By Capitol Communicator on
5/21/2008 5:52 AM
The media is providing significant coverage of what’s happening in the ever-changing, challenging world faced by communicators. Working with Fleishman-Hillard’s DC office, we have identified some media reports worth sharing:
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By Capitol Communicator on
5/9/2008 12:00 PM
At the M Awards gala, hosted by the American Marketing Association’s DC chapter, Williams Whittle and Imre Communications tied for top honors as Marketer of the Year – indicating that their entries received the highest scores from all the entries submitted in this year’s M awards competition. Williams Whittle won for a campaign for the USO, while Imre won for a campaign for the American Institute for Architects. ...
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By Capitol Communicator on
5/8/2008 12:00 PM
If the local communications community is in a recession, it would be news to the experts we contacted. That’s the finding of our unofficial and unscientific survey we conducted this month. That’s not to suggest these are boom times, in fact we heard that companies are being cautious in hiring, but we heard that business has been firm for much of the local communications community. Perhaps, as one person suggested, since the Washington, DC, area has a relatively small retail base, we’ve been spared significant setbacks. In fact, said one expert, those communicators with skills in new media and with health and “green” expertise still are in demand. Regarding people being more cautious, we did hear that some projects are taking longer as clients are taking longer to launch new initiatives.
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By Capitol Communicator on
5/7/2008 12:00 PM
- WTOP radio, for years, the ratings radio powerhouse here in DC, helps set the news agenda in the Nation’s Capitol. The Capitol Communicator toured the station to provide you with a behind-the-scenes video – including the basics of getting your story on the air.
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By Capitol Communicator on
5/6/2008 12:00 PM
The media is providing significant coverage of what’s happening in the ever-changing, challenging world faced by communicators. Working with Fleishman-Hillard’s DC office, we have identified some media reports worth sharing: -
Speakers at a major advertising conference urged executives to stop wallowing in self-pity and meet the challenges of new media head-on, reports the New York Times. The remarks, delivered at the leadership ...
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By Capitol Communicator on
5/5/2008 12:00 PM
 Eleanor Clift, contributing editor at Newsweek, regular panelist on "The McLaughlin Group" and aut ...
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By Capitol Communicator on
5/4/2008 12:00 PM
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By Capitol Communicator on
5/3/2008 12:00 PM
- Brand Resources Group adds the Heart Rhythm Society, an international leader in science, education and advocacy for cardiac arrhythmia professionals and patients; and The National Center for Healthy Housing, a nonprofit organization dedicated to decreasing children’s exposure to biological, physical and chemical hazards within the home.
- Blattner Brunner has been retained by amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, to ...
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By Capitol Communicator on
5/2/2008 12:00 PM
- WestGlen Communications launches its next generation of its online multi–media audience development and promotion services. Geared towards assisting organizations in targeting video and audio to consumers directly through promotion via social media networks, bloggers and online communities, SocialPRo 2.0 combines numerous earned and paid media tactics with promotional and evangelical online efforts to connect marketers and their messages with key audiences and online communities.
- CARMA International launches a new, intuitive, online media measurement tool called CARMA NewsAccess, which will help companies and communications professionals stay abreast of daily media coverage that affects their business, issues and interests. NewsAccess provides basic, automated access to clients’ relevant coverage in traditional, non-traditional and social media and generates ...
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By Capitol Communicator on
5/1/2008 12:00 PM
 Young MC On April 29th, about 20 people gathered for the inaugural Young MC Happy Hour. Young MC is a new group for PR, marketing and advertising professionals under 35 working in or around DC. The goal of the group is to bring folks together who share common professional interests and may otherwise never have the chance to meet. The invite-only crowd had a great time meeting new people, talking shop and enjoying some cocktails. To be included in future events, please visit: http://youngmcdc.wordpress.com/ or email youngmcdc@gmail.com. All events will be posted on t ...
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