During the month of May, any new PRSSA graduates with less than 2 years PR experience receive a free 1-year “New Professionals Section” membership when they join National as an Associate member ($60-$155 annual dues). Chapter and other section dues are additional. When completing the application, you must refer to promo code AM13. During the [...]

Join us for our May Lunch N’ Learn event on Tuesday, May 28th  at The Hilton Naples: Our May presenter, Chris Desmond, has an extensive media industry background. However, these days he is busy managing a national research study right from Marco Island – the “10,000 Islands Dolphin Project.” Please join us on Tuesday, May [...]

Why are you involved in PRSA Gulf Coast Chapter? Before moving from New York to Naples in 2003, I had been involved with the local and state level School Public Relations Associations including serving as a board member in both. The professional education and networking available through my membership helped me immensely as a new [...]

The Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida identifies unmet needs and develops culturally sensitive services and programs to improve the lives of those facing the many challenges of today’s world in our community. We pride ourselves on being the “link” for mental health and mental wellness. For more information, contact: Petra Jones, MPA Executive Director, [...]

Join Us For “FORWARD THINKING” with The Philharmonic Center for the Arts’   Campaigns Director Rachel Applegate   The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts has a 20+ year history with the southwest Florida community and has become a beacon to arts enthusiasts and even influenced the growth of Collier County. That said, how does [...]

Join us for our March Lunch N’ Learn event on Tuesday, March 26th  at The Hilton Naples to hear: Effective Media Buying in Today’s Media Landscape – with Jim Poh of Poh Media, Sunrise, FL How your advertising dollars can go as far as possible Position your business or organization to receive solid ROI The [...]

The Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter and Public Relations Society of America Gulf Coast Chapter have teamed up to present a Public Relations Community Showcase for Nonprofits on April 19 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Lee County Election Center in south Fort Myers. Six local PR and media professionals from Fort [...]

Donna C. Heiser, APR is our President elect for 2014. She is a graduate of Rosemont College (Villanova, Pennsylvania). Mrs. Heiser joined Ave Maria School of Law as their Chief Advancement and Communications Officer in December 2012. At Ave Maria, she oversees the Law School’s advancement and external affairs departments, leading to increased connectivity and [...]

Position Summary: The Marketing Coordinator for the Community Foundation of Collier County serves as the primary marketing/communication staff. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 1)      Develop marketing plan, strategies and budget for the Community Foundation 2)      Maintain updated media list 3)      Write press releases and work with local media 4)      Responsible for publication of quarterly newsletter, and [...]

Join us for our first luncheon event of 2013 on Tuesday, January 22nd at The Hilton Naples to hear Geri Evans, national board member of the Public Relations Society of America. Geri Evans will speak about the power of networking and building key relationships in her presentation, ‘Keeping Your Eyes and Mind Open to Possibilities.” [...]

General Responsibilities: Plans and directs the artistic aspects of college information projects including the creation of multiplatform advertisements and program publication templates. Develops, creates and implements the construction and arrangement of artistic elements of projects including typography, photography, illustrations, color, lettering and paste-up. Designs and creates multimedia presentation as directed.  Proofs and provides final approval [...]

General Responsibilities: Takes an active role in the initiation, design, writing and editing of copy for feature articles, news releases and announcements and their subsequent dissemination and /or publication. Provides marketing and public relations services for all campuses, centers, departments, entities and personnel of the college. Oversees the production of schedule guides as college marketing [...]

We’re excited about our October Luncheon It’s been just over a year since the owners and merchants of Fifth Avenue South joined forces to collectively market their venerable street as Naples’ premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. The newly established Business Improvement District (BID), with Lise Sundrla at the helm, was charged with engaging property [...]

Position Filled Job : Public Relations and Communications Primary Location : USA-FL-Naples-The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Organization : Ritz-Carlton Position Type : Management Schedule : Full-time Relocation At more than 75 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. As [...]

Angela has been with the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention and Visitors Bureau for five years.  She handles travel public relations and communications, working closely with travel writers and editors from around the country and the world to publicize the area as a premiere vacation and business travel destination, and with the bureau to ensure [...]

“Writing for ROI: How to Craft Your Press Release and Social Messaging to Get the Maximum Payoff” Learn how to optimize a press release and your other messaging to get publicity, build brand awareness, increase web traffic, connect with your fans and generate leads online. Uncover how to use the metrics you have to determine [...]

Denyse Mesnik, PRSA Gulfcoast Chapter President Radio Ink magazine (www.radioink.com) has recognized two Beasley Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: BBGI) (www.bbgi.com) executives in the publication’s listing of the “Most Influential Women in Radio” for 2012. They are executive vice president and chief financial officer Caroline Beasley and vice president of Corporate Communications Denyse Mesnik. Inclusion on Radio [...]

Join Gulf Coast PRSA for a special luncheon webinar. Northern Trust has graciously invited us to use their conference room to hear the presentation. Join your fellow members for this most important demonstration on driving home an effective message. The even will be Tuesday, June 26th in the Northern Trust Building 4001 Tamiami Trail N., [...]

United Way of Collier County Marketing and Communications Request for Proposal  The United Way of Collier County is entertaining proposals to advance its Marketing and Communication efforts. Specifically the contracted entity (s) will be accountable to the President and CEO and collaborate with board leaders and partner agencies as directed by the president. Specific Focus [...]

