More Than 2,500 to Attend PRSA International Conference in D.C., Oct. 12-14, 2014
More than 2,500 public relations practitioners are expected to attend more than 80 professional development sessions, Oct. 12-14, at the upcoming Public Relations Society of America’s International…
Baltimore Buzz
A major celebration of the 200th anniversary of our Star-Spangled Banner, shown above, has concluded in Baltimore and a key communications component of…
Around the Region: Updates From Fixation Marketing, Crosby Marketing Communications, Weitzman and TorchLight Hire
Fixation Marketing in Bethesda added two staff members to its account services team. Julie Parsons, account manager, will run point for three of Fixation’…
ADWKDC Update: Weitzman Accepted Silver Medal Award, and a Panel Discussed This Year’s Cannes Lions
Alan Weitzman of the Weitzman agency was honored with the DC Ad Club’s Silver Medal Award. Probably half of the 120-plus attendees…
CPS Gumpert Becomes Ironmark
CPS Gumpert, a company with roots in the traditional print industry that also offers image development and marketing communications services, announced a corporate rebranding…
Agency Updates: Crosby Marketing Communications, Hager Sharp and The Hatcher Group
Madeline Beck has been promoted to integration director at Crosby Marketing Communications in Annapolis. Beck, who joined Crosby in 2009, has more than 13…
Tech Talk: The Power of Time-Lapse in Your Hand, Signal Strength as an Ad Targeting Tool, and Video Game Viewing Website Cashes in Big | Weekly Roundup August 29, 2014
By Connor Hurson As if everything wasn’t fast enough, we can now speed it up even more. Hyperlapse is a simplified way to…
Around the Region: LMO, Crosby, Tenacity5 and ADG
LMO Advertising in Arlington announced four promotions: Chris Beauchemin has been promoted to account supervisor. In his new role, Beauchemin will focus on innovation,…
Baltimore Buzz
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman announced the appointment of Meredith L. Thompson to the position of public information officer. Thompson previously served as…
Weinstein Leaves LivingSocial
Andrew Weinstein, who headed PR operations for LivingSocial, plans to return to Ridgeback Communications, his public affairs business, next month after two years as…
In the Spotlight: People on the Move
– The nation’s largest nonprofit, Alexandria, VA-based United Way, announced that Vicki Lins will join as executive vice president and chief marketing officer.…
Approximately 200 Attend 2014 Convergence in Communications Conference
Approximately 200 people – including attendees and speakers – participated in Capitol Communicator’s March 28 Convergence in Communications Conference at Artisphere in Arlington. The full-…
In the Spotlight: Agency Updates
– The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), in partnership with LMO Advertising, launched an advocacy campaign to urge supporters of benefits for military retirees…
Paul Palmieri Exits Millennial Media
Baltimore-based mobile ad firm Millennial Media announced that company founder and CEO Paul Palmieri has resigned. Palmieri will join New Enterprise Associates (NEA)…
