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Happy Holidays from HMA Public Relations!
HMA Public Relations | Dec 22, 2025
HMA Public Relations wishes you a joyful and happy holiday season! Thank you for being part of our story this year. As the year comes to a close, the HMA team will be out of the office and will return on January 5, 2026.
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CSOM – The Rearview Mirror and the Road Ahead
Abbie Fink | Dec 18, 2025
The final Copper State of Mind podcast episode of 2025 revisits the conversations and topics that resonated most with listeners all year – from celebrity reputation management and rebuilding trust in the media to leadership development. Take a look back and listen to the year’s biggest moments in public relations, communications and more in this post from Abbie Fink.
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#MediaMonday – Rachel Cole
Alison Bailin | Dec 15, 2025
Meet Rachel Cole, host of Arizona Midday and member of the 12News team, in the latest #MediaMonday feature. Rachel covers her dynamic role, how she is highlighting community efforts in her show, some of her favorites and more.
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Rewriting the Narrative: Public Relations Lessons From A Christmas Carol
Justin Liggin | Dec 12, 2025
We all love a redemption story. Read what A Christmas Carol can teach us about life and effective public relations efforts, and how reputation, awareness and change play a role. Check out this blog post from Justin Liggin.
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#MediaMonday – Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Alison Bailin | Dec 8, 2025
It’s #MediaMonday! Meet Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, who recently stepped into the role of content editor at AZ Big Media. In this feature, she shares how her journalism career began, the standout Arizona business pitches she’s looking for now, her experiences interviewing music’s biggest stars from Paul McCartney to Taylor Swift and much more.
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CSOM – As We Look Ahead to the New Year, Relationships Will Matter More
Abbie Fink | Dec 4, 2025
As the traditional concept of media relations continues to evolve, PR professionals must adapt and prioritize relationship building with non-traditional channels. In a new episode of the Copper State of Mind podcast, Abbie Fink discusses the changing role of PR, what it means for clients and the podcast’s recent PRSA Copper Anvils Award win.
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#MediaMonday – Shelly Talsma Everson
Alison Bailin | Dec 1, 2025
Today we’re catching up with Shelly Talsma Everson, making her fifth #MediaMonday appearance on the blog, as she shares The AZ Insider, a fresh and stylish new outlet offering an inside look at the people, places and stories shaping Arizona. Read more about Shelly’s new chapter, top pitching tips, nonprofit passions, holiday favorites and more in this week’s post!
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Happy Thanksgiving 2025!
HMA Public Relations | Nov 27, 2025
Happy Thanksgiving from the HMA Public Relations team! We are wishing you a day full of gratitude, good company and fantastic food. Please note: HMA will be closed on Nov. 27–28, 2025 for the holiday and will reopen on Dec. 1.
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Veterans Day 2025
HMA Public Relations | Nov 11, 2025
Each year on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. In observance of Veterans Day, HMA Public Relations will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11. We thank all veterans for their dedication and sacrifice to our nation.
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#MediaMonday – Jeh Jeh Pruitt
Justin Liggin | Nov 10, 2025
It’s time for another #MediaMonday! This week’s feature comes from our Public Relations Global Network partner in Alabama, Peritus Public Relations. The agency recently caught up with local broadcast reporter at WBRC 6, Jeh Jeh Pruitt. Read more and get the full feature on why media matters to him in this post.
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CSOM – From Arizona to Africa: Global PR Trends & Kenyan Culture at the PRGN Conference in Nairobi
Abbie Fink | Nov 6, 2025
Abbie Fink reflects on her recent trip to Nairobi, Kenya, for the Public Relations Global Network conference in a new Copper State of Mind episode. She shares how global collaboration creates meaningful change by connecting cultures through personal experiences and inspiring conversations on AI, trade dynamics and other important industry topics. Read more!
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#MediaMonday – Madeline Bates
Justin Liggin | Nov 3, 2025
It’s #MediaMonday! Meet Madeline Bates, a Phoenix and Tempe reporter at Independent Newsmedia. She shares her journalism experience starting with her school paper, favorite local spots and best tip for PR pros looking to pitch her. From covering neighborhood news to discovering the best local coffee spots, get to know Madeline in this post!
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