Ravens’ Deandra Duggans to Las Vegas Aces; Fox 45’s Bruce Cunningham to Sign Off and Other Communicator Moves
A familiar face representing the Baltimore Ravens has departed for the Las Vegas Aces. President Nikki Fargas announced that the team has hired Deandra Duggans as vice president of brand…
Pat Sajak Selling WNAV; ALLAUR Rebrands; News from WYPR, MGH, Queen Anne’s County, Pugh & Tiller, Warschawski and W Ventures
According to a report by WTOP, “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak is selling the Annapolis radio station he has owned for more than…
Court of Appeals to Hear Long-Running Dispute Between Orioles and Nationals over TV Rights Fees
The New York Court of Appeals has agreed to hear the long-running dispute between the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals over television rights…
WTTG-TV and WDCA-TV Move to Bethesda
WTTG-TV and WDCA-TV have moved to 7272 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD, which is about two miles from the previous location at 5151…
The Definitive Guide to Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
By Rob Whittle, CEO, Williams Whittle Years ago, I was asked by my boat captain/friend to be the navigator on a sailing voyage…
Major U.S. English-Speaking TV Networks Will Have “Dismal Year,” Says Television News Daily
As the end of the TV season draws near, the major five U.S. English-speaking networks are poised for another dismal year, according…
Brendan Daly Joins CPB as Vice President of Communications
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), based in D.C., named Brendan Daly vice president of communications. In this position, Daly will be responsible…
An Ode to Andy “O”
By Cary Hatch, CEO of MDB Communications We have lost a truly great Washingtonian, business and advertising media icon, and champion and mentor to…
Andy Ockershausen, a D.C. Area Business and Advertising Media Icon, Dies at 92
Andy Ockershausen, a D.C.-area business and advertising media icon, died on March 17. A third generation Washingtonian, Ockershausen spent his career in…
Fox 45’s Joy Lepola-Stewart Joins Baltimore County Police; GKV Congratulates VanDervort for 30+ Years; Dave Imre Joins PR Council Board; Chesapeake Search Partners Adds Shinaberry
Former Fox 45 Baltimore reporter Joy Lepola-Stewart has been named the new director of Public Affairs for the Baltimore County Police Department. Lepola-…
Bruce Johnson, WUSA 9 Journalist and Anchor, Joins 3D Executive Communications
Bruce Johnson, a multi-decade journalist and anchor for D.C.’s WUSA 9, will join 3D Executive Communications as a Senior Communications Specialist…
NBC4 News Anchor Aaron Gilchrist Joins NBC News NOW in NYC
NBC4 news anchor Aaron Gilchrist joined NBC News as an anchor for NBC News NOW, the network’s streaming news service, based in New…
Former FOX 5 News Anchor Shawn Yancy Joins NBC4 Washington
Former FOX 5 news anchor Shawn Yancy will join NBC4 Washington as an evening news anchor early in 2021. Yancy left FOX 5 exactly…
Mindgrub Launches Games for Good; Abel President Joins NAMI Baltimore Board; WYPR’s Oliver Elected Board Chair
Mindgrub in Baltimore has launched a Games for Good initiative to connect and rally employees, promote health and well-being, and give back to…
“Doc” Walker, Who Worked at WTEM for 27 Years, Among Layoffs at D.C. Radio Station
In the first big move since WJFK (106.7 FM) and WTEM (980 AM) became partners in a radio station swap this month, “three…
