Name and Title Zoe Linafelt, Deputy Communications Director, Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) Hometown Tallahassee! I graduated from Lincoln High School (2007) and Florida State University (2010/English-Creative Writing). Some of my favorite memories of growing up here include visiting the Tallahassee and Natural History Museums, performing with the Women’s Dance Project, and singing […]
Unleashing PR Speed with the Race Through New York Thursday, November 8, 2018 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. CoLab at the Pod Presented in Partnership with Tallahassee’s American Advertising Federation Chapter Top Takeaways FPRA is looking at an exciting year. There was a 70% membership renewal rate statewide, with 75 new members since September […]
Name and Title Scott Schroeder, APR, CPRC, VP Operations, Liquid Creative Hometown Tarpon Springs (Clearwater, FL area) – Home of the Fighting Spongers! When did you start your career in Public Relations? I was in the printing industry and worked as an affiliate member until 2009, and then made the switch to the PR side. […]
From Cuisine to Clapbacks: The College Town Marketing Gurus Take Us Behind the Scenes Thursday, September 20, 2018 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Township Top Takeaways Check your ego at the door with your ideas Know your audience and tailor your efforts to them Choose which feedback you accept Leverage your audiences to tell […]
WeAreFPRA Capital Chapter Celebration Thursday, August 30, 2018/11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Four Points by Sheraton, Tallahassee Downtown Presented by Gandy Printers, TREW Media, Inc, and Ktcreative Top Takeaways Celebration of the past year’s accomplishments Past FPRA Presidents passing the gavel Awards Ceremony Installation of the new FPRA Officers and Board of Directors Recap The […]
Name and Title Sam May, Public Relations Coordinator at VISIT FLORIDA Hometown Tampa, Florida Share a little background about yourself. I moved to Tallahassee in 2014 to pursue college at Florida State University. In 2016, I graduated with a degree in Editing, Writing & Media with a minor in Communications. During my last semester, I […]
Shari Hubbard, APR is the Capital Chapter’s most recent member to earn the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) credential. Hubbard is the owner of Tallahassee Home Staging, where she directs all public relations and communication activities for the company specializing in residential, apartment and model home staging. Hubbard is also a community blogger for the […]
Name and Title Holly Brooks, Account Manager at RB Oppenheim Associates Hometown Tallahassee, Fla. What project are you most proud of? I’m proud to have been part of a successful legislative campaign for the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA), handling both internal and external communications. FRA’s “Redevelopment Works” campaign raised awareness about the importance of Florida’s […]
“Finding Your #FPRAbalance: A Little PR-spective.” Thursday, July 19, 2018/11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Florida Sheriffs Association Presented by One Fresh Pillow Top Takeaways Make the most of all FPRA has to offer There’s a chasm between the public’s perception of public relations and the true nature of the industry Empower your employees It’s okay […]
The purpose of the award is to recognize a member of the Capital Chapter for their outstanding contribution to the Chapter and the field of public relations. When awarded, the New Member of the Year and Member of the Year awards are presented at the officer installation meeting in August. The selection of a winner […]