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How To Make People Better
Alison Bailin | May 11, 2018
Jim Morris, the inspiration for the film The Rookie, talked on overcoming life’s obstacles and living your dreams at a recent Accelerant event.
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Is Effective Employee Communications Possible?
Alison Bailin | May 10, 2018
Of course it is! But, it’s not as easy is sending an email or calling a meeting. Just because you say or type it does NOT mean they will come (or care). Our Public Relations Global Network partner Andy See of Perspective Strategies recently shared some great tips on how to use employee communication to […]
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Blake Lively is an Insta Game-Changer
Breanne Krager | May 9, 2018
Blake Lively been in the center of a social media storm that has generated a ton of attention for her new movie. And here's what PR pros can learn from this.
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#TipForTuesday – What is Leadership?
Abbie Fink | May 8, 2018
Abbie made a commitment at the beginning of the year to dedicate the second Tuesday of each month to a post regarding leadership. Today's focus is on simplicity, balance and efficiency.
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#MediaMonday – Brandon Brown
Alison Bailin | May 7, 2018
We are so happy to welcome Brandon Brown back to Arizona and back to the Phoenix Business Journal. His beat? All things restaurant and retail.
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#FunFactFriday – May
Breanne Krager | May 4, 2018
Last year’s May #FunFactFriday was all about May holidays. So for this year’s installment, we’re shifting our focus to interesting observances and facts about this month as a whole.
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What is a Photo Caption?
Alison Bailin | May 3, 2018
Our team has been sharing some of the most oft-used tactics in our media relations toolbox in recent months. Thus far, we’ve decoded the news release, story pitch, press conference, deskside media meeting and informal media meeting. Today, we tackle another of our favorite tools – the photo caption.
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Writing is PR’s Foundation
Scott Hanson | May 2, 2018
Writing has always been the foundation of public relations. See how students at South Mountain High School are honing their writing skills!
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Why I Still Invest in Professional Development
Abbie Fink | May 1, 2018
Even though Abbie will soon be celebrating 25 years at HMA Public Relations and 31 years in the industry, she still invests in her professional development.
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#MediaMonday – Natasha Beal
Alison Bailin | Apr 30, 2018
Today, we share a little about Natasha Beal, owner of Deer Valley Times, North Tatum Times and North 32nd News.
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What Is a Story Pitch?
Alison Bailin | Apr 27, 2018
One of the similarly handy tactics people most often confuse with a news release is a little something called the story pitch. So what's the difference?
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How Do You Nail a Media Interview?
Alison Bailin | Apr 26, 2018
You’ve got an opportunity (thanks to a PR person, we hope!) to share your story or brand with the media. Here's how you nail the interview!
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