CreateAthon@VCU provides valuable marketing resources to Richmond-area nonprofits
The CreateAthon@VCU is an annual 24-hour event organized by the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture in the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth…
The Martin Agency, based in Richmond, named Ad Age’s 2023 Agency of the Year
The Martin Agency, based in Richmond, has been named Ad Age’s 2023 Agency of the Year, a year after being named a standout…
Richmond Ad Club announces scholarship applications are open
The Advertising Club of Richmond announced that applications have opened for two scholarships: Women in Advertising and Excellence in Creative Education. Winners of both…
The Martin Agency recognized as one of Fast Company’s most innovative companies in 2023
Fast Company has released its list of the most innovative companies that spans 54 industries and sectors. The Martin Agency, based in Richmond, was…
First deadline approaching for 76th Virginia PR Awards
PRSA Richmond reports that It’s time to look back on your work in 2022 and submit your campaign entries for the 76th Virginia…
Up Close and Personal: Getting to Know John Siddall, chairman and founder of Richmond-based Siddall Communications
Capitol Communicator is running “Up Close and Personal” profiles of communicators in the mid-Atlantic. In this profile we feature John Siddall. Hair, make…
The 62nd Richmond Show accepting entries
The 62nd Richmond Show is now accepting entries. Entries first appearing in public between January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 are eligible for entry…
Investigation clears Virginia state agency for contract with Governor Youngkin’s ad-maker Poolhouse
The Virginia inspector general found that state tourism officials committed no wrongdoing by awarding a $268,000 contract to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s political…
Showerspecs, invented by Donna Spurrier, CEO of Richmond, VA.-based media agency Spurrier Group, named to Virginia Living’s Made in Virginia Awards
Showerspecs, an innovative eyewear product treated with a patent-pending anti-fog coating for better visibility in a steamy shower, has been named a…
Kristen Cavallo, CEO of Richmond-based ad firm The Martin Agency, promoted to global CEO of MullenLowe Group
Kristen Cavallo, CEO of Richmond-based ad firm The Martin Agency, has been promoted to global CEO of MullenLowe Group and will serve in…
Virginia inspector general investigating ad produced by POOLHOUSE
Virginia’s inspector general is looking into whether the state tourism office broke state procurement rules when it signed a $268,000 contract with…
The Martin Agency leverages influence to drive change in the ratio of underrepresented creators
The Martin Agency announced their commitment to hire a minimum of 50% directorial/editorial talent from underrepresented groups with regards to gender, race and…
POOLHOUSE, the agency behind Virginia Governor Youngkin’s TV ads, wins state contract to produce tourism video
The ad agency behind Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s TV ads won a $268,000 state contract to produce a promotional tourism video, in…
Richmond Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America announces recipients of its 75th Annual Virginia Public Relations Awards
The Richmond Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) announced the recipients of its 75th Annual Virginia Public Relations Awards. The chapter…
The Martin Agency adds three accounts without pitching them
After The Martin Agency’s new business machine roared to life in 2020, winning accounts like Axe, Old Navy, Twisted Tea and Century 21,…
