Washington Media Group, the D.C.-based crisis shop, has brought in Bush administration alum Robert Johnson as president to manage the firm.
Johnson handled public affairs for the Transportation Security Administration and served as chief of staff to Transportation Dept. Secretary Mary Peters.
After starting out in journalism, he handled PA and media relations for Arizona Govs. Fife Symington and Jane Hull, as well as Reps. Jim Kolbe and Jon Kyl (Rs-Ariz.).
Gregory Vistica, a former investigative journalist for outlets like Newsweek and the Washington Post, is chairman and CEO of WMG.
Cornerstone Government Affairs has inked a $25K monthly pact with Qatar to advance the relationship of the Arab state and the US.
Former House speaker Kevin McCarthy has teamed up with a crew of Republican heavy hitters to launch Watchtower Strategy, a public affairs firm that will focus on advocacy, strategy and strategic communications.
The National Association of Manufacturers has named Alexa Lopez VP of communications & public affairs, a newly created position. She was at the Transportation Security Administration.
