WHO SHOULD JOIN FPRA?
- Marketing, advertising, public relations and communication professionals at all levels
- Sole practitioners in a communications field
- Social media manager, coordinator and specialist or anyone involved in social media management or a social media agency
- Digital marketing and digital media professionals
- Development director, business development director, manager and coordinator for nonprofit and for-profit organizations
- Fundraising professionals
- Event planning and event marketing professionals
- Strategic marketing professionals
- Public information officers
- Media relations professionals, including media relations agency owners and staff, media relations specialists and anyone in media relations jobs
- Community development director, manager, coordinator or specialist
- Graphic designers or anyone in the creative market
- Press agents
- Event planners
- Digital marketing agency owners and staff
- Advertising agency owners and staff, including those involved in digital advertising, social media advertising, Google advertising, native advertising and more.
- Government communication and marketing professionals
- Communication directors, managers, coordinators and specialists
- Marketing directors, managers, coordinators and specialists
- Public relations directors, managers, coordinators and specialists
- VP of Marketing
- VP of Public Relations
- Public affairs staff
- Web content administrators
- Video production specialists
- Environmental, water, waste agency staff
- Community affairs professionals
- Any administration or staff member involved with outreach and engagement
- College-level students who are currently studying or interested in a communications career. This includes (but not limited to) someone seeking a communications degree.
Be a part of a network of professional colleagues working toward improving their skills as public relations practitioners. Joining the Ocala Chapter will deliver you valuable results – both immediately and long-term.
YOU CAN COUNT ON FPRA
We aim to make sure that you are prepared for any opportunity or challenge that comes your way!
As a member, you’ll get:
- Information and resources you need to excel at your job
- Access to a professional community that actively supports and helps each other
- Programs that build your skill set and inspire you to deliver compelling content and value to your stakeholders
- Leadership and credentialing opportunities that can result in professional and career growth
- Opportunities for recognition as a stand-out professional
WHAT YOU’LL FIND AT FPRA
The Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) offers professionals in communications, public relations, marketing, advertising, media relations, development, social media marketing, and digital marketing a comprehensive suite of resources to enhance their careers. Members benefit from professional growth opportunities through webinars, meetings, and workshops—available both virtually and in-person—to stay abreast of the latest communication trends. Leadership development is fostered by serving on local and state boards and participating in programs like LeadershipFPRA. The annual PR & Comms Summit features nationally recognized speakers, breakout sessions, and networking events, serving as a premier event for industry professionals. FPRA also offers credentialing opportunities, such as Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and Certified Public Relations Counselor (CPRC), to support career advancement. Members receive exclusive access to a job bank, membership directory, award-winning case studies, past webinars, newsletters, and a calendar of events. Networking is facilitated through various events, both online and in-person, allowing professionals to expand their community. FPRA is dedicated to ethical practices and provides a Code of Ethics that members pledge to uphold.