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Does your astrological sign dictate your career path?
Abbie Fink | Oct 3, 2019
Abbie has noticed there are a lot of Libras in communications - including most of HMA. Do other career paths line up with astrological signs? Find out for yourself!
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Use Your Heart
Autumn Jarrett | Aug 29, 2019
I am someone who is always a sucker for a heartwarming story, so when I came across this story about Orlando International Airport surprising a mom who had just dropped her daughter off at her Disney internship, I couldn’t help but smile (and maybe get a little teary-eyed). It all started when Madi tweeted the […]
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How do you use public relations in your daily life?
Marissa Baker | Aug 16, 2019
Many people use public relations principles in their daily life but probably aren’t even aware of it. For instance, when posting a photo to Instagram or telling Facebook ‘what’s on your mind,’ you are giving yourself more exposure to the people that follow you. As I close in on the first month of my internship […]
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Welcome to HMA
HMA Public Relations | June 28, 2019
Hi everyone! I’m Autumn Jarrett and I am excited to be joining HMA as an account coordinator. I recently graduated from Arizona State University. This makes this opportunity extra special to be able to join fellow Cronkite alumnae, Abbie and Alison along with the rest of the team. To help you get to know me […]
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Gone Phishing
Annelise Krafft | Apr 11, 2019
Just last week, I almost fell victim to a phishing scam. Someone emailed me, pretending to be a trusted colleague, and tried to convince me to buy them hundreds of dollars’ worth of gift cards. Luckily, I thought something smelled fishy (pause for laughter!) and was able to reveal the truth before making a huge […]
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When Medicine and Media Meet
Abbie Fink | Nov 20, 2018
The line-up features some of the most interesting people of our time from across a variety of industries and political backgrounds.
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Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards
Scott Hanson | Sep 25, 2018
Similar to the Public Relations Society of America’s Copper Anvil awards, which recognize the best in PR programming, the Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards, presented by the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), showcase excellence in TV news, from writing to production, editing, reporting and more. Among this […]
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Insert “Working Mom” Pride Here
Kelsey Makings | June 20, 2018
I am a working mom. I have done half a days work by 8 a.m. My kids are up, dressed, fed and dropped off. I make my way into the office and my mind is haunted by the sounds of my crying toddler. She didn’t want to go to school again. I turn up the […]
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Walk-ins Are Welcome
Grace Flemer | June 6, 2018
I was sitting at my kitchen table with my laptop and brand new college degree when it finally dawned on me. Why am I allowing this new world of online applications determine my future? Why has this digital process become the new normal? Who is even looking at my resume and application? Now don’t get […]
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Welcome to HMA
Madeleine Norris | July 28, 2017
Hello all, my name is Madeleine Norris and I am super excited to be joining the HMA Public Relations team as the new intern! I recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication, and a minor in French (j’adore la langue, et la nourriture!) Today marks two weeks with […]
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#MediaMonday – Scott Leadingham
Scott Hanson | Dec 5, 2016
It’s about time we have a #MediaMonday post from Scott Leadingham, editor of SPJ’s official magazine, Quill. For more than 90 years, Quill has been a respected and sought-after resource for journalists, industry leaders, students and educators on issues central to journalism. [Click below for more]
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Abbie Fink | Jan 9, 2012
Each Monday, we are posting a blog to help our readers get to know the media just a little bit better. With a TWIST! No, we aren’t posting story pitch tips or media lists, but instead great stories from the media themselves about their lives, their work and other little known facts! Think of it […]
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