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Comfortably Numb

By Jackie Wright on March 9th, 2010 In Media, People, Pitching, Uncategorized

As I write this post, the haunting lyrics from a Pink Floyd song are ringing in my head, “Your lips are movin, but I can’t hear what you’re sayin.” Unfortunately, the reporters that we listen to on a daily basis are moving their lips and I can hear what they are saying… loud and clear.  It’s [...]

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Kathy Sacks Joins Infusionsoft as VP of Communications

By Len Gutman on February 2nd, 2010 In People

Former VPRB guest blogger Kathy Sacks has a new gig. Kathy will join Infusionsoft beginning next week as the company’s new vice president of communications.
According to a press release sent today by the Gilbert-based software company, “As vice president of communications, Sacks will lead a team dedicated to spreading awareness of Infusionsoft’s next-generation email marketing [...]

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Camen Elected Co-Communications Chair of National New Pros

By Charlotte Shaff on January 21st, 2010 In People

Brian Camen, Public Relations Specialist for Thunderbird School of Global Management was elected the 2010 Co-communications Chair of the National New Pros Section in PRSA. Responsibilities include being in charge of all things social media for the new pros section, managing the new pros blog and writing/editing the monthly newsletter.
Crystal A. Olig, Former Phoenix PRSA [...]

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What’s ahead for PRSA/Phoenix? 5 questions for Abbie Fink

By Linda VandeVrede on January 20th, 2010 In People

Every January, the leadership baton of PRSA/Phoenix is passed on to a new candidate, and this year it’s Abbie Fink, vice president and general manager of HMA Public Relations.
1). What key initiatives/developments at PRSA national would you like Valley PR Blog readers to know/understand? 
According to Gary McCormick, PRSA’s national chair, the organization will be focusing on [...]

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Templar leaving Tribune for Goldwater Institute

By Charlotte Shaff on January 18th, 2010 In People

Le Templar will leave the East Valley Tribune in late January to take the position of communications director for The Goldwater Institute in Phoenix. Templar has been a print journalist for almost 20 years, working for the past decade at the Tribune as a reporter and opinion writer. He became opinion pages editor in January [...]

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Media Tidbits

By Charlotte Shaff on January 8th, 2010 In Media, People

Some quick info and changes going on in the local media that you might want to know about. If you have more to share, please let us know!

KNXV-TV announced that starting Monday, January 11th Kirk Yuhnke and Nicole Beyer will become permanent anchors with the morning team on ABC15 Daybreak.
Lori Jane Gliha, weekend anchor for [...]

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