Cocktails & Candy Canes

  Cocktails & Candy Canes Don your best Christmas gear and join the Capital Chapter for a one-of-a-kind jingle jam. On Thursday, December 13 join us at The Deck Pizza Pub from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for delicious food, cash bar for adult beverages, and even better company. As a bonus, dress up as […]

Unleashing PR Speed with Universal Orlando Resort

  About the Speaker: Alyson Lundell, APR, CPRC is the Senior Director of Public Relations for Universal Orlando Resort. With more than 15 years in PR, Alyson spent the majority of her career in the tourism industry. She spearheaded the successful rollout of some of Florida’s most popular attractions–Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon, […]

From Cuisine to Clapbacks: The College Town Marketing Gurus Take Us Behind the Scenes

  If you’ve been in Tallahassee longer than 2 seconds, there’s a chance you’ve been to Madison Social, Township, Centrale, SoDOUGH Baking Co., Magda’s and/or Happy Motoring. Known for their delicious dishes, outrageous drinks, and sizzling social media, Matt Thompson and Eric Pounders are the brains behind the operation and have re-defined how social media […]

WeAreFPRA Capital Chapter Celebration

  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 Recognition 
Sponsor Recognition APR Certification Pinning New Board Swearing in Incoming President 
Sneak Preview of 2018-19 2018/19 Committee Volunteer Opportunities Please RSVP […]

Finding Your #FPRAbalance: A Little PR-spective

In an industry filled with driven professionals working with 24-hours news, it can be hard to strike a good work-life balance. FPRA State President Ryan Gerds, APR, CPRC, will share how he proactively works to find his #FPRAbalance, and a panel of local PR pros will share their experiences trying to maintain PR-spective through it […]

What’s Your “Fake News” IQ? How to Discern the Truth.

  In the era of “fake news,” it’s becoming increasingly difficult for consumers — and even those of us in the information business — to tell what’s real from what isn’t. The Capital Chapter of FPRA is proud to host veteran communicator Ron Sachs for a presentation on news literacy, with tips on how to […]

Communicating History – Behind the Creation of Florida’s Constitution Revision Commission PR Strategy

Complimentary Parking A lot has evolved since 1998, the last time Florida citizens had the opportunity to change our state constitution through the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) process. With the explosion of smartphones and a drastically different media landscape, the 2017-2018 CRC demanded an impressive strategy to educate the more than 20 million Floridians who stand […]

Tips from a Political PR Pro – Mastering Legislative Session Without Losing Your Mind

You can’t claim a client list of Florida’s political elite without some serious skills, and when it comes to promoting, protecting and preserving her clients’ reputations and initiatives, no one does it better than this public relations powerhouse. Presenting Tips from a Political PR Pro – Mastering Legislative Session Without Losing Your Mind, Sarah Bascom, […]

Capital Chapter Leadership Celebration

Celebrating Past, Present and Future Chapter Leaders Recognizing Member Achievements  Join the Capital Chapter on August 17 to celebrate its past, current and future leaders. During our meeting, we’ll say goodbye to the outgoing directors and chairs and swear in the new board of directors and chapter officers. Our past chapter presidents will be invited […]