• DPPC at the 2025 FPRA PR & Comms Summit: Highlights, Honors, and Takeaways

    DPPC at the 2025 FPRA PR & Comms Summit: Highlights, Honors, and Takeaways

    Fourteen members of the Dick Pope–Polk County Chapter joined peers from across Florida for FPRA’s 2025 PR & Comms Summit at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, August 3–6. From mainstage moments to skill-building breakouts, Summit delivered fresh ideas and plenty to celebrate. fpra.org Our first days included the Sunday Welcome and Monday Presidents’ Luncheon, where…


  • Member Spotlight

    Kelly Rote, Communications Specialist for Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing (PCTSM) also known as Visit Central Florida. FPRA Member Since 2010  What was your first job in public relations and what is your current job?  My first PR Job is also my current job (Communications Specialist with PCTSM). I get to tell the story…


  • Future of Public Relations

    During FPRA’s Annual Conference, our past president Joe McLeod of McLeod Communications, LLC sat down with Edelman Chief Strategist Lynn Hanessian to talk about the future of public relations. Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Check out Joe’s key takeaways…