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LMD’s Top 5 Reasons to Celebrate National Volunteer Month

There are a billion reasons to celebrate National Volunteer Month this April. Literally! That’s because there are more than a billion volunteers worldwide, and the value of their economic impact tops a trillion dollars. This month, as LMD celebrates volunteers, we also reflect on an exciting aspect of giving that... Read more →

How to Rightsize Your Research Projects

By now, y’all should know that I love research. Not only is it my job, but it’s also one of my passions. I take great pleasure in running down rabbit holes to learn everything I can about any subject, from the obscure to the mundane. I also love it when... Read more →

LMD Celebrates Women’s History Month with a Salute to Admiral Linda L. Fagan

As a women-owned small business, LMD is always proud to celebrate Women’s History Month. There are so many amazing women throughout history who deserve to be celebrated and honored for their remarkable achievements. Whether their stories are a footnote in history or a full chapter, each of them had a... Read more →

Voices of LMD: Giving a Kidney, Getting a Life in Return

March is National Kidney Month. What exactly does that mean? That we should all take a moment to Wikipedia “kidney” and find out what it does besides filter stuff? That we stop what we’re doing and give the organ a round of applause? These are both options, sure. I actually... Read more →

LMD Wins New U.S. Coast Guard Recruiting Contract

Laurel, MD – LMD, an award-winning, full-service branding and strategic communications firm based in Laurel, Maryland, was recently awarded a new five-year, $57M contract to support the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) recruiting program and its mission to ensure the nation’s maritime safety, security, and stewardship. LMD has served USCG since... Read more →

Understanding Silent Disabilities Is Essential For a Healthy Workplace

“Silent disabilities” are what they seem: Conditions affecting someone’s health and wellbeing that others may not see. Everyone should strive to understand them. It’s especially critical in the workplace. Visible disabilities tend to speak for themselves. Sign language, mobility devices, hearing aids, and the like all tell a visual story... Read more →

LMD Proudly Announces Leadership Promotions

LAUREL, Md. – LMD, an award-winning, full-service strategic communications firm based in Laurel, Md., is proud to announce the promotions of several people who have excelled while serving in key leadership positions across the agency. “We are fortunate to have a team of talented, dedicated professionals who provide unparalleled support... Read more →

LMD Rises to Top Positions on Annual GL100 List of Federal Marketing Communications Leaders

LMD now ranks among the top marketing communications leaders in the federal space, according to a new industry report just released by GrowthLab. The GL100 list ranks the top 100 marketing communications firms based on FY2022 data for prime, unclassified contracts awarded across all U.S. federal agencies. LMD ranked No.1... Read more →

Shifting the Paradigm of Public Service to Secure our Nation’s Future: Three Bold Changes To Bridge The Government Talent Gap

The federal government has a talent problem that includes attracting individuals early in their careers. Perhaps most concerning, without a talent pipeline of skilled talent to fill the workforce gap, the Nation and the people it serves would have limited access to critical resources and services that protect our borders,... Read more →

The Evolution of a Small Business with a Big History

LMD is an award-winning, full-service branding and strategic communications firm with a big vision of staying small. The agency was established as a digital and print media service in 1976, when print advertising sold products and consumers were courted with glossy brochures and direct mail campaigns. But the digital age... Read more →

LMD Announces New Agency President

LAUREL, Md. – LMD, an award-winning, full-service branding and strategic communications firm based in Laurel, Md., has appointed Holly Huntley, a recognized expert in branding, consulting, client services, innovation, technology transformation, market research and talent development as its new president. Huntley succeeds long-time president Karen Killian, who led the agency... Read more →

Open Sesame: How to Get Meaningful Responses From Your Research Interviews

Call me old fashioned, but I still make my teenage kids go around the table at dinnertime and discuss something new and interesting they learned at school that day. This exercise might force them to return to the chaos of their jam-packed day, but it also sparks meaningful conversation among... Read more →