Lee Enterprises, Owner of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Other Newspapers, May Be Acquired
Alden Capital continued its drive to own as much of the American newspaper industry as it can with a bid Monday to acquire Lee Enterprises, a publicly traded chain of…
Makeda Loney, Copywriter at The Martin Agency, in List of 50 Rising Stars Revolutionizing Advertising
Makeda Loney, copywriter at The Martin Agency in Richmond, is included in Insider’s list of 50 rising stars of Madison Avenue who are…
Richmond Ad Agency NDP Sold to NoVa Investor as Co-founders Retire
As they look toward retirement in the coming months, the “N” and “D” in ad firm NDP are leaving the longtime Richmond agency in…
Cannonballs Roll for Last Time at Advertising Club of Richmond’s Annual Awards Show
A longtime symbol of advertising excellence in the Richmond area was presented for the last time at this year’s Richmond Show, but not…
Richmond’s Biggest Celebration of Creative Talent and Work Set for June 3
The Richmond Show is set for Thursday, June 3. The event is the Richmond Ad Club’s annual award ceremony which recognizes “the best…
Richmond Marketing CEO Donna Spurrier Launches Anti-Fog Eyewear Line
Donna Spurrier didn’t have mask-wearing in mind when she set out to solve the problem of her glasses fogging up, reports Richmond…
The Martin Agency and Tag Team Spot for GEICO Viewed More than 14 Million Times on YouTube
“One commercial has overtaken the advertising world through an incredible coming together of a classic tune, a powerhouse marketing campaign and, of course, the…
The Martin Agency Named Adweek’s 2020 U.S. Agency of the Year
The Martin Agency, based in Richmond, is Adweek’s 2020 U.S. Agency of the Year. According to Adweek: “Despite daunting challenges that left…
Darren Foot Joins initiate-it as Partner & CMO
initiate-it, a digital-first marketing agency headquartered in Richmond, Va., is now headed by a dynamic duo with the recent addition of Darren…
Up Close and Personal: Getting to Know Donna Spurrier, CEO, Spurrier Group
Capitol Communicator is running “Up Close and Personal” profiles of communicators in the mid-Atlantic. In this profile, we feature Donna Spurrier. Photography for…
Up Close and Personal: Getting to Know Vann Graves, Executive Director of VCU Brandcenter in Richmond
Capitol Communicator is running “Up Close and Personal” profiles of communicators in the mid-Atlantic. In this profile, we feature Vann Graves. Photography for…
Layoffs Hit Richmond Times-Dispatch, Roanoke Times and Daily Progress
At least five newsroom staffers at the Richmond Times-Dispatch were told they were being laid off by owner Lee Enterprises, reports Virginia Business,…
Up Close and Personal: Getting to Know Christine Coffey, Owner and Creative Director, Karnes Coffey Design
Capitol Communicator is running “Up Close and Personal” profiles of communicators in the mid-Atlantic. In this profile, we feature Christine Coffey. Photography for…
Lawsuit by Former Martin Agency Exec Joe Alexander Dismissed by Federal Court in Richmond
One of two defamation lawsuits filed last year by a former Martin Agency executive has been tossed out of federal court in Richmond, while…
Up Close and Personal: Getting to Know Bil Cullen, Principal and Senior Designer, Communication Design
Capitol Communicator is running “Up Close and Personal” profiles of communicators in the mid-Atlantic. In this profile, we feature Bil Cullen. Photography for…
