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United Airlines Dog Disaster
Breanne Krager | Mar 15, 2018
United Airlines has made headlines again—and not in a good way. Airline officials are calling United’s most recent blunder a “tragic accident" and now everyone is wondering how they plan on fixing it.
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Subway Kids & Sports Rides Into Sahuaro Elementary School To Surprise Two Lucky Students
HMA Public Relations | Mar 13, 2018
(PHOENIX – March 6, 2018) – Subway Kids & Sports of Arizona, in partnership with Subway Restaurants of Arizona, Dasani Water, Shamrock Farms and The Be Kind People Project, rode into Sahuaro Elementary in Phoenix this February to recognize two special students as part of its Cycle for Success program. Through a teacher-led nomination process, […]
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Jewish Family & Children’s Service and Sojourner Center Raise $400,000 at Brighter Tomorrow Hope Luncheon
HMA Public Relations | Mar 12, 2018
(PHOENIX – March 12, 2018) – In their first-ever combined fundraising luncheon, Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) and Sojourner Center, an affiliate subsidiary of JFCS, raised $400,000 at its Brighter Tomorrow Hope Luncheon, held Friday, March 2 at the Arizona Biltmore. The luncheon was attended by more than 500 people, and focused specifically on […]
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#MediaMonday – Erisa Nakano
Alison Bailin | Mar 12, 2018
Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from Erisa Nakano, a senior real-time editor at ABC15 and fellow Cronkite grad.
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Do PR People Have a Side Hustle?
Alison Bailin | Mar 9, 2018
Alison came across a story in the New York Post about “the side hustle." Of course, it focused on how more than 50% of Millennials are the ones doing the side hustling. But here is the thing: every member of our office, which includes a borderline Baby Boomer, a Gen Xer and two Oregon Trailers has a side hustle (or two).
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What Makes News
Scott Hanson | Mar 8, 2018
Working in media relations is fraught with challenges to determine what is – and what is not news. Scott gives examples of this in today's blog post.
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#MediaMonday – Jaime Cerreta
Alison Bailin | Mar 5, 2018
Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from AZ Family TV 3 fan favorite Jaime Cerreta. As most of you know, hometown girl Jaime anchors 3TV'S Good Morning Arizona on both Saturday and Sunday mornings, and she hosts “Jaime's Local Love” on Good Morning Arizona on Wednesdays.
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AAED’s April Workforce Symposium to Address Arizona’s Bright Economic Future
HMA Public Relations | Feb 28, 2018
(PHOENIX – February 28, 2018) – The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) will hold a Workforce Symposium, “Future So Bright, Must Wear Shades,” April 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix. Joseph Bocanegra, vice president of customer success for ZipRecruiter, will discuss non-traditional approaches to attracting talent […]
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What Makes a Leader?
Alison Bailin | Feb 28, 2018
According to Pat Williams, co-founder of the Orlando Magic (yes, he drafted Shaq), there are seven basic traits that make up a great leader.
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Michelle Quintanilla Elected to Southwest Behavioral & Health Services’ Board of Directors
HMA Public Relations | Feb 26, 2018
(PHOENIX – Feb. 26, 2018) – Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H) is pleased to announce it has elected Michelle Quintanilla, vice president of inventory management and planning for Freeport-McMoRan, to serve on its Board of Directors. In this role, Quintanilla will be collaborating with other members of the Board of Directors to further SB&H’s […]
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‘Capitalizing On Tourism As An Economic Driver’ Will Be Discussed At Arizona Association For Economic Development’s March Luncheon
HMA Public Relations | Feb 22, 2018
(PHOENIX – Feb. 22 2018) – “Capitalizing on Tourism as an Economic Driver” will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) March luncheon. It will be held on March 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix. A panel featuring Marc Garcia, president and CEO […]
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Frequently Asked Questions about Public Relations
Alison Bailin | Feb 22, 2018
Last week, Alison had the privilege of speaking in her friend and long-time local journalist Christia Gibbons’ class at ASU’s Cronkite School. The students were split down the middle as to whether they were looking to go into careers in journalism or public relations.
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