
D.C.-Area Agency Updates
LMO, a full-service marketing communications agency, announced that it secured a one-year extension contract with the United States Coast Guard. LMO has an extensive history with the Coast…
Buzz in Baltimore: News from Mindgrub, idfive and Ainsley & Co.
Baltimore-based digital agency Mindgrub has been hired by Exelon Corporation to create mobile applications to serve Exelon’s utilities companies. According to a…

There’s Something New in the Air – “Luck” – MDB’s Newest DC Lottery TV Campaign
It’s always been there, just waiting for someone to claim it. Yet, we can’t actually feel it. But we can experience it.…
Cyphers Agency Completes Rebranding for Vasili’s Kitchen
The Cyphers Agency has completed a rebranding to support the expansion of Gaithersburg restaurant Vasili’s Grill, a community staple for more than 15…

Two Baltimore Agencies – Siquis and Leffler – Close
Baltimore agency Siquis, based in Mount Washington and in business for 30 years, closed on Jan. 6, the same day the Leffler Agency closed…

Crosby Marketing Communications Adds Christopher J. Gearon as Director, Editorial Services
Crosby Marketing Communications hired Christopher J. Gearon as Director, Editorial Services. He will oversee Crosby staff developing a wide range of web and social…

D.C.-Area Items: Environics, Chase Communications and WTTG
Environics Communications in D.C. announced the two beneficiaries of its #GivingTuesday initiative, which donates $20,000 of pro-bono communications work to two…

Weitzman Adds Rich Reiter as Executive Creative Director
The Weitzman Agency in Annapolis hired Rich Reiter as executive creative director. According to a press release: “Before arriving to Weitzman, he was the…

MDB Continues DC Lottery Campaign That Celebrates Winners
The latest DC Lottery advertising campaign by MDB Communications highlights how everyday people become lottery winners. Washington-based MDB Communications, long-time agency-of-…

Daniel Campbell Joins Crosby Marketing as Associate Digital Program Manager
Crosby Marketing Communications has further expanded its digital marketing team with the addition of Daniel Campbell as Associate Digital Program Manager. His work will…

Honoring a Beloved Holiday Trend: The Ugly Sweater
By The Cyphers Agency To most, the ugly sweater craze seems to have popped up out of nowhere over the last few years. But,…

Maryland Updates: News from Sinclair; Jellyfish; BHC and Abel Communications
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. promoted John Solomon to Chief Operating Officer of Circa, the company’s mobile-friendly, video-driven news and entertainment brand…

D.C. Agency Updates: Hill+Knowlton, GMMB and Story Partners
Hill+Knowlton Strategies hires Richard Keil as an executive vice president in its global corporate practice focusing on media relations, crisis and public affairs.…

Buzz in Baltimore: ADDY Entries Due Jan. 6; News from Kapowza, MGH and Warschawski
The submission deadline for the Baltimore American Advertising Awards is January 6, 2017. According to the American Advertising Federation of Baltimore, the goal is…

A. Bright Idea Wins PRSA Maryland Best of Show for Army Recruitment Campaign; Crosby Wins Seven Awards
A recruitment program for the Army National Guard by A. Bright Idea took top honors as “Best in Show” at the Public Relations Society…

