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COVID-19 Drives Up Open Rates for E-Newsletters
Scott Hanson | Mar 25, 2020
An early trend we are seeing as a result of people working from home is the increase in the open rates of e-newsletters. Read more!
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Have you tried Instagram’s “Stay Home” sticker?
Autumn Jarrett | Mar 24, 2020
Instagram is joining the list of social media platforms encouraging social distancing, introducing a new “stay home” sticker and story to keep its users engaged. Learn more!
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#MediaMonday – Diane Rehm
Scott Hanson | Mar 23, 2020
Today's #MediaMonday comes all the way from Washington D.C. Meet Diane Rehm, host of the weekly podcast On My Mind produced by NPR. Click the link to get to know her!
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Social changes in times of public crisis
Marissa Baker | Mar 20, 2020
Snapchat is working to help prevent COVID-19 by using a filter to explain proper handwashing and social distancing to its users, but that's not all the app is doing. Follow the link to learn more!
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How Microsoft is paying attention to my wellbeing
Abbie Fink | Mar 19, 2020
Do you pay attention to your wellbeing? Luckily for Abbie, Microsoft is taking an interest in hers. Learn more about Microsoft's My Analytics feature and how it can help you keep track of your work-life balance.
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How to stay productive while working from home
Annelise Krafft | Mar 18, 2020
In order to help flatten the curve of COVID-19, many employers are encouraging employees to work from home – Team HMA included. Check out these tips to make the most of remote working!
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How to prepare yourself to be a virtual expert resource
Abbie Fink | Mar 17, 2020
As media outlets navigate COVID-19, many television and radio stations aren’t allowing in-studio guests for the near future. Learn more about how you can prepare for virtual interviews.
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#MediaMonday – Christina Duggan
Alison Bailin | Mar 16, 2020
Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from Christina Duggan, producer of Your Life Arizona on Arizona’s Family. Follow the link to read more!
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How should tourism and hospitality entities respond to Coronavirus?
Alison Bailin | Mar 13, 2020
Coronavirus has dealt the entire tourism and hospitality industry a devastating blow. Learn more about how these entities should respond, and recent updates from the Arizona Office of Tourism.
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How do you avoid answering a hard question?
Annelise Krafft | Mar 12, 2020
In today’s media climate, surprising and hard-hitting interview questions can come at any time – and about any topic. Check out these tips to avoid answering hard questions.
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How to connect through small talk
Marissa Baker | Mar 11, 2020
A networking event is one of the best places to make connections, but how can you make meaningful connections day-to-day? Marissa shares insights she learned from Megan Finnerty, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and storytelling consultant.
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Is “positivity” a real word?
Autumn Jarrett | Mar 10, 2020
Has spell-check ever made you second guess if a word is actually a word at all? Check out Autumn’s recent journey with “positivity,” and how the pesky, red spell-check underline can be misconstrued.
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