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#MediaMonday – Sharon Brooks
Alison Bailin | Feb 24, 2025
Sharon Brooks, Albuquerque Business First editor-in-chief, joins us for #MediaMonday to share the business stories she is looking for, her career journey, and a few fun facts. Find out more in this post!
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What Gen Z’s Motivations Mean for Your Brand Strategy
Justin Liggin | Feb 20, 2025
A recent study explored Gen Z’s perspectives on everything from politics and relationships to finances, uncovering their complexities and motivations. Discover the three core groups of Gen Z and how these new findings can help brands build stronger connections in this post from Justin Liggin.
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#CSOM – Is It Possible To Rebuild Trust in Government, NGOs, and Media?
Abbie Fink | Feb 13, 2025
How can businesses, governments, and NGOs rebuild confidence? In the latest episode of #CSOM, Abbie Fink and Adrian McIntyre break down key insights from the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer, discussing the impact of transparency, leadership, and generational perspectives on trust. Check it out!
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#MediaMonday – Jordan Bontke
Alison Bailin | Feb 10, 2025
Get to know Jordan Bontke, a reporter at ABC 15, as he joins us for the latest #MediaMonday feature. Jordan shares more on his Uplifting Arizona beat, how he got started as a reporter and more. Check it out!
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What is ArizonaMedia?
Justin Liggin | Feb 6, 2025
Arizona’s #1 source for news media contacts is now ArizonaMedia! Learn more about the rebrand and why access to a local media database can effectively support your communications and PR efforts in this post from Justin Liggin.
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Rest in Peace Kelly Mixer
Abbie Fink | Feb 3, 2025
Honoring Kelly Mixer, a talented journalist, excellent PR professional, and passionate advocate for animals. Rest in peace, Kelly.
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#CSOM – The Importance of Mentoring
Abbie Fink | Jan 30, 2025
January is National Mentoring Month and in the latest episode of Copper State of Mind, Abbie Fink and Adrian McIntyre discuss the essence of mentorship, the importance of both giving and receiving guidance, and more as they reflect on their own experiences with mentors. Find out more!
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#MediaMonday – Manoah Tuiasosopo
Alison Bailin | Jan 27, 2025
Happy #MediaMonday! Check out the latest feature from Manoah Tuiasosopo, a reporter at KYMA in Yuma. Manoah shares his love for stories that make a difference, how he got his start in writing, fun facts and more. Take a look!
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How Emotion Engages Audiences
Justin Liggin | Jan 23, 2025
Businesses can embrace emotion-centered strategies to tell important stories while building trust and genuine connections. Learn more about these strategies and the small gestures that create meaningful experiences in this blog post from Justin Liggin.
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#CSOM – Celebrity Reputation Management
Abbie Fink | Jan 16, 2025
In the high-profile legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over It Ends With Us, their publicists have become an integral part of the story. Abbie Fink discusses the complexities of reputation management in the public relations field, raising ethical concerns around the tactics used by both celebrities and their representatives in a new episode of Copper State of Mind.
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#MediaMonday – Jan Griffiths
Justin Liggin | Jan 13, 2025
In this #MediaMonday, discover trends in automotive podcasting and how public relations can play a role, as our Detroit partner agency, Bianchi Public Relations, profiles Jan Griffiths, founder of Gravitas Detroit and host of the Automotive Leaders Podcast.
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Media Training Tips for Virtual Interviews
Justin Liggin | Jan 9, 2025
Preparing for your next virtual interview? Check out the latest blog post from Justin Liggin for virtual media training tips to help your spokesperson confidently deliver key messages! Read more.
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