D.C. Newsmakers: Jarrod Agen, Kirsten Seckler and Julie Chase
Bethesda-based Lockheed Martin Corp. reportedly hired Vice President Mike Pence’s communications director Jarrod Agen, shown above, reports Washington Business Journal, which added
Washington Post Global Opinions Editor Karen Attiah Named NABJ 2019 Journalist of the Year
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) named Washington Post Global Opinions Editor Karen Attiah its 2019 Journalist of the Year. “Karen has courageously
Steve Pacheco Named President and CEO of AAF
The American Advertising Federation, based in D.C., named Steve Pacheco as its new president and CEO. He succeeds James Edmund Datri, who announced
National Geographic Society Names Kalee Kreider Chief of Content, Communications and Public Affairs
The National Geographic Society named Kalee Kreider to the newly created role of chief of content, communications and public affairs. In this capacity, Kreider
May 13 Proclaimed Kojo Nnamdi Day in D.C.
Monday, May 13, will be proclaimed Kojo Nnamdi Day by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser in honor of Kojo Nnamdi’s 20 years on
Newseum to Rededicate its Journalists Memorial on June 3 with the Addition of the Names of 21 More Journalists
On June 3, the Newseum will rededicate its Journalists Memorial, a two-story glass memorial that recognizes the reporters, editors, photographers and broadcasters who
“Night Out” for Missing Journalist Austin Tice Set for May 2
A coalition of restaurants are joining The National Press Club, The Washington Post, Georgetown University and Reporters Without Borders to raise awareness of Austin
D.C. Updates: High Growth Communications, kglobal and the National Pork Producers Council
Veteran public relations entrepreneur Doug Poretz launched High Growth Communications, described as an agency with a full suite of communications services exclusively to create
Yes& Continues its Expansion with Three Senior-Level Hires
Yes&, a full-service marketing agency, announced the hiring of three veteran marketing communications professionals:Christopher McAnany as vice president and general manager
D.C. Agency Updates: Linda Roth Associates, Baretz+Brunelle and Hamilton Place Strategies
D.C.-based Linda Roth Associates, Inc. (LRA) reports that Anthony Hesselius,shown above, has been named president of the 35-year-old public
In the Region: Updates from R2i, Markstein and Carvertise
Baltimore-based digital marketing agency R2integrated (R2i) said it has strengthened its account services offering by hiring Catherine Young as its vice president of
Jennifer Kasten, Ph.D., Named President of JBS International
Jennifer Kasten, Ph.D., who has served as Chief Strategy Officer, Vice President, and Senior Researcher during her 10-year tenure at JBS International,
Facebook Rolls Out More Features for Dead People, States Wired
Facebook was designed for the living, states a Wired post, which added that as the social network grew older, it also needed to decide
D.C.-Based Carlyle Group Adds Leigh Farris as Global Head of Corporate Communications
The Carlyle Group, a D.C.-based global investment firm, announced that Leigh Farris is joining as Managing Director, Global Head of Corporate Communications.
Tara Rush Named SVP and Senior Communications Officer at Audi of America
Tara Rush has been named SVP and Senior Communications Officer at Audi of America, which is located on Ferdinand Porsche Drive in Herndon, VA.
