Social Scene: A Night of Glamour & Giving at NewsBash
By • October 23, 2025 0 475
By Kalyn Tippett
Founded in 2009 by Washington-area anchorwomen, NewsBash has become a beloved annual tradition that blends philanthropy, local media and community spirit. This year’s event, often described as “a sea of pink,” transformed The Royal Sonesta ballroom into a vibrant display of unity as guests arrived in shades representing those affected by breast cancer. Organized by The Brand Guild and supported by a range of sponsors, the gala’s Pink Ribbon Title Sponsor was Glassman Wealth Services. Founder Barry Glassman, often called “the heart of NewsBash”, was among the evening’s notable attendees.
“This is a movement that celebrates survivors,” said Laura Manatos, NewsBash co-chair. “It honors loved ones and many of our loved ones have been impacted by this disease and it helps women right here in the D.C. area.”
Since it first began, the gala has raised more than $4.1 million to support breast health services across the region, continuing its mission to inspire awareness, action, and hope.
Photos by Chris Ferenzi.
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- NBC’s Peter Alexander, Alison Starling, formerly of WJLA and their daughter.
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- NBC-4 Anchor Shawn Yancy and former WJLA anchor Alison Starling
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- Andrea Frederick, SVP of Brand Marketing at The Brand Guild, Co-founder and co-CEO of The Brand Guild Jayne Sandman, and Dr. Nina Farzin, Founder and CEO of oogiebear
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- NBC-4’s Angie Goff and Andrea Roane, former WUSA9 Anchor of 37 years
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- Marcus Wiseman and Mike Manatos, Executive Director of The Hellenic Initiative
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- Brand Guild Co-Founder and Co-CEO Jayne Sandman, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI).
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- Jayne Sandman, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of The Brand Guild, Andrea Roane, former WUSA9 Anchor of 37 years, Laura Evans Manatos, CEO of Laura Evans Media and former Fox 5 Anchor of 18 years, Barry Glassman, Founder and President of Glassman Wealth Services, Leslie Foster, Anchor at WUSA9, Alison Starling, former WJLA Anchor of 20 years
