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Harrah’s Development System Team Raises Funds During Native American Heritage Month; Donates Proceeds to Maricopa Against Abuse, Inc.
HMA Public Relations | Dec 6, 2018
(MARICOPA, Ariz. – Dec. 6, 2018) The HDS Associates team planned and executed an Indian Taco Fundraiser on November 16th to recognize Native American Heritage Month. HDS stands for Harrah’s Development System which is the Ak-Chin Indian Community’s career development program at Harrah’s Ak-Chin. The Associates chose to donate the proceeds from that event, which […]
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Coffee, Breakfast and Paul Maryniak: What I Learned
Kelsey Makings | Dec 6, 2018
Yesterday, eight of us PR pros had the chance to connect in a more intimate setting in downtown Gilbert. The guest was none other than Paul Maryniak, a veteran newsman and executive editor of several Times Publications, including the East Valley Tribune, Ahwatukee Foothills News, SanTan Sun News, Scottsdale Progress and Gilbert Sun News. Ready […]
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Who Provides Inspiration?
Scott Hanson | Dec 4, 2018
The HMA Public Relations team has many opportunities throughout the year for professional development. Sometimes team members attend seminars related to our industry, sometimes they attend speeches given by recognized thought-leaders and sometimes they attend events featuring outstanding speakers with motivational or inspirational messages. In no particular order, here is our list of the top […]
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Lisa Karnatz Joins Arizona Association For Economic Development As Associate Director
HMA Public Relations | Dec 3, 2018
(PHOENIX – Dec 3, 2018) – Lisa Karnatz has been named associate director for the Arizona Association for Economic Development. In her new role, she will be responsible for membership engagement, coordinating the organization’s special events and marketing. Karnatz has an extensive background as a marketing and business development professional, most recently serving as a […]
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#MediaMonday- Andrea Evans
Alison Bailin | Dec 3, 2018
Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from none other than Andrea Evans, the publisher of Frontdoors. For anyone who has been in the Valley a long time, we know Frontdoors has a long history. Andrea, tell us about the magazine, website and how you came to be its publisher? Frontdoors News was started in 2001 by […]
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A Few Takeaways from the PRSA Media Breakfast
Kelsey Makings | Nov 28, 2018
I attended a PRSA media breakfast at the Arizona Republic yesterday morning. The event included a tour of the newsroom along with a Q&A session with four journalists, including Ryan Randazzo, business reporter, Catherine Reagor, real estate reporter, Stephanie Innes, healthcare reporter and Lauren Saria ,dining reporter.. Here are a few takeaways from each panelist. […]
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Importance of telling your stories
Scott Hanson | Nov 27, 2018
Mike Pierce, known as “Antarctic Mike,” was one of the first to run the Antarctic Ice Marathon. He later became the first American to run the Antarctic 100k, a 62-mile jaunt on an ice shelf 600 miles from the South Pole. Click to read Scott’s recap of Pierce’s recent speech at an Accelerent breakfast.
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#MediaMonday – Tammy Fellows
Alison Bailin | Nov 26, 2018
Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from a newer member of the local media scene: Tammy Fellows. A Valley native (several generations back), Tammy graduated from the UofA before making a name for herself in publishing on both US coasts. After returning to Arizona years back she is now a mom of four. Well, five if […]
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#MediaMonday – Erin Thorburn
Alison Bailin | Nov 19, 2018
Erin Thorburn is both a freelance writer with some great media opportunities for local PR folks AND a children's book author. Click here for more.
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Arizona Association for Economic Development Presents 2018 Golden Prospector Awards
HMA Public Relations | Nov 13, 2018
(FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.- Nov. 13, 2018) — The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has presented 12 Golden Prospector Awards recognizing excellence, innovation and creativity in economic development. Gilbert’s Office of Economic Development and Sun Corridor Inc. each won two of the awards. Gilbert was honored for its “What More Could You Want?” video and for […]
READ MOREJewish Family & Children’s Service and PJ Library to Bring a Special Hanukkah Shabbat to Seniors at the Center for Senior Enrichment
HMA Public Relations | Nov 12, 2018
(PHOENIX – Nov. 12, 2018) – Jewish Family & Children’s Service will partner with PJ Library for a special Hanukkah Shabbat at the Center for Senior Enrichment at the Palazzo – on Dec. 7 from 11am- noon. The event is free and open to the public. Cantor Nurit Avigdor will lead participants in Hanukkah songs […]
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Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) Selects Its First Executive Director
HMA Public Relations | Nov 8, 2018
Network recognizes agencies for outstanding client work in international awards show at bi-annual meeting in Bucharest, Romania (BUCHAREST, Romania – Nov. 8, 2018) – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced the appointment of Gábor Jelinek as its first executive director at its fall meeting held in Bucharest, Romania. The international group also recognized its […]
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