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Abbie Celebrates 31 Years at HMA
Justin Liggin | July 1, 2024
With Abbie Fink celebrating a milestone 31 years at HMA Public Relations, and the first as agency president, we are revisiting some of her insightful blog posts from over the years on public relations, communications, education, branding, community relations, networking, social media, and much more. Happy Anniversary, Abbie!
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Utilize professional event planners, crisis managers to assist with COVID-19 vaccination process
Abbie Fink | Jan 29, 2021
After about three hours of refreshing the browser, my dad was able to book an appointment for he and my mom to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. A few days before their appointment, the Arizona Department of Health announced that, if available, the on-site clinicians were authorized to vaccinate the “plus one” […]
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Should You Be Held Accountable?
Abbie Fink | Jan 14, 2021
Forbes posted an article recently that in summary says that those associated with the current White House administration should be held accountable for their words and actions these past four years. And if a company chooses to employ a member of the administration, in particular communications staffers, then the magazine, in no uncertain terms, “will […]
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Do You Listen to Podcasts?
Abbie Fink | Nov 24, 2020
Podcasts have become increasingly popular in the last few months during the pandemic. What are your favorite podcasts to listen to?
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Is it really just stuff?
Abbie Fink | Oct 28, 2020
After 28 years of working in our office at Whitton Place, team HMA has transitioned to working remotely from home. Read more from Abbie as she reminisces about the times spent in the office.
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Energy is Reciprocal
Abbie Fink | Oct 23, 2020
Leaders use their energy and influence to get the most of their teams. Ken Jacobs shared great info with PRGN members on leadership. Read more from Abbie!
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Additional investigate reporting team coming to Arizona
Abbie Fink | Oct 14, 2020
As newsrooms continue to change, the need for quality journalism does not. ProPublica will be supporting investigative journalism in AZ. Click to learn more.
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Where were you 19 years ago?
Abbie Fink | Sep 11, 2020
Where were you 19 years ago today? As the nation remembers the lives lost during the attacks on this day, Abbie reflects on what that day meant in crisis communications. Read more.
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When working from home means someone else’s home
Abbie Fink | Sep 4, 2020
With her new suitcases in hand, Abbie headed to visit her sister in California to work from home. Read more about her new routine while working from somebody elses home.
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Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
Abbie Fink | Aug 27, 2020
How has working from home changed your perception of time? Abbie finds herself having more time to schedule meetings and "meet" with friends but is still just as busy as before the pandemic. Click to read more of her thoughts about the time.
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Have we seen the end of local news?
Abbie Fink | Aug 5, 2020
We're in a time where access to credible news is imperative to public health, but local journalism has been struggling through the negative impacts of COVID-19. Follow the link to read more about how our newsrooms have been impacted over time.
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HMA joins with other communications firms on a collaborative public health campaign effort
Abbie Fink | July 24, 2020
HMA Public Relations, in collaboration with several local communications firms, joined efforts with the governor's office to launch a campaign encouraging all to #MaskUpAZ. Read more about the the campaign by following the link.
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