Author Archives: Scott Hanson
#MediaMonday – Patrick Breen
Scott Hanson | Jan 23, 2023
Happy #MediaMonday! The latest feature comes to us from Patrick Breen, staff photographer and videographer for the Arizona Republic. Learn more about Patrick and his award-winning work in this post.
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Near-Death Experience Triggers Foundation’s Growth
Scott Hanson | Jan 12, 2023
After collapsing on the field during a game and suffering cardiac arrest, Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills now appears to be on the way to a healthy recovery. Find out more on how the public and the NFL responded to this and how they have provided support in this blog post from Scott Hanson.
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What Are Some PR Predictions for 2023?
Scott Hanson | Jan 4, 2023
HMA is back and we are here to share our PR predictions for what is to come in the year ahead. Find out what to expect in 2023 in this blog post from Scott Hanson.
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Ghosts of PR Past, Present and Future
Scott Hanson | Dec 23, 2022
While still a useful tool at times, news releases have a much narrower runway than they once did. Scott Hanson is connecting this to the Dickens classic, "A Christmas Carol," in his latest blog post. Read more!
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#MediaMonday – Kelton Wells
Scott Hanson | Dec 19, 2022
Happy #MediaMonday! Our latest feature comes to us from Kelton Wells, executive producer for PBS Utah and a new board member for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of NATAS. Learn more about Kelton, his career in news, his favorite things to do and more in this post!
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Dressed for Success
Scott Hanson | Dec 15, 2022
While business attire has evolved over the years for men and women, the status associated with a jacket remains the same. Read more from Scott Hanson on the importance of the jacket from the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl to the Tour de France in this blog post.
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#MediaMonday – Lisa Halverstadt
Scott Hanson | Dec 12, 2022
It's time for another #MediaMonday! This post comes to us from Lisa Halverstadt, senior investigative reporter for Voice of San Diego, the first digital, nonprofit news organization in the country to serve a local community. Find out more on Lisa, her role at the Society of Professional Journalists, the stories she has covered and more.
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Redeeming The Unredeemable
Scott Hanson | Dec 6, 2022
While rebuilding a reputation is often essential to a company’s survival, it's not nearly as fun as shown in Apple TV Plus’ new movie, Spirited. Read more in this blog post from Scott Hanson.
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Making Procurement A Little More Personal
Scott Hanson | Nov 15, 2022
While many in the PR industry have steered clear of government work due to the new business development process, government contracts have been a part of HMA clients since the '80s. Scott Hanson discusses government work and shares a recent procurement experience in this blog post.
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Get Out and Vote
Scott Hanson | Nov 8, 2022
Election Day is officially here and we are looking back at some of the past HMA blog posts on voting. Cast your ballot and then read more in our latest blog post.
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The Sound of Music
Scott Hanson | Nov 2, 2022
After traveling 9,000 miles from Phoenix to Singapore for the recent Public Relations Global Network meetings, Scott Hanson is reflecting on his experience and sharing how music is truly the global language. Read more in this post!
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Ghosts in Tourism and Economic Development
Scott Hanson | Oct 28, 2022
From ghost towns like Jerome and Bisbee to haunted buildings like the Monte Vista Hotel and the Orpheum Theater, these spooky sites help fuel Arizona’s number one industry, tourism. Read more on ghosts in tourism and discover the chances of buying a haunted house in Arizona with Scott Hanson.
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