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Eight tips to remember when pitching to the media
Kelsey Makings | Oct 12, 2018
It has been a few weeks now since I was a proud attendee of the 15th annual Valley Publicity Summit presented by SPJ. Didn’t catch my tribute? Read it HERE. Panelists, made up from top members of our media, gathered to shed insight and provide tips when it comes to pitching story ideas. I compiled […]
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Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards
Scott Hanson | Sep 25, 2018
Similar to the Public Relations Society of America’s Copper Anvil awards, which recognize the best in PR programming, the Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards, presented by the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), showcase excellence in TV news, from writing to production, editing, reporting and more. Among this […]
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A common sense approach to media relations
Alison Bailin | Sep 6, 2018
In addition to being a part of the HMA team for 15 years, over the past decade I’ve made a hobby of freelance writing. While it started out as a fun creative outlet, over the years I’ve taken so many lessons with me back to the office when it comes to working effectively with the […]
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Rocky Mountain Emmy Nominations Announced
Alison Bailin | Aug 15, 2018
On Monday, the best in the broadcast industry were honored at the Rocky Mountain Emmy Nominations Parties, which took place simultaneously in Phoenix, Tucson, Albuquerque and Salt Lake City. Each event was amazing, but now comes the really fun part – cheering on some of the best broadcast professionals in town (and beyond) who are […]
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Local Media Making National Mark
Alison Bailin | July 31, 2018
Nominations for the 39th Annual News and Documentary Emmy® Awards were announced this week by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). The News & Documentary Emmy Awards will be presented on Monday, Oct. 1 at a ceremony at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in the Time Warner Complex at Columbus Circle […]
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How to avoid being baited in media interviews
Alison Bailin | July 26, 2018
Sacha Baron Cohen chose to film an episode of his new show "Who is America" in Kingman, Ariz., but the news couldn't be worse.
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Buzzcation is Back!
Alison Bailin | June 13, 2018
On August 2, Buzzcation is back for one night only – and for a very important cause. Check out more about this event in today's blog post!
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What is “News Literacy” in This Age of “Fake News?
Scott Hanson | May 29, 2018
Learn about how the News Literacy Project is working to help people sort fact from fiction and make their own decisions when it comes to the news.
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What Is Content Marketing?
Scott Hanson | May 18, 2018
The Arizona 100, a project of HMA Public Relations, will launch May 17. It is a twice-monthly digital publication that will provide quick and concise, yet through, news of the people, events, activities and news shaping Arizona.
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Writing is PR’s Foundation
Scott Hanson | May 2, 2018
Writing has always been the foundation of public relations. See how students at South Mountain High School are honing their writing skills!
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How Do You Nail a Media Interview?
Alison Bailin | Apr 26, 2018
You’ve got an opportunity (thanks to a PR person, we hope!) to share your story or brand with the media. Here's how you nail the interview!
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What Is Wrong With Your Story Pitch?
Alison Bailin | Apr 19, 2018
Giving a little “link love” to our Public Relations Global Network partner Buchanan Public Relations today, sharing their recent PRGN blog post on “Five Reasons Your Media Pitches Are Getting No Response.”
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