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What is a diverse and inclusive workplace?

What is a diverse and inclusive workplace?

 |  Sep 20, 2018

As a business owner and a public relations practitioner, the topic of diversity and inclusion is brought up on a regular basis.  We talk about the need for a more “diverse workforce” and that we want to create “an inclusive office.”  But what does that really mean? I think we can all agree that diversity […]

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Why I Still Invest in Professional Development

Why I Still Invest in Professional Development

 |  May 1, 2018

Even though Abbie will soon be celebrating 25 years at HMA Public Relations and 31 years in the industry, she still invests in her professional development.

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2018 PRSA Western District Conference in the Mile High City

2018 PRSA Western District Conference in the Mile High City

 |  Apr 20, 2018

Last week, two of our team members were at the 2018 PRSA Western District Conference in Denver where the theme focused on the importance of community in PR. Here are the takeaways.

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Great Conversation Starters

Great Conversation Starters

 |  Apr 13, 2018

Scott provides us with some great conversation starters to use during your next networking event, courtesy of Dave Sherman's book, Breaking the Ice.

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Why Attend Professional Networking Events?

Why Attend Professional Networking Events?

 |  Mar 22, 2018

To piggyback off of Scott’s post from earlier this week, we'll be talking about the importance of attending networking events. For public relations professionals, this is usually in the form of a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) activity!

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Why You Should Enter Industry Award Programs

Why You Should Enter Industry Award Programs

 |  Mar 20, 2018

Industry awards are a great way to demonstrate to clients how good the work is that you do for them. It also provides a forum to show off for prospects, as well. Here is a list of PRSA Chapter awards!

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What is a Ghostwriter?

What is a Ghostwriter?

 |  Mar 7, 2018

As public relations professionals, we spend a tremendous amount of our workday in front of the keyboard. This includes writing news releases, drafting talking points, speeches for key executives, memos to employees, etc.  And more often than not, these communications pieces are written on behalf of someone else.

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2017 PRSA Phoenix Holiday Party

2017 PRSA Phoenix Holiday Party

 |  Dec 8, 2017

A great time was had by all at the annual PRSA Phoenix Holiday Party last night. Set atop the rooftop of the Graduate Tempe, the best of the Valley’s PR pros gathered to catch up, share in some holiday cheer and partake in the fabulous raffle that supports our PRSSA Scholarship Fund. We also had the […]

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ASU PRSSA: What I learned at National Conference

ASU PRSSA: What I learned at National Conference

 |  Oct 19, 2017

HMA was pleased to sponsor the ASU PRSSA chapter’s representatives at the international conference, including Taylor Bishop, shares her perspective here. [Click below for more]

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PRSA Phoenix – End of Summer Fling!

PRSA Phoenix – End of Summer Fling!

 |  Aug 17, 2017

On Tuesday, members of PRSA Phoenix gathered at The Herb Box in Old Town Scottsdale to ring in the end of summer with some tasty drinks, scrumptious apps and lots of laughs! [Click below for more]

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I’ve Been a Member of the Club for 30 Years

I’ve Been a Member of the Club for 30 Years

 |  Aug 1, 2017

Today marks Abbie Fink's 30th anniversary as a member of the Public Relations Society of America! [Click below for more]

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What’s Your Story?

What’s Your Story?

 |  May 12, 2017

One of the first sessions at the PRSA Counselors Academy conference this year was a storybranding survey identifying your leadership strengths and weaknesses...so, what's yours? [Click below for more]

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