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Welcome, journalists! We’re here to make your lives easier. If you’re looking for ideas and resources to craft more informative, impactful stories, you’ve come to the right place. We can also get you in touch with expert sources for a wide range of business and consumer topics, including finance, insurance, law, real estate, healthcare and construction.

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December 2025

Insights on the lingering vulnerabilities in Arizona’s heat relief efforts, why career development shapes better healthcare outcomes, and what rising first-time buyer ages signal for the real estate market.

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Our Top 5

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Strategic Exit Plans for Business Owners Balancing Personal & Financial Goals
An exit plan should evolve alongside both business and personal life, but owners often limit their focus to face-value financials when aspects like deal terms, valuation, taxes and family priorities ultimately determine a sale’s success. How can owners plan an exit that simultaneously aligns economics, risk and control in order to start their next chapter with confidence and clarity?

INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION

How Contractors Can Navigate Labor Shortages Amid Growing Infrastructure Demands
The push to build data centers, semiconductor plants and water treatment facilities has created unprecedented need for skilled labor, yet contractors face a historic shortage of qualified workers. The industry must attract more than 500,000 additional workers to meet demand. So, how can contractors find and retain strong talent while keeping projects and budgets in line?

BUSINESS INSURANCE

Business Solutions for Managing Soaring Claims Costs in a Litigious Landscape
Commercial insurance costs continue to rise year after year as liability claims grow more complex and expensive. For business owners, that means steeper premiums and tighter budgets. What are some key strategies leaders can implement to mitigate exposure and manage risk in an environment where routine claims can quickly spiral into costly disputes?

REAL ESTATE

‘Cautiously Optimistic’ Market Outlook Shapes Buyer Confidence & Seller Expectations
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for Phoenix buyers and sellers. After a tumultuous stretch of shifting inventories, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty, the housing market is gradually finding its footing. What trends are we seeing in terms of pricing, inventory and demand? How is the market expected to perform in the coming months?

COMMUNITY ISSUES

Financial Resources for Arizonans Navigating High Summer Energy Costs
When the heat hits, many Arizonans face the stress of high utility bills – and sometimes mounting debt – to keep their homes cool and livable. Seniors, low-income families and households with limited cooling options are most at risk. What programs and resources are available to help, and how can Arizonans look out for each other during the hottest months?

Speaking Engagements to Enhance Thought Leadership

What’s one of the best ways to engage and educate your target audiences? Speak directly to them. Speaking engagements can catapult an expert and generate widespread thought leadership. Whether speaking to hundreds of people on a national stage or sharing your expertise with a focused circle of prospects, speaking engagements provide third-party recognition while enabling you to tell a controlled and in-depth story that has the power to influence, educate and persuade target audiences to take action.

Law

Commercial litigation, business, employment, political/election, healthcare, data privacy, real estate, cannabis, bankruptcy, legal ethics

Finance

Consumer debt, budgeting, financial planning, investment and wealth management, estate planning, high-net-worth, philanthropy

Insurance

Consumer, business and cyber insurance, employee benefits, risk management, pension, mergers and acquisitions, ESG, bankruptcy

Healthcare

Health insurance and benefits, healthcare and HIPAA law, autism, hearing care, medical devices, disease prevention and containment

Construction

Commercial contracting, data centers, semiconductor infrastructure, water and wastewater, risk management

Residential Real Estate

Home sales, interest rates, market trends and forecasts, inventory, new construction, mortgage lending, senior housing, REALTORS®

Marketing

Business development strategy, communications strategy, digital marketing trends, social media trends, growing startups, brand management, public reputation

Community Issues

Heat relief, food insecurity, resources for low-income individuals and families

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Media Contacts

Danielle Fanning
Director of Public Relations

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(480) 286-3365

Claire Chandler 
Senior Account Executive

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Niamh Sutton
Media Relations Strategist

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(602) 363-5887