April is APR Month

April is APR Month — but APR Month has nothing to do with Annual Percentage Rates. A second, less recognized, definition for APR is Accreditation in Public Relations. In the world of communication professionals, Accreditation in Public…

President’s Letter: April 2020

We’re All in this Together   I hope this finds you healthy and safe. We all have been personally impacted by COVID-19.  We have experienced lost lives, sickness, unemployment, pay cuts, business loss, increased workloads…

PRSA Orlando Update Amid COVID-19; March and April PRSA Orlando Programs Canceled

Our thoughts go out to those who are front lines with addressing COVID-19 and all those affected as together we navigate these unprecedented times.  We have been closely monitoring COVID-19 and keeping up on the recommendations of the…
,

3 things we learned from Netflix’s Strong Black Lead on how to engage a captive audience

By: Veronica Figueroa Fernandez, PRSA Orlando Diversity & Inclusion Chair “…We’re not a genre, because there’s no one way to be black. […] This is not a moment. This is a movement. We are Strong Black Leads. Today is A Great…
,

International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference

The University of Central Florida's Nicholson School of Communication and Media is hosting the annual International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference and announces a new Ph.D. program in Strategic Communication.  ICRCC features…

Kicking off the New Year with Great Programming

Rich Donley, APR We’ve had a great start to the year and have even more networking, programming, professional development, awards and mixers planned for the year. Check out our newsletter, blog, website and social channels for all the…
,

APR Spring Workshop 2020 Starting Soon

Considering earning your APR accreditation? Earning the APR credential is a mark of distinction and demonstrates your commitment to the public relations profession and ethical practice. Practitioners who have earned their…
,

What we learned at supper: PRSA members on women in leadership

PRSA Orlando Chapter members met and discussed the importance of women in leadership and more. Their discussion and findings were incorporated into the Diversity and Inclusion whitepaper: What is the biggest lie working women have collectively…
,

Make 2020 the Year You Get Your APR!

APR Spring Workshop 2020 and APR Boot Camp Considering earning your APR accreditation? Earning the APR credential is a mark of distinction and demonstrates your commitment to the public relations profession and ethical practice.…
,

Membership Promotion

JANUARY - FEBRUARY PROMO: FREE Chapter PLUS waived initiation or reinstatement fee (up to a $165 value) New and returning members will have their initiation or reinstatement fee waived, when they join National as a Regular member ($260 annual…