Author Archives: Justin Liggin
We Were in the Room When It Happened… Abbie S. Fink Inducted Into the 2026 Scottsdale History Hall of Fame
Justin Liggin | May 19, 2026
We couldn’t be more proud to celebrate HMA Public Relations President Abbie S. Fink on her induction into the 2026 Scottsdale History Hall of Fame. Read more about the meaningful evening and watch the video sharing Abbie’s Scottsdale story, the relationships that shaped it and the community she continues to champion.
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Doing Good Is Good PR
Justin Liggin | Apr 30, 2026
Giving back does more than impact communities, it shapes how your organization is seen and remembered. Justin Liggin shares real local examples of giving in action and how intentional community relations can strengthen your PR efforts, create meaningful stories and build long-term credibility. Read more!
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#MediaMonday – Isabela Lisco
Justin Liggin | Apr 13, 2026
Happy #MediaMonday! Meet Isabela Lisco of KOLD in Tucson, an education solutions reporter focused on impactful, solutions-driven stories across Arizona. Read her story, learn what she looks for in a pitch and more in this post.
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#MediaMonday – Mason Carroll
Justin Liggin | Apr 6, 2026
Happy #MediaMonday! The spotlight is on Mason Carroll, the Northern Arizona bureau reporter for Arizona’s Family, who covers everything from wildfire impact to housing and tourism. Mason shares her passion for telling stories that truly impact communities, best advice for PR pros pitching her, favorite local spots and more. Take a look!
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#MediaMonday – Alaina Kwan
Justin Liggin | Mar 9, 2026
Meet Alaina Kwan, morning reporter for Good Morning Arizona on Arizona’s Family, in this week’s #MediaMonday. She shares how she fell in love with storytelling, the types of stories she’s interested in covering across the Valley and what makes a PR pitch stand out. Get the scoop in this blog post!
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#MediaMonday – Shauna Stuart
Justin Liggin | Jan 12, 2026
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
Justin Liggin | Jan 5, 2026
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
Justin Liggin | Dec 12, 2025
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
Justin Liggin | Nov 10, 2025
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
Justin Liggin | Nov 3, 2025
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
Justin Liggin | Oct 17, 2025
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
Justin Liggin | Oct 2, 2025
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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