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#MediaMonday – What We Learned from ABC15
Justin Liggin | Sep 15, 2025
Want to know what local television looks for in a story? Justin Liggin shares an inside look at ABC15 Arizona's newsroom, which recently welcomed PRSA Phoenix to show how to pitch their newsroom effectively, leverage visuals and soundbites and create stories that resonate with Arizona viewers. Read the top takeaways here!
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#MediaMonday – Dave Taylor
Alison Bailin | Sep 8, 2025
Today’s #MediaMonday highlights Dave Taylor, executive producer of streaming at FOX 10 Phoenix. Get to know Dave as he shares his role in redefining how audiences engage with local news through programs like FOX 10 Talks, the stories he is looking for and some fun facts. Read more!
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#MediaMonday – Alex Fryer
Justin Liggin | Aug 25, 2025
It’s time for another #MediaMonday! This week’s feature comes from our Public Relations Global Network partner in Seattle, Fearey. Earlier this year, the agency spoke with Alex Fryer, editorial and opinion writer at Seattle Times. Meet Alex and learn more about him in this post!
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#MediaMonday – Abigail Celaya
Justin Liggin | Aug 18, 2025
It's time for another #MediaMonday! Education solutions reporter Abigail Celaya from the Daily Courier in Prescott is here to share how she got her start as a student journalist, the educational stories she is searching for, best tips for pitching her and more. Meet Abigail in this post!
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#MediaMonday – Jackie Charniga
Justin Liggin | July 28, 2025
Our PRGN partner, Franco, recently caught up with Jackie Charniga, an automotive reporter for the Detroit Free Press. Check out the stories she's proud of, best advice for PR people and more in this #MediaMonday feature.
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#MediaMonday – Kris McDowell
Justin Liggin | July 21, 2025
It’s time for another #MediaMonday! This week’s feature comes from our PRGN partner, Fearey. The agency recently caught up with Kris McDowell, the owner and editor of The Southeast Examiner in Portland. Meet Kris and find out what she's looking for in a story!
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#MediaMonday – Paula Pedene
Justin Liggin | July 14, 2025
Meet Paula Pedene in this #MediaMonday feature! Before writing the Veterans Voice column for the Arizona Republic, Paula was publishing newsletters on a Navy base in Bermuda. She shares more about her journey and the stories she's looking for next.
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#MediaMonday – Luke Ramseth
Justin Liggin | July 7, 2025
It’s time for another #MediaMonday! This week’s feature comes from our PRGN partner, Franco. The agency recently caught up with Luke Ramseth, an autos reporter at The Detroit News, to learn more about the stories he’s working on and what he’s currently looking for. Learn more!
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#MediaMonday – Times Media Group Strengthens Community Reporting
Justin Liggin | June 30, 2025
This week’s #MediaMonday highlights how Times Media Group is expanding its reach through a new partnership that supports trusted, community-centered reporting. Read the blog post for more and catch up on some of the TMG team we’ve spotlighted over the years.
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#MediaMonday – Ford Hatchett
Alison Bailin | June 23, 2025
Ford Hatchett, multi-media journalist from ABC 15, stops by for this week's #MediaMonday feature. Ford shares his focuses as a general assignment reporter, how he found a love for media production and journalism in high school, fun facts and more. Take a look!
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#MediaMonday – Tips from Tucson Media
Justin Liggin | June 16, 2025
Tucson journalists want stories that are local, relevant, and engaging. Check out Justin Liggin’s recap of a recent PRSA Southern Arizona panel to find out what local media in Tucson are looking for and how your pitches can stand out. Read now!
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#MediaMonday – Megan Butler
Justin Liggin | June 9, 2025
Happy #MediaMonday! Meet Megan Butler, assignment manager at KOLD in Tucson. She shares her media journey, how she helps lead more than 11 hours of broadcast every weekday, what she looks for in a story, dos and don’ts for PR pros and more. Check it out!
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