Author Archives: Scott Hanson
#MediaMonday – David Fitzsimmons
Scott Hanson | Jan 7, 2013
For many of us, the editorial cartoons are a must-see, whether they are in a student newspaper, a local daily or an international publication. It’s a place where the First Amendment is showcased on a daily basis. It’s where news, politics, irony, humor and art come together. Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from David W. […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – New Hall of Famers
Scott Hanson | Oct 22, 2012
The Arizona Broadcasters Association has inducted three new members into its Hall of Fame. The trio, Linda Turley, Brian Jeffries and Tom Chauncy II, joined more than 75 others who have received the prestigious honor. In 1981, Turley became the first female co-anchor of the nightly news at KPHO-TV, Channel 5. I had […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Jim Small
Scott Hanson | Sep 24, 2012
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 […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Tim Hattrick
Scott Hanson | Aug 20, 2012
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 […]
READ MORE“What is…” Wednesday – What is the Thought Revolution?
Scott Hanson | Aug 15, 2012
Not sure how Thought Revolution: How to Unlock Your Inner Genius by William A. Donius ended up on my desk. But it did – so I read it. Donius was a successful corporate climber, but wasn’t happy with his personal life, including relationships, creativity and his own fears. He used what’s called “intuitive […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Fields Moseley
Scott Hanson | Aug 6, 2012
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 […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Scott Hanson
Scott Hanson | July 23, 2012
Alison here in our office is counting the days until Friday – when she joins some of her favorite Valley media including Mike Jurecki, Ron Wolfley and Kent Sommers at Cardinals Camp. Like these trusty media vets, Alison will have her reporter’s hat on, covering all of the most fabulous things to do, see and eat in […]
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Olympiad: Just Another Day For PR Pros
Scott Hanson | July 19, 2012
With the Summer Olympics on the horizon, it reminded me about how the events of the games translate into what PR professionals do every day. Here’s a brief guide: Olympic Trials – capabilities presentations. Opening Ceremonies – the first client meeting. Parade of Nations – the thought that goes through your mind when you receive […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Mike Lamp
Scott Hanson | July 16, 2012
Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from Mike Lamp, morning host and news producer for Colorado Public Radio’s statewide news service, airing NPR and Colorado news from CPR’s studios in Denver. He moved to Colorado in 2000, from KNAU-FM, the NPR station in Flagstaff. He has to get up early. I first met Mike […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – To Tell The Truth
Scott Hanson | July 9, 2012
Today’s #MediaMonday has a game show theme. The idea followed a random Google search of my own name. Do you remember the TV show “To Tell The Truth? Viagra Online ” It shouldn’t take Peggy Cass, Orson Bean or Kitty Carlisle to figure this one out. “Hi, my name is Scott Hanson.” “Hello, my name […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Chris Bishop
Scott Hanson | Apr 30, 2012
I had the chance to travel to South Africa in April for our twice-yearly PRGN meetings. HWB Communications, our network partner in Cape Town, arranged to have Chris Bishop, managing editor, Forbes Africa, as one of our speakers. It was an amazing talk, not only because he is an editor with Forbes, but the fact […]
READ MOREWhen Pride Still Mattered -Scott’s take on the story of Vince Lombardi
Scott Hanson | Jan 12, 2012
When Pride Still Mattered by David Maraniss is a biography on Vince Lombardi, arguably the greatest football coach who ever lived. He is best-known for his coaching career with the Green Bay Packers that included seven NFL and/or Super Bowl titles in nine seasons. There are a lot of stories and descriptions about his life, […]
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