First Tuesday

Public relations practitioners with 10 or more years of public relations experience are invited to attend First Tuesday for “seasoned” professionals. Join other experienced public relations professionals from the Gainesville Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) on the first Tuesday of each quarter to discuss a topic of interest among peers.


First Tuesday - October 2

Tour:  The Gainesville Sun Facility
Case Study:  Gainesville.com Web Site Launch
Speaker:  Jennifer Smodish Griggs, Online Director

First Tuesday - February 5

Tour:  The Large and Small Animal Hospitals at UF's College of Veterinary Medicine
Case Study: Recent Uniformity and Branding Campaign at the College of Veterinary Medicine
Discussion Leader:  Sarah Carey, APR, Public Relations Director, College of Veterinary Medicine

First Tuesday - May 6

Tour: Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
Discussion: Public Relations ideas, advice and suggestions for Harn Development Coordinator Tracy Pfaff & staff

First Tuesday – July/August

Tour: TBA
Discussion: TBA


If you have suggestions for First Tuesday topics for discussion or if you would like more information, please Nickie Doria, APR at nickie@emmergroup.com or 352-376-2444.