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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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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, 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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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: 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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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 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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Dear FPRA Members & Friends: As PR pros, we champion our employers, clients and causes but, when it comes to sharing our own successes, some of us need a little nudge. Let…
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Natasha Herrera Press and Public Relations Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall What was your first job in PR?Though some of my previous positions involved PR, my first true experience was…
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Dear CWC-FPRA members and friends: As I reflect on 2018, I am proud that our CWC-FPRA chapter hosted seven professional development and networking luncheons, recognized the best of the best…
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