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What my fake photos with Jason Momoa reveal about the future of AI and truth
Oct 23, 2025

What my fake photos with Jason Momoa reveal about the future of AI and truth

By Karen Maria Alston Two years ago, I started teaching myself artificial intelligence. At the time, I was a Chief Marketing Officer at a

Geri Mitchell, who guided listeners through midday news, talk and special coverage, leaves WAMU
Oct 22, 2025

Geri Mitchell, who guided listeners through midday news, talk and special coverage, leaves WAMU

For more than seven years, Geri Mitchell has been a familiar voice on WAMU 88.5. She guided listeners through midday news, talk, and

NPR ‘founding mother’ Susan Stamberg dies at 87
Oct 17, 2025

NPR ‘founding mother’ Susan Stamberg dies at 87

Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who became the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, died at

Mishka Pitter-Armand joins NPR as CMO
Oct 17, 2025

Mishka Pitter-Armand joins NPR as CMO

NPR named Mishka Pitter-Armand its Chief Marketing Officer. According to an NPR release, she will play “a key role in efforts to strengthen

Ashley Millner named president as Baltimore Public Relations Council announces new leadership
Oct 15, 2025

Ashley Millner named president as Baltimore Public Relations Council announces new leadership

The Baltimore Public Relations Council (BPRC) has announced its board officers for the 2025–2027 term, ushering in a new chapter of leadership: * President:

Craig Heist, a journalist who covered sports in the D.C. and Baltimore region for over 30 years, dies at 66
Oct 13, 2025

Craig Heist, a journalist who covered sports in the D.C. and Baltimore region for over 30 years, dies at 66

Craig Heist, a D.C.-area sports journalist who became a mainstay inside the press boxes of the region’s professional sports teams, has

Michelle Russo exits U.S. Chamber of Commerce to join State Farm Insurance Company
Oct 12, 2025

Michelle Russo exits U.S. Chamber of Commerce to join State Farm Insurance Company

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company named Michelle Russo as Chief Communications Officer, a newly created executive role that, states a release, is designed

In the Spotlight: Maria Rodriguez, Nyree Wright and Erica Malouf
Oct 12, 2025

In the Spotlight: Maria Rodriguez, Nyree Wright and Erica Malouf

Maria Rodriguez, President & CEO, Vanguard Communications, shown above, has been elected to a three-year communicator seat on the board of the National

Arianna Orpello takes marketing reins at Geico in January
Oct 11, 2025

Arianna Orpello takes marketing reins at Geico in January

Arianna Orpello will join Gieco, based in Chevy Chase, MD, as chief marketing officer. in January 2026. According to Adweek, Orpello joins the insurance

Cathy Hughes, affectionately known as “Miss H,” celebrates 45 years since founding Radio One
Oct 7, 2025

Cathy Hughes, affectionately known as “Miss H,” celebrates 45 years since founding Radio One

Cathy Hughes, affectionately known as “Miss H,” has celebrated 45 years since founding Radio One, now, states Inside Radio, the largest distributor of Black

Scammers using AI-generated videos of broadcast journalists to peddle products
Oct 2, 2025

Scammers using AI-generated videos of broadcast journalists to peddle products

For years, scammers have been doctoring clips of public figures to promote products on social media. But with the rise of AI-generated video,

Lisa Franklin, former CMO of D.C. United, named CMO of National Women’s History Museum
Oct 1, 2025

Lisa Franklin, former CMO of D.C. United, named CMO of National Women’s History Museum

The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) named Lisa Franklin as its first Chief Marketing Officer. Franklin, states a release, brings more than two

McLean-based Deep Water Point & Associates Adds to Executive Team
Sep 30, 2025

McLean-based Deep Water Point & Associates Adds to Executive Team

Deep Water Point & Associates (DWPA), McLean, VA, a leading provider of strategic growth, management consulting, and federal market advisory services and portfolio company

Lally Weymouth – granddaughter, daughter, sister and mother of five Washington Post publishers – dies at 82
Sep 30, 2025

Lally Weymouth – granddaughter, daughter, sister and mother of five Washington Post publishers – dies at 82

Lally Weymouth, a roving journalist and high-society fixture who interviewed diplomats, dictators and other world leaders for The Washington Post and Newsweek — publications

Baltimore Banner names Audrey Cooper Editor-in-Chief
Sep 28, 2025

Baltimore Banner names Audrey Cooper Editor-in-Chief

The Baltimore Banner, a nonprofit, multi-platform, Pulitzer Prize-winning news operation serving Greater Baltimore, Montgomery County, and Maryland, announced that Audrey Cooper will

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