Author Archives: Alison Bailin
#MediaMonday – Joanie Simon
Alison Bailin | May 19, 2014
Carbs and Wine and Potatoes – oh my! Wow, I am full. And you should be too. After all, it is Arizona Spring Restaurant Week (#EatARW), the most edible time of the year. For those who don’t know, #EatARW, which started on May 17 and goes through this weekend, encourages folks to get out and […]
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#MediaMonday – Zac Ziegler
Alison Bailin | May 12, 2014
One of our favorite things about Arizona Gives Day – aside from having a small part in helping nonprofits across Arizona collectively raise nearly $1.4 million in 24 hours, of course – was working with media across Arizona who were all as “into” the project as we were. One of the best this year was […]
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#MediaMonday – Shana Schwarz
Alison Bailin | Apr 21, 2014
Today’s #MediaMonday is extra special to me, as we profile Mrs. Shana Schwarz. I first met Shana in high school, though she was a year younger than me and did not attend Horizon. She was, however, the high school sweetheart of one of my favorite buddies of all time, Mark Schwarz. And the love of […]
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#MediaMonday – Alexandra Duemer
Alison Bailin | Mar 24, 2014
Ever just meet someone and click? That is how I felt when I met with McCormick Ranch Lifestyles Magazine founder and editor Alexandra Duemer, a fellow Scottsdale gal like me and fellow Scottsdale Leadership gal like Abbie and Rachel who has one of the most interesting life stories I’ve ever heard. A McCormick Ranch resident […]
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#MediaMonday – Tim Gallen
Alison Bailin | Feb 3, 2014
One of my favorite things about the social media age is sarcasm online – but only when done well, and when the person is good natured and laces his or her musing with genuine humor, too. And, one of my favorite social media “friends” who does it right when it comes to the occasional online […]
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#MediaMonday – Kelly Mixer
Alison Bailin | Jan 13, 2014
Each Monday, we are posting a blog to help our readers get to know the media just a little bit better. With a TWIST! No, we aren’t posting story pitch tips or media lists, but instead great stories from the media themselves about their lives, their work and other little known facts! Think of it […]
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#MediaMonday – Al McCoy
Alison Bailin | Nov 18, 2013
When I was 12 years old, Charles Barkley, along with new coach Paul Westphal, joined Kevin Johnson, Dan Majerle and others to form the greatest Phoenix Suns team of all time. The 1992-1993 Phoenix Suns season cemented me as a basketball fan for all eternity – thanks in great part to the fellows above, but […]
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#MediaMonday – Rocky Mountain Emmy Winners Shout-Out Edition
Alison Bailin | Oct 21, 2013
A HUGE congratulations to the many amazing media friends of ours who took home coveted Emmy Awards during this past weekend’s Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards, honoring the best and brightest in television broadcasting in the region. As secretary of the local Emmy board, and member of the Emmy committee, some special mentions from the big […]
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#MediaMonday – Emmy Edition
Alison Bailin | Oct 7, 2013
Congratulations are in order to several of our broadcast colleagues this morning, as the nominees for the 2013 Rocky Mountain Emmys have been announced. With the actual honorees set to be awarded on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the University of Phoenix Stadium during the annual Emmy Gala, we wanted to take a moment to recognize […]
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Getting the RIGHT Work Done – Part Four
Alison Bailin | Sep 26, 2013
It’s okay to be stressed, just not overwhelmed! Does just looking at your to-do list make you dizzy? Do you find yourself finding new ways not to get anything done, only to be sitting at work at 7 p.m. stressed out of your mind? Well, I just got some great advice from the The Harvard […]
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Getting the RIGHT Work Done – Part Three
Alison Bailin | Sep 19, 2013
Earlier this month, as part of the HMA Book Club, I presented my thoughts on The Harvard Business Review’s Guide to Getting the Right Work Done. The thing is – I learned too much for simply one blog post! So, here are some additional nuggets of wisdom I gleaned from the book. (Parts One and […]
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Getting the RIGHT Work Done – Part Two
Alison Bailin | Sep 12, 2013
Last week, as part of the HMA Book Club, I presented my thoughts on The Harvard Business Review’s Guide to Getting the Right Work Done. The thing is – I learned too much for simply one blog post! So, here are some additional nuggets of wisdom I gleaned from the book. (First batch of goodies […]
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