Author Archives: Justin Liggin
A Global Look at Brand Influence Trends
Get the latest insights on global brand influence with findings from the PRGN Influence Insights survey. In this blog post, Justin Liggin shares impactful strategies and tips from the survey for brand success.
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Jorge Ramos
Happy #MediaMonday! Meet Jorge Ramos, commercial real estate and economic development reporter for the Phoenix Business Journal. Jorge shares how he began his writing experience covering sports while playing college soccer, the types of stories he’s looking for in his role, his best advice for PR pros pitching him, and more!
READ MORE#MediaMonday – 2025 State of the Media
Get a look into Arizonans’ everyday media consumption habits and perceptions of local media with the latest study from the Arizona Media Association. Justin Liggin shares findings from the report in this post.
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Ryan Winslett
Say hello to Ryan Winslett, North Valley managing editor at Independent Newsmedia, in this week’s #MediaMonday! Ryan shares how he got his start writing for his high school paper, his passion for community storytelling, his love of movies, and more.
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Independent Newsmedia Panel
This week's #MediaMonday takes you inside last week’s PRSA Phoenix panel at the Independent Newspapers headquarters, where the key people behind the paper shared insights on local journalism and how to connect with them. Read more from Justin Liggin!
READ MORE#MediaMonday – 2025 So Far
From uplifting human-interest reporters to government watchdog investigative reporters, and from Arizona to New Mexico, across television and print, we have been spotlighting media professionals in our weekly #MediaMonday series. Check out this roundup to see who we have featured so far in 2025!
READ MOREPurpose-Driven PR for Businesses
For purpose-driven businesses to reach the right audience and be seen, heard, and felt by the public, purpose-driven PR can make a difference. Learn more about communicating your impact and how HMA can help with Justin Liggin.
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Pete Mangione
Pete Mangione, a meteorologist at Arizona's Family, joins us for the latest #MediaMonday feature! Pete shares how he got his start working in Denver, the weather and outdoor stories he is looking for, hobbies, and more. Learn more!
READ MOREEthical Storytelling is More Important Than Ever
Whether stories come from healthcare, education, nonprofits, or other sectors, ethics must remain at the core. Justin Liggin shares the power of ethical storytelling today and how it can strengthen your brand’s narrative in this post.
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Kelly O’Sullivan
Happy #MediaMonday! This feature comes to us from Kelly O’Sullivan, the opinions coordinator for Independent Newsmedia. Kelly shares how she discovered journalism, the thought-provoking guest columns she is looking for, love for photography, and more! Find out more!
READ MOREWhat Gen Z’s Motivations Mean for Your Brand Strategy
A recent study explored Gen Z’s perspectives on everything from politics and relationships to finances, uncovering their complexities and motivations. Discover the three core groups of Gen Z and how these new findings can help brands build stronger connections in this post from Justin Liggin.
READ MOREWhat is ArizonaMedia?
Arizona’s #1 source for news media contacts is now ArizonaMedia! Learn more about the rebrand and why access to a local media database can effectively support your communications and PR efforts in this post from Justin Liggin.
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