Everybody’s Talking At Me; Can’t Hear A Word They’re Saying
By Tom Davis, Vice President, Susan Davis International The only thing spreading faster than the coronavirus is “information” about the virus. Every network and news source devotes endless hours to…
ANA Launches Social Distancing Video
The ANA (Association of National Advertisers) launched a video on its social media channels to promote social distancing during the coronavirus crisis and to…
Viget: “Together We Flourish”
Viget produced a report that shares ideas for potential solutions that would allow technology to further help our ability to deal with pandemics. According…
Free Printable COVID-19 Posters From Falcon
“(Some) people mean well but need reminders,” states Falcon in McLean, VA, which added: “Let Beyoncé remind everyone how long to wash their hands!…
Zoom Yikes
Capitol Communicator is running an industry commentary series by Dennis Goris, president and creative director at Goris Communications. You can find more Brand Creep…
COVID-19 Media Guide for PR Pros: What are Brands Doing?
By Doug Simon, CEO, D S Simon Media How are brands getting their stories on television? Does the media interest voiced in surveys match…
Facebook to Provide $100 Million to Support Local Newsrooms Facing Financial Cuts Caused by COVID-19
Facebook announced that it will be offering $100 million worth of support to local newsrooms that are trying to cover the COVID-19 pandemic,…
COVID-19 Industry Impact & Predictions
By Causal IQ: On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially changed its designation of the coronavirus from an epidemic to a pandemic.…
Modus Creates Safety Kit and Work From Home Tips
Modus Create has created a Safety Kit and work from home tips for their employees to share guidelines on a number of topics including:…
WPP CEO States Economic Fallout from the Coronavirus Outbreak Much More Rapid than from the 2008 Economic Crash
The world’s biggest advertising company WPP has pulled its dividend and share buyback and withdrawn its 2020 guidance after the coronavirus pandemic sparked…
When We Advertise in a Crisis, Do We Lose Our Soul or Find It?
By Reese Cassard, MGH Simon Sinek is overquoted in our industry, yet I can’t help but voice displeasure in how many “What” and…
What Consumers Think of Brands Right Now
By Cary Hatch, CEO of MDB Communications In a real-time survey conducted during the pandemic, 1,000 consumers were asked how they felt…
“No, You Go Ahead”: Navigating the Conference Call Culture
By Jeffrey A. Davis, APR By now we’re all experiencing how the coronavirus has altered traditional office operations. Business as usual is still…
Social Distancing
Capitol Communicator is running a cartoon series called “Brand Creep” produced by Dennis Goris, president and creative director of Goris Communications in Alexandria, VA.…
“Open for Delivery” is Theme of New DoorDash Campaign by The Martin Agency
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to alter the world as we know it, Richmond area ad agencies are rolling out new work that’s…
