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Welcome to HMA
Hello all, my name is Madeleine Norris and I am super excited to be joining the HMA Public Relations team as the new intern! I recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication, and a minor in French (j’adore la langue, et la nourriture!) Today marks two weeks with […]
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What's in a Name?
Time, Inc. recently announced that it is considering a name change as part of its re-branding effort. Senior executives say the move would be a marketing strategy “intended to reposition the publisher as a modern media company with growing digital and video ventures.”
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Public Relations for Fun
What do you think of when you think of a fun workplace? Does it involve companies such as Facebook and Google? Companies that have foosball, ping pong and a champagne/wine cooler? Casual Fridays? Dog-friendly environment?
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Please Record and Photograph
How many concerts and other live performances have you been to where before anything happens, the audience is informed that under no circumstances are any recordings or photographs of the entertainers permitted? Almost EVERY one. Take a look at Scott's experience with a celebrity cruise line bending this time-honored rule.
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#MediaMonday – Lauren R. Loftus
This week’s #MediaMonday profile comes to us from PHOENIX Magazine associate editor reporter Lauren R. Loftus.
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Farewell Friday
Today marks a bittersweet last day for one of our account coordinators, Sara Goodwin. Here, Sara shares the most important things she's learned at HMA. [Click below for more]
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The Nigerian Prince has Discovered Snail Mail!
We have to hand it to the scammers who adjust their communications tactics to fit the times! Just take a look at what Alison received in the mail recently. [Click below for more]
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Sports PR Gone Good – PR for Andy Murray
Rachel typically writes about PR "gone bad" in the sports world; however, her blog post today focuses on the exact opposite, thanks to tennis pro, Andy Murray! [Click below for more]
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For All You Grammar Girls and Boys
Bre is a sucker for online quizzes. So when she stumbled upon this grammar quiz from PR Daily, this English major knew she had to take it. [Click below for more]
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#MediaMonday – Hank Stephenson
This week's Media Monday comes from Hank Stephenson, former reporter for The Capitol Times, who has a unique view of the purpose of journalism. [Click below for more]
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Where Have All the Arizonans Gone?
Summers in Phoenix are one of the quickest ways to evacuate nearly the entire city, which is why Bre has put together a list of top summer vacations. [Click below for more]
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Nobody Speak –The PR Behind Keeping Your Mouth Shut
Last Friday, we had a movie afternoon at HMA! After watching Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press, Rachel summarizes the documentary and provides a little bit of her insight, as well. [Click below for more]
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