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Younger adults likely to get news on TikTok
TikTok is primarily known for short-form video sharing, but it has also become a common place for people to get news. A fifth of U.S. adults regularly get news on
I95 BUSINESS to publish final print issue in December
After nearly 16 years chronicling some of the Baltimore region’s most prominent business leaders and companies, I95 BUSINESS will publish its final print issue in December, reports Citybiz. Stone House
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post’s longtime chief film critic, dies at 66
Ann Hornaday, who, states The Washington Post, "championed the craft of filmmaking and helped readers understand the enduring magic and occasional disappointment of movies"…
Photos from the 2026 Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit
Hundreds of marketing and communications professionals attended the 2026 Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit Oct. 14 in Washington, DC. Take a look at some of the images…
One-fifth of independent agencies will be gone in 2027, predicts Forrester
Forrester, a market research and consulting firm, predicts that 20% of independent agencies will be squeezed out of the market in 2027, reports MediaPost. "Enterprise…
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post’s longtime chief film critic, dies at 66
Ann Hornaday, who, states The Washington Post, "championed the craft of filmmaking and helped readers understand the enduring magic and occasional disappointment of movies"…
Photos from the 2026 Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit
Hundreds of marketing and communications professionals attended the 2026 Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit Oct. 14 in Washington, DC. Take a look at some of the images…
One-fifth of independent agencies will be gone in 2027, predicts Forrester
Forrester, a market research and consulting firm, predicts that 20% of independent agencies will be squeezed out of the market in 2027, reports MediaPost. "Enterprise…
BRG Communications Adds Four Senior Leaders
BRG Communications (BRG), based in Alexandria, VA, announced four senior appointments: Caitlin Chase and Leanne Stone as vice president, managing directors; Brandon Kenah as director of…
Jarrard Opens D.C. Public Affairs Practice; Appoints Byron Johnson Senior Vice President
Jarrard Opens D.C.Public Affairs Practice; Appoints Byron Johnson Senior Vice President
Bill Novelli exits Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund
The Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund announced that Bill Novelli is stepping down as chair of the Board of Directors after 30 years in leadership positions…
A fresh look. A connected community. Explore Capitol Communicator’s new website!
Capitol Communicator website relaunch.
Phil Nardone on 2027, AI and the changing value of communications
By Fay Shapiro It’s always a pleasure catching up with Philip A. Nardone Jr., CEO of PAN Communications. Phil and I have known each other for years, and I’ve always
Younger adults likely to get news on TikTok
TikTok is primarily known for short-form video sharing, but it has also become a common place for people to get news. A fifth of U.S. adults regularly get news on
RP3 wins four OMMA awards, including Best in Show, for Appalachian Trail Conservancy campaign
Bethesda-based RP3, earned four honors at the 2026 Online Marketing Media and Advertising (OMMA) Awards, including the program’s highest distinction, Best in Show, for its “Take a Hike” campaign developed
I95 BUSINESS to publish final print issue in December
After nearly 16 years chronicling some of the Baltimore region’s most prominent business leaders and companies, I95 BUSINESS will publish its final print issue in December, reports Citybiz. Stone House
Marketing leaders discuss how their organizations stand out in crowded markets at Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit
Marketing leaders are expected to drive revenue and improve the customer experience, yet many CEOs still don’t see marketing as a primary growth lever. That tension, states a Chief Marketer
Capitol Communicators: Profile of Carrie Fox, Founder and CEO, Mission Partners
Capitol Communicators is a profile series spotlighting the people shaping advertising, digital, marketing and public relations in the Mid-Atlantic. Carrie Fox knows that words have power. She also believes
People on the Move
More →Ann Hornaday, Washington Post’s longtime chief film critic, dies at 66
Bill Novelli exits Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund
Capitol Communicators: Profile of Carrie Fox, Founder and CEO, Mission Partners
Jim Handly, longtime news anchor at NBC Washington, to retire after November midterm elections
Jasmine Gurley named senior director of public relations at Howard University
Alex Wallace named Washington Post COO
Katie Zacharia appointed White House press secretary
Media executive Victor Shiblie joins Qorvis
