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W&M Law School hires comms, marketing officer
William & Mary Law School has named Doris Taylor as its first chief communications and marketing officer. Taylor began her new role June 12 and has primary responsibility for developing and executing strategic communication plans and initiatives to support the engagement and professional needs of the law school. Taylor was most recently interim director of […]
Two Hampton Roads marketing agencies to merge
Norfolk-based WB Marketing‘s parent company has acquired majority interest in Virginia Beach-based marketing and communications firm Meridian Group and will merge the two into one agency, Meridian Group announced Tuesday. Mike Matacunas from Norfolk-based private investment firm Five Hill Capital — WB Marketing’s parent — acquired the majority interest from Meridian Group founder J[...]
Tigercomm to acquire Florida clean energy PR firm
Vienna-based Tigercomm, a clean energy-focused public relations firm, is acquiring Tampa, Florida-based Chase Media Services LLC, in a deal that is expected to be completed by Nov. 1. Mike Casey, the Tigercomm founder and president, said the acquisition will help Tigercomm meet growing demand from clean economy sectors. “This acquisition is a strong fit with […]
MCV Foundation names director of marketing and communications
Medical College of Virginia Foundation has tapped Eric Peters as director of marketing and communications, promoting him from other marketing communications roles he’s held there since 2017. Peters is responsible for the marketing and communications strategies for MCV Foundation, which manages $800 million in assets. The foundation works to raise awareness and inspire philanthropic support [[...]
Hampton University exec named chair-elect of Public Relations Society of America
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) announced Monday it has elected Hampton University’s vice president for development and campaign director, Felicia Blow, as chair of its board for 2022. She will serve as chair-elect during 2021. The PRSA is a professional organization with more than 21,000 members who work in the public relations and […]
