Author Archives: Alison Bailin
#MediaMonday – Niki D’Andrea
Alison Bailin | Jan 15, 2018
Niki D'Andrea has been with the Times Media Group for nearly a year--her anniversary is tomorrow! Read today's #MediaMonday to learn more about her and how she likes to be pitched! [Click below for more]
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#MediaMonday – Ali Dugaw
Alison Bailin | Jan 8, 2018
Meet Ali Dugaw, segment producer for 3TV's Good Morning Arizona and today's #MediaMonday guest. What's the best way to pitch her? You'll have to read to find out! [Click below for more]
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#MediaMonday – Janet Perez
Alison Bailin | Dec 18, 2017
This week's #MediaMonday guest is Janet Perez, managing editor of the Jewish News of Greater Phoenix. Get an inside look at her diverse writing career! [Click below for more]
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Public Speaking Myths
Alison Bailin | Dec 13, 2017
In a recent Forbes post, author and lecturer Ken Sterling debunks three myths about public speaking. Can you guess which three they are? [Click below for more]
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#MediaMonday – Madison Rutherford
Alison Bailin | Dec 11, 2017
As the editor of both The College Times and The College Beat, our #MediaMonday feature, Madison Rutherford, reports on all things student life! [Click below for more]
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Got Skills?
Alison Bailin | Dec 6, 2017
The results of the Statista survey that has determined the must-have skills for us PR pros are in... and the results will surprise you! [Click below for more]
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Communications in a Crisis
Alison Bailin | Nov 29, 2017
Our very own Abbie Fink gives her crisis communications advice regarding the sexual assault claims against Scottsdale-based Massage Envy. [Click below for more]
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Cultivating Creativity
Alison Bailin | Nov 14, 2017
Ragan’s PR Daily recently published a post on four methods to jolt communications creativity. Available here, it details how lateral thinking, perspective shift, concept porting (taking great ideas from one area of expertise and translating it effectively into another) and intentional conflict can help get the creative juices flowing. The post inspired me to offer […]
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Back to the Future?
Alison Bailin | Oct 31, 2017
As Star Trek sometimes did, The Orville delights in making thinly veiled social commentary via its plotlines. Last week’s episode hit especially home for me – and should for anyone working in digital communications, or perhaps even politics.
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Public Relations is not Advertising…or Marketing
Alison Bailin | Oct 27, 2017
Rarely a day goes by without someone mistaking my job in strategic communications and public relations with advertising and/or marketing. I’ve used about a dozen metaphors and stories over the years to explain the difference, but recently came across my new favorite!
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No (Communications) Excuses
Alison Bailin | Oct 17, 2017
The advice Alison learned from Gloria Feldt at a women's leadership event last week is also good advice for people who are building their brands. [Click below for more]
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Take the Lead
Alison Bailin | Oct 4, 2017
Twice a year, two of ASU’s Centers gather ASU female-led centers with other local female leaders to share best practices and network. Yesterday's speaker was former president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation Gloria Feldt, who today serves as president of Take the Lead Women. [Click below for more]
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