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CWC_FPRA's PR University

PR University Study Guide

We had four fantastic breakout sessions during this month’s PR University half-day seminar, and in case you missed them or need a quick refresher on what was covered, check below…
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PR University

Compelling Connections

Compelling Connections How and Why Our Influence Matters At this year’s CWC FPRA half-day seminar, we had the fantastic opportunity to hear from Tim Walsh, game designer, author and speaker.…
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CWC-FPRA's The Power of Place Branding

Five takeaways from “The Power of Place Branding”

By Laura Coyle Another outstanding networking and luncheon event was held in May at the Manatee Community Foundation featuring a panel of experts who presented “The Power of Place Branding.”…
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Message from the President

A Message From The President

Dear FPRA Members & Friends: Summer is quickly approaching and, with that, comes the announcement of the slate of officers for the upcoming year! It seems like just yesterday that…
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Winners recognized during the local public relations association Image Awards celebration were (from l-r) Joseph Grano of Next-Mark; Kim Livengood, The Eclipse Agency; Rhonda Leiberick, Habitat for Humanity Sarasota; Sharon Kunkel, Wordslinger Marketing & PR; Eleni Pierce, First Watch; Enriqueta Balandra, Visit Sarasota County; Elise Ramer, Premiere Sotheby's International Realty; Andrea Knies, Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County; and Melanie Reda and Tess Vaessen of FCCI Insurance

Congratulations to our Image Awards winners!

On Wednesday, we recognized the area’s best work in public relations, marketing and communications during our “2019 Image Awards: All that Glitters is Gold” event at GROVE Restaurant. Winners were…
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Jennifer Moss Wilson

Member Spotlight: Jennifer Moss Wilson, APR, CPRC

Jennifer Moss Wilson, APR, CPRC Practice & Marketing DirectorThyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida What was your first job in PR? My first PR job was at Sarasota Memorial Hospital…
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Message from the President

A Message From The President

Dear FPRA Members & Friends: I love this time of year, as the “light at the end of the tunnel” for our region’s event season can be seen. It’s also…
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Scary Good PR - Alyson Lundell

Scary Good PR

Scary Good PR: The Annual Buzz, Launch, and Terror Behind the Nation’s Premier Halloween Event by Alyson Lundell by Andrea Knies It is always good day to be a member…
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From PR Pro to CEO – 5 Key Takeaways

In February, we had the opportunity to hear from the president and CEO of First Watch Restaurants at our professional development luncheon. Since joining First Watch in 2006, Chris Tomasso…
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Lauren Meyer

Member Spotlight: Lauren Meyer

Lauren MeyerCommunications Specialist Marie Selby Botanical Gardens What was your first job in PR? My first job in PR was an internship I received when I graduated from Florida State University…
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