AAF DC Accepting Nominations for 2016 Silver Medal Award
Nominations for the 2016 Silver Medal Award are being accepted by AAF DC. The application should be submitted along with any supporting documentation no…
AOL Adds Two Video Ad Formats
AOL is debuting two video ad formats it says will be more viewable for advertisers and more user-friendly for consumers, reports Adweek. The…
Majority of Ads Should Be in Traditional Media, States New Report
Only a few decades ago, finding the right mix for your media plan didn’t take too much imagination. There were only a few…
Richmond Ad Club Honors Roger Neathawk and Susan Dubuque as Ad Persons of Year
The Richmond Ad Club honored Roger Neathawk and Susan Dubuque on April 1 as the Mike Hughes Ad Persons of the Year, named for…
RTDNA to Set Guidelines For Native Advertising
Some forms of advertising look so much like news, you might not even notice the difference. And that’s a problem and why the…
MDB Launches Drone Spot for DC Lottery
MDB Communications released a new television commercial for their client, the DC Lottery. In the spot states MDB, “a portable drone carries pizzas to…
Cyphers Named Agency of Record for UrBurger and go brit!
The Cyphers Agency in Annapolis announced it is agency of record for the UrBurger and go brit! accounts; one is a new brand targeting…
USA TODAY Wins Best of Show at AAF DC’s ADDYs; SmithGifford Wins Most Awards
AAF DC hosted the American Advertising Awards-DC gala on Friday, March 18, and presented its 2016 ADDY® Awards, recognizing advertising creative excellence. This…
Buzz in Baltimore: News from Storyfarm, Warschawski, Planit, MGH and more
After winning four Gold Addy Awards at the American Advertising Federation Awards in Baltimore, a busy March continued for Capitol Communicator sponsor Storyfarm when…
TBC Lands Sears Canada for Rebranding Campaign
Baltimore-based TBC, Inc. announced a partnership with iconic Canadian retailer Sears Canada Inc. following a “thorough pitch process,” including a creative assignment and…
idfive Wins Honors For Five Clients, Including Special Judges Award, at Baltimore’s American Advertising Awards
idfive, an integrated marketing and communications agency based in Baltimore, won three gold awards, two silver awards and a special judges award at this…
Top Winners at Ad Club of Baltimore Awards: MGH; Dean Alexander Productions; idfive and Storyfarm
MGH won “Best of Show,” while top honors in three categories went to Dean Alexander Productions, idfive and Storyfarm at the 42nd Annual Baltimore…
USA TODAY NETWORK Launches GET Creative
The USA TODAY NETWORK, part of Gannett Co., launched GET Creative, which it billed as “a fresh new branded content studio that connects advertising…
