Name and Title: Rachel Smith, Communications Director, Vocational Rehabilitation How long have you been a member of FPRA, and why did you join? I’ve been a member of FPRA for more than 23 years. I originally joined because my boss at the Girl Scouts had been a member and knew how important it was for her […]
The 2014 Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the following slate for the 2014-2015 Chapter year: President: Jan Dobson, APR, CAE President-elect: Nanette Schimpf, APR, CPRC Immediate Past President: Sandi Poreda, APR Treasurer: Amanda Fliger Wood, APR Secretary: Christina Johnson Director of Membership: Cindy Muir, APR Director of Programming: Stefanie Stricklin Director of Awards and Recognition: […]
ER for PR 2014 is just around the corner, and we’re excited to announce a special bonus feature available to all who attend. We’re partnering with TREW Media, Inc., our official Chapter photographer, to offer professional head shots on site at ER for PR. Head shots will be $35 per person and will be available throughout […]
1) Media releases are best when backed by a personal connection. The deeper the connection, the more likely the release will produce you’re desired goal. Ideally, you want a meaningful relationship with the most influential media people in your town. However, the personal connection can be as simple as sending an individual release as opposed to an email blast. […]
The Capital Chapter is excited to have an opportunity to offer two FPRA Annual Conference scholarships to our members! This year’s 76th Annual Conference, titled The Road Best Traveled, will provide four days of exemplary professional development and networking for practitioners across the state. Leaders from major corporations, agencies and nonprofits will take to the stage Aug. 10-13, 2014 […]
Name, title and organization: Danny Aller, Public Information Coordinator for Social Media, The Florida Bar What inspired you to pursue a career in public relations? I’m a bit of a late bloomer. Allow me to explain … I originally planned to begin my career in Communications/Public Relations after I graduated with a degree in English […]
ER for PR, the Capital Chapter’s annual community service event, offers small businesses and local non-profits an opportunity to receive free one-on-one counseling sessions with PR experts. In addition to the counseling sessions, the Chapter will host speakers to discuss the basics of public relations, how to identify and manage social media crises and how […]
The Capital Chapter hosted its first ever CapChap Challenge this past weekend, with 29 teams battling it out at challenges hosted by local businesses. Check out WCTV’s coverage and the Tallahassee Democrat’s gallery and story online. Search #capchapchallenge on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the exciting updates from the race! Congratulations to Team Sachs Media Rhinos […]
The FPRA State Association is calling for applications for the 2014 Student Scholarship. This year’s recipient will receive $1,500 and will be recognized at the Presidents’ Luncheon during the 76th Annual FPRA Conference, which takes place August 10th-13th in Orlando. Please note that scholarship candidates must be a member of an FPRA student or professional […]
~ Image Awards Honor Outstanding Public Relations Efforts ~ Tallahassee, Fla. (April 17, 2014) – The Capital Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) today presented 35 awards honoring local public relations practitioners at its annual Image Awards ceremony. The Image Awards competition is conducted annually by FPRA to recognize outstanding public relations programs in […]