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DC mother missing in ‘mysterious circumstances’ is associate vice president and head of public affairs at Eli Lilly
Sep 15, 2026

DC mother missing in ‘mysterious circumstances’ is associate vice president and head of public affairs at Eli Lilly

Law enforcement in Washington, D.C. has intensified a search for Antoinette Forbes, a single mother who has been missing for over a week,

Award-winning reporter Mauricio Casillas exits NBC Washington for anchor post in Texas
Sep 5, 2026

Award-winning reporter Mauricio Casillas exits NBC Washington for anchor post in Texas

NBC Washington reporter Mauricio Casillas is leaving to become a news anchor at a station in his hometown of El Paso, Texas. NBC4 anchor

Fred Garcia on what it really takes to become a trusted advisor
Sep 1, 2026

Fred Garcia on what it really takes to become a trusted advisor

By Fay Shapiro Editor’s Note: In the first of a two-part CommPRO conversation, Helio Fred Garcia reflects on his 43-year relationship

What Dolly Parton Taught Us About Trust, Authenticity and the Power of Being Yourself
Aug 27, 2026

What Dolly Parton Taught Us About Trust, Authenticity and the Power of Being Yourself

By Fay Shapiro We all loved Dolly Parton. That feels like the right place to begin because few public figures have ever occupied the

Joseph Olmo reveals during broadcast that he is leaving NBC Washington
Aug 24, 2026

Joseph Olmo reveals during broadcast that he is leaving NBC Washington

Long-time NBC anchor Joseph Olmo revealed mid-broadcast that he is leaving NBC Washington, reports The Daily Beast. “Well, before we go tonight,

Arbitrator orders Washington Post to rehire columnist
Aug 24, 2026

Arbitrator orders Washington Post to rehire columnist

An independent arbitrator has ruled that The Washington Post violated its collective bargaining agreement with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild when it fired columnist

NAB to honor Joel Oxley, President and GM of Hubbard Radio in D.C., for his “extraordinary leadership and lasting contributions to the radio industry”
Aug 21, 2026

NAB to honor Joel Oxley, President and GM of Hubbard Radio in D.C., for his “extraordinary leadership and lasting contributions to the radio industry”

Joel Oxley, President and General Manager of Hubbard Radio in D.C., will receive the 2026 NAB National Radio Award, the National Association of

Declan Moore named President/Market Manager of Hubbard’s D.C. cluster, which includes WTOP and Federal News Network
Aug 21, 2026

Declan Moore named President/Market Manager of Hubbard’s D.C. cluster, which includes WTOP and Federal News Network

Hubbard | Media announced that Declan Moore is the new President/Market Manager for its Washington, D.C., cluster, which includes WTOP, Federal News Network

Andy Polansky Is Opening Doors for the Next Generation of Communications Leaders
Aug 20, 2026

Andy Polansky Is Opening Doors for the Next Generation of Communications Leaders

This article was originally published by CommPRO and is reprinted here with permission.  By Fay Shapiro I have known Andy Polansky for a long

Yasmine Gahed named market president and publisher of the Washington Business Journal
Aug 19, 2026

Yasmine Gahed named market president and publisher of the Washington Business Journal

Yasmine Gahed has been named market president and publisher of the Washington Business Journal. The appointment, effective immediately, was announced by Mike Olivieri, executive

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt exits at end of August
Aug 12, 2026

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt exits at end of August

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the role, will leave at month’s end, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday,

Longtime D.C. sports radio voice Andy Pollin exits ESPN
Aug 11, 2026

Longtime D.C. sports radio voice Andy Pollin exits ESPN

Andy Pollin is out at ESPN 630. Cumulus Media’s nationwide layoffs claimed the longtime D.C. sports radio voice, reports Barrett Media. According

From the Web to AI: Larry Weber’s Four‑Decade PR Legacy and Why Storytelling Works
Aug 11, 2026

From the Web to AI: Larry Weber’s Four‑Decade PR Legacy and Why Storytelling Works

By Issac Morgan It takes vision not only to create groundbreaking technology, but also to help the world understand it. Building credibility, positive public

Capitol Communicators: Profile of Bill Buff, CEO & Senior Partner, Stratacomm
Aug 8, 2026

Capitol Communicators: Profile of Bill Buff, CEO & Senior Partner, Stratacomm

Capitol Communicators is a profile series spotlighting the people shaping advertising, digital, marketing and public relations in the Mid-Atlantic. This profile features Bill

Rebekah Mena named NAGC’s President-Elect
Aug 4, 2026

Rebekah Mena named NAGC’s President-Elect

Rebekah Mena, chief of staff to the Assistant City Administrator for Government Operations in the Executive Office of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, has

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