“The (Sensationalized) State of Journalism” Thursday, October 19, 2017 / 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. / FSU Alumni Center Top Takeaways: The proliferation of fake news is due, in part, to diminishing newsroom resources. Before believing a story: verify, verify, verify. When working with the media: 1. Be available 2. Provide multimedia elements to enhance a […]
This year marked the 60th Anniversary of FPRA’s Golden Image Awards where members joined together to celebrate excellence in public relations. This year’s judges consisted of out-of-state, accredited PR practitioners from PRSA, accredited and certified FPRA members who came from the Council of Past State Presidents and senior practitioners in FPRA’s Counselors’ Network who have […]
Our May Meeting, featuring Sandra Fathi (crisis expert and data hack comms guru) AND our 2017 Local Image Awards, was loaded with helpful and interesting info, as well as a chance to get some quality time with some talented PR pros. (Not to mention a silent auction with some real steals.) Our morning ended with […]
Name and Title: Jennifer Krell Davis, Deputy Director of the Office of Public Information, The Florida Bar What inspired you to pursue a career in public relations? I was recruited from the House of Representatives to work in communications with Francine Walker at The Florida Bar in 2000. She wanted to hire me in order […]
Name and Title: Celia Mott, Digital Communications and Engagement Specialist, Leon County Government What inspired you to pursue a career in public relations? I decided I wanted to pursue a career in PR during my internship with Leon County Community and Media Relations. I learned quickly that a communications department is vital to any organization. […]
Name and Title: Jessie Johnson, Account Manager, RB Oppenheim Associates What inspired you to pursue a career in public relations? I studied ICT at FSU, meaning I took a combination of technology and communication-based courses. After taking advertising and account planning, I really wanted to learn more about my options in the field. So, I […]
Name and Title: Sandy Saintilus, Project Coordinator, Salter Mitchell What inspired you to pursue a career in public relations? I decided I wanted to pursue a career in PR after a professional development trip with FPRA Student Chapter at FSU. We visited Give Kids the World (an nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides cost-free vacations […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL — Some of Tallahassee’s biggest public relations stars were honored on April 21 for stellar work in their field. The Image Awards, a red carpet event, is presented annually by the Florida Public Relations Association-Capital Chapter to encourage and promote the development of public relations professionalism in the Big Bend. “The Stars of […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL — Several of Tallahassee’s top public relations professionals were today honored on for their outstanding work and accomplishments over the past 12 months. The Image Awards, a red carpet event, is presented annually by the Capital Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association to encourage and promote the development of public relations professionalism […]
Sarah Robinson is a highly regarded speaker, author, entrepreneur and consultant. She talked to attendees at the FPRA-Capital Chapter’s February 19 meeting about “How to Create the Happiest Clients and Stakeholders on Earth.” Based in Birmingham, Ala., Robinson is the CEO and Chief Strategist at Fierce Loyalty. She wrote the Amazon best-selling book Fierce Loyalty: […]
