Insights.
Expertise from LMD communications gurus to help you market smarter.
Blog Articles.
Recruitment today is all about clever social content, webinars, and video. With so much online, you might be tempted to ditch the old-fashioned printed recruiting guide. But if you have in-person recruiting events, I’m here to advocate for printed guides. That’s right, I said it: the printed recruiting guide is far from dead.
Governing boards. Advisory boards. Boards of directors, trustees, managers. No matter what they’re called, they all have one thing in common: they’re made up of smart, well-intentioned people who come together to make important decisions. But even the best boards can get tripped up by a few all-too-common dysfunctions.
Human beings seek development, especially in the workplace. While it can be tough to find time to dedicate to professional development and learning in today's world, the outcome is worth the time and effort.
Social media can’t stop and won’t stop changing. It's our job as marketers to keep up before we get left behind. As modern audiences look for community and belonging, LMD Communications Specialist Charlie DeMott Wildey explores how this phenomenon is rapidly changing the social media landscape.
Want to turn a long-form video into scroll-stopping content without losing the magic of the original version? LMD designer and video editor Dean Brooks shares how to master the social media video edit and convey the same message and tone as the original video in a fraction of the time.
Do you find it challenging to create cybersecurity marketing messages that connect with diverse audiences ranging in tech savviness? Here are some effective strategies to decode complex technologies into understandable information while instilling a sense of urgency and empowerment.
Even if you do not consider yourself creative, you use creativity in how you think, solve problems, and express yourself daily. In this blog, Creative Director Tom Hight explores how to find and fuel your creative side.
Strong teams rely on successful communication. LMD President Holly Huntley discusses how LMD uses the DiSC assessment to understand our team's communication styles and how to collaborate more effectively.
Press Releases
LMD is proud to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting of our new office space in Columbia, MD, on October 15, 2025.
LMD is honored to be named a Best Place to Work in Greater Baltimore by the Baltimore Business Journal.
LMD is proud to join our U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) client team in celebrating recognition from the 2024 Davey Awards for two award-winning marketing campaigns. CISA was recognized with two Gold Davey Awards, the highest honor in the competition.
The Washington Business Journal recently ranked LMD #4 on their list of Largest Advertising Agencies in Greater Washington, based on the company’s 2023 revenue and reflecting its tremendous growth in the federal marketing and advertising space.
LMD is proud to join our OPM, USCG, and DOE EERE client teams, along with our strategic partners MarCom Group, PBG Consulting, Kean Smith, CineSalon, and LMO, in celebrating multiple Hermes Creative Awards.
LMD was recognized among the top marketing communications leaders in the federal space, according to the industry report released by GrowthLab.
Team LMD is proud to join the United States Coast Guard (USGC) Recruiting Command in celebrating recognition for USCG’s new recruiting brand and campaign.
The Washington Business Journal recently ranked LMD Agency #5 on their list of Largest Advertising Agencies in Greater Washington.
LMD is proud to join our U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) client team and ICF Next and CACI partners, in celebrating international recognition.
LMD was recently awarded a new five-year, $57M contract to support the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) recruiting program and its mission.
LMD is proud to announce the promotions of several people who have excelled while serving in key leadership positions across the agency.
LMD now ranks among the top marketing communications leaders in the federal space, according to a new industry report just released by GrowthLab.
LMD has appointed Holly Huntley, a recognized expert in branding, consulting, client services, and talent development as its new president.
LMD, a full-service strategic communications firm, and MarCom Group, Inc., a full-service advertising agency, have joined forces.
LMD was awarded a Task Order to provide services to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
LMD has welcomed eight new staff members to our strategy, account management, and creative teams.
LMD won a Task Order to provide communications services to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).
LMD announces the addition of the United States Coast Guard (Coast Guard) to its client roster.
White Papers.

Your Organization’s Blog:
Why and How to Build It
A blog benefits your brand, your website, and your team. It doesn’t matter what kind of organization you have—if you have a website, you’ll benefit from blogging. Generating consistent, organic content is the best way to reach and engage your audience online. One of the most effective strategies that businesses often overlook is starting and maintaining a blog.

Building and Maintaining Trust in Your Organization with Website Content Audits and Governance
An outdated website does more than confuse your audience–it damages their trust in your organization and degrades your brand. Our white paper outlines how to conduct a successful content audit, and what you need for your governance plan to give your site the ongoing attention it deserves.

Building a Brand That Lasts:
A Strategic Guide
A successful brand is more than a logo—it’s your story, your promise, and your presence. In this guide, we explore why rushing the process can lead to failure and outline LMD’s evidence-based approach to building brands that resonate, evolve, and deliver measurable impact.