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How Do Communicators Get a Seat at the Table?

How Do Communicators Get a Seat at the Table?

 |  Apr 26, 2017

Abbie recently spoke on a panel for the Arizona Technology Council. The topic? The role of marketing and communications in the tech industry. [Click below for more]

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“PR Problem” or Operational Issue?

“PR Problem” or Operational Issue?

 |  Apr 11, 2017

Are you sure what you have is a PR problem? Or do you have an operational issue on your hands that the PR team now has to handle? [Click below for more]

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#MediaMonday – Leisah Woldoff

#MediaMonday – Leisah Woldoff

 |  Apr 10, 2017

As April 10 marks the beginning of the Passover holiday, we thought it was fitting to profile the managing editor of the Jewish News of Greater Phoenix for #MediaMonday. [Click below for more]

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Politics – Helpful or Hurtful?

Politics – Helpful or Hurtful?

 |  Apr 7, 2017

Should you disclose your political affiliation? Be it a resume, scholarship application or something else? [Click below for more]

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Twitter is a Valuable Tool for Today’s Journalists

Twitter is a Valuable Tool for Today’s Journalists

 |  Mar 29, 2017

Since the beginning, editors have been skeptical about the newsgathering function of Twitter, and rightfully so. But it has proven to be a powerful tool for today's journalists. [Click below for more]

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Lessons Learned from the Marketing Masters

Lessons Learned from the Marketing Masters

 |  Mar 21, 2017

A few weeks back, the Phoenix Business Journal put together a killer focus section on some of the best and brightest in the Valley’s marketing scene. Here are some of Alison's favorites. [Click below for more]

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My Nation’s Capitol Experience

My Nation’s Capitol Experience

 |  Mar 14, 2017

Abbie's business travel took her to Washington, D.C. last week. While she's been to D.C. half a dozen times for business travel, this time, for the first time, she got to be part of the legislative process. [Click below for more]

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Crossing the I-Beam

Crossing the I-Beam

 |  Mar 1, 2017

Abbie shares her thoughts on the three gaps that exist in our lives after seeing Hyrum Smith, 3Gaps training company CEO and chairman, speak on the topic. [Click below for more]

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Do Social Media Postings Influence Your Decisions

Do Social Media Postings Influence Your Decisions

 |  Feb 16, 2017

As PR pros, we often review a candidate's social media before the job interview. It's important for a candidate to be active but also have a "clean" account, but what happens when their posts turn political? [Click below for more]

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What is Wednesday…Deskside Media Tours

What is Wednesday…Deskside Media Tours

 |  Feb 8, 2017

Yes! Deskside media tours, also called media meetings, are still around and they're still effective. Read some tips from Abbie on how to make the most of them in today's post. [Click below for more]

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We Need to Work on Our Table Maintenance

We Need to Work on Our Table Maintenance

 |  Jan 11, 2017

A family dinner at a Chinese restaurant has inspired Abbie to work on HMA's "table maintenance" when it comes to delivering on the expectations set by our clients. [Click below for more]

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Honored to Serve

Honored to Serve

 |  Oct 25, 2016

Abbie was the recipient of the Patrick Jackson Award for Distinguished Service to PRSA, presented at the PRSA International Conference in Indianapolis on Monday. She was unable to attend so I accepted the award on her behalf. Here is the speech she would have given. [Click below for more]

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