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“What is…” Wednesday – What is the Thought Revolution?
Not sure how Thought Revolution: How to Unlock Your Inner Genius by William A. Donius ended up on my desk. But it did – so I read it. Donius was a successful corporate climber, but wasn’t happy with his personal life, including relationships, creativity and his own fears. He used what’s called “intuitive […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Terri O
OMG! Terri O – MG, to be more precise. So happy to see the one and only Terri O starting her new gig on Sonoran Living this morning. As such, it was only fitting to ask her to be today’s #MediaMonday to celebrate! So, Terri O – what do you want to tell the blogosphere […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Fields Moseley
Each Monday, we are posting a blog to help our readers get to know the media just a little bit better. With a TWIST! No, we aren’t posting story pitch tips or media lists, but instead great stories from the media themselves about their lives, their work and other little known facts! Think […]
READ MOREBig Mouths, Unite!
Andy Cohen and I have two very major things in common – a passionate love for the evil magic tube known as the “television” and big mouths. And just like Cohen, my love for television has honestly helped me in my communications career, while my big mouth has gotten me into trouble. In […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Pitching Television
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending my first ever PRSA media breakfast which was all about the do’s and don’ts of pitching the media. Unlike other media breakfasts, this event was hosted at night (AKA happy hour). The panelist included producers and reporters Nicole Crites, reporter/anchor for CBS 5, Yasmeen […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Scott Hanson
Alison here in our office is counting the days until Friday – when she joins some of her favorite Valley media including Mike Jurecki, Ron Wolfley and Kent Sommers at Cardinals Camp. Like these trusty media vets, Alison will have her reporter’s hat on, covering all of the most fabulous things to do, see and eat in […]
READ MOREOlympiad: Just Another Day For PR Pros
With the Summer Olympics on the horizon, it reminded me about how the events of the games translate into what PR professionals do every day. Here’s a brief guide: Olympic Trials – capabilities presentations. Opening Ceremonies – the first client meeting. Parade of Nations – the thought that goes through your mind when you receive […]
READ MOREA Tip for Tuesday – Forget about the “tool” and figure out the strategy
I originally wrote this article for the Phoenix Business Journal, where it appeared on July 6th. Nothing has transformed our ability to communicate our messages like social media. Sure, being able to fax a document was pretty handy and certainly the ability to share information via email made getting the information out much easier […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Mike Lamp
Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from Mike Lamp, morning host and news producer for Colorado Public Radio’s statewide news service, airing NPR and Colorado news from CPR’s studios in Denver. He moved to Colorado in 2000, from KNAU-FM, the NPR station in Flagstaff. He has to get up early. I first met Mike […]
READ MOREA Tip for Tuesday – The 11 Laws of Likability
You know you work in public relations when you pick up a book called The 11 Laws of Likability (ugh, hate that spelling) and assume it’s a social media marketing book. In actuality, Michelle Tillis Lederman’s book is about the bigger picture – being liked in all aspects of life. Upon this realization, I put […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – To Tell The Truth
Today’s #MediaMonday has a game show theme. The idea followed a random Google search of my own name. Do you remember the TV show “To Tell The Truth? Viagra Online ” It shouldn’t take Peggy Cass, Orson Bean or Kitty Carlisle to figure this one out. “Hi, my name is Scott Hanson.” “Hello, my name […]
READ MOREMy “Top 10” Favorite Books
I’m not sure what the backstory was, but Gini Dietrich wrote a blog post for Margie Clayman on her top 10 favorite books. I commented that it was a great list (in fact, I bought the Asher Lev book as a result) and Gini said I should write my own top 10. Not one to […]
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