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Do Facts Matter?
There are many journalists who truly care about reporting the facts. However, the topic of misinformation will continue to take center stage. Scott Hanson discusses the importance of using trusted sources for our news and why we must be smart consumers of news in today's blog post.
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Are the Gears Turning?
There are a lot of moving parts involved in public relations. In order to keep the gears turning, different types of communication methods must be practiced. Rayna Burgett shares two communications strategies and how she has applied them in today's blog post.
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What Have We Learned From Abbie?
Happy Anniversary, Abbie! In honor of Abbie Fink's milestone 30th anniversary at HMA Public Relations, the team is sharing the valuable lessons we have learned from her in this blog post from Alison Bailin.
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What is PR4.0?
In a recent interview, PRGN President Andy See shares that we have officially stepped into the age of PR4.0. Justin Liggin examines the meaning behind PR4.0 and the role of purpose in communications today. Read more!
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#MediaMonday – Peter Barecz
The latest #MediaMonday comes to us from Peter Barecz, CEO/co-owner at Forbes Slovakia, Forbes Hungary and Forbes Czech Republic. Peter was also a panelist at the recent Public Relations Global Network meetings in Budapest, Hungary. Meet Peter and hear his story in this feature!
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Who Will Replace Pat Sajak?
With game show host Pat Sajak retiring after the next season of Wheel of Fortune, Scott Hanson is pondering some potential choices for the next host and sharing why communications matters in a leadership transition. Read more!
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Am I Susceptible to Confirmation Bias?
Are you susceptible to confirmation bias? Rayna Burgett shares what confirmation bias means and covers how this plays a role in news consumption in her latest blog post. Read more!
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Marking a Major Milestone at HMA Public Relations
With Abbie Fink celebrating her 30th anniversary with HMA Public Relations on July 1, she is sharing 30 things for 30 years to mark the milestone. Find out what has made HMA Public Relations special for Abbie in this blog post.
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What’s New in Canva?
Online graphic design tool Canva is rolling out new features that are helping us unlock our creative side. From AI to audio syncing, Justin Liggin shares the platform's newest tools in this blog post.
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#MediaMonday – Sandee and Genna Caviness
Happy #MediaMonday! The latest feature comes to us from Sandee and Genna Caviness, the publishers and editors of the Pinewood News, a free monthly newspaper focusing on the bustling Munds Park community. Learn more in this post!
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What Is the State of the Media in 2023?
Cision's 14th annual State of the Media report surveyed more than 3,100 journalists to measure the current perceptions of media, the economic pressures impacting newsrooms and more. Alison Bailin is sharing interesting findings from the report in her latest blog post.
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How Events Can Create Opportunities for Clients
By taking advantage of big events in your area, you can score wins for your clients and connect with audiences in a special way. Read more on capitalizing on events from concerts to football games in the latest post from Justin Liggin.
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