S1 E1: Creative Compensation with Alison King

S1 E1: Creative Compensation with Alison King

Author: Public Relations Global Network | PHX.fm July 7, 2022 Duration: 12:19

It takes more than just a good salary to attract employees these days. Whether you are working in an office or have a remote workplace, creative office culture and maintaining staff morale are still critically important. Business owners are getting more creative when it comes to compensation and benefits.

About the Guest

Alison King is a trusted PR pro, committed mentor and supportive leader. She is the president of Media Profile, one of Canada’s largest and most respected independent communications agencies. Over a storied 30-year career she has earned the respect and trust of the CEOs of Canada’s largest brands and the editors of its busiest newsrooms. Her culture-centric management style has contributed to the agency’s enviable reputation and numerous awards for best places to work and best places to work managed by women. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, she never stops learning or evolving the agency.

About the Host

Abbie Fink is vice president/general manager of HMA Public Relations in Phoenix, Arizona and a founding member of PRGN. Her marketing communications background includes skills in media relations, digital communications, social media strategies, special event management, crisis communications, community relations, issues management, and marketing promotions for both the private and public sectors, including such industries as healthcare, financial services, professional services, government affairs and tribal affairs, as well as not-for-profit organizations.

PRGN Presents is brought to you by Public Relations Global Network, the world’s local public relations agency. Our executive producer is Adrian McIntyre. The show is produced by the team at Speed of Story, a B2B communications firm in Phoenix, AZ.

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