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#MediaMonday – Madeline Bates
Justin Liggin | Nov 3, 2025
It’s #MediaMonday! Meet Madeline Bates, a Phoenix and Tempe reporter at Independent Newsmedia. She shares her journalism experience starting with her school paper, favorite local spots and best tip for PR pros looking to pitch her. From covering neighborhood news to discovering the best local coffee spots, get to know Madeline in this post!
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#MediaMonday – Inside the Valley Publicity Summit ’25
Justin Liggin | Sep 22, 2025
The Valley Publicity Summit ’25 brought together public relations and media professionals for a morning of speed story pitching and new connections. Read the highlights and takeaways from one of the year’s biggest and most valuable media events in this blog post by Justin Liggin.
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#MediaMonday – Independent Newsmedia Panel
Justin Liggin | Mar 31, 2025
This week's #MediaMonday takes you inside last week’s PRSA Phoenix panel at the Independent Newspapers headquarters, where the key people behind the paper shared insights on local journalism and how to connect with them. Read more from Justin Liggin!
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#MediaMonday – Jessica Herrera
Justin Liggin | Oct 28, 2024
The #MediaMonday spotlight is on Jessica Herrera, Audacy Phoenix producer and Valley Voices host! Meet Jessica and read about her media journey and her work to uplift the Valley’s nonprofits and local causes in this feature.
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Is Perception Reality?
Scott Hanson | Dec 19, 2023
After serving as an emergency replacement Santa at a recent Christmas party, Scott Hanson is discussing his past experiences as Santa and the universal love for the figure. Read more from Scott on what this reveals about reputation management in this post.
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#MediaMonday – Caroline Yu
Justin Liggin | Dec 5, 2022
Happy #MediaMonday! Our latest feature comes to us from Caroline Yu, a reporter for Independent Newsmedia. Find out more on Caroline and how she got her start in writing in this blog post.
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Phoenix is Center of PR Universe
Scott Hanson | May 17, 2022
With PRGN and PRSA coming to Arizona, the Valley has become the center of the PR universe. Find out more on these events and how HMA has played an influential role in making it all happen with Scott Hanson.
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Do You Speaka My Language?
Scott Hanson | Feb 18, 2022
Arizona's newest Phoenicians are coming from all over the world as our state has become the third fastest-growing in the nation. Read more on this growth with Scott Hanson.
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Phoenix Rises Again
Scott Hanson | Nov 11, 2021
Phoenix has given rise to an international network of independently owned public relations firms that still stands today. Read more from Scott Hanson.
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Should Your Business Have a ‘Do Good’ Community Relations Strategy?
Abbie Fink | Apr 14, 2021
Is community relations a part of your overall business strategy? It should be. A strategic community relations plan has the power to impact both your community and your business.
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Is Local TV News Becoming A Morning Radio Show?
Scott Hanson | Feb 11, 2020
Scott is noticing the polished, professional evening news he once knew is taking on the same characteristics of a morning radio show. Learn more about how local TV news is evolving.
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#MediaMonday – Dr. Gloria Crosslin
Scott Hanson | Nov 25, 2019
Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from Phoenix native Dr. Gloria Crosslin, host of “Life Stories” on the Fox affiliate in Washington D.C. Read more of her life story and how her historic past led her to where she is today.
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