Agency Updates: Pinkston Group, Maroon PR, JPA Health Communications and GreenSmith PR
Reputation Institute, a reputation-based research and advisory firm, is retaining the Pinkston Group of Alexandria, VA, to develop and implement comprehensive media strategies to increase Reputation Institute’s national…
PRSA-NCC to Induct Debra Silimeo, Robert Mathias and Don McLearn into its Hall of Fame
The Public Relations Society of America’s National Capital Chapter (PRSA-NCC) will induct Debra Silimeo, Robert Mathias and Don McLearn into the National…
Breeanna Straessle on PRWeek’s 2015 List of “40 Under 40”
Breeanna Straessle, former director, corporate communications, Cision, has been named to PRWeek’s list of “40 Under 40” for 2015. According to PRWeek, when…
Brevity, Clarity and Thoughtfulness: Position Your Media Training for Success
What is the biggest problem Ed Barks of Barks Communications and Carol Buckland of The Communication Center have with media training? It’s not…
Buzz in Baltimore: News from MGH, Waterfront Partnership, Warschawski and Big Run Media
At MGH, three new accounts are announced: Homewood Community Partners Initiative, Stevenson University’s Graduate and Professional Studies School and data management software firm…
Cision Releases Global Study on Social Media’s Impact on Journalism
Cision has released its annual Global Social Journalism Study, conducted in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University. The international report analyzes how journalists across…
Maroon PR Adds Famous Dave’s and Carluccio’s
Minneapolis-based Famous Dave’s and the Italian restaurant group Carluccio’s have hired Maroon PR for media relations, social media consulting, partnership development,…
Warschawski Chosen By Pompeian for Baltimore PR
Mount Washington-based Warschawski has been hired by Pompeian, Inc., the number-one importer of olive oil in America, headquartered in Baltimore. Warschawski will…
PRSA-NCC Thoth Awards Gala Set for Sept. 16 at National Press Club
The Public Relations Society of America’s National Capital Chapter (PRSA-NCC) Thoth Award’s gala that will take place September 16, 2015, at…
Entries Being Accepted for PRSA “Best in Maryland” Awards
The Maryland chapter of PRSA announces that entries are now being accepted for the annual Best in Maryland Awards. Deadlines are September 15 for…
What PR Agencies Require of New Junior AEs
By Gould Partners Do PR and marketing graduates seeking jobs in PR agencies have what it takes? Do they have the right education, knowledge…
Richmond Communicators Connect at Citywide Event on July 16
Richmond’s communications community is hosting a citywide networking event on July 16. PRSA Richmond is partnering with the Richmond Ad Club, the Richmond…
Higher Ed Communicators Talk Trends, Pitches, Print vs. Social and Crisis PR at College Media Conference in D.C.
More than 200 communicators from 163 colleges and universities were in D.C. for the 29th annual College Media Conference, June 29–July 1,…
Updates from Richmond: Free Agents Marketing, The Martin Agency and Madison+Main
There are a number of updates from Richmond agencies, reports Richmond BizSense, including: Free Agents Marketing has revamped the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training…
Buzz in Baltimore: Bill Atkinson Joins 212 Communications; News from Sandy Hillman, Devaney, MGH, idfive and More
Former Baltimore Sun reporter and columnist Bill Atkinson, an executive with the Baltimore office of Weber Shandwick for the past 10 years, has left…
