A Message from Jack Sammons #MEMfly

Oct 10 2013

Nice to see good news on flight choice and additions to our Memphis International Airport! Here is an update from Jack Sammons that I wanted to share. I am also excited to see Southern Airways Express (our client flying out of local FBO’s) expanding to other markets such as Atlanta, Birmingham and New Orleans. If you are reading some of the local magazines around town, you may notice some of their route ads. I have flown on their planes several times now and can tell you the experience has been awesome. No bag fees. No TSA security screenings. No arriving…

Why ‘Likes’ on Social Media Sites Matter

Sep 24 2013

Have you noticed a pattern in individuals who actually ‘like’ your content on Facebook, Instagram, Google+, etc.? I have and I’m sure Facebook has, but what is intriguing to me is the psychology behind this now common and almost daily activity. When I see someone who likes my link or photo, I stop and think about them for a second. That’s pretty powerful. If you are honest, you think, “Oh, hey there’s Dana again, liking my stuff.” Or, “Oh, that sweet Molly.” You get the drift. My point is that when you take the time to click like on someone’s…

A message from Memphis and Shelby County Airport Authority’s Chairman, Jack Sammons

Sep 04 2013

This week, Delta Airlines announced further cuts in flights at Memphis International Airport and thereby “de-hubbing” Memphis leaving our Airport Authority and regional passengers hoping for friendlier skies ahead. I have written a lot about this topic over the past few years and feel strongly that vibrant cities with robust economies have strong airports and air services to their respective markets. For Memphis to remain a competitive city, capitalizing on key economic development opportunities and attracting talent and young people, we must have more choices and more airlines serving Memphis. Jack Sammons, recently appointed to lead our MSCAA’s Board is…

7 Pieces of Advice for Upcoming PR Graduates

Aug 21 2013

Post by Kiersten Bagley As a young professional, I have been asked countless times about how and why I entered the field of public relations. I am always humbled to tell my story and do hope that it offers some type of assistance to soon-to-be graduates. With the fall semester ramping up, here is some advice to undergraduates on their way to public relations and communications careers:

The Art of Taking a Break

Jul 09 2013

Summer is here and many of us will take some type of time off work for either a long holiday weekend or maybe—if you are fortunate—to travel for a week or so to some unchartered territory or new adventure. I think social media has played a real role in promoting travel and exposing us to new opportunities. For example, I am impressed by my friend Mark Schaefer’s (@MarkWSchaefer) extensive travel—work related with a personal few days tagged on. Mark has mastered this art of weaving work with some vacation and I have loved seeing his documented visits to foreign places…

One Month Down for Our Intern

Jun 19 2013

Post contributed by Tom Willcox Here I am – one month into my summer internship at Howell Marketing. I never thought I’d learn so much so fast! PR means public relations – yes, I get asked that all the time. It’s not the most understood job in the world and it’s hard to get respect when I say I’m on Facebook and Twitter all day! When I get home, my roommate will routinely ask how my Tweeting went at work. He’s being sarcastic of course. I don’t blame him. To be honest, despite numerous college lectures, I was still a…