Author Archives: Scott Hanson
#MediaMonday – Rebecca Baker
Scott Hanson | Apr 23, 2018
Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from the Empire State, where Rebecca Baker, national president for the Society of Professional Journalists, has recently been named managing editor at Bloomberg BNA.
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How To Celebrate Birthdays
Scott Hanson | Apr 17, 2018
Everyone celebrates birthdays a little differently. Read further to see what HMA Public Relations has done in the past to celebrate our birthdays!
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Great Conversation Starters
Scott Hanson | Apr 13, 2018
Scott provides us with some great conversation starters to use during your next networking event, courtesy of Dave Sherman's book, Breaking the Ice.
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How Prescription Drugs Are Introduced
Scott Hanson | Apr 3, 2018
HMA Public Relations has participated in a number of pharmaceutical drug introductions over the years. One of the strategies then – and now – is to create a demand for the supply.
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Where is Social Media Headed?
Scott Hanson | Mar 27, 2018
On April 4, Facebook will show the first of 25 midweek, daytime Major League Baseball games. Viewers will be able to watch the live stream on smartphones, tablets, computers and other connected devices, including home TVs. Who remembers when Facebook was just a place to keep in touch with former classmates?
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Why You Should Enter Industry Award Programs
Scott Hanson | Mar 20, 2018
Industry awards are a great way to demonstrate to clients how good the work is that you do for them. It also provides a forum to show off for prospects, as well. Here is a list of PRSA Chapter awards!
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Where Is The Qualified Workforce?
Scott Hanson | Mar 14, 2018
Our work with communities and associations in the economic development realm expose us to a lot of information related to why businesses want to relocate to Arizona. In Arizona, many of those educated and available workers are coming from one of four places.
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What Makes News
Scott Hanson | Mar 8, 2018
Working in media relations is fraught with challenges to determine what is – and what is not news. Scott gives examples of this in today's blog post.
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Public Relations for Tribal Governments
Scott Hanson | Mar 1, 2018
Our work in tribal affairs over the past 25-plus years has put HMA Public Relations at the forefront of some of Arizona’s and the Southwest’s highest profile issues. It has been – and continues to be -- meaningful work with tremendous significance to the tribes we have represented.
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Poor Sportsmanship Has No Place
Scott Hanson | Feb 21, 2018
Verbal abuse is not typically permitted in a professional setting so why is it okay at sporting events? Scott explores sportsmanship in today's blog post.
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#MediaMonday — Jody Jackson
Scott Hanson | Feb 12, 2018
I had the chance to meet Jody Jackson a few times before and during the recent Diamondbacks Fantasy Camp. I also had the opportunity to locker next to her husband, Chad, during the week-long camp. That leads us to today’s #MediaMonday from Jody Jackson, a reporter and host for Fox Sports Arizona. Jody, take it […]
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Winter Olympics in PR-Speak
Scott Hanson | Feb 8, 2018
When it comes to the Winter Olympics, us Arizona PR pros may not be as familiar with them as the Summer Olympics, so Scott has put it in terms we can understand! [Click below for more]
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