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More than a Statement
HMA Public Relations | Oct 1, 2020
Last week, Annelise highlighted the importance of being authentic now more than ever as the nation continues to come together in solidarity and support of racial injustices faced by many African American men and women in America. But what does that authenticity look like? For me, a young black woman, a social media post is […]
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Are virtual events worth the effort?
Marissa Baker | Sep 30, 2020
Have you hosted a virtual event during the pandemic? Marissa thinks that virtual events have the capacity to be just as successful as an in-person event. Click the link to read more!
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Baseball, Dogs and Apple Pie
Scott Hanson | Sep 29, 2020
America's favorite pastime is notorious for coming up with clever promotions, but how can they run promotions with no fans? Read more from Scott on how teams are still able to promote games through varied promotions.
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A Safety Measure or Window Dressing?
Scott Hanson | Sep 23, 2020
What safety measures are in place for high school sports? Football games resume next week but as a contact sport how effective can these protocols be? Click the link to learn more from the referee himself, Scott Hanson.
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Is it already Fall?
Autumn Jarrett | Sep 22, 2020
Happy fall ya'll! As summer comes to a close, Autumn Jarrrett reflects on the year and has a tip or two about how to be thankful heading into the autumn season. Click to read!
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How to use influencers during the holiday season
Autumn Jarrett | Sep 18, 2020
Although it may still be well over 100 degrees most days in Arizona, the holidays are quickly approaching (I’m getting offers from Bath & Body Works for “The Perfect Autumn” and “Frozen Lake” scented candles, so it’s official). I have often wondered through the last several months, what will holiday shopping look like this year. […]
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Could it really be 100 days?
Abbie Fink | Sep 17, 2020
Yes, it has been 100 days since we re-set the clock on our work-from-home strategy. The HMA team made a valiant attempt to return to the office in early June. We had a detailed document outlining the steps we were taking to ensure we were safe in the office, protocols for meeting with clients, how […]
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Football is Back
Scott Hanson | Sep 15, 2020
National Football League games have returned. Finally. For the most part, it’s TV only, as fans are not yet allowed back into the stadiums. In taking a page – albeit a bad page – from Major League Baseball, the teams are pumping in fake crowd noise. How ridiculous — as I pointed out a few […]
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Where were you 19 years ago?
Abbie Fink | Sep 11, 2020
Where were you 19 years ago today? As the nation remembers the lives lost during the attacks on this day, Abbie reflects on what that day meant in crisis communications. Read more.
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Taking Note of How You Take Notes
Alison Bailin | Sep 9, 2020
Get a pen and paper and be ready to take notes! While working from home, there is one thing that Alison has not changed: taking handwritten notes. Read more
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Negativity and Hypocrisy
Scott Hanson | Sep 8, 2020
T.V. commercials recently have been flooding with misleading political ads. Scott has a few ideas to communicate more effectively for people running for office. Which ad would you rather see on T.V.?
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When working from home means someone else’s home
Abbie Fink | Sep 4, 2020
With her new suitcases in hand, Abbie headed to visit her sister in California to work from home. Read more about her new routine while working from somebody elses home.
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