Professional Development
Maximizing Life Purpose by Managing Time More Intentionally
Fresco's Downtown Lakeland 132 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United StatesStruggling to find balance while planning the latest campaign, keeping up with your social media schedule, and answering endless emails – and don’t forget enjoying time with family and friends? Join us as Mayor Bill Mutz shares nuggets and life tips for organizing and planning your time to get more accomplished daily, and get one […]
Increasing Social Media Presence Without Losing Your Sanity
Fresco's Downtown Lakeland 132 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United StatesThe social media landscape is changing every day. How can PR professionals stay on the cutting edge to engage and grow Facebook, Twitter, Instagram channels? Nancy will share simple tips and tricks every brand should implement today to grow their social media presence. She’ll also provide attendees with statistics and demographics, social media hacks for […]
Annual Officer Installation and Awards Ceremony
Fresco's Downtown Lakeland 132 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United StatesJoin us as our new FPRA State President Gordon Paulus, APR, CPRC leads our board of directors recognition and new board installation. Get inspired during our award ceremony that honors PR excellence within our chapter and watch our chapter’s legacy unfold as the gavel is handed down from past presidents to our new chapter president, Joe […]
What’s Missing from my Message?
Fresco's Downtown Lakeland 132 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United StatesWhat happens when you think your communication is clear and effective, but the response tells a different story? Stephanie Madden will draw upon her experiences in business and public service to help PR and marketing professionals develop more sound messaging strategies. Registration ends Monday, October 15. Register Now About the Speaker: Stephanie Madden is […]
Get Certified!
Southeastern University 1000 Longfellow Blvd, Lakeland, FL, United StatesProfessionals interested in studying for the APR (Accredited in Public Relations) exam are encouraged to attend a meeting a 6:00 p.m. Monday, October 22, at Southeastern University. The meeting will be held at Bolin Hall, Room 211. If you plan to attend or have any questions, please contact Sheila Skipper Guzman, APR at saguzman@seu.edu.
FPRA Coffee Meetup
Mitchell's Coffee House 235 N Kentucky Ave., Lakeland, Florida, United StatesOccasionally and from time to time, the fine folks of the Florida Public Relations Association like to enjoy a cup (or four) of coffee. Almost as occasionally and from time to time, those folks also like to talk. You’re invited to experience the intersection of coffee and talking creatively described as a “coffee meetup” on […]
Behind the Scenes of Visual Storytelling
NFocus 1910 Harden Blvd., Suite 109, Lakeland, FL, United StatesAs organizations seek to modernize their marketing and public relations campaigns, it is important to understand how the use of video can be an effective tool in the digital era. Jesse Larson, president of NFocus, will give us an up-close look at the video production process and share how he and his team use visual […]
Pageantry, Empowerment, and PR
Fresco's Downtown Lakeland 132 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United StatesTaylor Tyson, Miss Florida 2018, will share how Miss America empowered her to lead the next generation in pursuing academic excellence, leadership roles, and community outreach initiatives. Registration ends Monday, December 17. Register Now About the Presenter: Taylor is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Florida Atlantic University, accepted to Stetson University’s College of […]
Choose Your Lane, Then Get Ready to Grow
Fresco's Downtown Lakeland 132 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United StatesCurious Jane made the decision to specialize in franchises after more than a decade of serving clients in two distinct verticals. Turning down business that didn’t fit the newly narrowed focus was hard to do. But soon, something amazing happened: Prospective clients found Curious Jane because of strong positioning on the website, in advertising and […]
Making a Cultural Connection
Fresco's Downtown Lakeland 132 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United StatesAs our society becomes more culturally diverse, companies and organizations must adapt their communication methods to build trust and connect with the public in more meaningful ways. In this presentation, Wilson Camelo will share how audience demographics are shifting and what it means for those of us working in public relations and marketing. Registration ends […]