Baltimore Updates: Under Armour CEO Invests in SocialToaster; News from MGH, Weitzman, American Office
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank is among the new investors in fan engagement and social content sharing firm SocialToaster, which recently announced it has raised a $1.9 million bridge…
BuzzFeed Deleted More than 1,000 Posts – Three Following Complaints from Advertisers
The editor of BuzzFeed has acknowledged the deletion of more than 1,000 posts — three following complaints from advertisers — since he was hired in…
Buzz in Baltimore: News from Sheppard Pratt, Baltimore Sun Media Group, idfive and B. Creative Group
Madeline Caldwell joined Sheppard Pratt Health System in Towson, the largest private U.S. provider of non-profit mental health services. She joins from…
Richmond Ad Club Presents Cannonball Trophies at Annual Richmond Show
The Richmond Show, the Richmond Ad Club’s annual showcase of the best in local advertising and marketing, was held Friday. The contest’s…
In the Spotlight: Moses Foster Named Mike Hughes Ad Person of Year by Richmond’s Ad Club
Moses Foster has been named Mike Hughes Ad Person of the Year by the Advertising Club of Richmond, reports the Richmond Times Dispatch. Foster…
Comcast Challenges DirecTV Ad Campaign: DirectTV’s Response Is Some Ad Content So Exaggerated No Consumer Would Believe Some Statements Made
Following a complaint by Comcast, the Better Business Bureau has recommended that DirecTV discontinue its ad campaign featuring Rob Lowe, because the satellite television…
GMMB Wins Best of Show, Wunderman DC Wins Most Awards at DC ADDY Gala
DC Ad Club hosted the American Advertising Awards-DC gala April 7 and presented its 2015 ADDY® Awards, recognizing advertising creative excellence. This annual…
Buzz in Baltimore: Ravens’ Kevin Byrne to Talk Crisis Communications and Ray Rice; Sinclair Launches Digital Investment Division; ‘Political Connecting’ in Annapolis
Kevin Byrne, senior vice president of public and community relations for the Baltimore Ravens, will discuss crisis communications and the Ray Rice controversy at…
The Story Behind the Home Shopping Network, as Co-Founder Honored by NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) will present the Spirit of Broadcasting Award posthumously to radio and television entrepreneur Lowell “Bud” Paxson during the…
J.C. Penny’s Print Catalog Makes Comeback: Other Retailers Also See Value in Print Publication
J.C. Penney is reviving its print catalog, reports CBS News, which added that the company stopped publishing the “Big Book” six years ago.…
Buzz in Baltimore: idfive Adds Four Higher-Ed Clients; News from MGH and Warschawski
Baltimore-based idfive is providing marketing and web services to four new higher-education clients: Howard University, George Washington University, Brandeis University and the…
DC Ad Club Seeks Speakers for ADWKDC
The DC Ad Club is accepting applications and suggestions for speakers for ADWKDC 2015, the region’s largest and most diverse hands-on, networking-…
Buzz in Baltimore: Clapp Takes on Howard Bank’s PR; ParkRe App Launches; New Hires at LMO and Merkle; GKV Adds Network Health; Planit to Promote Kinglet
Howard Bank, now the largest bank headquartered in the Baltimore region following announcement of its plan to acquire Patapsco Bancorp Inc. of Dundalk, has…
Ad Club of Baltimore Announces American Advertising Award Winners
More than 240 entries were submitted for the 41st Annual Baltimore American Advertising Awards this year, resulting in 78 gold and silver awards presented…
Baltimore ADDY ‘Best in Show’ Goes to MGH for OLD BAY Campaign; TBC and Renegade Take Category Awards
Produced with a ‘Downton ADDY’ theme and with many attendees donning 1920s dinner-party attire, Baltimore’s community of marketing professionals celebrated creative excellence…
