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Duties of Being an Arizona Native

Duties of Being an Arizona Native

 |  Dec 10, 2019

Scott is a proud Arizona native, and shares his insider insights whenever possible. Check out his recent contributions to Arizona Republic and Valley 101.

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Lessons Learned at the 2019 SPJ Valley Publicity Summit

Lessons Learned at the 2019 SPJ Valley Publicity Summit

 |  Oct 1, 2019

This past Saturday marked the 16th annual Valley Publicity Summit, presented by SPJ. Check out the advice Annelise got from local media pros!

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The ‘Gram Goes the “Book” Route

The ‘Gram Goes the “Book” Route

 |  Sep 24, 2019

At long last, Instagram is allowing users to schedule posts, as Facebook has been doing for years. The announcement was made last week, and is (for now) limited to business pages.

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The Tale of Two Reputations

The Tale of Two Reputations

 |  Sep 10, 2019

After a recent rift with Wells Fargo while trying to make change for a larger bill, Scott breaks down the importance of customer service and an example of who is doing it right.

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All businesses need a crisis communications plan

All businesses need a crisis communications plan

 |  July 9, 2019

All businesses need a crisis communications plan. Are you prepared if something bad happens? Let HMA help you with your crisis planning needs.

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Tips on pitching the media, part two

Tips on pitching the media, part two

 |  June 4, 2019

After sharing tips she learned as both a PR pro and member of the media, Alison is back sharing more tips she has picked up on how to pitch the media.

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It is time for spring cleaning?

It is time for spring cleaning?

 |  Apr 24, 2019

I subscribe to dozens of blogs, newsletters, online magazines, etc. When I’m stuck for an idea for a blog post, I click through some of these for some “blog”spiration.   The theme of a few of these missives these past weeks has been spring cleaning.    From the Take the Lead blog comes this one called […]

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The Happiest of Fam Tours

The Happiest of Fam Tours

 |  Apr 23, 2019

“Radio Row” is a term used to describe a throng of radio stations all broadcasting from a single location. As Scott discovered, even at Disneyland!

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Derrick Hall is a Home Run

Derrick Hall is a Home Run

 |  Apr 17, 2019

I know. I know. I am likely the millionth person to use that as a headline. But, after hearing Derrick Hall address the sold-out crowd at the PRSA Western District Conference in Phoenix last week (co-chaired by HMA’s own Abbie S. Fink, I might add), I had to go there. Now, you may think it […]

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#TipForTuesday – Listen, Learn and Share

#TipForTuesday – Listen, Learn and Share

 |  Feb 5, 2019

The Arizona Speaker Series has hosted four very different presenters – Sanjay Gupta, Vice President Joe Biden, James Comey and last week, Condoleezza Rice.  With three more speakers to go, I can honestly say that I have gotten my money’s worth. Now, that doesn’t mean I’ve liked all the presenters.  And I think that is […]

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TipForTuesday – James Comey: Truth Exists, Measure Our Leaders By It

TipForTuesday – James Comey: Truth Exists, Measure Our Leaders By It

 |  Jan 22, 2019

I have been attending the Arizona Speakers Series at Comerica Theatre.  The organizers have brought together some amazing speakers that to-date have included Sanjay Gupta and Vice President Joe Biden. James Comey was on tap for last week.  And as expected, he did discuss the Mafia, emails and getting fired.  No need to rehash any […]

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#TipForTuesday – What is Leadership?

#TipForTuesday – What is Leadership?

 |  Dec 11, 2018

This is the last #TipForTuesday of the year and the last four leadership cards from the Developing the Leader Within You deck.  I made a commitment at the beginning of the year to randomly select 3-4 cards and write about them.  I missed one month, but here are the past posts. This month’s selections are: […]

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