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February 20, 2019
Making a Cultural Connection
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.
February 27, 2019
February Social at Revival
The Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association is hosting a social at Revival on Wednesday, February 27 starting at 5:30 p.m.
February 27, 2019
Volunteer Opportunity: Triennial Full-Scale Exercise
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.
March 1, 2019
Local Image Awards Entry Deadline
FPRA Image Awards recognize the best in research, strategy, implementation, and execution in the public relations profession.Click to learn more.
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Get Ready for the Image Awards
Make a list, check it twice, and get a chance to win a little “gold” foryour Image Award entry fee! Think about your best PR programs, printed and digital tools from 2018 – projects that could potentially be turned into Image Award entries. Make a list of your best...
read moreDick Pope/Polk County Chapter Wins Awards at 80th Annual Florida Public Relations Association Conference
LAKELAND, Fla., August 14, 2018 - Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter and president-elect receive awards at the 80th Annual Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Conference held August 5-8, 2018. Joe McLeod, FPRA Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter President-elect, received...
read more“Group Discussion: Hurricane Irma”
Hurricane Irma may have brought bleak weather, but it was the time to shine for PR professionals as they relayed important information to the community. At the September 20, 2017 meeting of Dick Pope/Polk County chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association,...
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