Yes& Significantly Expands Government Business with Three Key Contract Wins
Agency to Provide Strategic Marketing Communications Services to FEMA, USDA, and DOT Yes& announced a significant expansion of its government business through the award of three key contracts. After…
White House Communications Director Alyssa Farah Leaves to Launch Consulting Firm
White House communications director Alyssa Farah resigned from her post Thursday after 3½ years in the Trump administration. According to The Washington Post, she…
PhRMA Names Debra DeShong Executive Vice President of Public Affairs
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) named Debra DeShong as executive vice president of public affairs. According to a release, “DeShong will…
Government Marketing University’s (GMarkU) 2020 GAIN Conference Set for November 10, 12, 17 and 19
Premiere Educational Conference Offers Keynotes by Distinguished Experts and Interactive Training Opportunities Government Marketing University‘s (GMarkU) 2020 GAIN Conference, the world’s largest…
Government Marketing University GAIN 2020 Conference, November 10, 12, 17 and 19, 2020, Goes Virtual
Premiere Educational Conference Offers Keynotes by Distinguished Experts and Interactive Training Opportunities Government Marketing University‘s (GMarkU) GAIN 2020 Conference, the world’s largest…
Yes& Selected for Multi-Year FEMA Contract
Agency Renews Growth with Focus on Fundamentals Yes&, as small-business prime for Team PCI, has been awarded a five-year $122M contract…
GMarkU Announces Finalists for 2020 GAINER Awards
Government Marketing University (GMarkU) announced the finalists for its 2020 GAINER Awards, the top honors for government marketing excellence across the U.S. Public…
Maryland Launches #MasksOnMaryland Campaign
The Maryland Department of Commerce has launched the #MasksOnMaryland campaign to encourage residents as well as visitors to the state to wear masks properly,…
“Please Don’t Kick Us When We’re Down”, Admirable Devil Tells DC Council Members
D.C.’s City Council is considering a new tax on the planning, creation, placement and display of advertising in print, broadcast and digital…
Proposed DC Ad Tax Threatens “Powerful Engine” that Helps Drive the DC Economy, States Cary Hatch, Chairman of 4As MidAtlantic Board of Governors and CEO of MDB Communications
By Cary Hatch As the Chairman of the MidAtlantic Board of Governors for the American Association of Advertising Agencies and the CEO of MDB…
Updates on Proposed D.C. Ad Tax
The proposed ad tax was the subject of much lively and chaotic discussion by the DC City Council Tuesday. According to AAF: “It is…
Four Organizations Challenging Proposed “Devastating” D.C. Sales Tax on Advertising and Sales of Personal Information
According to four organizations – AAF, American Advertising Federation DC, Maryland-DC-Delaware Broadcasters Association and MDDC Press Association – with less than 24 hours’ notice…
D.C. Agency Updates: Ogilvy, REQ and WHITE64
Ogilvy Government Relations is providing counsel for Tapestry Inc., the New York-based marketer of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman luxury fashion brands,…
D.C. City Council Approves 2021 Budget Proposal that Includes Ad Tax
The American Advertising Federation reports the District of Columbia City Council unanimously approved their 2021 budget, which includes a three-percent tax on advertising.…
Ballard Partners Cuts Ties with D.C. Government
“Trump-tied Ballard Partners cut ties with its Government of the District of Columbia client” due to the escalating feud between Washington Mayor Muriel…
