Washington

H+K debuts Washington-based crisis practice

Virgil Dickson May 10, 2012

WASHINGTON: Hill+Knowlton Strategies has launched a crisis practice in its Washington office.

Wal-Mart's Bill Thorne to join NRF in lead comms role

Virgil Dickson April 24, 2012

WASHINGTON: The National Retail Federation has hired Bill Thorne as its SVP of communications beginning June 1. He will leave his current position as senior director of community affairs at Wal-Mart.

Environmentalists provide the pipeline for getting a message across in Washington

Jamie Henn, 350.org March 01, 2012

The story of how a unique coalition of ranchers, farmers, everyday citizens, and DC environmentalists turned the Keystone XL pipeline, a 1,700-mile project from the Canadian tar sands to the Gulf of Mexico, into the largest environmental fight of the year is full of lessons for those looking to put an issue, brand, or message onto the public agenda.

Washington's logjam

Rose Gordon September 16, 2011

I traveled to Washington, DC, this week for our annual public affairs roundtable held in partnership with Fleishman-Hillard at the gorgeously antique Mayflower Renaissance just north of famed power corridor K Street.

DDC Advocacy acquires BlueFront Strategies

Brittany Farb September 07, 2011

WASHINGTON: DDC Advocacy has acquired consulting and public affairs company BlueFront Strategies.

Washington transit launches MetroForward campaign

Ilya Leybovich June 16, 2011

WASHINGTON: The DC transit authority launched its new MetroForward PR campaign today to raise customer awareness about its $5 billion capital program.

Fenton hires DC MD, adds clients

Kimberly Maul October 20, 2010

WASHINGTON: Fenton hired Steve Clemons as MD of its Washington office.

Susan Davis International adds two

Kimberly Maul September 15, 2010

WASHINGTON: Susan Davis International (SDI) added two new clients: Help the Homeless Walk and Joint Women's Leadership Symposium.

Steinreich acquires O'Donnell & Associates

Kimberly Maul July 12, 2010

WASHINGTON: Steinreich Communications acquired DC-based O'Donnell & Associates, building its presence in the nation's capital and expanding its issues management expertise.

Pew study shows US global image is on the rise

Erica Morris March 09, 2010

WASHINGTON: The US is currently enjoying its most favorable global image in years, according to data collected by the Pew Research Center (PRC).

Same-sex couples turn out to apply for marriage licenses in DC

Kimberly Maul March 03, 2010

March 3 is a big day in Washington, as same-sex couples are now able to apply for marriage licenses.

APCO hires Jake Sargent as VP

Kimberly Maul January 07, 2010

WASHINGTON: APCO Worldwide hired Jake Sargent as VP, effective January 4.

Obama's e-mail list finds home with DNC

Rose Gordon January 26, 2009

Many have speculated on how the Obama administration would leverage its massive e-mail list - some 13 million, NPR says - of supporters and donors....