Buzz in Baltimore: Clapp Takes on Howard Bank’s PR; ParkRe App Launches; New Hires at LMO and Merkle; GKV Adds Network Health; Planit to Promote Kinglet
Howard Bank, now the largest bank headquartered in the Baltimore region following announcement of its plan to acquire Patapsco Bancorp Inc. of Dundalk, has named Clapp Communications as its public…
Around the Region: Upcoming Events in Richmond
A White House official will visit Richmond on March 18 to deliver the keynote address at a lunch and executive briefing on the importance…
Ellen Moran, Former White House Comms Director, Joins H+K Strategies as GM of D.C. Office
Hill+Knowlton Strategies has named Ellen Moran, former White House communications director for President Obama and former executive director of EMILY’s List, an…
Making the Most of Your Moment in the Spotlight: Lessons Learned at the Convergence in Communications Conference
“If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter.” – Quote commonly attributed to Mark Twain Focusing on brevity and conveying a…
Access Intelligence Acquires AdMonsters
Access Intelligence, a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the media, PR, cable, healthcare management, defense, chemical engineering,…
The New Reality of Crisis Communications: Everyone Can Be a Reporter
Activists and average citizens with their smartphones have radically changed the field of crisis communications, according to a panel of experts at Capitol Communicator’…
Journalists to Communicators: Connect With Us on Twitter and Share Images and Links to Visual Content
Text-only press releases won’t get you too far in today’s newsrooms, according to a panel of journalists at Capitol Communicator’s…
Stepping Up
D.C.-based Social Driver appointed Dave Stroup account director for public affairs. circle S studio has been named agency of record for TowneBank…
Survey Reveals Majority of Journalists Dissatisfied With Lack of Quality Materials and Multimedia Content for Stories
68% of journalists unhappy, overworked, and producing more output than 5 years ago – despite inadequate resources. According to a recent survey, an overwhelming number…
Kathleen Matthews, Marriott International’s Chief Global Communications and Public Affairs Officer, Planning to Run for Congress
Kathleen Matthews, Marriott International’s executive vice president and chief global communications and public affairs officer, and wife of MSNBC’s Chris Matthews, is…
PRSA’s Maryland Looking for Presenters for the 2015 Chesapeake Conference
PRSA’s Maryland chapter is looking for presenters for the 2015 Chesapeake Conference. Among the areas they would like to cover are: * Social media…
On the Move in DC: Jay Carney, Michael Robinson and John Jannarone
Former White House Press Secretary Jay Carney joins Amazon on Monday as senior vice president for Worldwide Corporate Affairs, reports Politico. The new position…
News for PR Pros: Forbes Lists 12 “Useless” Public Relations Terms
“Here’s some breaking news,” states Robert Wynne on Forbes.com, “It’s time to think outside the box as we cross platform some…
Communicators from 150 Organizations Expected at Capitol Communicator’s Convergence in Communications Conference
Communicators from 150 organizations – including panelists and attendees – are expected at Capitol Communicator’s Convergence in Communications Conference, set for this Friday, March 6.…
Buzz in Baltimore: Margot Amelia Joins Aquarium as CMO; News from Media Works, Planit, MGH, A. Bright Idea and Maroon PR
The National Aquarium has announced the appointment of Margot A. Amelia, left, as senior vice president and chief marketing officer, joining from the Maryland…
