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“What is…Wednesday” – What is Public Relations? My Mom’s Take
Abbie Fink | Sep 14, 2011
Now I know all of us in public relations have tried for our entire careers to explain what it is we do. And if you are like me, you’ve always been sure your parents really have no clue, “but as long as you’re happy, we’re happy.” Right? We were in Minneapolis for a family wedding. […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Tishin Donkersley
Kendra Schultz | Sep 12, 2011
Today’s #MediaMonday comes with a congratulations to the profilee – Tishin Donkersley, editor of Green Living AZ Magazine, who is celebrating the one year anniversary of the fab mag today! To help fete this great accomplishment, let’s learn a little more about Tishin – in her own words below – plus a bonus video. Enjoy […]
READ MOREWhere were you when…
Abbie Fink | Sep 9, 2011
This question is being asked a lot this week as we are approaching the 10th anniversary of 9-11. Like many on the West Coast, I was still in bed. After hitting the snooze button a couple times, I heard the very somber voices of Tim and Willy describing what had happened in New York. Because […]
READ MOREYou Can’t NOT Communicate
Scott Hanson | Sep 1, 2011
So, finally I am… Some time ago, David Grossman, ABC, APR, Fellow PRSA, sent me a copy of his book, You Can’t NOT Communicate. Much of the book focuses on employee communications, offering an excellent collection of tips and approaches to communicating in a way that can help leaders differentiate themselves. In fact, he coined […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Kevin Derryberry
Scott Hanson | Aug 29, 2011
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 of it […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Carey Peña
Abbie Fink | Aug 22, 2011
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 of it […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Peter Madrid
Alison Bailin | Aug 15, 2011
At HMA, we are all about chatting people up. So much so, that each week we devote one blog to chatting up a member of the media. Rather than seek out tips on how to best work with their outlet, we want to really get to know them – and this week is not different. […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – All About EVB Live
HMA Public Relations | Aug 8, 2011
#MediaMonday – EVB Live Edition In case you were unaware, EVB Live – which stands for East Van Buren, where the show takes place – premiered last week on Channel 12. It’s a new news show with a twist. Hosts Tram Mai, Scott Light and Caribe Devine sit news desk-less on a casual, modern set […]
READ MOREBook Club – “Return of the Gold: The Journey of Jerry Colangelo and the Redeem Team”
Alison Bailin | Aug 4, 2011
Each month, one member of the HMA team reads a book of his/her choosing and shares when he/she learned from the book during one of our staff meetings. While the book does not have to be specifically communications focused, we do like for our team members to be able to share nuggets of wisdom within […]
READ MOREBook Club – “Return of the Gold: The Journey of Jerry Colangelo and the Redeem Team"
Alison Bailin | Aug 4, 2011
Each month, one member of the HMA team reads a book of his/her choosing and shares when he/she learned from the book during one of our staff meetings. While the book does not have to be specifically communications focused, we do like for our team members to be able to share nuggets of wisdom within […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday – Tara Twietmeyer
Stephanie Lough | Aug 1, 2011
ABC15 media coordinator Tara Twietmeyer has a bug – the news bug. Learn all about her in today’s #MediaMonday, a profile blog we post each week to help everyone get to know the local, regional and national media a little better. New to #MediaMonday? No, we aren’t posting story pitch tips or media lists, but […]
READ MORE#MediaMonday on Tuesday – Dave Pratt to Return to Phoenix Airwaves
Alison Bailin | July 26, 2011
Radio veteran Dave Pratt, affectionately known as “The Morning Mayor,” is returning to the terrestrial airwaves Aug. 15 on Phoenix station X 103.9 KEXX-FM after two months of distributing his morning show here. “My goal has been very simple. Whether it is online, on-air, in my blog and columns, or in my television appearances, […]
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