The Martin Agency rolls out its latest ads for CarMax, promotions at Padilla, and the Town of Ashland gets a rebrand.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 1.26.21
Jonathan Spiers
Jonathan joined BizSense in early 2015 after a decade of reporting in Wilmington, N.C., and at the Henrico County Leader. The Virginia Tech grad covers government, real estate, advertising/marketing and other news. Reach him at [email protected] or (804) 308-2447.
Venture Richmond ad campaign looks to draw people back downtown
The “Faces of Your Downtown” series aims to change the perception of downtown as a place of empty streets and boarded-up storefronts.
Creative Q&A: Elevation’s ‘Monster’ maker C.J. Hawn
Of the 200-plus TV spots Hawn has overseen in her time, two characters she created stand out from the pack — Buster and the Tuition Monster.
Proposed 310-unit apartment complex would complete loop road at Midlothian Walmart
A Richmond developer seeks zoning approval to build a multifamily complex on part of a 26-acre tract between Walmart Way and Old Buckingham Road.
Richmond planning director Olinger abruptly resigns after decade
A reason was not provided but his exit follows several big initiatives that he had been leading that drew some controversy.
Lovings open to city buying, not ‘taking,’ Shockoe land, attorney says
The Richmond City Council has authorized staff to acquire 12 parcels for a planned slavery memorial and museum, even if it requires using eminent domain.
580-home development planned at old Henrico Plaza Shopping Center site
The Henrico County Planning Commission recommended approval, along with 75 Virginia Center Commons townhomes and a 360-unit development in Innsbrook.
Negotiations with city for development of Public Safety Building site in home stretch
A proposed $350 million, 20-story office tower and mixed-use complex at 500 N. 10th St. would salvage part of the failed Navy Hill plan.
Attorney: Loving family opposed to city acquiring Shockoe properties
The city’s efforts to acquire the land for a planned slavery commemorative site are moving forward anyway, but the owners would fight eminent domain.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 1.12.21
Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger appears in a locally produced spot for Google, a bank names a Scott’s Addition shop as its lead ad agency, and an area media firm enlists a Martin Agency vet as its chief content officer.