imre Expands Leadership Team with Two Executive Hires
imre, a 150-person, independent marketing agency moving its HQ from Hunt Valley to Towson, MD, later in 2019, welcomed a series of senior hires and promotions to bolster its…
Van Eperen’s Emily McDermott Named a 2019 VIP by The Daily Record
Van Eperen, a PR and strategic communications agency based in Maryland, announced that The Daily Record has named account supervisor and project manager Emily…
OH, THAT’S GOOD: A Line for the Ages
By Matt Smith I’ve always been fascinated by the influence and staying power of a single, memorable line. We’ve all seen them,…
Admirable Devil Wins AdAge Small Agency Campaign of the Year (B-to-B, Silver) for Infolock Campaign
“We learned brands are looking for big agency level creative in a more nimble relationship, which is good news for Admirable Devil,” said Joel…
Around D.C.: Weber Shandwick, Nahigian Strategies and Glen Echo Group
USAA hired Weber Shandwick as its lead corporate communications agency, reports PRWeek, which added that the IPG firm “will bolster USAA’s overall brand…
Baltimore-based imre Contributes $28K in Funding and Day of Service to City Programs In Need
imre, a 150-person, independent marketing agency headquartered in Baltimore, has added to its charitable commitment to the city. Through its philanthropic arm, The…
D.C. Updates: MissionSide and LGND Announce Acquisitions and Seven Letter Adds Three
D.C.-based MissionSide completed its acquisition of D.C.-based digital agency Blue Water which, states a release, brings together “a suite of…
Edelman Drops Account After Employees Object to Contract
Executives from the giant public relations firm Edelman went to Florida in May to pitch a potential client: a private prisons company with contracts…
New Report Highlights Agency Search and Hiring Best Practices
When companies search for mid- or senior-level employees, they cast the net wide, engage recruiters to identify qualified candidates, conduct numerous interviews, shortlist…
D.C.-Based Design Army Creates “Unique” Ads for Bangkok Real Estate Developer, States Adweek
SC ASSET is one of Thailand’s premier real estate developers with a trio of “ultra-swanky new properties in Bangkok’s most sought-…
To GIF or Not to GIF
By Amanda Linthicum, HighRock If you’ve been anywhere on the internet in the past 10 years, you’ve probably seen one of those…
Kantar Expands D.C. Operation
WPP research division Kantar is expanding its D.C. operation with what it’s calling the “integration” of D.C. research firm InterMedia into…
OH THAT’S GOOD: Robo This!
By Matt Smith I know this column is supposed to be about all the good work that’s being created in our area and…
idfive and Kapowza Collaborate on Baltimore Police Department Recruitment Campaign
As the city’s murder rate continues to rise, Baltimore agencies idfive and Kapowza have stepped forward with a new digital recruitment campaign to…
Angus McQueen, Longtime CEO of Ackerman McQueen, Dies at 74
Angus McQueen, longtime CEO of Ackermann McQueen, Oklahoma City’s largest and oldest advertising agency, died Tuesday after battling cancer. He was 74. According…
