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Media Training Tips for Virtual Interviews
Justin Liggin | Jan 9, 2025
Preparing for your next virtual interview? Check out the latest blog post from Justin Liggin for virtual media training tips to help your spokesperson confidently deliver key messages! Read more.
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#MediaMonday – Josh Kristianto
Justin Liggin | Jan 6, 2025
Happy #MediaMonday! Check out the latest feature to meet Josh Kristianto, a reporter for ABC15 Arizona. Josh shares how he got his start as editor-in-chief of his high school newspaper, growth pitches he is looking for, favorite stories to work on and more. Take a look!
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#CSOM What Happens When the Media Settles?
Abbie Fink | Jan 2, 2025
The recent $15M settlement between ABC News and the president-elect’s presidential library over defamation claims raises important questions for journalists, media outlets, and public figures moving forward. Abbie Fink unpacks the settlement and what it means for media responsibility and journalistic integrity in the latest episode of Copper State of Mind. Listen here!
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Happy Holidays from HMA Public Relations!
HMA Public Relations | Dec 23, 2024
We wish you a joyful holiday season and a wonderful New Year! Our office will be closed from December 23, 2024, and we will return on January 6, 2025.
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#CSOM ‘Tis the Reason for the Season
Abbie Fink | Dec 19, 2024
Holiday season marketing is more competitive than ever, with emails, texts, flyers, radio ads, and streaming promos flooding our feeds. Tune in to a new episode of #CSOM with Abbie Fink to learn about holiday marketing strategies and how to stand out, from community initiatives to branding.
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#MediaMonday – 2024 in Review
Justin Liggin | Dec 16, 2024
With the end of 2024 approaching, we are sharing all of our #MediaMonday features of the year in one post. Meet the media, hear their stories and learn more about their work in these past features! Take a look!
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How Crisis Communication Firms Are Managing the Current News Cycle
Abbie Fink | Dec 12, 2024
Following the murder of the CEO of United Healthcare, crisis communicators are evaluating their current plans and making changes to address this type of situation. Abbie Fink discusses the importance of crisis training and why plans have to be updated regularly in this blog post.
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#MediaMonday – Radio and Podcast
Justin Liggin | Dec 9, 2024
This #MediaMonday, we’re spotlighting Arizona’s radio and podcast professionals who share stories that resonate across airwaves and digital platforms. Get to know some of our past features from news to sports in this post.
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#CSOM Are You Living in a Local News Desert?
Abbie Fink | Dec 5, 2024
This past year, 127 newspapers closed, leaving 55 million Americans with little to no access to local news. In this episode of Copper State of Mind, Abbie Fink discusses the importance of local journalism, why it’s disappearing and what we can do to stay informed. Take a listen!
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#MediaMonday – Arizona’s Family
Justin Liggin | Dec 2, 2024
This #MediaMonday, the spotlight is on Arizona's Family as we share a roundup of our past features from the station. Get to know the local media professionals that bring stories to life in this post.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
HMA Public Relations | Nov 28, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at HMA Public Relations! We wish you a wonderful day filled with gratitude, joy, family, friends, and of course, delicious food! Our office will be closed for the holiday on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29.
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#MediaMonday – Lauren Wong
Justin Liggin | Nov 25, 2024
Meet Lauren Wong, the digital editor for CITYSunTimes, in this week’s #MediaMonday! Lauren shares her journey into journalism, her love for uncovering unique local stories, the pitches she is looking for and much more in this post.
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