Newsweek partners with Statista to release inaugural list of America’s Best PR Agencies
U.S. cities such as New York and Washington, D.C., “harbor some of the most sought-after agencies on the planet.” Public relations is not a small industry, states…
Dave Pivec, former NFL tight end and founder of Pivec Advertising, dies at 80
Dave Pivec, a Baltimore native renowned for his athletic prowess and entrepreneurial spirit, died on May 11 at age 80. Born and raised in…
Agency updates: Glen Echo Group, Seven Letter and Alpine Group
Glen Echo Group added Shane McCarthy and Bella Kerbers. Both join the firm, states a release, during a new phase of growth as part…
State of Wikipedia report for May 2024
This month’s Chaos Index is at 60, a 15% decrease from April. However, that number is a bit deceptive; activity on Wikipedia remained…
Agency updates: Seven Letter, Response Labs and Lens End Media
Seven Letter added Casey Hernandez as a Partner. Hernandez, above, was most recently senior vice president for global corporate communications at Herbalife, a publicly…
FOVNDRY promotes Megan Neapolitan to president
FOVNDRY promoted Megan Neapolitan from chief operating officer to president. In her expanded role, Neapolitan will focus on setting and realizing the vision of…
Crosby takes five first-place awards in PRSA Best in Maryland competition
Crosby Marketing Communications won five first-place awards in the 2024 Best in Maryland competition held by the Maryland Chapter of the Public Relations…
Survey shows significant decline in use of six of policy insiders most preferred media sources
Policy insiders’ daily media preferences are shifting, according to an Avoq survey of policy insiders’ media habits. The 2024 survey shows a significant decline…
New edition of best-selling customer data platform guide provides expanded insights from industry leaders
As the marketing world moves increasingly towards the need for greater first-party data solutions to power personalization and mitigate effects from third-party…
Two trailblazers share insights on the intersection of culture, craftsmanship and the changing landscape of creativity
Pum Lefebure, chief creative officer and co-founder of D.C.-based Design Army, delves into the essence of creativity and craftsmanship in this…
Ironmark expands national presence with dual acquisition
Ironmark, a provider of print, marketing, communications, content and logistics services, acquired two companies: Deliver Media, a Tampa-based company that uses first-party…
Stagwell adds firms in Canada and Brazil
Stagwell acquired Montreal-based Luxine Relations Publiques, a full-service PR and Influencer marketing agency. According to a release, Luxine joins Veritas Communications “as…
Six tips for boosting loyalty with referral programs
By Response Labs In today’s competitive business landscape, customer loyalty is more valuable than ever. As a digital marketing agency specializing in CRM…
D.C.-based Public Policy Holding Company acquires California-based public affairs firm
Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (“PPHC”), a D.C.-based government relations and public affairs focused holding company, has acquired Lucas Public Affairs, LLC…
How Gen-Z’s view on individuality impacts their relationship with brands
By Anna Bridgforth, RP3 Agency Born between 1997 and 2013, Gen-Z is the most educated, racially diverse and impactful generation ever. Known for…
