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HMA Public Relations has a long history in Arizona; launched in 1980, we are the oldest continuously operating public relations firm in the state. And yes, we are certainly proud of that, but what makes us even more proud are the long-time clients that have been part of company’s growth all these years.

Working across a variety of industries such as professional services, real estate and finance, healthcare, nonprofit, government, tribal affairs and restaurant/hospitality/retail, we work side-by-side with business and community leaders that have been instrumental in the growth of their communities.

As the public relations industry evolves, so do we. As one of the top PR firms in Phoenix, we offer full-service capabilities, including media relations, content marketing, event planning, and more, and our team understands how all aspects of communications blend together for a comprehensive strategy that nets out results tied to measurable goals.

We are a founding member of the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), which currently has more than 50 member agencies in countries across North America, South America, Europe and the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australia. PRGN is comprised of independent, owner-operated public relations and communications agencies in order to share expertise and resources on a global level while still offering our clients the attention and integrity that comes from working with a small business.

Much like good ‘ol MC Hammer broke it down with his “Hammer Time” more than three decades ago, our version – HMA Time, our agency’s blog – has been breaking it down since 2008. As PR practitioners of varying ages and experience levels, each of our personal blog posts gives us the chance to sound off about our industry and related topics. We post daily on communications trends, business best practices, thought leadership, how to’s and more.

To quote Mr. Hammer once more, this blog is “Too legit. Too legit to quit.”

What Alaska Can Teach Us About Public Relations

What Alaska Can Teach Us About Public Relations

Between the whales, glaciers and rain jackets, Alison Bailin found a few unexpected reminders about public relations during her latest trip to Alaska. Read what each stop taught her about flexibility, collaboration and keeping communications human. Check out this blog post!

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CSOM – Culture Is What People Experience

CSOM – Culture Is What People Experience

True company culture is both an identity and a set of shared practices shaped by daily actions, stories and genuine interactions. Inspired by her recent cruise vacation, Abbie Fink discusses what culture in action looks like and why employees should feel empowered to serve as brand ambassadors. Listen to a new episode of the Copper State of Mind podcast!

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#MediaMonday – Arizona’s NATAS Honorees

#MediaMonday – Arizona’s NATAS Honorees

Four Arizona media professionals are joining the 2026 Rocky Mountain Southwest Gold & Silver Circles in recognition of their decades of work in television and service to their communities. Find out more in this blog post from Justin Liggin.

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CSOM – How Sports Fundraising Has Evolved From Candles, Candy, and Calendars

CSOM – How Sports Fundraising Has Evolved From Candles, Candy, and Calendars

Good communication starts with people. Abbie Fink reflects on her conversation with Mandy Holmes, founder of Sponsor My Athlete, and shares why relationships, trust and shared value matter more than a one-time sponsorship in this episode of Copper State of Mind. Read and listen here!

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Harrah’s Ak-Chin’s Samantha Gulick Receives Caesars Entertainment’s 2026 Trailblazer in Leadership Award

(MARICOPA, Ariz., July 30, 2026) Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino proudly announces that Samantha Gulick, Director of Marketing & Operations, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Caesars Entertainment Trailblazer in Leadership Award, one of the Caesars Entertainment’s highest honors recognizing exceptional leaders who demonstrate innovation, operational excellence, service and an unwavering commitment to developing others. […]

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Vincent Esparza CFP®, CLU Joins Wilde Wealth Management Group as Senior Wealth Advisor

(PHOENIX – July 30, 2026) – Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning* financial services firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, real estate, insurance, legal and tax planning services all under one roof, is pleased to announce that veteran financial advisor Vincent Esparza, CFP®, CLU®, has joined the firm as senior wealth advisor. Based in the […]

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Delta Dental of Arizona Names Jonathan Sokeye CPA, MBA Chief Financial Officer

Seasoned healthcare finance executive brings nearly three decades of strategic leadership experience to executive team (SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – July 29, 2026) – Delta Dental of Arizona is pleased to announce that Jonathan Sokeye, CPA, MBA, has joined the health and wellness company as its chief financial officer. In this role, Sokeye will serve as a member […]

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Wildflower Celebrates 30 Years by Giving Back

(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – July 24, 2026) – on July 15, Wildflower leaders joined Child Crisis Arizona supporters and community members to celebrate the Arizona restaurant’s 30th anniversary. Long committed to philanthropy, Wildflower – headquartered in Scottsdale – marked the milestone with a $37,329 donation to Child Crisis Arizona, a nonprofit partner for nearly two decades. […]

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