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 […]
Listen, Engage, Act, Deliver … all words that describe a leader … and FPRA’s 78th Annual Conference, appropriately titled LEAD. With nationally-renowned speakers and unparalleled networking opportunities, the 2016 annual FPRA conference was a can’t-miss event! Held in Palm Harbor, Florida, the conference featured a series of workshops and sessions designed to further enhance attendees’ […]
The Florida Public Relations Association Capital Chapter installed its 2016-2017 board in August. New officers for the organization will be: President Elect Molly Kellogg-Schmauch; Immediate Past President Nanette Schimpf, APR, CPRC;Secretary Heather Teter, APR;Director of Accreditation Rachel Smith, APR, CPRC;Director of Awards and Recognition Stefanie Stricklin;Director of Development Donna Wright; Director of Membership Zoe Linafelt; […]
The Florida Public Relations Association Capital Chapter installed its 2016-2017 board on Aug. 18. The new officers for the organization will be: President Jay Morgan-Schleuning, APR, CPRC; President Elect Molly Kellogg-Schmauch; Immediate Past President Nanette Schimpf, APR, CPRC; Treasurer John Fleming, APR, CPRC; Secretary Heather Teter, APR; Director of Programming Kenneth Morgan-Schleuning; Director of Accreditation […]
We are proud to recognize Brianna Barnebee and Melanie Mowry Etters, APR, CPRC, who were recently accepted to LeadershipFPRA. Brianna serves as the Senior Account Manager for RB Oppenheim Associates and the Director of Communications for our Capital Chapter. Congratulations, Brianna! Melanie joined the Agency for Persons with Disabilities as its Communications Director in January […]
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 […]
UPDATED: New Date! The Capital Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) and the Knight Creative Communities Institute’s #SeeTallahassee team today announced the launch of the third annual Amazing Capital Race, presented by Werner Hyundai. The Amazing Capital Race will take teams of two throughout Tallahassee, completing challenges hosted by local businesses and organizations […]
The FPRA Capital Chapter launches its 2016 Mentorship Toolkit. FPRA’s Mentorship Program exists to connect established public relations professionals with public relation’s young professionals. “I am very proud to announce the launch of this program,” said Nanette Schimpf, APR, CPRC, President of the FPRA Capital Chapter. “This toolkit creates an environment of learning and professional […]
Telling a good story is key in public relations. When Carolyn Gosselin, APR, addressed the Florida Public Relations Association-Capital Chapter, the past-president of the FPRA-Orlando Chapter told two good stories. Gosselin is Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer at the Florida Chamber of Commerce in the Capital City. She’s also co-owner, along with husband Bob, of […]