The 2020 Image Awards: What’s Changed and How to Succeed

It’s local Image Award season! FPRA has revamped judging to improve the process and increase objectivity. Come learn how the process has changed and what this means for your entry at an evening workshop led by Image Award-winners from several organizations. Come prepared with your favorite campaigns from the past year in mind. If you […]

Covering the Capitol Journalist Panel & Breakfast

Join us for a panel of distinguished journalists Gary Fineout (POLITICO Florida), Lynn Hatter (WFSU) and Jeff Schweers (USA Today), moderated by Rick Oppenheim, APR, CPRC. The panel members will discuss their experiences covering state government, the changing landscape of the industry, tips working with the media and more. We are excited to welcome this […]

DEEPember Holiday Social

  ‘Tis the season to be jolly! Join us 5:30 – 7 p.m. on “Thirst-day,” December 5, at DEEP Brewing Company to toast to friendship and exceeding our PR campaign objectives! Significant others/spouses/partners are welcome. There will be treats and an ugly/wild sweater contest with exciting prizes (extra points if it’s beer-themed!). There is no […]

Protecting Your Client in the Digital Spotlight with Dontaye Carter

  New Location: Senate Chambers in the Historic Capitol The Capital Chapter is excited to welcome Dontaye Carter, Founder & CEO of Carter Media Group headquartered in Atlanta. His firm offers Public Relations Consulting, Media Relations, Digital Marketing Strategy, and Crisis Management. He is currently providing public relations counsel to attorneys representing families affected by […]

Tools for the Frugal PR Pro with Headshot Fair

As communications professionals, we are used to stretching a budget, but that doesn’t mean our work can’t be stellar! There are more free and affordable programs to help us do our jobs now than ever before. Join us October 18 for a lunch program to learn how to use Canva, Squarespace, video editing tools, and […]

The Art of Digital Storytelling with Ritesh Gupta

  Join us to hear from Ritesh Gupta, a Brooklyn-based journalist turned filmmaker and advertising creative who’s currently the Head of the Content Studio at Vayner Productions. His brand of storytelling has turned digital films and content into massive drivers of conversation and culture. The content he creates has collected over one hundred million views […]

Capital Chapter Leadership Celebration 2019

Looking for the upcoming September Program? Click here!   Location: The Gathering Address: 705 S. Woodward Ave. #201, Tallahassee, FL 32304 RSVP Deadline: August 19, 2019 Join us as we celebrate our chapter’s accomplishments, recognize our members’ contributions, and look forward to a brand new year. Agenda Year in Review Golden Image Award Recognition Chapter Awards and Board […]

To There and Back… A Hobbit’s Tale

    Hear from FPRA President Gordon Paulus, APR, CPRC, on his journey from the shire through the fields of media and public relations, and to saving Middle-earth by leading the premier public relations association for the state of Florida. Paulus, a senior communications specialist at Gulf Power Company in Pensacola, took the helm of […]

FPRA Capital Chapter & FAPL Movers & Stirrers, Never Shaken Sunset Reception

  FPRA Capital Chapter & FAPL Movers & Stirrers, Never Shaken Sunset Reception Public affairs and policymaking go hand in hand in the capital city. Join the Florida Public Relations Association’s Capital Chapter and the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists for a one-of-a-kind joint networking event, complete with specialty cocktails, light hors-d’oeuvres and spectacular sunset […]

The Secret Combination to Unlocking the Social Media Vault

About the Speaker: Gain insight into the digital marketing trends for 2019 from chief digital officer for Digital Opps, Michael Winn. Learn how to bypass platform algorithms and unlock the secret to garnering more attention from the right audience; Michael will be sharing his top strategies for adapting and growing your digital and social media […]