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 […]
Strengthen your leadership skills, grow your professional network and have fun by volunteering for an FPRA leadership position. The Capital Chapter is looking for members who would be willing to serve in a leadership capacity during the 2015-2016 board year. The following positions are available: The President-elect serves as the immediate back-up for the President of […]
The FPRA-Capital Chapter plans to ensure that its past president and current State President Rachel Smith, APR, CPRC, ends her busy year with much fanfare. It will host the President’s Welcome Reception/FPRE Foundation Event, the signature kick-off extravaganza for FPRA’s 77th Annual Conference, this summer in Orlando. Reception attendees will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and […]
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: […]
Stanley Tait Professional Award for Service – Call for Nominations The Stanley Tait Professional Award for Service to the Capital Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association has been established as the highest, most prestigious award of the Chapter. The award honors the spirit, professionalism, and leadership of Stanley Tait, award-winning counselor and mentor to many […]
The FPRA-Capital Chapter’s first meeting of 2015 was held at our new luncheon location: the Capital City Country Club. Huge congratulations go to all our new members and a thank-you to everyone who attended the luncheon. A few notes/reminders: If you know of a business wishing to sponsor a luncheon, please contact Alexis Phillips at […]
The FPRA-Capital Chapter recently got a fascinating look into the 2014 Florida governors’ race between Charlie Crist and Rick Scott, from the perspective of Kevin Cate, former consultant for Charlie Crist’s campaign. At the November monthly meeting, Cate laid out the elements that he believed swayed the outcome of the election. “Don’t feel sorry for […]
The FPRA’s Capital Chapter 2014 Leadership Luncheon began with the acknowledgement of its 2013-2014 officers’ and board members’ accomplishments and contributions — each receiving a personalized award and gift. Alison Faris, APR, Director of Membership was able to get the chapter up to 152 members, the most of any chapter in the state. In the […]
Congratulations to the members of the Capital Chapter who won big at the FPRA Golden Image Awards ceremony this week, especially to the team at BowStern and the City of Tallahassee for winning the Dick Pope All Florida Golden Image Award, the ceremony’s top honor! A full list of winners is below: DIVISION A – PUBLIC […]
Dr. W. Timothy Coombs, Professor at the University of Central Florida’s Nicholson School of Communication, joined the Capital Chapter to explain “What Zombies Teach Us About Social Media Crises: Managing Crises in the Digital Age.” Dr. Coombs works from the premise that, like modern-day Zombies, social media crises are viral — spreading fast, stirring up trouble […]