Author Archives: Alison Bailin

What is Jargon?
When you use jargon to people outside of your industry, it can sound like an alien language. Learn how you can avoid this with Alison Bailin.
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#MediaMonday – Kate Reed
Happy #MediaMonday! Today's feature comes from Kate Reed, the publisher of Raising Arizona Kids. Learn more about her and her unique journey into the publishing world!
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What’s New in News Releases?
Press releases are one of the most common materials used by PR folks. In today's post, Alison Bailin analyses the 2nd Cision State of the Press Release report and recommends what to include in your press release to see the most success.
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#MediaMonday – Tom Scanlon
It's #MediaMonday! Today's feature comes from Tom Scanlon, managing editor at the Mesa Tribune. He also recently founded HARK Valley, a Facebook Bulletin newsletter. Learn more about him!
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What’s in a Name?
Programs first defined as a miniseries have now become known as a limited series, but why? Read Alison's thoughts on this name change in today's post.
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#MediaMonday – Paul Schaum
Happy #MediaMonday! Today we are featuring Paul Schaum, writer for AZ Big Media and producer for the new AZ Big Podcast. Learn more about him!
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#MediaMonday – Kyley Warren
Happy #MediaMonday! Today we are featuring style writer Kyley Warren who is the managing editor at Fabulous Media Group and writes for Entertainment Tonight. Learn more about this recent Walter Cronkite grad!
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Rocky Mountain Emmys to Induct Six to Silver Circle Society
The Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has chosen its 2021 Silver Circle Society inductees, each of whom will be honored at the Rocky Mountain Emmys, Nov 6. Click the link to read more about the 2021 Silver Circle Society inductees!
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#MediaMonday – Jamie Warren
Todays #MediaMonday comes from Arizona native Jamie Warren who is a reporter for ABC 15. Learn more about her and her journey into journalism.
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What is your Pitch Sitch?
A majority of journalist receive pitches between 9 and 11 a.m. but only a small fraction of those pitches sent through email get a response. See how Alison breaks these numbers down.
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Who won the Olympics?
With the Olympics coming to a close earlier this week, Alison Bailin decided to take a look at a handful of the sports, athletes and miscellaneous others who scored massive public relations wins during the Summer Games.
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#MediaMonday – Megan Taros
Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from Megan Taros, who writes about South Phoenix for AZ Central. Learn more about her!
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