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#MediaMonday – Lou Gum
Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from Lou Gum, the news and operations director and host, Arizona edition at KAWC in Yuma. Lou began his public radio career in 1988 at KNAU in Flagstaff as a classical music DJ and has been hooked on public radio since, transitioning to news after trying his hand at several […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Joanie Simon
Carbs and Wine and Potatoes – oh my! Wow, I am full. And you should be too. After all, it is Arizona Spring Restaurant Week (#EatARW), the most edible time of the year. For those who don’t know, #EatARW, which started on May 17 and goes through this weekend, encourages folks to get out and […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Zac Ziegler
One of our favorite things about Arizona Gives Day – aside from having a small part in helping nonprofits across Arizona collectively raise nearly $1.4 million in 24 hours, of course – was working with media across Arizona who were all as “into” the project as we were. One of the best this year was […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo — or the fifth of May — commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Matt DeLong
Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from fellow NAU alumnus Matt DeLong, national digital projects editor for the The Washington Post. DeLong is part of the Post’s team that recently won a Pulitzer Prize, newspaper journalism’s highest award, for a series of stories that exposed the National Security Agency’s massive global surveillance programs. So Matt, time […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Shana Schwarz
Today’s #MediaMonday is extra special to me, as we profile Mrs. Shana Schwarz. I first met Shana in high school, though she was a year younger than me and did not attend Horizon. She was, however, the high school sweetheart of one of my favorite buddies of all time, Mark Schwarz. And the love of […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Eric Sells
Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from Eric Sells, editor and publisher of Natural Awakenings magazine. Natural Awakenings magazine is a free monthly magazine focused on health and wellness, green living, sustainability, nutrition, fitness and personal growth. So, Eric, time to share! What do you want to tell the blogosphere about yourself today? Fun fact: I […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Jennifer Solomon
I was pleasantly surprised a couple of weeks ago when I found out about North Phoenix Family Magazine, which launched in October 2013. Since I am a mother, I live in North Phoenix and I love to read about things to do with my son, this magazine is a great fit! After talking with Jennifer […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Alexandra Duemer
Ever just meet someone and click? That is how I felt when I met with McCormick Ranch Lifestyles Magazine founder and editor Alexandra Duemer, a fellow Scottsdale gal like me and fellow Scottsdale Leadership gal like Abbie and Rachel who has one of the most interesting life stories I’ve ever heard. A McCormick Ranch resident […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Ann Niemann, Desert Shamrock
It’s St. Patty’s Day, and in reverence to our Public Relations Global Network partner in Dublin, Ireland, Cullen Communications, and the Phoenix-headquartered Desert Shamrock newspaper, today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from Ann Niemann, managing editor of The Desert Shamrock, Arizona’s original Irish newspaper. The Desert Shamrock serves as a bastion of all things Irish and Celtic and is viewed as a mainstay among those […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – AZ Big Media Transforms its online website
Well, today’s #MediaMonday is a little different. Each week, we generally use our Monday blog to post a short, fun profile on media peeps we love. But today’s #MediaMonday is dedicated to showing off the new website of AZ Big Media, a popular media outlet here in the Valley. If you aren’t familiar with the […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Eric Jay Toll
Every Monday, HMA introduces you to a member of the media – the new and the seasoned – that keep our local and national news gears turning. Today we hear from Eric Jay Toll, the senior (and only) correspondent at Arizona Builders Exchange (AZBEX). Eric is also a regular contributor to Arizona Business and Arizona […]
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