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Why Should You Hire a Public Relations Agency
We've hit on the "what is" when discussing public relations but we haven't written much on the reasons "why" a business should hire a PR agency until today. [Click below for more]
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What Are Ceremonial Special Events?
We often seek co-promotional opportunities for our clients, similar to how Arizona athletes show support for other teams by participating in special events. [Click below for more]
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How to Create a Signature Event
Creating a signature event that eventually becomes a tradition is no small feat. We in the PR industry, and those who provide tourism public relations, often work with our clients to come up with something unique, memorable and client-specific to help them stand-out. Also part of that conversation is how NOT to stage a boring, […]
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What’s On Your Voicemail?
What's on your voicemail? In Scott Hanson's case, it's a special birthday shout out to people who are famous to him. And it changes every day! [Click below for more]
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#GivingTuesday
Today is #GivingTuesday, a 24-hour event that kicks off the charitable season. Take a look at the Arizona nonprofits participating and join the movement! [Click below for more]
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In an Internet Minute
There are thousands of things that take place during an internet minute. What exactly? Abbie shares an infographic that breaks it down for you. [Click below for more]
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Back to the Future?
As Star Trek sometimes did, The Orville delights in making thinly veiled social commentary via its plotlines. Last week’s episode hit especially home for me – and should for anyone working in digital communications, or perhaps even politics.
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No (Communications) Excuses
The advice Alison learned from Gloria Feldt at a women's leadership event last week is also good advice for people who are building their brands. [Click below for more]
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#BookClub – Walking to Destiny
Scott recently attended the 2017 Arizona Owners Forum, hosted by the Arizona Owners Forum Council in conjunction with the Exit Planning Institute (EPI). Chris Snider, EPI’s founder and author of Walking to Destiny, a book about preparing businesses for acquisition, was the keynote speaker.
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What is Community?
When it comes to community, what exactly is it and why do we all want to be a part of one? All this and more in today's blog post. [Click below for more]
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Want To Become An Automatic Expert?
With two books under his belt, Scott has become an Arizona sports history expert. His newest book, What's Your Number?, tells the stories behind the retired high school sports numbers in Arizona. [Click below for more]
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Live Coverage Never Ends
Live television coverage has always enthralled us and it is everywhere! One of the live shows that Scott usually tunes into is called Live PD on A&E. [Click below for more]
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