
PRSA Maryland Announces “PRSA MD Gives Back” to Support Local Nonprofits Affected by the Coronavirus
The Maryland chapter of PRSA is launching a community service initiative for Maryland-based PR pros to share their expertise and help empower local nonprofit organizations that have been adversely…
“Jeff” Ghannam, Former President of PRSA-NCC, Dies
Mahmoud “Jeff” Ghannam, who was president of the National Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA-NCC) in 2010 and a…

Warschawski Launches W Ventures to Grow Start-up Ecosystem in Baltimore/Washington Region
Communications firm Warschawski announced the launch of an accelerator that combines three elements: the ability to do marketing communications work in exchange for equity,…

WWPR Seeks Nominations for 2021 Emerging Leaders Awards on May 20
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) announced that nominations for the 2021 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs) are now open. Each year, we honor six…

Orioles PR Director Joins Pennsylvania Health System; R2integrated Adds Chris Hessler; New Hires at Cyphers
Kristen Hudak has joined Conemaugh Health System as its director of marketing communications, with responsibilities in marketing, advertising, public relations and communications for the…

Fox 45’s Joy Lepola-Stewart Joins Baltimore County Police; GKV Congratulates VanDervort for 30+ Years; Dave Imre Joins PR Council Board; Chesapeake Search Partners Adds Shinaberry
Former Fox 45 Baltimore reporter Joy Lepola-Stewart has been named the new director of Public Affairs for the Baltimore County Police Department. Lepola-…

Still Fighting Myths and Stereotypes, Resilient Black Press Remains Trusted and Relevant
The Black press can get overlooked but it’s a trusted source of information for America’s 50 million African Americans and tells stories…

Don Baer, Former Burson-Marsteller CEO, Joins Brunswick Group in D.C.
Former Burson-Marsteller CEO Don Baer joined Brunswick Group in D.C. as senior partner, reports O’Dwyer’s. He led the WPP unit…

New PR Venture Says it will Deliver “Fast, Efficient Access to the Brainpower of Senior Strategists”
WORKSHOP Washington, a new public affairs and communications venture that, states a release, “delivers fast, efficient access to the brainpower of senior strategists, has…

WWPR Announces 2021 Board of Directors, Names Christina Francisco President
Washington Women in Public Relations announced its 2021 WWPR Board of Directors and named Christina Francisco, above, president. According to WWPR, with these women…

212 Communications Names Caldwell and Clendenin Partners
Baltimore-based 212 Communications announced the addition of two partners, according to company co-founder Erica Mechlinski. Madeline Caldwell, center in photo, joins as…

Charlie Brotman, 93, Returns as Presidential Inaugural Announcer
HE’S BAAAAAACCCCCKKKK! Charlie Brotman will be the official announcer for the Biden Presidential Inaugural “Parade”. Capitol Communicator learned that Brotman, 93, was given…

Bruce Johnson, WUSA 9 Journalist and Anchor, Joins 3D Executive Communications
Bruce Johnson, a multi-decade journalist and anchor for D.C.’s WUSA 9, will join 3D Executive Communications as a Senior Communications Specialist…

PR, Content, Talent and Social Media Trends for 2021
By Jeffrey A. Davis, APR Capitol Communicator Regional Editor If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we have no idea what’s…

PRSA Maryland Announces 2021 Chapter Leadership
The Public Relations Society of America Maryland Chapter (PRSA Maryland), the leading organization serving communications and public relations professionals in central Maryland, has announced…

