Web Marketing Updates & Announcements

March 5, 2025

Peg McDermott Honored with Civilian Award at the 40th Annual Loudoun Valor Awards

COGO Interactive is proud to announce that our founder, Peg McDermott, has been selected to receive a Civilian Award at the 40th Annual Loudoun Valor Awards. Hosted by the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, this prestigious event recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service and dedication to the community.
The awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, April 9th, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at The National Conference Center in Leesburg, VA.
Peg is honored to be recognized alongside other remarkable individuals who embody courage, commitment, and leadership.

February 20, 2025

Digital Marketing Success: 350% Traffic Increase for Maryland Mediation Firm

Discover how we transformed a leading DC mediation firm’s digital presence, driving a 74% increase in sales and securing first-page Google rankings for over 55 search terms. This detailed case study reveals our step-by-step strategy for combining SEO, content marketing, and web development to achieve measurable business growth.

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January 31, 2025

COGO Interactive Recognized as a Top Digital Marketing Agency in Washington, DC COGO Interactive is proud to announce that we have been honored with three awards from Expertise.com for 2025:

Best SEO Agencies in Washington, DC
Best Web Designers in Washington, DC
Best Social Media Marketing Agencies in Washington, DC

These awards reflect our dedication to delivering exceptional digital marketing, web design, and SEO solutions that drive real results for our clients. We appreciate the trust and support of our clients and partners and look forward to continuing to help businesses grow.

December, 2024

Cogo Interactive awarded ‘Best of 2024’ for Web Design by Business Rate.

“We are honored to be recognized by Business Rate for our web design work. The award is based on customer reviews we’ve received on Google.”
-Peg McDermott

November, 2024

Cogo Interactive is included in the top 23 web design agencies in the DC Metro by Expertise for the 8th straight year.

October 10, 2023

Peg McDermott chosen by editorial board to be featured as a Top 10 Influential Women Leaders of 2023 by Industry Era Women Leaders.

March, 2023

Cogo Interactive listed as one of the top 100 Small Business Marketing Blogs in 2023 by Feedspot.

May, 2023

Cogo Interactive named “Most Strategic Digital Marketing Firm – Virginia” by Technology Innovator Magazine

February, 2022

Our knowledgeable guest speaker Peg McDermott of COGO Interactive will speak more on how to grow your network and thought leadership using LinkedIn. This powerful platform has added some new tools that will help streamline your outreach to new contacts on LinkedIn. You will also learn how to update your profile so you are found in more LinkedIn searches and positioned as a thought leader in your industry. Read the full article.

May, 2018 Cogo Interactive was recently named as one of the leading Washington DC Digital Marketing Agencies by Clutch. The agency was featured in a press release highlighting leading Washington DC B2B companies. The press release was distributed on Wednesday, May 30th, via PR Newswire.
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April, 2018
Cogo Interactive named as one of the top digital marketing agencies in Washington DC by Upcity.

March, 2018

Cogo Interactive named to Clutch’s TOP DC Digital Marketing Firms.

February, 2018 Peg McDermott named to Linkedin ProFinder’s “Best of 2017”.

January, 2018 Cogo Interactive is included in the top 24 web design agencies in the DC Metro by Expertise for the third straight year.

January, 2018 Peg McDermott was asked to do an interview on Executive Leaders Radio Program. The show will air locally on Federal News Radio and nationally on BizTalkRadio.

January, 2018 COGO Interactive will be doing another Linkedin webinar for The Alternative Board (TAB). The webinar will cover how to increase referrals, generate leads and become a thought leader on Linkedin. Webinar will be available to all TAB members across the country.

November 2017 Peg McDermott asked to speak at the Weichert Realty Training Day. Over 100 real estate professionals were in attendance to learn more about how to leverage Linkedin.

August 2017 Peg McDermott asked to speak at the Regional Women’s Circle of Influence and area chambers on how to optimize your website performance to drive leads and engagement.

July 2017 Peg McDermott presented to the Window Coverings Association of America on how to use social media to grow a following and build thought leadership.

July 2017 Peg McDermott asked to speak at the Vienna Business Association Luncheon on how to optimize your website performance to drive leads and engagement. Delegate Mark Keam was also in attendance.

June 2017 Peg McDermott was interviewed by NOVA Now and WeWork as one of Tyson’s business leaders.

May 2017 COGO Interactive launches new website.

February 2017 Peg McDermott presented a workshop on how to make your website a lead generating machine at the Tysons Chamber Business Growth Workshop.

January, 2017 Peg McDermott named Chairman of the Board for the Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce.

August, 2016 Peg McDermott has been invited to speak at the Dulles Chamber of Commerce on SEO best practices. She will conduct a workshop with area businesses on how to get noticed by Google.

March, 2016 Peg McDermott invited to speak to the Association for Training & Development on how to leverage LInkedIn to cultivate expert status.

February, 2016 Peg McDermott invited to speak at the Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce on the the top strategies drive website traffic.

February, 2016 COGO Interactive and Harmony Crew to collaborate on joint business opportunities.

November 2015 Peg McDermott was invited to speak at the Lake Anne Luncheon presentation about The Benefits of Using LinkedIn.

October 2015 Peg McDermott to conduct two Linkedin Workshops at the Tysons Jobs Expo.

October 2015 Peg McDermott was invited to be a guest on “The Business of Doing Business Podcast.

September 2015 Peg McDermott was invited to at the September Leadership Breakfast on the topic of “Building Thought Leadership and Expert Status Using LinkedIn.”

June 2015 Peg McDermott named to the TedxTysons committee.

October, 2014 Peg McDermott to conduct two Linkedin Workshops at the Tysons Jobs Expo.

October, 2014 Peg McDermott will be the guest speaker at CORE Networking in Rockville, Tysons, and Chevy Chase. She has been asked to speak about how to leverage social media in business and networking.

September, 2014 COGO Interactive becomes a Hubspot Partner.

August, 2014 Peg McDermott was named Director of the CORE Chapter in Tysons.

November, 2013 Peg McDermott was recently nominated to receive the 2014 Executive Management Award by Smart CEO.

January, 2012 Sam Schwartz, Executive Director of BNI NOVA, named Peg McDermott the Director of Social Media for the BNI Northern Virginia Region. Peg will develop and manage the social media program for the region and offer support to chapters within the region on how best to maximize today’s social media technologies.

January, 2012 Peg McDermott was named to the Tysons Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and also named Marketing Chair. As Marketing Chair, Peg will work with committee members to develop a marketing program that incorporates social media, video marketing, and a solid marketing strategy for attracting new members.

September, 2011
Peg McDermott will present a three-part seminar series on “Social Media Marketing for Small Business” sponsored by the Vienna/Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce.

October, 2010 Peg McDermott was named President of the BNI Herndon Business Exchange.

February, 2010 Peg McDermott selected to speak at 2010 Washington DC Fundraising Summit.
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January, 2010 Association of Image Consultants International (AICA) invites Peg McDermott to be a marketing panelist at its annual meeting.
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July, 2009 COGO Interactive and RGM Graphics Create Alliance.
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March, 2009 COGO Interactive launches Web Marketing Services.
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