Pitch Me: Local Lily

By on May 9th, 2011 In Pitching

Name: Brandi Walsh and Beth Hickey Title: Creators and Executive Editors Outlet: www.LocalLily.com LocalLily.com features “Lily,” a good friend with exceptional taste who enjoys living seasonally and sharing the best locally owned places to dine, shop and experience Arizona. Lily’s persona is key to the site’s strategy. Contrary to the popularity of self-made Internet personalities, [...]

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Crosby/Wright hires Tuttle as PR AE

By on May 6th, 2011 In Agencies

Crosby/Wright, a Scottsdale-based public relations and advertising agency, has hired Shelby Tuttle as a Public Relations Account Executive. Prior to joining Crosby/Wright, Tuttle worked at Kirvin Doak Communications, a leading public relations firm in Las Vegas, where she focused primarily on hospitality, entertainment and green technology accounts including CityCenter, MGM Grand Detroit, Sirens of TI [...]

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Pahia joins Riester

By on May 6th, 2011 In Agencies

Gretchen Pahia has been named Senior Account Executive, Public Relations, at RIESTER. Pahia has more than 12 years media and public relations experience, winning several awards for her news producing and writing skills. She has proven success bringing her clients outstanding media coverage and results in local, regional and national media outlets. She also brings [...]

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Odell named VP Corp Comm at UTI

By on May 3rd, 2011 In People

Universal Technical Institute is pleased to announce the promotion of Bill Odell to Vice President, Corporate Communications. Formerly the Director, Corporate Communications, Odell will have expanded responsibilities in investor relations, providing significant support to government affairs initiatives and corporate compliance matters.  Odell will continue to lead both internal and external communications in this new role. [...]

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What are you doing today?

By on May 2nd, 2011 In Advice

Back on September 11th, 2001 I was working hard to find the most compelling music, images and quotes to help create promotional news topicals and campaigns at ABC 15. It was a draining day for everyone in every department at the station. Fast-forward to the present day, and its a pretty quiet, slow day for [...]

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Phx PRSA Independents Lunch May 5

By on May 2nd, 2011 In Best Practices

Are you a PR practitioner flying solo because you have a passion for independence? Does the mere thought of putting on “corporate handcuffs” cause you to break out in hives? Do you want to network with other indies to learn and share tips for overcoming the challenges of being your own boss so that your [...]

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