Pitch Me: Angela Gonzales

By Charlotte Shaff on June 24th, 2008 In ValleySource

Angela Gonzales
Title:        Senior Reporter
Outlet:     Phoenix Business Journal
Phone:     602-308-6521
Email:     agonzales@bizjournals.com
 
1. What do you do?
I write about the business of health care, biotech and education/workforce.
2. What kinds of stories are you looking for?   
Breaking news stories about business deals, mergers, acquisitions, new companies, new products, issues.
3. What’s the best way to approach you with a pitch? [...]

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PRSA Phoenix looking for new pros

By Len Gutman on June 24th, 2008 In Professional Development

The Public Relations Society of America has a “New Pros” group on a national level and PRSA Phoenix is trying to get a local group up and running. They are looking for professionals with no more than five years experience with an emphasis on those with three or fewer years in the field. This also [...]

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McMurry No. 5 on ‘Best Companies’ list

By Len Gutman on June 24th, 2008 In Agencies

McMurry has been named one of the top 25 “Best Small Companies to Work For” in America. McMurry was named No. 5 on the prestigious list, which was unveiled Monday at the Society for Human Resource Management’s 60th annual Conference & Exposition in Chicago. This is the fourth time McMurry has been named one of [...]

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Idiot Girl returns Tuesday

By Len Gutman on June 23rd, 2008 In People

The Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death by former Arizona Republic columnist Laurie Notaro is schedule to hit bookstores on June 24. The always amusing Notaro will also be making several appearances in the Valley during her national book tour:
Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m.
Changing Hands
Friday, July 11 at 7 p.m.
Barnes and Noble [...]

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Young, Az Tech News filling critical niche

By Dan Wool on June 23rd, 2008 In ValleySource

Earlier this year, technology reporter Ty Young left the Phoenix Business Journal to pursue freelance projects. One of these, Az Tech News (www.aztechnews.net), launched in April and is rapidly gaining momentum. With some of the world’s leading technology companies calling Arizona home, Young and Az Tech News are filling an important niche — or [...]

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Marriott CEO Blog: “A cool way to tell stories”

By Angelo Fernando on June 23rd, 2008 In Social Media

Marriott CEO, J.W. Marriott told a shocked audience this morning that he never knew what a blog was when he started, but now finds it a way to listen to others, and communicate better with the thousands of employees and customers around 68 countries.
Marriott spoke at the opening session of the IABC International conference in [...]

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