What’s Missing from my Message?

Fresco's Downtown Lakeland 132 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United States

What 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 States

Professionals 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.

Free

Hallowine Social

Revival 119 South Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, FL, United States

Join your fellow FPRA Dick Pope / Polk County chapter members for an evening of cocktails and conversation at our annual Hallowine social event. This event is free to attend and open to non-members. Revival is located in Downtown Lakeland (across from Fresco's) that describes themselves as a "low-key lounge that offers the marriage of […]

Free

FPRA Coffee Meetup

Mitchell's Coffee House 235 N Kentucky Ave., Lakeland, Florida, United States

Occasionally 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 […]

Free

Behind the Scenes of Visual Storytelling

NFocus 1910 Harden Blvd., Suite 109, Lakeland, FL, United States

As 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 […]

FPRA DP/PC Holiday Social

Joe McLeod 2657 Woodwind Hills Lane, Lakeland, FL, United States

Please join us on Thursday, December 13 from 6 – 8 p.m. for a holiday gathering hosted by our chapter president, Joe McLeod. Bring a simple dish, dessert or drink as we celebrate the season. The event will be at: 2657 Woodwind Hills Lane, Lakeland, 33812 Please RSVP to Joe McLeod at joe@mcleodcommunications.com or 863-944-3586.

Free

Pageantry, Empowerment, and PR

Fresco's Downtown Lakeland 132 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United States

Taylor 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 States

Curious 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 States

As 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 […]

Triennial Full-Scale Exercise

Lakeland Linder International Airport 3900 Don Emerson Dr, Lakeland, FL, United States

Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL), in partnership with the Lakeland Fire Department’s (LFD) Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) program, will be holding their Triennial Full Scale Exercise in February of 2019. PCFR will be assisting as mutual aid in this drill and we will also be coordinating volunteers. This full scale exercise tests the effectiveness […]