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 […]
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 2014-2015 board year! The following positions are available: The President-elect serves as the immediate back-up for the President of […]
This past Thursday, the Capital Chapter hosted the March luncheon called “Doak to ‘Dena: FSU’s Road to the BCS National Championship” at the FSU Stadium. Moderator Robby Cunningham, Chief Communications Officer for the FSU Alumni Association, led a diverse panel in discussing the behind-the-scenes PR of Florida State’s road to the Championship. Panelists included Jason […]
The Capital Chapter is seeking applications for the 2014 Dr. Jay Rayburn Scholarship. The winner of the scholarship will receive $500. Applications are due Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Applicants must be current or intended communications students currently enrolled at FSU, FAMU or TCC, and must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Proof of FPRA student […]
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 […]
President and CEO of Netweave Social Networking Kevin McNulty caught the FPRA Capital Chapter members up to speed on the latest updates to LinkedIn and how they can be utilized as a PR tool. With over 277 million users worldwide and 87 million of those in the U.S. (and growing), its now the third largest […]
Last month the Capital Chapter kicked 2014 off with a half day professional development seminar called “Talkin’ Bout My Generation: Decoding the Differences Among Us.” The day began with a presentation by Dr. Jean Twenge, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University and author of more than 100 scientific publications and books, including The Narcissism Epidemic:Living in […]