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Why You Should Script Your Presentations
Having to give a speech or presentation is an anxiety-filled experience. But at some point, we’re going to have to do it. Here are some recommendations.
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How Prescription Drugs Are Introduced
HMA Public Relations has participated in a number of pharmaceutical drug introductions over the years. One of the strategies then – and now – is to create a demand for the supply.
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#MediaMonday – Jamie Faye Killin
Meet this week's #MediaMonday guest, Jamie Killin, who happens to be both the web editor for Frontdoors and a writer for Thrillist.
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#FunFactFriday – April
This month's #FunFactFriday is all about April Fools' Day! If you're looking for a little inspiration, look no further as Bre lists some of history's most memorable pranks.
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What Is In a Day?
Come to find out, there really is a day for everything! Get to know the HMA team a little better and by checking out what our favorite days are!
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There is a Day for Everything
One of the ways our team finds news hooks to connect story pitches to is to do a search for the various holidays that occur each month. Here are today's!
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Where is Social Media Headed?
On April 4, Facebook will show the first of 25 midweek, daytime Major League Baseball games. Viewers will be able to watch the live stream on smartphones, tablets, computers and other connected devices, including home TVs. Who remembers when Facebook was just a place to keep in touch with former classmates?
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#MediaMonday – John Trierweiler
Today’s #MediaMonday profile comes to us from John Trierweiler, an Illinois native who joined the morning team at ABC15 in December 2017!
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Public Relations for Toys 'R' Us
Earlier this week, Rachel's son informed her that she should no longer shop on Amazon Prime as it's bankrupting small businesses. And here are her thoughts on this.
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Why Attend Professional Networking Events?
To piggyback off of Scott’s post from earlier this week, we'll be talking about the importance of attending networking events. For public relations professionals, this is usually in the form of a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) activity!
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What is a News Release?
Public relations professionals have a vast array of tactics up their sleeves to help businesses, brands and organizations achieve communications goals. Perhaps the best-known tactic to non-public relations folks is the news release.
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Why You Should Enter Industry Award Programs
Industry awards are a great way to demonstrate to clients how good the work is that you do for them. It also provides a forum to show off for prospects, as well. Here is a list of PRSA Chapter awards!
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