Author Archives: Alison Bailin
What Lessons Can We Learn from La La Land?
Alison Bailin | Mar 30, 2021
It’s a big week in my world. On April 1, not only does Top Chef return for a new season, but Law & Order: SVU welcomes back Detective Elliott Stabler after 10 long years. In honor of two of the most iconic shows of the past 20 years celebrating major milestones this week, here are just a few lessons I’ve learned and applied to my work in PR from each.
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How do you avoid March Media Madness?
Alison Bailin | Mar 24, 2021
Given the number of upsets in this year’s NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament, we thought it was a good time to share some of advice our media friends and colleagues have provided us on how not to UPSET THEM when pitching.
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#MediaMonday – Tara Kirkpatrick
Alison Bailin | Mar 8, 2021
Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from Tara Kirkpatrick, a contributing writer and editor for BizTucson, a quarterly glossy business magazine in Southern Arizona with a daily interactive website and twice-weekly e-newsletter. So, Tara, time to share! Tell us how you got your start in journalism? Tell us your story! I’m a graduate of the University […]
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#MediaMonday – Arrianee LeBeau
Alison Bailin | Mar 1, 2021
Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from Arrianee LeBeau, a reporter with AZ Family who I recently had the pleasure of profiling on the cover of So Scottsdale Magazine. The full story is available HERE, and below are some highlights: After spending much of her early life in and out of hospitals due to severe asthma, […]
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Is Arizona Hosting the Perfect Event?
Alison Bailin | Feb 25, 2021
For more than 40 years, HMA Public Relations has prided itself on helping coordinate programming, media relations and/or digital communications programs for some of Arizona’s leading events, including the Fiesta Bowl, Arizona Gives Day, Violins of Hope, multiple Super Bowls, the Circle K Tempe Music Festival and so many more. Our experience makes us uniquely […]
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What Do I Need to Know to Work in Public Relations?
Alison Bailin | Feb 10, 2021
Today marks my 17th anniversary at HMA Public Relations. To mark the occasion, here are 17 things folks should know if you want to work in the industry: AP Style. Know it. Love it. Use it. The importance of developing key messages. How to story mine an organization, client or brand. The difference between issues […]
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#MediaMonday – Alex Simon
Alison Bailin | Jan 25, 2021
Alex Simon is the managing editor of The 100 Companies, a digital platform originally created by journalists with regional editions across the globe, including The Arizona 100, which is powered by our team in partnership with Simon and reaches more than 50,000 people each month. Alex manages editorial duties and coordination of The 100 Companies’ […]
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#MediaMonday – Matt Yurus
Alison Bailin | Jan 18, 2021
You know if a member of the media is a fellow Notre Dame fan (Go Irish!), you better believe I am profiling him or her. Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from fellow fan Matt Yurus, a weekend morning anchor and reporter at 12 News. We met at a community event for a client in 2020 […]
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You Have Permission to Fail
Alison Bailin | Jan 12, 2021
Several members of our team are fans of 4th Gear Consulting, which is in the business of helping leaders grow their skills and better engage team members. From time to time, their own fearless leader Randy Hall provides a little inspiration via the business’ digital channels. A favorite of mine talks about failing, which is […]
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#MediaMonday – Jason Sillman
Alison Bailin | Dec 7, 2020
Happy #MediaMonday! Today we are welcoming Jason Sillman back to the Valley as he has accepted a position as a senior content producer with AZ Family.
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#MediaMonday – Janet Perez
Alison Bailin | Nov 30, 2020
Happy #MediaMonday! Today's feature comes from Janet Perez who we last profiled back in 2017. Since then, she has dyed her hair and is now the editor of Queen Creek Independent and Florence Independent. Learn what else she has been up to since her last feature.
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#MediaMonday – Ian Schwartz
Alison Bailin | Nov 23, 2020
Happy Media Monday! Today's feature comes from Ian Schwartz, the morning meteorologist with CBS 5/ 3 TV. Learn more about him in today's post.
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