Comments on: HMA celebrating 30 years of agency history

By: Kim Pravlis Prince

Kim Pravlis Prince — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:15:29 +0000

Congratulations to Scott and his team. I remember Scott from his NAU days. He was outstanding, even back then. This kind of longevity is great for our industry and makes us all proud. Congrats to HMA.

By: Marketing Sociologist

Marketing Sociologist — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:55:31 +0000

Speaking of being here a LONG time, I remember when Kathy Kerchner was a terrific TV journalist (working for Pep Cooney – one of my heroes) before she opened those caves down by Benson. Oh Kartchner, not Kerchner caverns?

By: Laura Capello

Laura Capello — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:28:08 +0000

I have had the priveledge to work with HMA on and off over the past 20 years or so. First as an intern helping with their book tours while at ASU, to helping them out as a consultant after going out on my own. Scott and Abbie are two of my most favorite people and I wish them, the agency and their great staff nothing but the best for the next 30 years!!!

By: Felice Appell

Felice Appell — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:20:39 +0000

Congratulations to HMA! And Kathy, I remember watching YOU on TV (you rocked, by the way).

By: Andy Ptacek

Andy Ptacek — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:54:59 +0000

Congrats! Here’s to another 30

By: Abbie S. Fink

Abbie S. Fink — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:00:40 +0000

How fun to read the comments and see some of our friends stopping in to say hi and leave a comment. You all helped contribute to our success.

By: Kathy Kerchner

Kathy Kerchner — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:13:42 +0000

Gee, I must be old too. I remember when Ed owned the agency and Scott was on TV. Congratulations Scott, Abbie, et al. You guys do a great job!

By: Mike Shaldjian

Mike Shaldjian — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:09:47 +0000

Congratulations from Media Watch AZ to all our HMA PR family.
Oh, and Scott – I really Dig the 80′s doo,man.

By: Rachel Brockway

Rachel Brockway — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:14:35 +0000

Great article!

Congratulations Scott, Abbie and the team at HMA Public Relations! I think what HMA is doing in the community is fantastic.

By: Scott Hanson, APR, Fellow PRSA

Scott Hanson, APR, Fellow PRSA — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:28:20 +0000

Linda, thanks for including us. It’s quite a fun trip down memory lane.

Iris(Polly) LeBarge was Ed’s general manager at NewsCount, where Mike Sshaldjien and I first met.

Yes, it was 1986 when I returned to Phoenix from Flagstaff and began working for Ed. I started started at KPHO-TV in ’88. The hair could have confused anyone!

A couple of those individuals and agencies mentioned are either sole practitioners or ad agencies that have traditionally had PR divisions. Either way, each is well respected and their longetivity in the market is to be commended.

A little fun at the old ballyard is good for the soul. Getting a couple of hits or making a nice dig every now and then adds to it. Admission is always free.