HMA Public Relations

HMA Public Relations is a communications firm in Phoenix, Arizona. It began in 1980 and says it is the longest continuously operating public relations agency in the state. It handles media work and wider communications planning for local organisations.

What HMA Public Relations does

• Media relations and training: pitching to journalists and preparing spokespeople.
• Content marketing: written and multimedia material for clients.
• Digital communications: online channels as part of a wider plan.
• Community relations: engagement with local groups and residents.
• Crisis communications and issues management: handling sensitive situations.
• Event planning, public affairs and collateral: client events, work with government bodies and printed or digital brand materials.

Who it works with

Clients come from professional services, real estate and finance, healthcare, nonprofits, government, tribal affairs, and restaurant, hospitality and retail.

Key facts

• Based in: Phoenix, Arizona
• Founded: 1980
• Network: founding member of the Public Relations Global Network, a group of independent agencies across six continents
• Blog: publishes an agency blog on communications trends, running since 2008