2012-05-03T18:12:07-04:00 Zend_Feed_Writer http://www.fpratreasurecoast.com 2012-05-03T00:00:00-04:00 2012-05-03T18:12:07-04:00 http://www.fpratreasurecoast.com/news/detail/id/9 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2012 For more information contact:  Nancy McCarthy, APR, 772-287-5272 or nancy@fireflyforyou.com   Get a backstage all-access pass to the 2012 media conference Florida Public Relations Association conference to be held on June 22 will feature media panel, networking and media training   Stuart, FL - The Treasure Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will be holding its annual Media Conference on Friday, June 22, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at IRSC Wolf High Technology Center in Stuart.    The Keynote Speaker, Karen Connolly Levey, will discuss the media circus surrounding the Casey Anthony trial. The Director of Due Process Services & Communications for Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit Court, Levey will share her experiences with the behind-the-scenes management of the 600-plus credentialed media who converged on the front lawn at the courthouse last year for one of the most publicized trials in Florida’s history. Anyone interested in promoting their business or organization is encouraged to attend the conference. Two tracks will cater to all levels from novice to seasoned professional - business owners, volunteers, PR professionals and beginners will all learn something new about media and marketing.    The conference will also feature a media panel comprised of professionals from all media outlets, including newspaper, magazine, radio, television, Internet and more.    "Our goal is to provide a fun, education experience that will be applicable to all levels,” said FPRA Media Conference Chair Nancy McCarthy. "We want everyone to leave this conference with new tools and tactics that will make them more successful in communicating with the media.” Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., the program begins at 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Tickets for the conference are $60 for FPRA members, $70 for nonmembers. Registration is required. Visit the FPRA Treasure Coast website or call The Firefly Group at 772-287-5272 for more information.    Founded in 1984, the Treasure Coast Chapter of Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) serves the needs of public relations professionals in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties with the goal to advance the profession of public relations, promote high professional and ethical standards and build the reputation of the profession on the Treasure Coast. For more information visit: http://www.fpratreasurecoast.com/. 2012-04-30T00:00:00-04:00 2012-04-30T14:35:15-04:00 http://www.fpratreasurecoast.com/news/detail/id/8 This year’s Golden Image Awards will mark the 55th year for recognizing outstanding public relations programs in Florida and will be held in conjunction with FPRA’s 74th Annual Conference at The Renaissance World Golf Village Resort. FPRA’s Annual Conference regularly attracts more than 220 public relations practitioners from across the state for professional development, networking and peer recognition in the form of gold … GI gold … that is! For more information or to download the Call for Entries, click here.