Join AAFB at DigiMarCon Mid-Atlantic 2025, October 23–24 in Baltimore. Save $100 with code AAFB and connect with digital marketing leaders.

Maryland’s new 3% sales and use tax on certain digital and IT services took effect July 1. Learn how this change could impact creative agencies, freelancers, and marketing pros — plus get the Maryland Comptroller’s checklist, quick-reference flyer, and contact info to help you determine if the tax applies, register, update contracts, and stay compliant.

Maryland is implementing a new 3% sales and use tax on a broad range of digital, data, and IT services under the 2025 Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (HB 352). This change affects both service providers and buyers, and could influence pricing, contract terms, and compliance responsibilities for many in the creative, marketing, and tech sectors.

Earlier this month at Admerica 2025, I had the privilege of attending The Mosaic 10 of 2025, a panel discussion that spotlighted ten standout campaigns and unpacked what true representation looks like in our industry. It wasn’t just a reel of powerful ads—it was a conversation about why inclusion matters, what it takes to get it right, and the responsibility we carry as advertisers to reflect, respect, and uplift the world around us.

Growing and developing talent is a major ingredient in idfive’s recipe for living up to its mission to amplify good. With more than a decade each of idfive experience, two marketing mavens were recently promoted: Jodi Hey has been elevated to the role of Assistant Vice President of Client Services, and Katelyn Brickey steps into the role of Director of Client Services.

Growing and developing talent is a major ingredient in idfive’s recipe for living up to its mission to amplify good. With more than a decade each of idfive experience, two marketing mavens were recently promoted: Jodi Hey has been elevated to the role of Assistant Vice President of Client Services, and Katelyn Brickey steps into the role of Director of Client Services.

This month, AAF Baltimore continued its commitment to protecting the integrity of advertising through proactive government relations, locally and nationally. From Annapolis to Sacramento, we’ve been working with our partners to ensure the voice of our industry is heard.

When you’re deep in the work—crafting campaigns, building brands, solving client challenges—it’s easy to miss what’s happening in the legislative halls of other states.

AAF Baltimore is proud to announce  that five exceptional projects from our local creative community—produced by Bully Entertainment,...