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You Get More Characters, And You Get More Characters!

You Get More Characters, And You Get More Characters!

 |  Nov 8, 2017

Twitter's new character limit expansion has left many of us scratching our heads. Will this social media platform be able to remain fundamentally unaltered despite this change? [Click below for more]

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Cronkite Award – Recognizing Excellence in Journalism

Cronkite Award – Recognizing Excellence in Journalism

 |  Nov 7, 2017

Laurie Munn, from marketing & member communications at Mercy Care Plan and our guest blogger. writes about her experience at the Cronkite School of Journalism's awards luncheon. [Click below for more]

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#MediaMonday – Steve Goddard

#MediaMonday – Steve Goddard

 |  Nov 6, 2017

"Okie from Muskogee" turned member of the Arizona Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame, Steve Goddard has definitely made his mark on Phoenix radio.

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#FunFactFriday – November

#FunFactFriday – November

 |  Nov 3, 2017

November and Thanksgiving are synonymous with one another so it should come as no surprise that the majority of this #FunFactFriday post will focus on America’s most gratifyingly gluttonous holiday.

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Are Stories Coming to Buzzfeed?

Are Stories Coming to Buzzfeed?

 |  Nov 2, 2017

If you’ve read my blog posts, you may have noticed that I reference Buzzfeed, like, a lot. Buzzfeed has my heart, not only because of its off-beat content and humorous take on everyday life, but because it also operates as a reliable news source, and I’m pretty excited about a new change they’re implementing.

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State of PR 2017 with PRSA Phoenix

State of PR 2017 with PRSA Phoenix

 |  Nov 1, 2017

Last week I attended the PRSA Phoenix State of PR 2017 + Annual Meeting luncheon and it was great! The luncheon included a great panel that reviewed trends in technology, communications, ethics and more.

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Back to the Future?

Back to the Future?

 |  Oct 31, 2017

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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#MediaMonday – Dan Spindle

#MediaMonday – Dan Spindle

 |  Oct 30, 2017

I met ABC 15 morning and mid-day news anchor Dan Spindle a few weeks ago.  If you get up early enough, you can catch him anchoring ABC 15 Mornings from 4:30 - 7 a.m. and again at 11 a.m.   We both share a passion for Arizona sports and the civic pride that is evident in our state’s small towns.  He’s been nominated for Emmy awards and has been honored by the Associated Press for his anchoring.

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Public Relations is not Advertising…or Marketing

Public Relations is not Advertising…or Marketing

 |  Oct 27, 2017

Rarely a day goes by without someone mistaking my job in strategic communications and public relations with advertising and/or marketing. I’ve used about a dozen metaphors and stories over the years to explain the difference, but recently came across my new favorite!

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Those Customer Service Skills Really Do Come in Handy

Those Customer Service Skills Really Do Come in Handy

 |  Oct 26, 2017

Like many of you, my first job when I turned 16 was working retail. I learned a lot of valuable lessons during my customer service days.

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Can You Recover From a Social Media Flop?

Can You Recover From a Social Media Flop?

 |  Oct 25, 2017

A lifestyle magazine in New Jersey is currently recovering from a major PR fail they suffered 2 days ago, how can PR pros avoid social media flops?

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PRSA Phoenix Covers Fake News

PRSA Phoenix Covers Fake News

 |  Oct 24, 2017

As part of the professional development opportunities HMA Public Relations provides, Rachel was able to attend the PRSA International Conference in Boston!

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