Author Archives: Alison Bailin
What Universal Taught Me About Public Relations
Alison Bailin | Jan 9, 2026
Some of the greatest PR lessons aren’t found in boardrooms, they are on the ride tracks at Universal Studios. From VelociCoaster to Stardust Racers, Alison Bailin shares how four unforgettable attractions she experienced over the holidays translate into smart, practical lessons for PR pros.
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#MediaMonday – Rachel Cole
Alison Bailin | Dec 15, 2025
Meet Rachel Cole, host of Arizona Midday and member of the 12News team, in the latest #MediaMonday feature. Rachel covers her dynamic role, how she is highlighting community efforts in her show, some of her favorites and more.
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#MediaMonday – Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Alison Bailin | Dec 8, 2025
It’s #MediaMonday! Meet Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, who recently stepped into the role of content editor at AZ Big Media. In this feature, she shares how her journalism career began, the standout Arizona business pitches she’s looking for now, her experiences interviewing music’s biggest stars from Paul McCartney to Taylor Swift and much more.
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#MediaMonday – Shelly Talsma Everson
Alison Bailin | Dec 1, 2025
Today we’re catching up with Shelly Talsma Everson, making her fifth #MediaMonday appearance on the blog, as she shares The AZ Insider, a fresh and stylish new outlet offering an inside look at the people, places and stories shaping Arizona. Read more about Shelly’s new chapter, top pitching tips, nonprofit passions, holiday favorites and more in this week’s post!
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#MediaMonday – Patricia Valencia
Alison Bailin | Oct 27, 2025
Both an on-air talent for and producer at KTAR FM, Patricia Valencia joins us for this week's #MediaMonday feature. Patricia shares her role with us, the inspirational stories she is looking for, movies she loves and more. Take a look here!
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#MediaMonday – Charles Sidi
Alison Bailin | Oct 20, 2025
Catch a new #MediaMonday feature on Charles Sidi, the host of Ride Around Arcadia, in this week's post. He discusses the inspiration for his show, what to pitch him, fun facts and more. Take a look!
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#MediaMonday – Dave Taylor
Alison Bailin | Sep 8, 2025
Today’s #MediaMonday highlights Dave Taylor, executive producer of streaming at FOX 10 Phoenix. Get to know Dave as he shares his role in redefining how audiences engage with local news through programs like FOX 10 Talks, the stories he is looking for and some fun facts. Read more!
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You Got Media Coverage…Now What?
Alison Bailin | Aug 21, 2025
Don’t let a great media hit stop at the headline. Alison Bailin shares smart ways to amplify your coverage by showcasing it with your team, using it in new business or even hanging it in your office. Learn more in this post!
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What Public Relations Practitioners Can Learn from The Gilded Age
Alison Bailin | Aug 6, 2025
Beneath the corsets, alarm clocks, and society soirées of The Gilded Age are lessons in reputation management, calculated alliances, and public perception. Alison Bailin shares what public relations practitioners can learn from the show in this blog post.
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#MediaMonday – Ford Hatchett
Alison Bailin | June 23, 2025
Ford Hatchett, multi-media journalist from ABC 15, stops by for this week's #MediaMonday feature. Ford shares his focuses as a general assignment reporter, how he found a love for media production and journalism in high school, fun facts and more. Take a look!
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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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#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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