The Capital Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) is looking for student members who exemplify PRincipled, PRagmatic PRoblem‐solving skills that the best PR PRofessionals bring to the table. We will award one scholarship to an applicant who demonstrates the most thorough, effective, and creative communications solutions. Applications will be accepted from members who […]
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 willing to serve in a leadership capacity during the 2019-2020 board year. The following positions are available: BOARD POSITIONS PRESIDENT-ELECT (Board Officer): Provides support and performs duties as assigned for the […]
April is APR Month! Internationally recognized, the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) demonstrates mastery of today’s strategic communications practice and commitment to lifelong learning and ethical standards. Below are testimonials from Capital Chapter members who earned their APR credential. “Earning accreditation in public relations is an important way for communications professionals to distinguish themselves in […]
Come CoWork for FREE @ CoLab FPRA Capital Chapter members are welcome to drop-in and cowork at CoLab for FREE. Here is a link to sign up for your free membership. 9 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday 124 Marriott Drive (Park Centre building — corner of Park and Magnolia) Ring the doorbell […]
Name and Title Kelly Corder, APR, Director of Communications for the Florida Commission on Offender Review Hometown Born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida. Go Noles! When did you start your career in Public Relations? I began working in public relations while an undergrad student at Florida State. I started as an intern in the Communications […]
Name and Title Allison Aubuchon, APR, President of Allison Aubuchon Communications Hometown Born and raised in beautiful Stuart, Fla., before falling in love with Tallahassee. When did you start your career in Public Relations? I studied PR at the University of Florida knowing good communications skills would open a lot of doors. But my […]
Name and Title Zoe Linafelt, Deputy Communications Director, Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) Hometown Tallahassee! I graduated from Lincoln High School (2007) and Florida State University (2010/English-Creative Writing). Some of my favorite memories of growing up here include visiting the Tallahassee and Natural History Museums, performing with the Women’s Dance Project, and singing […]
Unleashing PR Speed with the Race Through New York Thursday, November 8, 2018 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. CoLab at the Pod Presented in Partnership with Tallahassee’s American Advertising Federation Chapter Top Takeaways FPRA is looking at an exciting year. There was a 70% membership renewal rate statewide, with 75 new members since September […]
Name and Title Scott Schroeder, APR, CPRC, VP Operations, Liquid Creative Hometown Tarpon Springs (Clearwater, FL area) – Home of the Fighting Spongers! When did you start your career in Public Relations? I was in the printing industry and worked as an affiliate member until 2009, and then made the switch to the PR side. […]
From Cuisine to Clapbacks: The College Town Marketing Gurus Take Us Behind the Scenes Thursday, September 20, 2018 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Township Top Takeaways Check your ego at the door with your ideas Know your audience and tailor your efforts to them Choose which feedback you accept Leverage your audiences to tell […]