What Public Sector Agencies Can Learn From Private Sector Branding

What Public Sector Agencies Can Learn From Private Sector Branding By: Michelle Ubben, Partner & COO, Ron Sachs Communications   This week, Ron Sachs Communications helped the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs launch its new brand, defining and refining this critical agency with an eye to its most important audiences — the 1.6 million veterans who […]

FPRA Foundation Student Scholarship Available

Florida Public Relations Education Foundation Student Scholarship The FPRE Foundation will offer one $1,500 scholarship to a student this year. The application was sent out to State Board Members, student members and faculty advisors the first week of January. To be eligible, candidates must be enrolled in a public relations major or emphasis track at a four-year university or […]

2013 PR Resolutions

At the beginning of each year, I create countless resolutions in my that I hope to keep up with throughout the year. Each year I vow to eat healthier, focus on school, save money and many more. This year is different. I’m looking at 2013 in a whole new light.

My FPRA Internship with the DBPR

Being a member of the FPRA Student Chapter has opened up so many doors for me. Between the professional development trips, networking meetings and mentor/mentee social, I have met many amazingly successful professionals across the state and have learned so much about the world of public relations

FPRA Renewal Window Closing!

It’s time to renew your FPRA membership. If you did not receive a renewal form in the mail you can renew online at www.fpra.org or download the renewal application here. If you have not renewed your FPRA membership, it has expired and must be updated to continue receiving services from the State Association and your Capital Chapter. Please […]

November Luncheon: The PR of Politics

By: Kelly Schwantes Communications Intern, Department of Business and Professional Regulation & FPRA Student Chapter Member  This month, the FPRA Capital Chapter hosted “The PR of Politics” to give a post-election wrap-up with Gary Yordon and Steve Vancore, hosts of North Florida’s and South Georgia’s premier political talk program, “The Usual Suspects.” Gary Yordon has served as […]

Capital Chapter Posts Website RFP

The Capital Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) is seeking a proposal to redesign its website. A copy of the RFP is available online at: http://fpra-capital.org/wp-content/uploads/Website-RFP.pdf The external communication goal of the redesign is to create a mobile-friendly or responsive site to enhance the user’s experience and drive leads for membership. The internal […]

October Luncheon: Dining and Business Etiquette with Molly Kellogg

For the October luncheon, the FPRA Capital Chapter hosted a program by Mrs. Molly Kellogg, Director of the National League of Cotillions Leon County Chapter and author of the weekly column Modern Southern Belle for the Tallahassee Democrat. She is also the Communications Director at the Capital Region YMCA. The event was titled, “Manners Matter: […]

Save the Date! FPRA CapChap Membership Social

Meet with new Board of the Directors, network and learn how you can get involved while enjoying the best view in Tallahassee. What: FPRA membership social. Where: Level 8 at the Hotel Duval When: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 27 Cost: $5* for FPRA members, $10 for future members (*Includes a drink ticket and […]