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Can Anyone Really Be a Journalist?
Kelsey Makings | Jan 11, 2019
Your grandmother can do it on her laptop. Your neighbor’s kid can do it on his phone. And we, as trained journalists, can do it as well. It’s 2019 and literally anyone can publish content online. Degree or not. Often called “user-generated news,” this refers to any type of content that has been created by contributors or, […]
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Mayoral Economic Development Forum To Be Topic At Arizona Association For Economic Development’s January Luncheon
HMA Public Relations | Jan 2, 2019
(TUCSON, Ariz. – Jan. 2, 2019) – A mayoral economic development forum featuring three southern Arizona mayors will be presented at the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED)’s next Southern Arizona luncheon, Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Arizona Inn, located at 2200 E. Elm St., in Tucson. Mayors Arturo […]
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#MediaMonday – Bryan James
Alison Bailin | Dec 17, 2018
Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from Bryan James of Yavapai Broadcasting and Verde Valley Television, which includes The Q 102.9, KKLD 95.9FM, KVRD 105.7FM, KVNA-FM 100.1FM, KYBC 96.3FM, KNVA-AM Flagstaff (ESPN affiliate). Bryan, how did you get into broadcast journalism? I started as intern in high school. I worked special events on location, dubbed in […]
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What is a Media Advisory?
Alison Bailin | Dec 14, 2018
Our team has been sharing some of the most oft-used tactics in our media relations toolbox in recent months. Thus far, we’ve decoded the news release, photo caption, story pitch, press conference, deskside media meeting and informal media meeting. Today, we tackle a classic tool in any PR pro’s toolbox: the media advisory. A media […]
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‘Managing The Decision Process During Leadership Change’ Will Be The Topic At Arizona Association For Economic Development’s January Luncheon
HMA Public Relations | Dec 10, 2018
(PHOENIX – Dec. 10, 2018) – “Managing The Decision Process During Leadership Change” will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) January Phoenix luncheon. It will be held on Jan. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix. The speakers will be Mesa Vice Mayor […]
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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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