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 […]
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 […]
