Name and Title: Drew Piers, APR Partner, Director of Campaigns Sachs Media Group @DrewPiers Hometown: Bradenton, FL I’ve lived in Florida my whole life and love the sunshine – even though the cold we’ve had over the past several weeks has made me wonder whether I still live in the Sunshine State! What inspired you […]
PR pros might feel trapped in the terrifying Upside Down every now and then, but we took it a step further at FPRA’s Stranger Things holiday party. Scary ’80s-themed sci-fi might not be the first theme that comes to mind when you think “holiday party.” But Christmas lights, adorable kids, humor, romance, family values, and delicious […]
Name and Title: Katie Reeves, Owner of ktcreative, Boutique Marketing Agency Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL {Roll Tide!} What inspired you to pursue a career in graphic design and marketing? I have always been a creative person and in college pursued a degree in business with a concentration in marketing. I discovered in one of my classes […]
Name and Title: Cathy Schroeder, VP of Public Affairs, BowStern Marketing Communications Hometown: Panama City, Florida What different roles have you held with the Capital Chapter and how have you benefited from those experiences? Student, minion, member, treasurer and now president-elect (eek!) What project are you most proud of? Surviving (and sometime thriving) my first […]
“Tips from a Political PR Pro – Mastering Legislative Session Without Losing Your Mind” Thursday, November 16, 2017 / 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown Presented by Target Print & Mail Top Takeaways Politics are always going to drive your PR strategy, so tailor each strategy accordingly. Begin preparing for […]
Today, Amanda Handley, APR, with BowStern Marketing Communications gave a fun, informative presentation about how to build and submit an entry for the Image Awards. The 19 attendees enjoyed a delicious lunch from Taziki’s Tallahassee and got to ask questions and discuss entry ideas with the group. The Capital Chapter entry application on FPRA’s Image […]
This month, we are featuring two of our newest members: Bill Eichhoefer and Valencia L. Scott! They work for the Leon County Property Appraiser. Welcome, Bill and Valencia! Bill Eichhoefer Director of Community Affairs Leon County Property Appraiser Hometown: Chicago, Illinois What inspired you to pursue a career in public relations? I enjoy reaching out […]
“The (Sensationalized) State of Journalism” Thursday, October 19, 2017 / 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. / FSU Alumni Center Top Takeaways: The proliferation of fake news is due, in part, to diminishing newsroom resources. Before believing a story: verify, verify, verify. When working with the media: 1. Be available 2. Provide multimedia elements to enhance a […]
We had a fantastic week at the FPRA Annual Conference with The Capital Chapter Leaders being honored for their fantastic work. Congratulations to President Jay Morgan-Schleuning, APR, CPRC, for winning Chapter President of the Year for his implementation of long-term planning and strategizing. Congrats to our chapter and communications team for winning the Chapter Communications […]
This year marked the 60th Anniversary of FPRA’s Golden Image Awards where members joined together to celebrate excellence in public relations. This year’s judges consisted of out-of-state, accredited PR practitioners from PRSA, accredited and certified FPRA members who came from the Council of Past State Presidents and senior practitioners in FPRA’s Counselors’ Network who have […]