Media Resource Center
The Aker Ink Media Resource Center is designed to support journalists and media professionals with ideas, resources, and expert sources for a wide range of business and consumer topics, including finance, insurance, law, real estate, healthcare, and construction.
Monthly Tip Sheets
Aker Ink publishes monthly tip sheets packed with timely story ideas. Recent editions include:
- May 2026 -- Why overlooked women's health benefits are becoming a growing business concern, how today's leaders are redefining work-life balance in an always-on culture, and what Arizona families can do now to prepare for rising energy costs ahead of summer.
- April 2026 -- Why early-season heat is driving higher utility costs for Arizona families, how Phoenix homebuyers are gaining negotiating power in a shifting market, and what construction companies can do to rethink recruitment in a competitive job market.
- March 2026 -- Why business owners need continuity planning, the warning signs that a high-performing leadership culture is turning toxic, and the mental health gaps affecting first responders.
Current Top Story Angles (Our Top 5)
- Financial Planning: Strategic Exit Plans for Business Owners -- 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.
- 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; the industry must attract more than 500,000 additional workers to meet demand.
- 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.
- Real Estate: "Cautiously Optimistic" Market Outlook Shapes Buyer Confidence and Seller Expectations -- The Phoenix housing market is gradually finding its footing after a tumultuous stretch of shifting inventories, rising interest rates, and economic uncertainty.
- Community Issues: Financial Resources for Arizonans Navigating High Summer Energy Costs -- When the heat hits, many Arizonans face the stress of high utility bills; seniors, low-income families, and households with limited cooling options are most at risk.
Subject Matter Experts
Aker Ink can connect journalists with expert sources for a wide range of business and consumer topics. Contact the Aker Ink team to request an expert source or to sign up for monthly tip sheet delivery.
Contact and Location
Aker Ink PR & Marketing | P.O. Box 1775 | Scottsdale, AZ 85252 | (480) 269-2291 | https://akerink.com/media-resource-center