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What Public Relations Practitioners Can Learn from The Gilded Age
Beneath the corsets, alarm clocks, and society soirées of The Gilded Age are lessons in reputation management, calculated alliances, and public perception. Alison Bailin shares what public relations practitioners can learn from the show in this blog post.
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How to Shine in Your Next Interview: Tips for Every CEO & Spokesperson
Whether you're a CEO or first-time spokesperson, a great media interview requires preparation, clarity and confidence. Abbie Fink shares essential tips for the spotlight including avoiding jargon and reinforcing key brand messages. Read more and download HMA's free guide for expert media training tips here!
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#MediaMonday – Jackie Charniga
Our PRGN partner, Franco, recently caught up with Jackie Charniga, an automotive reporter for the Detroit Free Press. Check out the stories she's proud of, best advice for PR people and more in this #MediaMonday feature.
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Everything Is Changing, But How?
Audience expectations, social media, AI, and more have reshaped our industry. But how do you keep up and stay strategic? Justin Liggin breaks down these changes and what they mean for your business in our latest blog post.
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#MediaMonday – Kris McDowell
It’s time for another #MediaMonday! This week’s feature comes from our PRGN partner, Fearey. The agency recently caught up with Kris McDowell, the owner and editor of The Southeast Examiner in Portland. Meet Kris and find out what she's looking for in a story!
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CSOM- Public Relations is Alive and Kicking
Public relations used to be all about press releases, but now it’s so much more. In this episode of Copper State of Mind, Abbie Fink explains why thoughtful, connected communication is more important than ever for achieving business goals and overcoming challenges. Learn more!
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#MediaMonday – Paula Pedene
Meet Paula Pedene in this #MediaMonday feature! Before writing the Veterans Voice column for the Arizona Republic, Paula was publishing newsletters on a Navy base in Bermuda. She shares more about her journey and the stories she's looking for next.
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Here’s Your Roadmap to Real Measurement Results
You nailed the campaign, but what did it actually accomplish? If you've ever struggled to connect PR success to real organizational impact, the updated Barcelona Principles 2025 are your measurement roadmap. Learn more with insights from KC Crabtree in this blog post!
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#MediaMonday – Luke Ramseth
It’s time for another #MediaMonday! This week’s feature comes from our PRGN partner, Franco. The agency recently caught up with Luke Ramseth, an autos reporter at The Detroit News, to learn more about the stories he’s working on and what he’s currently looking for. Learn more!
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Happy Fourth of July from HMA PR!
Wishing you a safe and joyful Fourth of July from all of us at HMA Public Relations! Please note that our office will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the holiday. We will reopen Monday, July 7.
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CSOM – Silence Is Not a Strategy in Times of Change and Uncertainty
Crisis or not, your internal comms matter. In a new Copper State of Mind episode, Abbie Fink is joined by Nikki Little of Detroit-based PRGN partner agency Franco to discuss how leaders can build a culture of trust and transparency that empowers and engages your team. Listen in!
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#MediaMonday – Times Media Group Strengthens Community Reporting
This week’s #MediaMonday highlights how Times Media Group is expanding its reach through a new partnership that supports trusted, community-centered reporting. Read the blog post for more and catch up on some of the TMG team we’ve spotlighted over the years.
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