We’re just short a few chicken wings, that’s all

By on June 25th, 2010 In Hype!

A survey conducted by Weber Shandwick for The Combos (R) brand recently ranked the top 50 “Manliest Cities” in America.   Where is Phoenix in the lineup?    #23, behind places like Columbus and Chicago but ahead of Toledo and Dallas.   Huh? The rankings were based on six criteria.  I understand including sports as a factor, and [...]

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They’ve got spirit…how ’bout you?

By on June 24th, 2010 In Hype!

You have to hand it to Spirit Airlines. It’s not very often a second tier carrier makes headlines around the world for something other than a disaster, but Spirit manages to make you look. The problem is, at least for me, I’m looking…but it’s with disdain. Spirit’s latest ad mocks the oil spill in the [...]

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HMA celebrating 30 years of agency history

By on June 23rd, 2010 In Agencies

Longevity in a city like Phoenix is a treasured thing, and this year marks the 30th anniversary of HMA Public Relations.   I didn’t know the history behind the agency, and was interested to find out that it was originally started in 1980 by Ed Moser and was called Ed Moser and Associates. Scott Hanson joined [...]

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Malcolm Atherton Joins Thomson Reuters

By on June 22nd, 2010 In People, Social Media

When I first met Malcolm Atherton in his role at Businesswire, I was impressed because he seemed to be one of those rare sales types who sincerely takes an interest in his clients’ needs. I owe a lot of my introduction to social media in the early days (2006) to Malcolm. He has now moved on to [...]

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Pitch Me: Dawson Fearnow

By on June 22nd, 2010 In Pitching

Name: Dawson Fearnow Title: Editor-in-Chief Outlet: Desert Living Today/Scoop Factory Phone: 480-286-1128 eMail: dawson@scoopfactory.com 1. What are your primary duties and responsibilities? I’m the new (old) editor at sister publications, Desert Living Today and Scoop Factory. (I also steered the magazine through the CITY AZ/Desert Living transition before leaving in 2004 to serve as the [...]

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R&R Partners wins two “Best of the Capitol” awards

By on June 21st, 2010 In Best Practices

Readers of the Arizona Capitol Times have named R&R Partners best public relations firm in the annual “Best of the Capitol” awards. R&R was also recognized for “Best Coordinated Campaign” for its work with the March of Dimes to save its program that screens Arizona newborns for congenital and metabolic disorders. The Arizona Capitol Times [...]

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