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#MediaMonday – Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Alison Bailin | Dec 8, 2025
It’s #MediaMonday! Meet Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, who recently stepped into the role of content editor at AZ Big Media. In this feature, she shares how her journalism career began, the standout Arizona business pitches she’s looking for now, her experiences interviewing music’s biggest stars from Paul McCartney to Taylor Swift and much more.
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CSOM – As We Look Ahead to the New Year, Relationships Will Matter More
Abbie Fink | Dec 4, 2025
As the traditional concept of media relations continues to evolve, PR professionals must adapt and prioritize relationship building with non-traditional channels. In a new episode of the Copper State of Mind podcast, Abbie Fink discusses the changing role of PR, what it means for clients and the podcast’s recent PRSA Copper Anvils Award win.
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#MediaMonday – Shelly Talsma Everson
Alison Bailin | Dec 1, 2025
Today we’re catching up with Shelly Talsma Everson, making her fifth #MediaMonday appearance on the blog, as she shares The AZ Insider, a fresh and stylish new outlet offering an inside look at the people, places and stories shaping Arizona. Read more about Shelly’s new chapter, top pitching tips, nonprofit passions, holiday favorites and more in this week’s post!
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Happy Thanksgiving 2025!
HMA Public Relations | Nov 27, 2025
Happy Thanksgiving from the HMA Public Relations team! We are wishing you a day full of gratitude, good company and fantastic food. Please note: HMA will be closed on Nov. 27–28, 2025 for the holiday and will reopen on Dec. 1.
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Veterans Day 2025
HMA Public Relations | Nov 11, 2025
Each year on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. In observance of Veterans Day, HMA Public Relations will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11. We thank all veterans for their dedication and sacrifice to our nation.
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#MediaMonday – Jeh Jeh Pruitt
Justin Liggin | Nov 10, 2025
It’s time for another #MediaMonday! This week’s feature comes from our Public Relations Global Network partner in Alabama, Peritus Public Relations. The agency recently caught up with local broadcast reporter at WBRC 6, Jeh Jeh Pruitt. Read more and get the full feature on why media matters to him in this post.
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CSOM – From Arizona to Africa: Global PR Trends & Kenyan Culture at the PRGN Conference in Nairobi
Abbie Fink | Nov 6, 2025
Abbie Fink reflects on her recent trip to Nairobi, Kenya, for the Public Relations Global Network conference in a new Copper State of Mind episode. She shares how global collaboration creates meaningful change by connecting cultures through personal experiences and inspiring conversations on AI, trade dynamics and other important industry topics. Read more!
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#MediaMonday – Madeline Bates
Justin Liggin | Nov 3, 2025
It’s #MediaMonday! Meet Madeline Bates, a Phoenix and Tempe reporter at Independent Newsmedia. She shares her journalism experience starting with her school paper, favorite local spots and best tip for PR pros looking to pitch her. From covering neighborhood news to discovering the best local coffee spots, get to know Madeline in this post!
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#MediaMonday – Patricia Valencia
Alison Bailin | Oct 27, 2025
Both an on-air talent for and producer at KTAR FM, Patricia Valencia joins us for this week's #MediaMonday feature. Patricia shares her role with us, the inspirational stories she is looking for, movies she loves and more. Take a look here!
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CSOM – Honesty and Integrity for PR Pros in the Post-Truth Era
Abbie Fink | Oct 23, 2025
In this episode of Copper State of Mind, Abbie Fink is joined by Samantha Villegas, APR Fellow PRSA to discuss ethics and communication in a post-truth era and how to stay grounded in honesty when deception has become the norm. Read more and listen here!
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#MediaMonday – Charles Sidi
Alison Bailin | Oct 20, 2025
Catch a new #MediaMonday feature on Charles Sidi, the host of Ride Around Arcadia, in this week's post. He discusses the inspiration for his show, what to pitch him, fun facts and more. Take a look!
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Why Strong Leaders Embrace Storytelling
Justin Liggin | Oct 17, 2025
Strong leaders aren't just decision-makers, they’re also storytellers. Read how media engagement helps leaders build connection and trust as thought leaders today. Justin Liggin shares more.
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