In the news: Changes at NAB, Financial Services Forum and ID Dataweb
Alex Siciliano is leaving the D.C.-based National Association of Broadcasters. According to TV Tech: “ As NAB’s senior vice president of communications
John Wordock joins WTOP as business reporter
John Wordock joins WTOP as its business reporter. According to a release, he brings “decades of experience in business journalism, audio storytelling, and multi-
Hon. Martin O’Malley joins Liberty Partners Group as Senior Policy Advisor
Liberty Partners Group announced that Martin O’Malley, former Baltimore Mayor, Governor of Maryland, and Social Security Administrator, joined the D.C.-based firm
Patch field editor named Capital Gazette editor; leadership transition at Baltimore magazine
Baltimore magazine has appointed Debbie Darmofal chief operating officer, where she will oversee strategy across its print, digital, events, and custom publishing operations. The
Celebrating the life and legacy of Bill Nielsen
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Willard D. “Bill” Nielsen, a true legend in the communications industry and one
Exelon hires Michelle Hook as VP of Communications and Marketing for Mid-Atlantic South Region
Exelon named Michelle Hook vice president of communications and marketing for its Mid-Atlantic South Region, based in the Baltimore–Washington area. “I’m
Kelli Parsons named CEO of Avoq
Avoq appointed Kelli Parsons as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board, effective February 1. Parsons, states a release, will bring to D.
David Mitchell, a GMMB founding partner, dies at 75
David Mitchell, a founding partner of D.C.-based GMMB, died at age 75, after a long battle with multiple myeloma. GMMB’s other
Capitol Communicators: Profile of Beth Johnson, Founder & CEO, RP3 Agency, Bethesda, MD
Capitol Communicators is a profile series spotlighting the people shaping the present and future of advertising, digital, marketing and public relations in the Mid-
Alan Weitzman, award-winning agency founder and creative force, dies
Alan Weitzman, a legendary advertising executive, award-winning creative director, and founder of one of the mid-Atlantic’s most influential agencies, died. His
Brent Burkhardt, veteran Baltimore PR executive, dies at 63
Brent Burkhardt, a respected Baltimore-based public relations executive and mentor known for his cool demeanor and expert counsel, died December 29 at age
Rao named editor at The Daily Record; news from Sage Growth Partners and Abel Communications
Sameer Rao has been named editor of The Daily Record. He replaces longtime editor Thomas Baden Jr., who retired in June. Rao, in main
MPT’s Charles Robinson dies at age 69
Charles F. Robinson III, an award-winning journalist who served as a reporter and host for State Circle on Maryland Public Television’s News
Kim Bolt joins Washington Spirit as Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer
The Washington Spirit announced the appointment of Kim Bolt as Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, a newly created executive role that reflects the club’
Avoq names two practice leaders in D.C.
Avoq adds two new senior hires who, states a release, “will lead key practice areas created as part of the firm’s strategic reorganization
