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The Importance of Team Meetings
Kelsey Makings | Oct 4, 2018
Our days are pretty busy around here at HMA. Between phone calls, client meetings, business travels, tight deadlines and outside appointments, a full day can go by and you realize you haven’t said more than a few words to the people working right next to you. We have a lot going on. We wear many […]
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The Power of Workplace Volunteerism
Kelsey Makings | Aug 21, 2018
Last Friday, team members from HMA Public Relations volunteered at Southwest Human Development, stuffing backpacks for children for the upcoming school year. Our first step was to organize and separate all the materials. It was at that moment, sorting box after box, that I realized just how much good was in the world. People genuinely […]
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Reflections on 25 years at HMA Public Relations
Abbie Fink | June 29, 2018
July 1 marks Abbie's 25th anniversary at HMA Public Relations and today's blog post marks the occasion by giving some thanks to those who has been there throughout her journey.
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Insert “Working Mom” Pride Here
Kelsey Makings | June 20, 2018
I am a working mom. I have done half a days work by 8 a.m. My kids are up, dressed, fed and dropped off. I make my way into the office and my mind is haunted by the sounds of my crying toddler. She didn’t want to go to school again. I turn up the […]
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What Is In a Day?
Rachel Brockway | Mar 29, 2018
Come to find out, there really is a day for everything! Get to know the HMA team a little better and by checking out what our favorite days are!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Public Relations
Alison Bailin | Feb 22, 2018
Last week, Alison had the privilege of speaking in her friend and long-time local journalist Christia Gibbons’ class at ASU’s Cronkite School. The students were split down the middle as to whether they were looking to go into careers in journalism or public relations.
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Volunteering – No Pain, No Gain
Rachel Brockway | Jan 19, 2018
Volunteering and giving back to my community are very important to me. I think that we should all take the time to give our “treasure, time and talents” to those that we feel need it most. I love that the leadership at HMA Public Relations also supports this for all employees. Abbie actually wrote a […]
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#FlashbackFriday – How to Blog Well
Breanne Krager | Jan 12, 2018
HMA's blog has once again ranked in Feedspot’s Top 100 PR Blogs for PR and Marketing Communications so we figured a #FlashbackFriday was in order! [Click below for more]
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Happy Happy Merry Merry
Abbie Fink | Dec 22, 2017
From the HMA Public Relations Team, Hats Off to a Happy Holiday Season and Bright New Year. Our offices will be closed for the holidays, re-opening on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Should you need to reach one of us, please feel free to email us at info@hmapr.com and we’ll be sure to be back in […]
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PRSA Phoenix Media Panel
Rachel Brockway | Nov 9, 2017
Yesterday, PRSA Phoenix held its last #MediaBreakfast of 2017 at BIG YAM, The Parsons Agency. This was another successful event planned by PRSA Phoenix board members Diane Smith and Ashley Lynch.
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#MediaMonday – Allison Rodriguez
Abbie Fink | Sep 25, 2017
Allison Rodriguez is a multimedia journalist for ABC15 News, but what does she enjoy doing when she isn't chasing down stories? From favorite destinations to top music picks, Abbie's got the scoop!
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Influencer Marketing 101 – Making Powerful Connections
Rachel Brockway | Sep 22, 2017
The PRSA Phoenix luncheon on Tuesday had a huge “influence” (literally) on local PR pros and ASU PRSSA members with Scott Pansky, co-founder of Allison+Partners and Katie Marlark, senior director of research for Allison+Partners. When it comes to influencer marketing, their presentation was an overview of how influencers can make a difference for brands, nonprofits and […]
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