Visit Sarasota County is the agency responsible for marketing Sarasota County as a must experience destination. A crisis such as Red Tide can significantly change the marketing plan that is in place. At this session, Erin Duggan, Vice President of Visit Sarasota County will share with you how the agency crafted and shaped the marketing message…
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This workshop is designed to encourage you to enter and Image Award entry. Attendees will be organized in small groups with an Award Winning CWC-FPRA member facilitating your group and answering questions specific to your entry. Attendees of the workshop should come prepared with Project and category already identified with goals & objectives outlined, your…
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Chris Tomasso, CEO of First Watch Restaurants, joins us for an intimate Fireside Chat. Tomasso will be discussing his experience leading public relations and marketing efforts for prestigious brands like Hard Rock Café and Cracker Barrel before joining First Watch, the nation’s leading breakfast, brunch and lunch concept. He’ll share stories, laughs and learnings from…
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Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights is THE place where your creepiest dreams come to life year-after-year. This event not only allows you to step into your favorite horror films and TV shows, but it also exposes you to terrors you never dreamed of experiencing. During this presentation you’ll go behind the scenes on how Universal’s…
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Join CWC-FPRA as they recognize the best of the best public relations professionals at their annual Image Awards celebration. Image Awards is conducted annually to recognize outstanding public relations programs and to encourage and promote the development of public relations professionalism in our area. Winners demonstrate the very best examples of innovation, planning, and design.…
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Moderator Jennifer Abbot, Manatee Community Foundation will lead this panel of local place branding experts; Carrie Price, Village of the Arts; Johnette Isham, Realize Bradenton; and Elma Felix, Sarasota County. The panelists will share their experiences with place branding, why it is important, and how the principles can be applied to your work. REGISTER NOW!…
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What does a sports psychologist, spoken-word poet, healthcare professional, and a game designer have in common? They’re all sources of expected—and unexpected—inspiration. Join us for a morning of motivational wisdom that you can apply to your public relations practice and career. You’ll hear from experts as they discuss topics that touch on the core of…
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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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