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#MediaMonday – Jeremy Allen
Justin Liggin | Sep 28, 2026
What makes a story stand out? For The Michigan Chronicle’s Jeremy Allen, it starts with human interest and community impact. Our PRGN partner Franco caught up with the executive editor for its Meet the Media series. Read more in this week’s #MediaMonday!
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#MediaMonday – Becky Pallack
Justin Liggin | Sep 21, 2026
Veteran reporter, Becky Pallack, uses her culmination of experience in community-news, beat reporting, and the audience-first product work as a co-founder of Arizona Luminaria — a bilingual, women-led nonprofit newsroom for Southern Arizona. Read more about her rich experience (and her love of Tucson breakfast spots) in today's #MediaMonday.
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#MediaMonday – Joe McHugh
Alison Bailin | Sep 14, 2026
As editorial supervisor at Times Media Group, Joe McHugh manages more than a dozen publications throughout Arizona. This #MediaMonday, find out how to reach Joe with your story, his talents as a card magician, his title as a self-proclaimed master pizza chef and more fun facts.
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#MediaMonday – Kamilah Williams
Justin Liggin | Aug 24, 2026
From Glendale development to stories about kids making a difference, ABC15 Arizona's Kamilah Williams has a clear eye for the stories that matter in her community. This #MediaMonday, she talks about what catches her attention in a story, why real people strengthen stories and how a high school video editing class started her interest in broadcast journalism.
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#MediaMonday – Inside the 12News Newsroom
Justin Liggin | Aug 17, 2026
What does it take to help a great story make it on-air? Justin Liggin got a behind-the-scenes look at the 12News newsroom with PRSA Phoenix and is here to share a few takeaways from the team. Check out a new #MediaMonday!
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#MediaMonday – Arizona’s NATAS Honorees
Justin Liggin | July 20, 2026
Four Arizona media professionals are joining the 2026 Rocky Mountain Southwest Gold & Silver Circles in recognition of their decades of work in television and service to their communities. Find out more in this blog post from Justin Liggin.
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#MediaMonday – 12 Takeaways from Phoenix Business Journal’s Meet the Newsroom
Justin Liggin | July 13, 2026
The best way to improve your media pitches is to better understand the newsroom. Justin Liggin recaps the Phoenix Business Journal's Meet the Newsroom event with the top tips on what catches the newsroom's attention, what makes a story stand out and how to become a better media resource. Learn more!
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#MediaMonday – When Journalism Loses Its Independence, Democracy Pays the Price
Abbie Fink | June 8, 2026
When editorial independence is compromised, public trust suffers. This #MediaMonday, Abbie Fink examines why a strong, independent press remains essential to democracy and why it matters far beyond the newsroom. Read more in this blog post!
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#MediaMonday – Mike O’Donnell
Abbie Fink | Apr 20, 2026
Mike O’Donnell has returned to the Valley as station manager of KZON “The ZONE” here in Phoenix. He joins us this #MediaMonday to share what listeners can expect from the relaunch, how he’s building the brand back in its home market, the station’s programming plans, fun facts and more. Check it out!
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#MediaMonday – Isabela Lisco
Justin Liggin | Apr 13, 2026
Happy #MediaMonday! Meet Isabela Lisco of KOLD in Tucson, an education solutions reporter focused on impactful, solutions-driven stories across Arizona. Read her story, learn what she looks for in a pitch and more in this post.
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#MediaMonday – Mason Carroll
Justin Liggin | Apr 6, 2026
Happy #MediaMonday! The spotlight is on Mason Carroll, the Northern Arizona bureau reporter for Arizona’s Family, who covers everything from wildfire impact to housing and tourism. Mason shares her passion for telling stories that truly impact communities, best advice for PR pros pitching her, favorite local spots and more. Take a look!
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#MediaMonday – Bryan Soto
Jennifer Schwegman | Mar 30, 2026
Meet the creator behind Señor Foodie, Bryan Soto, a storyteller highlighting hidden gems, mom-and-pop spots and flavors that don’t always get the spotlight online. Bryan shares his focus on authenticity, community and, of course, food in this #MediaMonday feature. Learn more!
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