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#MediaMonday – Nicole Raz
Ever since she attended middle school in Shanghai, China, Nicole Raz knew she wanted to become a journalist. In today's #MediaMonday post, you'll learn about how she got an early start in the field and how she ended up reporting for the Jewish News in Phoenix.
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Is Ben & Jerry’s More Than Ice Cream?
As we pass the year mark since George Floyd’s murder, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) continues to be on many people’s minds. Read more about how Ben & Jerry's have been able to stick to their values to support social injustice issues.
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How Good is Your Digital Marketing Strategy – Part One?
How good is your digital marketing strategy? In today's post, Abbie Fink shares the first of three parts to a successful digital marketing campaign.
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Are Business Cards Still Relevant?
Here at HMA, we see the value of having printed business cards. In addition to sharing important contact details, a business card is a great place to jot down a few notes to remember your conversations. Read more from Marissa Baker.
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How Journalists Must Prepare For The Squeaky Wheels
A new report says it is “necessary” to better prepare journalism students for the realities of increasingly “vile” online abuse they could face. Hear more from Scott Hanson.
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#FunFactFriday – Common Myths in Public Relations
Public relations remains a highly misunderstood industry. Today's #FunFactFriday disproves the common misconceptions about PR.
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The Connection Between PR and ESG
Public relations initiatives that prioritize Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues have become a key to success for not only brand reputation and marketability, but for the planet as well.
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Is Social Media a Blessing or Curse for Corporate Communications?
Social media presents both benefits and pitfalls for businesses. Find out how to avoid risk and engage with your audience successfully on this week's Copper State of Mind podcast.
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Is the Human Connection a Part of PR’s Future?
While technology has allowed industries like public relations to grow and evolve, the human connection is still a vital part of our job. Hear more from Scott Hanson.
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#MediaMonday – Teresa Bitler
It's #MediaMonday! Today we are featuring award-winning travel writer, Teresa Bitler. She recently published her new book, 100 Things to Do in Mesa Before You Die which is her fourth guidebook in Arizona. Learn more about her!
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Is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion a Waste of Time?
The conversation of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) has been around in the workplace for many years. Yet a recent survey from United Minds found that nearly 40 percent of C-Suite leaders say DE&I is a “waste” of time and resources. Read more from Abbie Fink.
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How to Use Clubhouse
After a year of being exclusively for iPhone users, Clubhouse has launched the popular app for Android users. Learn more from Autumn on how to navigate the app!
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