The associate director and professor at VCU’s Robertson School of Media and Culture is its third faculty member there in six years to receive the honorary title.
Media/Marketing/Advertising
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 10.25.22
A campaign for Richmond Ballet adds new imagery, a local agency hires a creative director, and a brand campaign for VPM wins an award.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 10.11.22
A state tourism video featuring Gov. Glenn Youngkin comes by way of his political advertising agency, a regional tourism office hires an agency using ARPA funds, and several shops report new hires.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 9.27.22
A campaign for the International Spy Museum features images from a local photographer, the head of a former Richmond agency joins a Henrico-based shop as its top creative, and an area PR association chapter rolls out its annual awards.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 9.13.22
A mayonnaise brand gets a new mascot with help from a local agency, a lawncare company’s Jack Russell terrier is back on TV, and shops team up on a brand refresh for a Richmond speaker series.
Downtime: Public relations executive lures new business through fishing
“I said I really would like to start to get some business in the marine, boating and fishing industry, just thinking, ‘OK, I love to do those things; how awesome would it be to work in the industry as well?’” Commonwealth PR’s Brian Chandler said.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 8.30.22
A bowling supplier hires an out-of-town agency with Richmond ties, a political ad firm opens a D.C. office, and the Richmond EDA hires a downtown shop to develop a website.
WRIR buys new HQ in Shockoe Bottom
“Our current space is tiny and rather inaccessible. We have 20 rickety, like, Victorian death stairs to go up,” said Melissa Vaughn, president of the nonprofit that operates the radio station.
New indie record label spins off of Shockoe Bottom sound studio
A group of friends formed around In Your Ear Studios is launching Shockoe Records with five Richmond-area artists on its roster.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 8.9.22
An annual event highlighting area restaurants’ tomato-and-mayo pairings gets a promotional assist, a local CPA receives a rebrand, and several shops announce new hires.