Events

Ever feel like the well of ideas has run dry? On a deadline, but feeling blocked? Can't seem to get your boss on board with your ideas? Discover the four components of the Creative Problem Solving Process, and how you can leverage these skills with your team for creative success. In this interactive session, you…
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Each year FPRA presents the ultimate in professional development opportunities – the Annual Conference. The conference brings together PR professionals from across the state to hear from world-class speakers hailing from top global corporations, powerhouse industries and national public relations and marketing firms. The event is jam-packed with entertaining, informative, inspiring speakers and break-out sessions. FPRA’s 81st…
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Celebrate the success of the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association at this annual event. Awards will be presented for the chapter’s Rising Star, Promoting the Profession, and Member of the Year, as well as recognition for the Ginnie Duffey-Troyer Professionalism Award. We also will celebrate awards won at the state…
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A spirited discussion from area distilleries on how they create BUZZ in a crowded marketplace. Moderated by ABC7 Suncoast View’s Stephanie Roberts. Stay after the panel for hors d’ouerves and samples from St. Pete Distillery, The Florida CANE Distillery and Siesta Key Rum. Cheers! Sponsored by Gonzmart Family Of Restaurants Catered by Cornerstone & Company…
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Learn valuable information from media professionals, including the best contacts, times and approaches — as well as pet peeves. You will be able to ask specific questions and receive honest feedback. Spend time with the area’s top local, regional and national media: Brandi Broxson, Senior Editor, Real Simple Michelle Boudin, award-winning television news reporter and…
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The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) is an organization filled with more than 100 communicators, public relations and marketing professionals in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice. They are drawn to a good story, especially ones that are inspiring. CWC-FPRA members befriended a local toy inventor and filmmaker, Tim Walsh, who…
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Bring the kids to play giant games in the courtyard and have their photo taken with Mr. Spinello, the creator of the classic game Operation. Signed copies of Operation will be available for sale and other surprises. Deli Deli Sandwich Co will have food for sale. Click here for Friday's fundraiser event. Support our GoFundMe…
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Nearly every job description touts “effective communication skills” as a priority. However, high performance goes well beyond traditional communications skills or technical marketing and public relations acumen. In today’s dynamic business environment, it’s been proven over and over again that defining capable marketing communications teams is much more evolved. While there is no set-in-stone formula…
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Join us as we explore the most compelling and impactful video content for business and marketing in 2020. Sage Hall is an award winning film director and editor. She attended The Strasberg Institute in Hollywood Ca. She is the president of StarFruit Productions, a production house specializing in producing narrative films and documentaries, branding videos,…
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This presentation will address efficiency, planning, creativity, and partnership on a budget. From making hard decisions about choosing the right channels for your organization to finding alternatives for traditional cost-bearing solutions, Jessica Rood will cover a variety of topics, based on her experience leading university and non-profit organization marketing & communications teams. Jessica Rood is…
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