The Pitch

Two agencies rebrand and another adds new owners in a busy month for marketing, branding and public relations news.

New accounts for multiple agencies, a Brandcenter student lands a coveted fellowship, and a series of mini spots featuring mini football players.

A marketing firm names a new president, another rebrands, agencies create campaigns for local businesses and nonprofits, and the Richmond Ad Club starts accepting entries for its annual show.

The Martin Agency wins best ad campaign of the year, the Brandcenter announces new scholarships, and several firm land accounts with state and local government agencies.

Several firms hire new talent and make promotions, state organizations start new campaigns, and a law firm puts the spotlight on its former president and community service work.

The Martin Agency wins a big account and is vying for another, VCU Brandcenter celebrates its 20th birthday, agencies relocate offices and several firms report new promotions.

Bon Secours and VCU Health launch new campaigns, an agency does pro bono group for a veterinary clinic, and several local companies upgrade their websites.

A longtime adman retires with a public send-off, a local firm launches a virtual tour site for Hollywood Cemetery and GRTC tests out a new type of transit ad.

Local ad firms scoop up accounts and launch campaigns for CarLotz, Mercedes dealerships and the YMCA, ND&P adds a new position, and more companies grab Telly and PR awards.

A packed Pitch this month with new accounts, new ads and awards for local agencies, including a new Geico spot from the Martin Agency, some work for the Redskins and more.