
Donald Thoms inducted into National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Chapter’s Gold Circle
Donald Thoms, president of ThomsMediaGroup, was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter’s (NATAS-NCCB)

AAF DC announces 2024-2025 leadership team
The American Advertising Federation DC Chapter (AAF DC) announced its officers and directors for the 2024-2025 term, featuring members from prominent area agencies,

Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Chief Washington Correspondent, to be honored with AWM’s Gracies Icon Award
The Alliance for Women in Media announced that Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and Chief Washington Correspondent, will be honored with

WaPo adds Shannon Najmabadi as breaking news reporter on the Business desk
Shannon Najmabadi is joining The Washington Post as a breaking news reporter on the Business desk, where, states The Post, she will cover “the

Robert Strang joins WaPo as senior sales executive
Robert Strang is joining the WP Intelligence team as senior sales executive, where he’ll oversee revenue for new membership councils and professional subscriptions

Cary Hatch to be honored at Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit ADWKDC on Oct. 30
Cary Hatch, who recently announced her retirement from a long, illustrious career in advertising, will be recognized for her many contributions to the profession

D S Simon Media names Marisa Chez its National Business Development Manager
D S Simon Media adds Marisa Chez as its National Business Development Manager. In her role, states a release, Chez will help clients achieve

WaPo’s Matea Gold and Krissah Thompson named to “35 for 35 News Industry Leaders” list
Washington Post managing editors Matea Gold, left in photo, and Krissah Thompson, right in photo, were honored at the International Women’s Media Foundation’

Veteran D.C.-area news anchor Adam Longo joins 7News/WJLA-TV
7News/WJLA-TV in D.C. announced that it added veteran D.C. area news anchor Adam Longo to its morning news team. Longo

Tech culture columnist Taylor Lorenz exits WaPo to launch magazine
Taylor Lorenz, a Washington Post technology columnist, is leaving the paper to launch a new publication on Substack, bringing to a close a 2½

People in the news: Brynne Krispin, Amanda Santiago and Larry O’Connor
Cause Fokus, a social media agency in Frederick, MD, announced that its founder and CEO, Brynne Krispin, pictured above, has been recognized by The

Katie Barr named President of Glen Echo Group
D.C.-based Glen Echo Group announced that Katie Barr, current COO and EVP, has been elevated to President. In addition to this leadership

Keenan Austin Reed to become CEO of The Alpine Group effective Jan 1, 2025
The Alpine Group, based in D.C., announced that Keenan Austin Reed will be the firm’s Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2025.

Tom Temin, managing editor and anchor of The Federal Drive on Federal News Network, announces retirement
Tom Temin, managing editor and anchor of The Federal Drive on Federal News Network, is retiring in April 2025 after 17 years of leading

John Walton, longtime voice of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, cancer-free after 10-hour surgery
Veteran radio broadcaster John Walton, the longtime voice of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, says he has beaten back colon cancer following a diagnosis
