MODPA Is No Longer Coming. It's Here. We have written about Maryland's Online Data Privacy Act before. We covered what it requires, who it applies to, and why Baltimore agencies needed to start paying attention. That was the warning track.

GKV has promoted Mark Gray to Vice President of Business Development, a role focused on strategic growth, client engagement, and market expansion for the Baltimore-based agency. In his new position, Gray will work closely with GKV Chairman and CEO Roger Gray to help define growth objectives, identify emerging marketing trends, and uncover new business opportunities.

With the Maryland General Assembly adjourned since April 13, the policy conversation doesn’t stop. It just moves. Right now, the most consequential regulatory debate for Baltimore advertisers isn’t happening in Annapolis.

Back in January, we published a primer on MODPA, the digital ad tax, and Baltimore City's sharper consumer protection posture. The big message was simple: these aren't abstract policy conversations anymore, they're operational realities for agencies, media buyers, and creative firms in our market.

The 2026 American Advertising Awards presented by iHeartMedia brought Baltimore’s creative community together for a night of bold ideas, meticulous craft, and a little Abraca-ADDYs enchantment. Agencies, studios, brands, nonprofits, and independent creators from across the region gathered to celebrate the work that moved audiences, sparked conversations, and reminded us why creativity matters. From cinematic storytelling and unforgettable visuals to powerful public service c

Nicole Salla, Chief Marketing Officer at Kiddie Academy and AAF Baltimore Board Member, has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Franchise Marketing Leaders by 1851 Franchise for her leadership and impact in franchise marketing.

AAF Baltimore proudly announces the 52nd Annual American Advertising Awards: Abraca-ADDYs, presented by iHeartMedia. Returning to Baltimore on March 12, 2026, the show will take place at the historic Garrett-Jacobs Mansion at The Engineers Club, bringing together the region’s advertising, marketing, and creative community for a night dedicated to outstanding work and the people behind it.

Brent Burkhardt (TBC) The Baltimore creative community recently lost a respected communicator and colleague with the passing of Brent Burkhardt on December 29, 2025. Brent spent more than three decades at Baltimore-based agency TBC, where he built a remarkable career in public relations and strategic communications. Through his work, he helped organizations across our region and beyond tell their stories with clarity, purpose, and authenticity, strengthening connections betwe

Maryland's advertising community is entering a new era where privacy, transparency, and consumer protection have moved from the legal department's checklist to the center of how we conceive, sell, and measure campaigns.