
D.C.-Area Agency Updates: Chris Lester, Brian Kelley and Awards to AgencyQ
Chris Lester, above, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of CHIEF, joins Taoti as Chief Creative Officer. The move comes as, states a release, Taoti looks to evolve its brand…
Clare Advisors Advises Beyond Definition on Sale to Yes&
M&A Advisory firm Clare Advisors announced that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Beyond Definition, a brand and marketing agency based…

Milwaukee Agency BVK Selected for Ocean City Account
Following a national account review that started in June, the Town of Ocean City has selected BVK of Milwaukee as its agency of record.…

Crosby Tops ‘Best in Maryland’ Competition with Five Awards
Crosby Marketing Communications led the way in the recent 2021 Best in Maryland competition by taking five awards, the most of any agency or…

Free Offer to Capitol Communicator Readers: Send News Releases Free!
Here’s a free offer to Capitol Communicator readers: Through January 30, 2022, you’ll get free full distribution via ExpertClick’s News Release…

Lisa Osborne Ross, CEO of Edelman, Given WBJ’s DEI Champion Award
Lisa Osborne Ross, CEO of Edelman, has been given the DEI Champion Award by Washington Business Journal. The recognition is part of WBJ’s…

Planit Wins Bronze Clio Cannabis Award for THC-infused Intimacy Oil Product Microsite
Baltimore’s Planit was honored with an international bronze Clio Cannabis Award for its OH by Curio microsite at the industry’s Clio Cannabis…

Maryland News: Ocean City Agency Search Update; Abel Adds Three Clients; TBC Named Top Workplace; W Ventures Update
Ocean City Council members were given presentations from three ad agencies in a closed door session on how the agencies plan to market and…

Selecting An Advertising or PR Client Is Not Easy
By Ron Owens This article is dedicated to agency management people and their associates responsible for agency new business. It’s easy to find…

D.C.-Area Agency Updates: Pinkston, Stratacomm and Stagwell Media
Pinkston acquires messaging and communications firm Pliris Strategies in Oklahoma City. Pliris founder and CEO Donelle Harder will join Pinkston as a senior vice…

Yes& Acquires Maryland-based Beyond Definition
Acquisition Strengthens Agency’s Branding and Digital Marketing Capabilities in the Association and Commercial Sectors Yes&, Alexandria, VA, has acquired Beyond Definition, a…

Annapolis Agency Liquified Creative Adds Graphic Designer and Production Artist to Team
Liquified Creative, an award-winning integrated advertising agency based in Annapolis, announced the hire of Kendall Brandt as graphic designer and Hollis Glick as…

New Ownership for One of Baltimore’s Oldest Ad Agencies
Kathy Harvey, the founder of advertising agency Harvey, has sold her firm to Chief Creative Officer and Managing Director Matt McDermott for an undisclosed…

Taoti Creative Tells WBJ It Won $70 Million D.C. Lottery Contract “Fair and Square”
The winning bidder for a nearly $70 million D.C. Lottery contract is breaking its silence as scrutiny of the award intensifies, arguing that…

Martin Agency Repeats as Adweek’s U.S. Agency of the Year
The Martin Agency, based in Richmond, has been named Adweek’s U.S. agency of the year for the second year in a row.…

