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#MediaMonday – David Fitzsimmons
Scott Hanson | Jan 7, 2013
For many of us, the editorial cartoons are a must-see, whether they are in a student newspaper, a local daily or an international publication. It’s a place where the First Amendment is showcased on a daily basis. It’s where news, politics, irony, humor and art come together. Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from David W. […]
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#MediaMonday – Flo Eckstein
Abbie Fink | Dec 10, 2012
Happy Hanukkah! Today’s Media Monday is Flo Eckstein, publisher of the Greater Phoenix Jewish News. Truth be told, I’ve known about the paper for 40 years. The Jewish News is the number-one resource for news about the Jewish community in the Valley. So even before I was a public relations professional, I was pitching stories […]
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#MediaMonday- Margo Papke
Katie Snyder | Dec 3, 2012
Today’s #MediaMonday comes from one of our favorite gals Margo Papke. This media lover got her start producing news at ABC15 and now she’s the producer at Sonoran Living. I got to work with this lovely lady for the first time recently and learned that our love for media isn’t the only thing we have […]
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Bloggers Behind Black Friday Business
Stephanie Lough | Nov 26, 2012
Welcome back! Assuming you survived Thursday’s food binge, you may have been one of the millions of people to participate in Black Friday, the notorious day-after-Thanksgiving-sales named for putting companies’ profit in the “black” at the cost of a few unruly mobs. Black Friday shoppers spent $11.2 billion, a record $1 billion of which was […]
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#MediaMonday – Jessica Parsons
Alison Bailin | Nov 19, 2012
Once upon a time—okay, in the mid-90s—there was a KTVK-3TV producer named Jessica Parsons. Enter music: A Space Odyssey, married to her own prince charming and fellow co-worker, Jeffrey… and life was good. Two moves, one child and three dogs later…she still has that great sense of humor, big smile and fabulous fashion sense most […]
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#MediaMonday- Tonja Greenfield
Katie Snyder | Nov 12, 2012
Each Monday, we are posting a blog to help our readers get to know the media just a little bit better. With a TWIST! No, we aren’t posting story pitch tips or media lists, but instead great stories from the media themselves about their lives, their work and other little known facts! Think of it […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Ashley Goelitz
Stephanie Lough | Nov 5, 2012
It’s that time of the week again! 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, that person is Ashley Goelitz, Saturday morning producer for Fox 10. So, take it away, Ashley! What do you want […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Kirk Kern
Alison Bailin | Oct 29, 2012
Fun fact – I got my start in copywriting for magazines from Mr. Kirk Kern back in 2004 or 2005. I was working around the clock, trying to pitch the story of WalkAmerica and the March for Babies to the masses. Kirk was living in Las Vegas, but publishing 101 North Magazine in […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – New Hall of Famers
Scott Hanson | Oct 22, 2012
The Arizona Broadcasters Association has inducted three new members into its Hall of Fame. The trio, Linda Turley, Brian Jeffries and Tom Chauncy II, joined more than 75 others who have received the prestigious honor. In 1981, Turley became the first female co-anchor of the nightly news at KPHO-TV, Channel 5. I had […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Blanca Esparza-Pap
Alison Bailin | Oct 15, 2012
You know her. You love her. Today’s #MediaMonday focuses on a gal beloved by the local PR, civic and fellow broadcast community – 3TV’s Blanca Esparza-Pap. A calming force for good, this multi-tasking momma to a four-year-old harnesses her powers of organization and enthusiasm as the community relations manager for 3TV, effectively utilizing […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Rocky Mountain Emmys
Alison Bailin | Oct 8, 2012
This past weekend was a special one for Arizona’s broadcast media as its best and brightest in television production, talent, direction and camera work were honored at the 35th Annual Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards. Some great friends and colleagues were honored during the event, including 12 News for Station Excellence, 3TV for Feature […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – That’s what tape delay is for
Abbie Fink | Oct 1, 2012
By now, everyone has probably heard about Friday’s high-speed chase in the Phoenix-area that ended with the suspect taking his own life…live on TV. Yep, that’s right. Fox News was high above the skies of Phoenix, live, during the incident. And although reporter Shepard Smith was calling for the tape delay, the control […]
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