Tony Perkins honored with Ed Walker Lifetime Achievement Award
Mr. Magazine™ Talks With Emon Hassan, Founder and Publisher of emonome Zine
Insight: “Anchors are the No. 1 reason” viewers watch morning network TV programs, states NY Post
Angela Stribling, who rose to fame on BET, as well as through her work in area broadcasting, dies at 58
Media
More →Ann Hornaday, Washington Post’s longtime chief film critic, dies at 66
I95 BUSINESS to publish final print issue in December
Jim Handly, longtime news anchor at NBC Washington, to retire after November midterm elections
Alex Wallace named Washington Post COO
The Washington Sun launches “aggressive advertising blitz,” states The 51st
Podcast audience growth continued into September
Washington Post to launch personal finance podcast on October 13
Tony Perkins honored with Ed Walker Lifetime Achievement Award
The Washington Sun launches magazine
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt joins Fox News as on-air contributor
Mr. Magazine™ Talks With Emon Hassan, Founder and Publisher of emonome Zine
Podcasting’s audience now younger and more diverse
Agency
More →One-fifth of independent agencies will be gone in 2027, predicts Forrester
BRG Communications Adds Four Senior Leaders
Jarrard Opens D.C. Public Affairs Practice; Appoints Byron Johnson Senior Vice President
RP3 wins four OMMA awards, including Best in Show, for Appalachian Trail Conservancy campaign
Capitol Communicators: Profile of Carrie Fox, Founder and CEO, Mission Partners
Raymond Crosby named to Anne Arundel Chamber Business Hall of Fame
Agency Updates: FGS Global, Signal Group and Seven Letter
Wikipedia Chaos Index moves slightly down in October
Subscription department, we have a problem.
Capitol Communicators: Profile of Shakirah Hill Taylor, Head of Innovation, Fenton Communications
Agency Updates: Warschawski, AltaVista Strategic Partners and Red Bird Marketing
Media executive Victor Shiblie joins Qorvis
Marketing
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Marketing leaders discuss how their organizations stand out in crowded markets at Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit
The Washington Sun launches “aggressive advertising blitz,” states The 51st
New book defines operating model for marketing in an agent-driven market
2026 CapitalCMO ORBIE Awards recognize top marketing executives
The Public Relations Collective launches nationwide PR alliance
Maola taps Storyfarm for “Farmer in the Fridge” campaign
T. Rowe Price names head of global marketing
Northern Virginia Community College appoints RP3 as Agency of Record
Corporate vs. Local: The Franchise Marketing Tension No One Talks About
Higher Logic Vanilla launches MCP server, making community data directly accessible to AI tools
New book on building and scaling modern marketing operations from Greg Kihlström and publisher De Gruyter Brill
Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit Set for October 14 in Washington, D.C.
Advertising
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Spanish-language ad more effective than average English-language ad during Spanish-language TV broadcasts
Converse releases ads that “should not have happened”
FTC takes “historic action” against multilevel marketing operator Amway for unfair and deceptive business practices, states FTC release
BIA Forecast: Political Spending Lifts 2026 Local Ad Market to $186.1 Billion; First Look at 2027 Points to Continued Underlying Growth
LG accused of invasion of privacy over TV data collection, states The Register
Amazon sued over secret ad surcharge “scheme,” states FTC release
Political Ad Reservations Top $1 Billion For 2026 Midterms, states Inside Radio
Podcast industry moves toward standardizing how audiences are measured across audio and video
Gretchen Carswell, Immediate Past President of AAF DC, dies
YouTube now one of the most-used apps for podcasts
Maola taps Storyfarm for “Farmer in the Fridge” campaign
Maryland Governor vetoes bill to steer state ad dollars to local media
Events
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Hundreds of communicators attend Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit ADWKDC
Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit ADWKDC to Explore AI, Brand Trust and the Future of Marketing Oct. 14 in Washington
Karen Finney to Keynote WWPR’s 37th Woman of the Year Celebration and Join Ashley Allison for Fireside Chat
Region’s “must-attend” marketing, advertising and communications summit announces speakers and agenda
Sheila Blackwell, CMO at MANTECH, to join panel of leaders at summit on October 14
AJ Jones, Chief Strategic and Corporate Communications Officer at Monumental Sports and Entertainment, to deliver keynote at 2026 Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit & ADWKDC
The Trust Stack: AI, narrative authority and content authentication breakfast roundtable set for June 9
AI and the New Reality of Reputation to be focus of virtual Town Hall on May 20
WIFV’s Women of Vision Awards set for April 23
