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FRIDAY, October 5, 2007 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Allison Campbell, Communications Chair
Phone: 352) 351-2479 Fax: (352) 351-0577
EMAIL: AllisonCampbell04@gmail.com

"Social Media: Putting the Public Back in Public Relations"

Ocala, FL. (October 5, 2007)--- The Ocala Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will hold its monthly luncheon meeting at the Ocala Hilton on State Road 200 at 11:45 a.m. Friday, October 19. The featured speaker is Mike Gibaldi, APR, Account Manager for Business Wire - Florida. Gibaldi has worked with Business Wire for 17 years and is responsible for business development and client services for the North Florida and Miami markets. His presentation will include information about new media tools for the public relations professional such as XHTML, RSS feeds, blogs, podcasting and more.

The Ocala Chapter invites all interested public relations practitioners to the monthly luncheon entitled "Social Media: Putting the Public Back in Public Relations." The cost is $20 for guests and members not prepaid. Reservation deadline is Monday, October 15. Please email Leah@marioncountyba.com to reserve your spot for this exciting and informative presentation.

To see a complete listing of professional development speakers for the next six months, please visit www.fpraocala.org.

FPRA is dedicated to developing public relations practitioners, who, through ethical and standardized practices, enhance the public relations profession in Florida. FPRA is comprised of 15 professional and ten student chapters throughout the state, providing professional development, networking and professional recognition opportunities.

The Ocala FPRA Chapter, www.fpraocala.org, was established in 1980. Members and guests meet the third Friday of each month at 11:45 a.m. at the Ocala Hilton on SR 200.

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