“Best Crew” features Kevin Barker of Faction, a post production studio
Capitol Communicator is featuring “Best Crew,” a profile series brought to you by Eli Meir Kaplan, a Washington, D.C.-based commercial photographer and
PRSA Maryland announces ‘Best in Maryland’ winners
The Public Relations Society of America, Maryland chapter recently held its annual “Best in Maryland” awards gala, recognizing individual achievements, campaigns and PR components.
NPC awards first Lewis scholarship to aid journalism students of color
The National Press Club (NPC) has chosen Komlavi Adissem of St. Louis, Mo., as the inaugural recipient of its Lewis Scholarship. The scholarship provides
Megan Magnatta named WaPo’s Head of Brand Strategy
Megan Magnatta has been named Head of Brand Strategy for The Washington Post. In this role, she will lead a team dedicated to creating
Longtime News4 reporter Pat Collins to retire at end of 2022
“My career has morphed into two things,” longtime News4 reporter Pat Collins is fond of quipping. “I cover murders, and I measure snow.” But
WaPo’s Travis Lyles selected by Forbes for its 2023 “30 Under 30 Media”
Travis Lyles of The Washington Post was selected by Forbes for its 2023 “30 Under 30 Media,” an annual list that spotlights young journalists,
D.C.-area updates: Capital Edge Consulting, FVCbank and Curbio
Capital Edge Consulting, a management company specializing in government contracting, added Elizabeth Cory Jimenez to its leadership team as Vice President of Marketing. In
WTOP’s longtime reporter Neal Augenstein diagnosed with lung cancer
When Neal Augenstein shared his cancer diagnosis on Twitter, the well wishes and prayers began flowing in almost immediately, and the longtime WTOP reporter
D.C.-area agency updates: SKDK, Glen Echo Group and Modus Create
Justin Goodman has joined SKDK’s DC Public Affairs practice as an Executive Vice President. He joins from U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck
Baltimore Banner taps Sun’s Sharon Nevins as chief revenue officer
The Baltimore Banner announced that it has tapped Sharon Nevins as chief revenue officer to lead a dynamic sales team for the startup local
Public Relations Society of America National Capital Chapter announces 2023 leadership; Leah Dergachev named president
PRSA NCC, the nation’s largest Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, (PRSA), announced its incoming leaders for 2023. The 2023 board
D.C.-area people in the news
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) named Leslie Aun as its first vice president of communications and public engagement. Aun brings more than two
NBC4’s Doreen Gentzler signs off after 33 years
Doreen Gentzler’s last day on-air on NBC4 in Washington, D.C., was November 23, concluding a 33-year career. In an interview
Eight to exit WTOP as part of Voluntary Separation Program
Coinciding with the recent exit of WTOP Washington, D.C. (103.5) Director of Content Integration and Operations Craig Schwalb, the station offered contract
Showerspecs, invented by Donna Spurrier, CEO of Richmond, VA.-based media agency Spurrier Group, named to Virginia Living’s Made in Virginia Awards
Showerspecs, an innovative eyewear product treated with a patent-pending anti-fog coating for better visibility in a steamy shower, has been named a
