Author Archives: Alison Bailin
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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#MediaMonday – Christian Brabec
Alison Bailin | Sep 11, 2017
Christian Brabec is somewhat new to the Phoenix culinary scene but is certainly making his mark with his Instagram page, Eat.The.Plate. [Click below for more]
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2017 PRSA Phoenix Copper Anvils Showcase Best in PR Past, Present and Future
Alison Bailin | Sep 8, 2017
The PRSA Phoenix chapter celebrated the 2017 Copper Anvils last night and what a time we had! Congratulations to all of this year's Copper Anvil honorees! [Click below for more]
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Rocky Mountain Emmy Nominations Announced
Alison Bailin | Aug 29, 2017
Last night, the best in the broadcast industry were honored at the Rocky Mountain Emmy Nominations Parties. Check out the full list of the 2017 nominees! [Click below for more]
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#MediaMonday – Lara Piu
Alison Bailin | Aug 21, 2017
Today's #MediaMonday spotlight is on Laura Piu, a PR and marketing guru turned full-time writer who contributes to a number of local publications. [Click below for more]
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Game of Thrones Grammar Lesson
Alison Bailin | Aug 15, 2017
The best recurring joke in the hit series, Game of Thrones, is about grammar - go figure! And Alison, self-proclaimed GOT and grammar nerd, couldn't be more tickled by this. [Click below for more]
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Oh No…tre Dame
Alison Bailin | Aug 8, 2017
Last week, Notre Dame announced new rules for media covering their football practices, and lifelong fan, Alison Bailin, was less than impressed. [Click below for more]
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#MediaMonday – Lauren R. Loftus
Alison Bailin | July 24, 2017
This week’s #MediaMonday profile comes to us from PHOENIX Magazine associate editor reporter Lauren R. Loftus.
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