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
Mike Bloom didn’t plan on becoming a lawyer — but three decades later, a spinoff and a ransomware attack later, he’s at the helm of legal strategy for one of the fastest-growing insurance groups in the country. Read article on law.com
CEO of TWG Motorsports, Dan Towriss, joined newly announced team drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez in New York City on the floor of the NYSE. “They chose Cadillac F1 because we’re an American team with global ambition —backed by TWG Motorsports