Mastering the Art of Bragging: What Today’s Professionals & Other Humble Leaders Must Know You were taught it’s not okay to brag, right? Join the club. But in today’s world, there are important and surprising reasons why high performing professionals need to regain this lost skill and start sharing their success stories more freely. Join [...]

Judy Erbach Bricker, Senior Vice President and East Region Marketing Director joined Northern Trust /Naples in 1997.  She oversees the marketing strategy for the Southeast and Northeast markets and manages the marketing team members along the eastern seaboard. Prior to joining Northern Trust, Judy managed the marketing for two Naples luxury real estate developments, managed [...]

Mary Ann T. Green joined The Shelter for Abused Women & Children in February of 2006 and serves as the Development & Public Relations Officer. Green brings more than 20 years of diverse communications and development experience to her role at The Shelter where she oversees the public relations, communications and marketing efforts for the [...]

Join Us for our April Lunch N Learn Special Guest – Phil Lewis Topic – The Light House Project and what it means to our community Tuesday April 24, 2012 11:30 am Welcome, Noon Lunch   To Register – Click Here “Our History, Our Time.” It kicks off an initiative we call the Lighthouse Project. [...]

Russell Tuff has been active in the communications/media business in SW Florida since 1988 He received a double Majored in Business Administration and History/Political Science and Minored in Religion from Jamestown College, Jamestown ND. Tuff is currently the managing Partner in Social-Impact, a Public Relations/Marketing firm specializing in utilizing the Internet and the various media platforms to [...]

Stay safe, keep yourself and your company litigation free, and things you should do when dealing with the media in its ever changing environment. Jason Gordon, a Miami Attorney, will presentation for PRSA’s Gulf Coast Chapter that will engage you in the do’s and don’t. This program was presented for PRSA’s Gulfstream chapter (Fort Lauderdale) at their [...]

Media Relations Specialist Got friends …in the media? …on Facebook/Twitter? Love to write? Design? Need a cause worthy of your talents? Join the Avow public relations team and put your skills to the test. Use your media connections, creative writing and design talents, and social media savvy to build awareness, educate, motivate and engage the [...]

Goals were set, dreams to fulfill, and action step to take were presented by Jessica Macera and Cyndee Woolley during a workshop on Personal Branding. Who are You? This was the beginning of building a successful Brand to uncover your truest priorities and values, identify your personal Unique Selling Position, and begin sharing that vision [...]

Clay W. Cone has been active in the communications field in Southwest Florida since 1988. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Prior to forming Cone Communications Company, Cone served as Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Communications for TIB Financial Corp., the parent company of TIB Bank. [...]

Cyndee Woolley, APR and Jessica Macera, MBA    Presenting: The Personal Branding Project  As presented at the 2011 PRSA International Conference and through Full Sail University, the Personal Branding Project is a customized workshop designed to teach business professionals how to reinvent themselves for success. The foundation of the program is about rediscovering purpose and [...]

(Florida) – The Public Relations Society of America Sunshine District is pleased to announce the 2012 Board of Directors. Diane Jones, APR, Chair Diane Jones, MPA, APR is the President of DJ Public Relations, Inc., based in Land O’Lakes, Florida. With over 16 years of experience in both private sector and local government public relations, [...]

THE KEY TO SUCCESS: GET ORGANIZED FOR THE NEW YEAR We’re excited to help you get the new year off to a great start by hosting the following event/luncheon:   “The Key to Success: Get Organized” on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at the Hilton Naples, 5111 U.S. 41 N. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. [...]

Dear PRSA Members & Friends: One of my favorite quotations by Eleanor Roosevelt is: “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” Serving as your Chapter President has afforded me the opportunity to [...]

PRSA Gulf Coast Chapter Hosts Lunch N’ Learn on “Reaching Multicultural Audiences” in Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month

If you’ve battled a “media wolf,” or are frightened at the thought, join us on August 23rd and learn what it takes to come out on top. Visit our PRSA Upcoming Lunch ‘n Learn page for more details and to register online!

Announcing the 2011 Annual FGCA Conference Join us for the 2011 Florida Government Communicators Association’s Annual Conference from Thursday, July 28, through Friday, July 29, 2011, at the Lido Beach Resort in beautiful Sarasota County. This year’s theme is “Get Your Geek On.” With app technology, mobile devices, and a completely changing internet landscape, our [...]

Tuesday, June 7 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport at Town Center 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive Ft. Myers, FL 33913 Media experts up to bat will share industry insights based on their diverse perspectives and experiences, offer tips for effective media relations and respond to questions from the fans. This year’s [...]

In May when a new member joins they will receive a free $25 visa gift card. Flyers for the may promotion as well as our summer promotions were sent out earlier this week. Online information and details can be accessed on the leadership tools page. Don’t forget we are also running the Associate membership promotion [...]

This month’s Lunch ‘n Learn brought together various business owners and PR professionals within the community who were looking for some advice on how to get started on creating an effective social media policy for their business.

NBC2 News Anchor Jamie Yuccas and Former FOX 4 Rising Anchor Amy Sedlacek (now with Norman Love Confections) were on hand at January’s PRSA Lunch ‘n Learn giving helpful tips and tricks on how to nail great on-camera interviews. Tips on how to stay calm when being interviewed, how to work well with the media [...]