As a student studying PR in Miami, I struggled because I wasn’t drawn to work in the hospitality and consumer spaces like many of my peers. I knew I was interested in working with professional services and non-profit clients, but I didn’t know how to take the next step. I approached Professor Heidi Carr, who […]
Gen Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) spends hours every day scrolling social media, and a significant portion of that is consuming the latest news. This shift away from traditional news outlets isn’t necessarily bad. In fact, social media has become a distribution channel for traditional news outlets to deliver information quickly that can […]
Crisis today looks very different from that of just a few years ago. The presence of social media is growing exponentially, and with it, the time an organization has to respond to a crisis is shrinking. The organization no longer holds the power to push a narrative, and bad sentiment spreads as fast as a […]
You may have seen singer and songwriter Eric Church’s recent commencement address at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Using the metaphor of life and the six strings of a guitar, he struck a chord with every strum. The blend of words and music was storytelling at its finest. Even if we can’t add music to […]
Everyone is creating content right now. With design tools more accessible than ever, there’s a bigger emphasis on making content visually engaging, but sometimes readability gets overlooked in the process. In my role at Haj Media, I’m constantly reviewing materials—decks, social graphics, one-pagers, and websites. And honestly, most of the issues I come across aren’t […]
In April 2017, after an award-winning journalism career, George Haj launched Haj Media, a boutique communications firm specializing in public relations, crisis communications, content development, and reputation management. Nine years later, we asked George what’s changed and what matters most. Here are his nine keys to effective communications. 1. Storytelling is Number One It’s all […]
Context matters. So does perspective. During our weekly Haj Media staff calls, I often prod Haj Media President George Haj to share stories from his remarkable, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism career. It’s an opportunity for our younger teammates to learn in real time, ask questions, and share viewpoints. This week, the Artemis II mission triggered a […]
Did you know that more journalists are vetting executives on LinkedIn, pitched as ‘industry experts,’ to verify they have something noteworthy to say?
To be recognized as an industry leader, you need to share your thoughts. Communicating your views helps to amplify your influence and reach.
We’re excited to welcome our Spring intern, Haley Riggins, from the University of Miami School of Communication. Haley is a junior in the Honors program, majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Marketing and Management. “I couldn’t be more excited to join the Haj team and learn more about the media and public relations industry. I look […]
The Cape Florida Lighthouse, perched on the southern tip of Key Biscayne in Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, marked its 200th anniversary on December 17, 2025. The lighthouse, built in 1825 to aid navigation, is Miami-Dade’s oldest standing structure. Learn More
