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 […]
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 willing to serve in a leadership capacity during the 2016-2017 board year. The following positions are available: BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITIONS PRESIDENT-ELECT (Board Officer): Provides support and performs duties as assigned […]
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 […]
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 […]
On the topic of message delivery, when is it best to use public relations, advertising or marketing principles? What are the similarities and differences of each, and how can the disciplines work together for a successful outcome? Some accomplished communications experts answered those questions and more on Feb. 25 at the Hotel Duval in Tallahassee. […]
Your work is so awesome, we decided to give you a few more days to fully describe the awesomeness in your Image Awards entries. Entries are now due at 5 p.m. on March 4, 2016. You do not have to be a member of FPRA Capital Chapter to enter the competition. The complete call for entries guidelines […]
You will want to create a reminder so you do not miss the 2016 FPRA Annual Conference! Early bird registration is $725 and the hotel room rate is $129 – the same as last year. About the Venue Located 30 minutes north of Clearwater, Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort is one of America’s most celebrated […]
Each year, the Capital Chapter encourages PR Pros in the Big Bend area to submit their work from the past year for recognition, and we’re calling for your entries now! This year, entries will be submitted electronically, with detailed instructions in the Call for Entries, available here. You can enter your work in one of […]
To ring in the holidays, the FPRA-Capital Chapter and FPRA Tallahassee Student Chapter are celebrating at Madison Social on Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.! Join us for our first seasonal celebration together as the MadSo chef prepares exceptional appetizers for the evening, courtesy of FPRA, and the bartenders mix festive beverages that you won’t […]