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 Special Preview Check out this sneak peek of the new FPRA podcast: FPRA Take 5. This is the final video of three released this month. The podcast is in development; look for a formal launch in the coming months. FPRA Take 5: Five Ways This Year Will Be #GreaterThan Ever Devon Chestnut, APR, CPRC […]

 Special Preview Check out this sneak peek of the new FPRA podcast: FPRA Take 5. This is the second of three videos we will be releasing over the next month. The podcast is in development; look for a formal launch in the coming months. FPRA Take 5: Five Ways to Communicate with Employees Through […]

 Special Preview Check out this sneak peek of the new FPRA podcast: FPRA Take 5. This is one of three videos we will be releasing over the next month. The podcast is in development; look for a formal launch in the coming months. FPRA Take 5: Five Ways We Are Transforming FPRA Let’s travel […]

Courtney A. Barclay, Ph.D., J.D.Associate Professor of CommunicationJacksonville University I’m what you call a “pure academic.” As I made my way from undergrad (I majored in PR) to grad school, I found my passion – teaching. I continued directly into a PhD program with the goal of teaching at the college level. In my degree […]

By Karen B. Moore, APR, CPRCFounder and CEO of MooreFPRA Member Since 1989 Nearly 30 years ago, a big dream and some hard work in a one-room cottage made Moore a reality. Looking back on that time, I had no idea this company would grow into an internationally ranked integrated communications and public affairs firm. As with any endeavor, the beginning stages are always the hardest, and […]

By Ashlynn WebbFPRA Member Since 2016 The past year has been a wild roller coaster full of twists, turns and loops going more than 50 m.p.h. and it gave me a lot of challenges to face – from getting laid off from my #DreamJob to working two jobs to finding a great new job in […]

By Heidi Otway, APR, CPRCPresident of SalterMitchell PR and Host of the Fluent in Floridian PodcastFPRA Member Since 2003 There are more than 1.7 million podcasts, and over 43 million episodes in play across the globe. Prior to COVID-19, 49% of podcast listening was done at home, 32% was in the car. If you’re considering […]

By Devon ChestnutCommunications Manager for Cox CommunicationsFPRA Member Since 2007 In my role of managing internal communications for more than 1,900 employees in three states, electronic communication tools have always been a critical tactic in our communication strategy. However, earlier this year, when COVID hit, electronic communication became more valuable than ever. Face-to-face and in-person […]

We are all experiencing an unbelievably challenging time. I believe that it’s in these moments of chaos that we as PR practitioners rise above and remind our company, employers, clients and even ourselves of the value we bring to the bottom line. Right now we are all being tested in ways we’ve never experienced and […]

Show a PR Colleague Some Love & Help Fund Professional Development Scholarships February is the month we celebrate love, and it isn’t limited to romantic relationships. It’s a time for you to show appreciation for people who are important to you. The Florida Public Relations Education Foundation is giving you an opportunity to “Show a […]