Babeu camp hires Rose Law Firm to squelch story
A week ago, consultant Chuck Coughlin advised that the Babeu camp would be wise “to hire somebody” to “start chasing” the media around, and the Babeu campaign has done just that.
Border fence fund gets PR help
The anemic fundraising for Sen. Steve Smith’s build-your-own-border-fence campaign is getting some help from a professional public relations firm.
Politicos give Babeu’s handling of allegations poor marks
Public relations veterans say Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu and his campaign team made political miscalculations when the lawman called a press conference to publicly reveal that he is gay and refute allegations that he threatened an ex-lover with deportation.
Bundgaard brouhaha: Embattled senator clings to leadership role
The fallout from a domestic violence incident on the side of a Phoenix freeway last month has escalated into a mess that is imperiling the legislative career of one of Arizona’s most powerful politicians.
Valley PR mogul ‘expanding the empire’
One of the most well-known public relations firms in the Valley just got bigger. On Oct. 1, Rose & Allyn Public Relations merged with PRIME 3 under the business name Rose, Moser & Allyn Public and Online Relations. Jason Rose, president of the new company, said the merger demonstrates his strategy of “expanding the empire” that he has built over the years. He said he will announce more[...]
Coughlin’s prominence is no accident
Political consultant Chuck Coughlin was recently recognized in an issue for having some "juice." But what accompanied the kudos was a snide, anonymous comment that his achievement was "accidental." The quote offered other gratuitous criticism too.
Tempe Mayor Hallman joins Parker campaign
Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman is chairing Paradise Valley Mayor Vernon Parker’s gubernatorial exploratory committee, putting an end to speculation that he might seek the job himself.