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Careers in Public Relations & Communications Workshop
Thank you to everyone who joined us at last Saturday's event, a free one-day workshop hosted by FPRA and PRSSA for area high school students who got to learn about academic majors and careers in public relations and communications. A great big thank you to the...
Shadow a local PR pro
Local PR students have the opportunity once again to shadow FPRA members during the month of April to see what it looks like to practice public relations in the real world. Are you interested in hosting a PR student for a Shadow Day? Contact Lacey Jones at...
Quiz for a Cause raised more than $1,000!
We had a blast at last week's Quiz for a Cause where the team 'You can't sit with us' took home the golden Q! Thanks to the 75 people who attended, and who also helped us raise more than $1,000 to help benefit student scholarships to Florida Public Relations...
March’s Program featured Duke Energy’s Communications Manager Heather Danenhower, APR, CPRC
FPRA Gainesville Chapter welcomed Duke Energy Communications Manager Heather Danenhower, APR, CPRC, who shared her Grand Golden Image Award-winning video entry on Andy Hines, a WWII veteran, prisoner of war in Nazi Germany and one of the most beloved leaders in Duke...
FPRA Gainesville attends FPRA Jacksonville’s Media Summit & Networking Luncheon
FPRA Jacksonville invited local media to share best practices with FPRA members at the annual Media Summit and Networking Luncheon on March 9 at Firehouse Subs Headquarters. Public relations (PR) professionals always need to remember reach out to the correct reporter...
Submit Nominations for Chapter Awards – Due April 5
The FPRA Gainesville Chapter will present three special awards at the Image Awards ceremony on April 27: Member of the Year Award, John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC Professional of the Year Award and Rising Star of the Year Award. Please take a few moments to...
February’s Program featured Jacksonville Jaguars’ Senior Manager of Public Relations Tad Dickman
FPRA Gainesville Chapter welcomed Jacksonville Jaguars Senior Manager of Public Relations Tad Dickman who shared his experiences overseeing the team’s football communications, media relations and serving as the spokesman on football-related matters. As public...
January’s Program featured multiple FPRA Golden Image Award winner Chris Gent, APR, CPRC
On January 19, Kissimmee Utility Authority Vice President of Corporate Communications, FPRA Orlando member, and a multiple FPRA Golden Image Award winner Chris Gent, APR, CPRC, shared some behind-the-scenes stories and details about his FPRA Golden Image Award winning...
Why do you love FPRA Annual Conference?
Tell us why you love FPRA Annual Conference by taking a short video and tagging us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter before February 18! Be sure to use the hashtag, #FPRA2017AC. Click on the videos below to view Patricia Krogh and Joey Martinez, Chelsea Sapp, Alex...
Café Case Study: Fresh Brewed Every Time
The Café Case Study held on December 7, highlighted the issue of how “headline news” can affect a publicly-traded company’s stock prices. In this case Wells Fargo’s stock prices were directly affected by adverse publicity; but there was a quick rebound when election...