By News Account on
6/18/2013 6:29 AM
Bluetext has acquired Lustig Communications. Lustig Communications’ clients joining Bluetext’s roster include Broadsoft, GCE, and Canvas. Brian Lustig, who is joining Bluetext’s team as partner, brings more than 17 years’ experience in media relations, public affairs, content marketing, social media and digital strategies to Bluetext.
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6/18/2013 5:57 AM
Nominations are now open for PRSA-NCC's Public Relations Hall of Fame. The chapter started the Public Relations Hall of Fame in 1999 by inducting 50 leaders with significant accomplishments in the public relations field as part of the chapter’s 50th anniversary celebration. The original inductees included a diverse group of communicators from the National Capitol area, from agency heads, White House and Capitol Hill press secretaries, Pentagon spokespersons, business leaders, government officials, international experts, social activists, labor leaders, professors and educators.
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By News Account on
6/17/2013 11:39 AM
LM&O Advertising will relocate in December to the top floor of 1776 Wilson Blvd., a new Rosslyn, VA, office building. The agency signed a 10-year lease for 21,000 square feet in the LEED platinum property. LM&O President Chris Laughlin said 1776 Wilson Blvd.’s amenities, eco-friendly design and proximity to two Metro stops make it a strong fit for the agency and its clients.
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By News Account on
6/17/2013 11:17 AM
A new-and-improved version of Washington Business Journal has hit the street. According to Doug Fruehling, Editor-In-Chief, WBJ "totally reimagined how we deliver local business news".
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By Insights Account on
6/17/2013 8:13 AM
In India, the message was clear: Measure! The Public Relations Council of India and India South chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators held a joint symposium in two major business centers in India. “Media—Message—Measurement,” was presented in Bangalore on June 6 and Hyderabad on June 8 and featured three speakers: Edward “Ned” Lundquist, ABC, a principal science writer for MCR Federal and a member of the DC Metro chapter of IABC, engaged the audience<
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By News Account on
6/16/2013 5:42 PM
"A Charm City TV source tells DCRTV" that it's likely that Baltimore-based Sinclair Broadcast Group will submit a bid to buy Allbritton's Channel 7/WJLA, DC's ABC affiliate, which was put on the market in early May. And, continued the DCRTV report, Sinclair is also interested in DC's CW affiliate, Channel 50/WDCW, should its parent, Tribune Company, put it on the market, as has been rumored.
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By Tech on
6/14/2013 6:21 AM
A picture is worth a thousand words, especially to advertisers. Google just announced the launch of image extensions for search ads. Though currently in beta, this will allow advertisers to more accurately show and tell what they are advertising, and could mean big changes in the way companies advertise. Social Media Today has a few pointers on how and when to use AdWords image extensions.
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By News Account on
6/14/2013 6:01 AM
Carol Montoya, CAE, executive director of the DC Ad Club and center in photo, has been named the 2013 recipient of the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) Betty Riehl Excellence in Service Award. The AAF board of directors established the Betty Riehl Excellence in Service Award
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By Insights Account on
6/13/2013 3:07 PM
WBA Research is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, June 18th at 1pm EDT where they will share findings from their recent study on how Baltimore-area consumers perceive hospitals and healthcare in the region. Healthcare communications professionals will gain insight into the challenges and opportunities in reaching consumers and marketing healthcare services in the region.
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By News Account on
6/13/2013 5:13 AM
FleishmanHillard has formed a military and veterans affairs group based in the firm’s D.C. office. The group was formed in response to increasing demands from both government and private organizations struggling to create successful outreach programs to address many of the issues affecting our nation’s military members and their families after more than 11 years of sustained conflict.
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