Knowing Your Audience: What does the data say?
Fresco's Downtown Lakeland 132 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United StatesTo achieve the best results in public relations, a clearly defined target audience is critical. The Central Florida Regional Planning Council will share current demographic and economic trends of Polk County to provide insight to your broad audience while sharing tools on how you can access data from your desktop.
2018 Media Summit
Southeastern University 1000 Longfellow Blvd, Lakeland, FL, United States2018 Media Summit - Changing Times: Sharpening Your Message and Navigating the World of New Media The media landscape is changing. Learn from news editors, reporters and public relations professionals on how to communicate more effectively in a digital age. Enjoy breakfast as local news leaders analyze the current state of the media industry and […]
Lakeland Magic: Communicating the Orlando Magic’s Commitment to Lakeland & Polk County
Fresco's Downtown Lakeland 132 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United StatesJoin the huddle as the leadership team of the Lakeland Magic, including team President Shelly Wilkes, discuss the successes and challenges of introducing Polk County’s own NBA development league professional basketball team to the area. They’ll share the game plan of developing fans in a new market, building community partnerships, and scoring broad support for […]
PR on the Pod
Fresco's Downtown Lakeland 132 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United StatesHas your organization considered entering the world of podcasting? As companies turn to new media to connect with their audience, many have found podcasting to be an effective public relations and marketing channel. Joe and Chad McLeod (yes, they are brothers) will discuss their journey into podcasting and what they’ve found to be successful. They […]
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 […]
FPRA Social at Grove Roots Brewing Co.
Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St SW, Winter Haven, FL, United StatesThe Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association is hosting a social at Grove Roots Brewing Co. in Winter Haven on Thursday, June 28 from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Grove Roots is family-friendly and pet-friendly, and in addition to craft beer, they offer sodas, wine, and cider. Outside food is welcome, and […]
Stock Up for Students
From now through July 30, the Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of FPRA is competing with the local chapter of AdFed to see who can collect the most school supply items to help stock Polk Education Foundation’s Free Teacher Market. What are we collecting? #2 pencils, crayons, erasers, file folders (three prong), notebook paper, spiral notebooks, […]
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 […]
Celebration Social with AdFed
Cob & Pen 1221 S. Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL, United StatesAdFed and FPRA will be celebrating the Stock Up for Students school supply drive’s success the evening of Wednesday, August 1. Light appetizers will be served. Learn more about Stock Up for Students >
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 […]