PR Takeaways from 2022’s Top Stories

My Office & More 122 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL, United States

What do Elon Musk, Peloton, the Oscars and Six Flags have in common? While making headlines, they also made some of the top PR stories in 2022. Brothers Chad and Joe McLeod are the hosts of On Message, a podcast featuring communication tips for leaders, trends and insights into the public relations industry, and the […]

Social Media Lessons, A “Fireside” Chat with Heather Brinckerhoff

My Office & More 122 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL, United States

Join your fellow FPRA members as Heather Brinckerhoff, with QVC, shares her top social media lessons during a fireside chat. Heather will share her social media journey, which includes working for Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia brand, Disney Parks, and more.

Internal Communications – Aligning Hearts & Minds for Greater Success

My Office & More 122 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL, United States

No matter the size, industry, model, or age of an enterprise, internal communications is the critical catalyst towards mission/vision success. Organizations are made up of people, whether two or 200,000. And, people need to be connected, informed, and encouraged. In this session, Garrett Wilburn will be covering the role of internal communications and some best practices for streamlining and elevating communications in any organization.

Simple Tips to Ace Public Speaking

My Office & More 122 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL, United States

Go back to the basics and learn a few simple tips to ace speaking in public. Whether you are presenting to a board room, to your boss or to a room full of people, remembering these simple tips will help you come across with confidence and poise.

Stories, Experiences, and Advice From Your Past Presidents

My Office & More 122 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL, United States

Come join us for our February meeting as we welcome Past Presidents Bob Gernert, Cindy Rodriguez, John McShaffrey, and Amy Wiggins in recognition of Presidents Day.

Lights. Camera. App-tion! Creating Engaging Visuals with Your Smartphone

My Office & More 122 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL, United States

Learn tips and tricks on how to use your smartphone to capture high-quality photos and videos. This presentation provides insight into a library of apps that can be used to create engaging graphics and videos in a matter of minutes.

Coffee Chat at Pressed LKLD

Pressed LKLD / Books & Coffee 213 E Bay Street, Lakeland, FL, United States

Coffee Meetups are a great opportunity to seek advice or feedback on a project, brainstorm a new strategy, or simply get to know other chapter members.

Overcoming Challenges in Non-Profit Communications

My Office & More 122 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL, United States

In this talk, Linsey Smith will share challenges that she has faced as Chief Development & Marketing Officer for Special Olympics Florida along with her strategies for overcoming them.

Social at COB & PEN

Cob & Pen 1221 S. Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL, United States

Grab your favorite food and drink and enjoy getting to know your fellow FPRA members and future members! Bring questions about work or just catch up with your comm friends.

Free