Author Archives: Justin Liggin

#MediaMonday – Shauna Stuart
It’s time for another #MediaMonday! This week’s feature comes from our Public Relations Global Network partner in Alabama, Peritus Public Relations, who recently caught up with local reporter Shauna Stuart. Find out the story Shauna is most proud of, why media matters to her and more in this post!
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#MediaMonday – Devyn Shea
Devyn Shea, host of Tucson Now on KOLD, joins us for the first #MediaMonday feature of 2026. Get to know more about Devyn and how she came to Arizona, her streaming show, memorable stories, fun facts and more. Check it out here!
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Rewriting the Narrative: Public Relations Lessons From A Christmas Carol
We all love a redemption story. Read what A Christmas Carol can teach us about life and effective public relations efforts, and how reputation, awareness and change play a role. Check out this blog post from Justin Liggin.
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#MediaMonday – Jeh Jeh Pruitt
It’s time for another #MediaMonday! This week’s feature comes from our Public Relations Global Network partner in Alabama, Peritus Public Relations. The agency recently caught up with local broadcast reporter at WBRC 6, Jeh Jeh Pruitt. Read more and get the full feature on why media matters to him in this post.
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#MediaMonday – Madeline Bates
It’s #MediaMonday! Meet Madeline Bates, a Phoenix and Tempe reporter at Independent Newsmedia. She shares her journalism experience starting with her school paper, favorite local spots and best tip for PR pros looking to pitch her. From covering neighborhood news to discovering the best local coffee spots, get to know Madeline in this post!
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Why Strong Leaders Embrace Storytelling
Strong leaders aren't just decision-makers, they’re also storytellers. Read how media engagement helps leaders build connection and trust as thought leaders today. Justin Liggin shares more.
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Mentorship Begins with a Single Conversation
Behind every informational interview request is an opportunity to mentor and share our story in public relations. In this blog post, Justin Liggin highlights why these conversations are meaningful for both students and professionals. Read more!
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#MediaMonday – Inside the Valley Publicity Summit ’25
The Valley Publicity Summit ’25 brought together public relations and media professionals for a morning of speed story pitching and new connections. Read the highlights and takeaways from one of the year’s biggest and most valuable media events in this blog post by Justin Liggin.
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#MediaMonday – What We Learned from ABC15
Want to know what local television looks for in a story? Justin Liggin shares an inside look at ABC15 Arizona's newsroom, which recently welcomed PRSA Phoenix to show how to pitch their newsroom effectively, leverage visuals and soundbites and create stories that resonate with Arizona viewers. Read the top takeaways here!
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Public Relations in 2025: What’s Changing and What Still Matters?
Public relations is evolving, but the essentials still matter. Learn how professionals are balancing strategy, storytelling and relationships with new tools to create impact and stay ahead, with insights from Muck Rack's latest report in this post by Justin Liggin.
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#MediaMonday – Alex Fryer
It’s time for another #MediaMonday! This week’s feature comes from our Public Relations Global Network partner in Seattle, Fearey. Earlier this year, the agency spoke with Alex Fryer, editorial and opinion writer at Seattle Times. Meet Alex and learn more about him in this post!
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#MediaMonday – Abigail Celaya
It's time for another #MediaMonday! Education solutions reporter Abigail Celaya from the Daily Courier in Prescott is here to share how she got her start as a student journalist, the educational stories she is searching for, best tips for pitching her and more. Meet Abigail in this post!
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