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A Good Sign – Sort Of
Arizona had a prominent role in showcasing ASL performers in the recent Super Bowl, however the sport and networks dropped the ball by not including signers in the broadcast coverage. Read more on this and HMA's advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing in this blog post from Scott Hanson.
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Managing PR Campaigns With Heart
It's Valentine's Day and Abbie Fink is sharing why it can be so important to lead with your heart and not your head as a PR professional. Find out more on taking a different approach to your work in this blog post.
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#MediaMonday – Brandon Bowers
Happy #MediaMonday! The latest feature comes to us from Brandon Bowers, regional editor for River City Newspapers. Find out more on the papers he overlooks, how he got his start in news and much more in this post.
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Why Is Flo From Progressive So Successful?
Since 2008, Progressive Insurance has included the character “Flo” in their advertisements. Find out what makes her so effective in this blog post from Rayna Burgett. Read more!
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Artifact: A New News App
Described as TikTok for text, the Artifact app provides users with curated news articles that fit their interests. Learn more on this app and how it could impact news consumption in this blog post from Justin Liggin.
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Do I Still Need a Headshot?
In the age of instant images and social media, headshots need to evolve with the times. Read recommendations for headshots of your leadership and spokespeople in this blog post from Alison Bailin.
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Everything Is Just “Super” Here in Arizona
With Super Bowl LVII coming to Glendale's State Farm Stadium on Sunday, Abbie Fink is sharing how the NFL works to protect its brand and discussing a recent lawsuit surrounding event signage. Read more!
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#MediaMonday – Bennito Kelty
Happy #MediaMonday! This feature comes to us from Bennito Kelty of the Tucson Sentinel. Learn more about his role as the local reporter on the IDEA beat, how he got his start in journalism and much more in this post.
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February – #FunFactFriday
February is officially here and Rayna Burgett is sharing some interesting facts you might not know about the month of romance and love. Check them out!
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Zilanthropy
Participating in workplace volunteerism or volunteering one’s own time can make a huge difference in our community. Read more from Scott Hanson on Gen Z's involvement in philanthropy and how it helped him create a new term in this post.
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What Are AI Chatbots?
Chatbots can give PR pros inspiration or topics for stories, marketing campaigns, website content, blog posts and much more. Justin Liggin discusses AI chatbots and their impact on the industry in this blog post.
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Do Your Visuals Match Your Brand?
When it comes to brand visuals, consistency is important. Learn more about the importance of brand building visuals in this blog post from Alison Bailin.
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