Last week, the Florida Public Relations Association’s LeadershipFPRA inaugural class traveled from around the state to Tallahassee for its Government, Law and Ethics Day. The program featured walking tours of the old and current state Capitol buildings as well as presentations on the current legislative session, covering politics from a media perspective, leadership through effective […]
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 […]
Changes at the Capital Chapter and a New Way to Learn About Our Programs Building our chapter around you You may have noticed some changes at the Capital Chapter recently. Your board spent the fall asking members and prospective members what they want from their chapter. Thank you for taking time to complete the survey, […]
The FPRA Capital Chapter and American Advertising Federation’s holiday social was a success! The two groups joined together to help celebrate the holidays, network and spread a little seasonal joy by donating to Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend. Held at Midtown’s latest restaurant, Table 23, the community’s top creatives and communicators celebrated with tasty […]
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 […]