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Lessons Learned at the 2019 SPJ Valley Publicity Summit
Annelise Krafft | Oct 1, 2019
This past Saturday marked the 16th annual Valley Publicity Summit, presented by SPJ. Check out the advice Annelise got from local media pros!
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The ‘Gram Goes the “Book” Route
Alison Bailin | Sep 24, 2019
At long last, Instagram is allowing users to schedule posts, as Facebook has been doing for years. The announcement was made last week, and is (for now) limited to business pages.
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The Tale of Two Reputations
Scott Hanson | Sep 10, 2019
After a recent rift with Wells Fargo while trying to make change for a larger bill, Scott breaks down the importance of customer service and an example of who is doing it right.
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All businesses need a crisis communications plan
Alison Bailin | July 9, 2019
All businesses need a crisis communications plan. Are you prepared if something bad happens? Let HMA help you with your crisis planning needs.
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Tips on pitching the media, part two
Alison Bailin | June 4, 2019
After sharing tips she learned as both a PR pro and member of the media, Alison is back sharing more tips she has picked up on how to pitch the media.
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It is time for spring cleaning?
Abbie Fink | Apr 24, 2019
I subscribe to dozens of blogs, newsletters, online magazines, etc. When I’m stuck for an idea for a blog post, I click through some of these for some “blog”spiration. The theme of a few of these missives these past weeks has been spring cleaning. From the Take the Lead blog comes this one called […]
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The Happiest of Fam Tours
Scott Hanson | Apr 23, 2019
“Radio Row” is a term used to describe a throng of radio stations all broadcasting from a single location. As Scott discovered, even at Disneyland!
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Derrick Hall is a Home Run
Alison Bailin | Apr 17, 2019
I know. I know. I am likely the millionth person to use that as a headline. But, after hearing Derrick Hall address the sold-out crowd at the PRSA Western District Conference in Phoenix last week (co-chaired by HMA’s own Abbie S. Fink, I might add), I had to go there. Now, you may think it […]
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#TipForTuesday – Listen, Learn and Share
Abbie Fink | Feb 5, 2019
The Arizona Speaker Series has hosted four very different presenters – Sanjay Gupta, Vice President Joe Biden, James Comey and last week, Condoleezza Rice. With three more speakers to go, I can honestly say that I have gotten my money’s worth. Now, that doesn’t mean I’ve liked all the presenters. And I think that is […]
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TipForTuesday – James Comey: Truth Exists, Measure Our Leaders By It
Abbie Fink | Jan 22, 2019
I have been attending the Arizona Speakers Series at Comerica Theatre. The organizers have brought together some amazing speakers that to-date have included Sanjay Gupta and Vice President Joe Biden. James Comey was on tap for last week. And as expected, he did discuss the Mafia, emails and getting fired. No need to rehash any […]
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#TipForTuesday – What is Leadership?
Abbie Fink | Dec 11, 2018
This is the last #TipForTuesday of the year and the last four leadership cards from the Developing the Leader Within You deck. I made a commitment at the beginning of the year to randomly select 3-4 cards and write about them. I missed one month, but here are the past posts. This month’s selections are: […]
READ MORESilence is Complicity; Words Matter
Abbie Fink | Dec 5, 2018
The second speaker in the Arizona Speaker Series was Vice President Joe Biden. Taking the stage just a few minutes past the posted starting time, he spoke nonstop for just over an hour. Mostly from behind the podium, stepping across the stage occasionally when he wanted to be sure we were paying attention. And yes, […]
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