Omnicom acquires Reston, VA-based LeapPoint
Omnicom announced its precision marketing division, Omnicom Precision Marketing Group (OPMG), acquired Reston, VA-based LeapPoint, a digital advisory firm focused, states a release, on helping organizations “improve the orchestration…
Katie Barr named President of Glen Echo Group
D.C.-based Glen Echo Group announced that Katie Barr, current COO and EVP, has been elevated to President. In addition to this leadership…
Keenan Austin Reed to become CEO of The Alpine Group effective Jan 1, 2025
The Alpine Group, based in D.C., announced that Keenan Austin Reed will be the firm’s Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2025.…
FOVNDRY agency announces ownership change
FOVNDRY, a Rockville, Maryland-based agency, announced that Megan Neapolitan is the firm’s new owner and CEO. She most recently served as agency…
Notorious111 launches from legacy of HZDG
More than three decades after its inception, the ad agency formerly known as HZDG embarks on a new journey as Notorious111. According to a…
Maryland News: C-360 announces $1 million rebrand and expansion; new hires announced in Frederick
C-360 Agency in Baltimore announced in a press release that “it is excited” about a $1 million investment in a rebrand and expansion…
Agency Updates: Vax joins Pulsar Advertising, McCarthy joins DGA Group and BlueHuki Group wins award
Ingrid Vax, a business development and marketing executive with over 30 years of experience, joined Pulsar Advertising. Before joining Pulsar, she was Head of…
Celebrated ad executive Cary Hatch retiring from Hart, Inc
By Debra Silimeo Cary Hatch, one of the Capital region’s most celebrated advertising executives, is retiring from Hart, Inc. Hatch sold her DC-…
Tribute for D.C. agency exec Tina Martin attracts approximately 200 people
Approximately 200 people attended a tribute for Tina Martin at Olney Theatre Center on Sept 11. Martin, who co-founded Martin-Schaffer, Inc a…
State of Wikipedia report for September 2024
The Chaos Index rose 5% for the month of September with a score of 67. This is typical for fall and winter months on…
West Cary Group, Richmond, VA, wins contract from Virginia Department of Health
West Cary Group, a Richmond, VA, agency that is one of the largest minority-owned marketing, advertising and technology firms in the country, has…
Yes& adds Shannon Gaboriau as Design Director
Shannon Gaboriau has joined Yes& to lead the agency’s design efforts. She brings almost 20 years of experience, expertise that was honed…
Marketbridge launches marketing “powerhouse” that integrates five firms
Marketbridge, together with its financial sponsor RTC Partners, has launched, states a release, “a new marketing powerhouse that integrates five best-in-category firms:…
Avoq adds Joseph Orlando and Kelly Montgomery
Avoq announced that Joseph Orlando and Kelly Montgomery have joined the firm, bolstering Avoq’s government relations (GR) and communications team. According to a…
Maryland news from imre, Sage Growth Partners, Banner, MPT and more
Imre announced the appointment of two senior creative leaders: Tracy Zuto was named Executive Vice President, Executive Creative Director across healthcare and consumer portfolios;…
