Perspective

Cary learned many lessons from running a well-respected and highly successful independent marketing and advertising agency for over four decades. Growing the company taught her to make MDB Communications a one-stop resource, prioritize client results, insist on client involvement in the strategic planning stage, and deliver service with integrity and professionalism. Cary also learned that success is not guaranteed. It is critical to continually identify and explore new areas of potential growth and proactively pursue clients where value can be added.

After stepping away from day-to-day operations, Cary is eager to apply the knowledge and expertise gained over the last 40 years as a consultant, advisor, or board member for other organizations . The hallmarks of her career as a businesswoman – relationship building, business development, strategic planning and investment, and the ability to learn, pivot, and move forward – are qualities that make her an asset to any company or organization looking to overcome a challenge or expand to embrace new opportunities and realize their potential.

Cary learned many lessons from running a well-respected and highly successful independent marketing and advertising agency for over four decades. Growing the company taught her to make MDB Communications a one-stop resource, prioritize client results, insist on client involvement in the strategic planning stage, and deliver service with integrity and professionalism. Cary also learned that success is not guaranteed. It is critical to continually identify and explore new areas of potential growth and proactively pursue clients where value can be added.

After stepping away from day-to-day operations, Cary is eager to apply the knowledge and expertise gained over the last 40 years as a consultant, advisor, or board member for other organizations . The hallmarks of her career as a businesswoman – relationship building, business development, strategic planning and investment, and the ability to learn, pivot, and move forward – are qualities that make her an asset to any company or organization looking to overcome a challenge or expand to embrace new opportunities and realize their potential.
  • Cary is a recipient of the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF-DC) Silver Medal Award, the organization’s highest honor.
  • Cary was included on the Washington Business Journal’s POWER 100 list, the list of the Washington DC region’s most influential business leaders, for four consecutive years.
  • Cary was included on the inaugural list of the Washington Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business.
  • Her client work appeared both nationally and internationally in Graphis, Print, and Communication Arts.
  • Creative recognition includes numerous London International Awards, Tellys, Silver Microphones, ADDYs, and MAXI Awards.
Awards and Recognition
Writing
OCTOBER 2021
40 Lessons Learned from a 40-year Ad Veteran
Capitol Communicator

JULY 2020
Viewpoint: Proposed D.C. ad tax threatens powerful economic engine
Washington Business Journal

JULY 2020
The 4A'S Praises Defeat of DC Council’s Percent Tax on Advertising and the Sale of Personal Information
AdAge
OCTOBER 2016
Experts are working to rebrand the region. Here's their first idea.
Washington Business Journal

JUNE 2016
These Look Like Campaign Ads. But They're Something Entirely Different
TIME