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How Can Games Enhance News Literacy?
Scott Hanson | Jan 28, 2021
Determining what is fact and fiction when it comes to news has become more and more difficult. The term “mainstream media” is an oxymoron that has glorified platforms such as FOX News, CNN, MSNBC and now Parlor, that epitomize slanted coverage and opinionated information. It’s not a game. It’s a real-life quandary for many to […]
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How To Combat Misinformation
Scott Hanson | Jan 7, 2021
Combatting misinformation is part of the Public Relations Society of America’s 2021 national platform. As a member of the PRSA College of Fellows, I had an opportunity to listen in on a presentation about this new initiative, Voices4Everyone. It’s a program to create an atmosphere where democracy and informed decision-making can thrive. (The other three […]
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Decades of Copper Anvils – #HMATurns40
Scott Hanson | Dec 1, 2020
Throughout the past 40 years, Team HMA has strived to give clients award-winning work. Today, we take a look back at the Copper Anvils and how they have changed through the years.
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Got Stress?
Abbie Fink | July 8, 2020
How do you achieve a good work life balance? Abbie recently talked with a PR Student from Brigham University to share her tips on the best ways to meet professional goals while keeping stress at bay. Click the link to read more.
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PRSA Phoenix and AZABJ Open Dialogue on Race Relations
Abbie Fink | June 12, 2020
The topic of race relations has been top-of-mind recently. Recognizing the need for an opportunity for discussion, PRSA Phoenix and AZABJ hosted a virtual panel discussion for local communicators and journalists to have an open dialogue on race.
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Is Leadership Your Superpower?
Alison Bailin | May 15, 2020
After attending a PRSA Western District webinar, Alison reflects on the qualities of leadership. Do you have what it takes to be a great leader? Click the link to read more!
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The Week That Wasn’t
Scott Hanson | May 13, 2020
HMA Public Relations had many plans for this week including celebrating 40 years in business and hosting the semi-annual meeting for the Public Relations Global Network. Click the link to take a look at what this week could have been and why we look forward to gathering together once again.
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Pitching Diverse Stories to the Media
Annelise Krafft | Feb 20, 2020
We all have different stories and different experiences. Learn more from a recent PRSA Phoenix and AZABJ luncheon that explored how to pitch diverse stories.
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What are soft skills?
Autumn Jarrett | Feb 12, 2020
Do you know which cereal you are and why? You should. Learn more about soft skills and how Autumn thinks you should always expect the unexpected when it comes to interviews.
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Brand Journalists
Annelise Krafft | Nov 6, 2019
At the latest PRSA Phoenix New Pros Mentorship meeting, Annelise heard from internal communicators that in-house PR is taking a surprising turn. Read more!
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The Impact of a Whistleblower
Annelise Krafft | Oct 10, 2019
With news of whistleblowers currently flooding the media, learn more about the experience of local whistleblower Paula Pedene.
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Dare to be Deliberate
Annelise Krafft | May 31, 2019
This week, I went to another monthly meeting for the PRSA Phoenix New Pros Mentorship Program. While the last meeting discussed PR as a lifestyle, this week we focused on how to streamline career choices to help meet professional goals, with the help of Linsey Careers’ Dare to be Deliberate Career Action Plan. The group […]
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