It’s 2014, and the Capital Chapter has big plans for this year. We’re going to launch the first ever Cap Chap Challenge, with a little help from a celebrity friend; we’re going to keep recruiting new members throughout the Big Bend Area; and we’re going to keep looking for ways to increase the value of […]
UPDATED DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH It’s that time of year again! We are looking for entries to our Image Award competition, which showcases the best practices and programs in the field of public relations. We’re celebrating the Superheroes of PR: Saving the World One Campaign at a Time. If your PR work saved the day […]
As a child growing up in Florida, I was fascinated about all things NASA so when I received the email that November’s FPRA Monthly Lunch Meeting speaker is to be Lisa Malone, APR, CPRC, Director of Public Affairs at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida, I was very excited. A question immediately […]
PR has made the top 10 list of most stressful jobs for several years, surely due in part to one of the most terrifying occupational hazards PR Pros face every day… public speaking. At October’s Monthly Luncheon Meeting, speaker Mark Zeigler gave some helpful pointers about how to survive this experience, give public speeches like a […]
The Capital Chapter is excited to announce that we will spread holiday cheer this year to some local veterans through our holiday community service project. Members are invited to support residents of the Tallahassee Veterans’ Village by bringing donated household items to the November 21st meeting and/or the December Social. The Veterans’ Village is a two-year transitional […]
For a public relations professional, the key to developing good relationships with members of the media is maintaining professionalism and expecting the same in return. Unfortunately, as deadlines get shorter and newsrooms shrink, sometimes professionalism is de-prioritized. A hard-hitting interview or negative coverage may leave you feeling like a victim – a little unsure about […]
Taproot Creative and the Capital Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association are looking for students with strong writing skills and the ability to apply critical analysis to public relations scenarios. The student with the best written response will receive $1,000 and the opportunity to interview for a spring internship at Taproot Creative. Writing prompt: In no fewer than 5,000 words, […]
Today, the Capital Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) officially installed its 2013-2014 Officers and Board of Directors. The installation ceremony took place at the FSU Alumni Center and highlighted the association’s tradition of excellence in leadership with a special presentation including past presidents. Incoming 2013-2014 Capital Chapter Officers and Directors: President: Sandi […]
Call for Applications The Capital Chapter would like to invite local organizations to submit an application to participate in the morning portion of ER for PR, including one-on-one counseling sessions with PR experts. Attendees will receive an “Emergency Kit” that includes tips from the experts and how to write a press release, a chance to […]
Congratulations to all of this year’s Golden Image Award winners, including the Florida Division of Veterans’ Affairs and Sachs Media Group, recipients of the 2013 Dick Pope All Florida Golden Image Award for the Honoring Those Who Served U.S. Campaign. Capital Chapter 2013 Golden Image Awards Winners Division A – Public Relations Programs Dick Pope […]