Black-led, Black-controlled nonprofit newspaper Baltimore Beat begins distribution
A team of journalists and nonprofit practitioners led by Editor-in-Chief Lisa Snowden has delivered on its plans to return Baltimore Beat, a Black-led, Black-controlled nonprofit newspaper…
Gannett reports progress on diversity
USA Today came out with an article extolling its parent Gannet’s newsroom diversity, reports MediaPost. Across more than 200 newsrooms nationwide, says MediaPost,…
Tony Perkins departs D.C.’s WUSA9
Tony Perkins has left WUSA in D.C. Perkins joined the Tegna TV station in early 2020 and in early 2021 he replaced comedian…
Communicators to converge live at this year’s PR Summit DC, Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit & ADWK DC on November 3
The largest conferences for advertising, marketing, public relations and media professionals in the Mid Atlantic are coming together on Thursday, November 3 to create…
Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group purchases Black News Channel
Black News Channel has a new owner. Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group has purchased the news network. The network, which was in bankruptcy,…
“Read” receipts and other items that rile reporters
PR people are being advised to forego asking for “Read” receipts for the email pitches they send to journalists as the recipients resent them,…
Kelly O’Donnell to head NBC News’ Supreme Court coverage on interim basis following retirement of Pete Williams
The NBC News Washington bureau announced some promotions and assignment changes on the justice beat, ahead of Pete Williams’ retirement at the end of…
Virginia Moseley named evp of editorial at CNN and departs D.C. for NYC
Virginia Moseley has been named evp of editorial at CNN. Her focus will now be on overseeing all of of CNN’s day-to-…
MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski in “secret talks” to move to CNN
MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski are in secret talks to move to CNN, Radar has learned. Sources tell RadarOnline.com that CNN’…
Kristine Coratti Kelly, WaPo’s communications chief, joins CNN Worldwide as evp and head of global communications
Kristine Coratti Kelly, The Washington Post’s communications chief, is joining CNN Worldwide as evp and head of global communications. Kelly is taking on…
Michael Piccorossi joins C-SPAN as chief digital officer
Michael Piccorossi will join C-SPAN as the network’s first chief digital officer. He will help guide C-SPAN’s digital strategy, while…
Symone Sanders, MSNBC host, says “I Do” in surprise D.C. ceremony
After a year-long engagement, MSNBC host Symone Sander said “I Do” to Shawn Townsend in a surprise ceremony at the historic Larz Anderson…
What TV producers want from your spokespeople
In a recent survey conducted by D S Simon Media, 46 local TV news producers responded with the following: * 68% of TV producers prefer…
USA TODAY launches brand campaign in recognition of 40th anniversary
USA TODAY, part of Gannett Co., Inc., has launched its ‘To the point’ brand campaign, in recognition of the 40th anniversary of USA TODAY…
Terry Neal named Chief Communications Officer at ID.me
ID.me named Terry Neal as Chief Communications Officer. According to a release, Neal brings “deep communications experience and expertise, including as a Washington…
