Maggie Hames
A native of Indiana, Maggie Hames began her professional career as a news intern at News25 WEHT in Evansville, Indiana. It was there that she learned that journalists are people too, and her love for telling a good story took off.
As a student at the Indiana University School of Journalism, Maggie focused on PR, lending her expertise to causes such as the Coach Hep Indiana Cancer Challenge and the IU Student Foundation. She fell in love with healthcare PR while interning for Bloomington Hospital’s marketing and community relations department. Maggie helped the hospital deliver key messages by writing articles for internal communications, web copy, press releases, PSAs and more. She continued to develop her skills as a freelance writer for the hospital upon leaving Bloomington.
After graduating from IU, Maggie joined the author marketing services team for Author Solutions Inc. There, she managed multiple author campaigns as a publicist. She also played a key role in developing the department’s social media strategy, both for authors and corporate brands.
Her passion for PR, copy writing and social media continues to grow as she takes on the role of account executive. Maggie spreads the word about TrendyMinds clients through traditional and new media channels, in addition to account management to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
She is currently co-chair of the social media committee for the Hoosier Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. In her spare time, Maggie can be found walking her dog Presley (yes, after Elvis), cheering on the Hoosiers and checking out the latest and greatest in Indianapolis.
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Q+A
- You're given an unlimited amount of money and freedom from the law for 24 hours. What do you do?
I’d gather my friends and family for a huge shopping spree. Afterwards, I’d bring in all my favorite artists for a night time music festival complete with the best food and drinks.
- What is your favorite part of your job?
I love going beyond client expectations with results they can measure. I’m always thinking about the big picture.
- What's the weirdest thing about you?
I go to great lengths to organize my closet. It gives me peace of mind.
- Your house is on fire and you can only grab 3 things. (Your pets, friends and family are safe.) What do you take?
My MacBook and photo albums. Then I would double check to make sure everyone was safe.
- What would your super power be?
Teleportation. It would be sweet to be able to snap my fingers and be in Rome.
- Who would play you in a movie?
Rachel McAdams. I’ve been a fan since Mean Girls. She’s managed to stay grounded and have some class.
- Name one thing that's on your bucket list?
Get LASIK eye surgery. I would love to wake up in the morning and be able to see across the room. Someday soon I hope…
- Where do you go to find peace and quiet?
I go for a drive. Preferably down a country road with the windows down and a fresh playlist.
- If you were forced to move to another city, where would you live and why?
I think I would do really well in Key West. There’s no income tax and I’d never be cold.
- What would you win an Olympic medal for?
I was on the swim team in high school, which is why I’d be a shoe in for synchronized swimming.