Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization, ECPRO

Name: Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization, ECPRO
Address: P. O. Box 4483, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32549, US
Telephone: +18509029066

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Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization, ECPRO

The Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization is a professional organization that fosters an interest in the public relations profession.

The Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization is a professional organization that fosters an interest in the public relations field; encourages professional development for those employed in the public relations field; maintains a high degree of standards and ethics in the performance of public relations tasks; offers instruction for accreditation. ECPRO was formed in 1992 and is a member of the Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF). SPRF is a 501-c (6) organization and membership in the Federation is automatic for members of the Public Relations Council of Alabama (PRCA), the Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO), the Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL – Baton Rouge and Central Louisiana chapters) and the Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM). SPRF has more than 1,300 members and continues to grow.

08/04/2026

Every great brand has one thing in common: a story worth telling. ✨

Join ECPRO for our August Lunch & Learn with award-winning public relations strategist Bobby Parker, founder of Parker Gene Creative.

Discover how strategic storytelling can help your organization stand out, connect with your audience, and inspire meaningful action. You'll leave with practical techniques to uncover compelling stories, strengthen your messaging, and maximize your content across multiple platforms.

📅 Tuesday, August 11

🎟️ Register by tomorrow, August 5, at 11:55 p.m. to reserve your seat and lunch! Can't register in time? Walk-ins are welcome, but lunch is not guaranteed, and payment will be collected at the door.

🔗 Reserve your seat today: https://www.ecpro.org/events/how-to-use-strategic-storytelling-to-elevate-your-organization

Invest in your professional growth. We can't wait to see you there!

07/31/2026

Join ECPRO on Tuesday, August 11 for our next Lunch & Learn featuring award-winning public relations strategist Bobby Parker, founder of Parker Gene Creative.

In "Once Upon a Time: Using Strategic Storytelling to Elevate Your Organization," Bobby will share how strategic storytelling can help you:
✨ Build trust
✨ Create meaningful emotional connections
✨ Strengthen your brand
✨ Inspire people to take action

Whether you work in public relations, marketing, communications, fundraising, or community engagement, you'll leave with practical strategies you can put to work immediately.

🎟️ Tickets are available through August 5 at 11:55 p.m.
Reserve your seat today: https://www.ecpro.org/events/how-to-use-strategic-storytelling-to-elevate-your-organization

07/29/2026

PR IRL 😅

You scheduled a post… and then breaking news hits right before it goes live.

Do you:
A) Pause the post
B) Edit and adjust
C) Let it run as planned

Timing is everything. What’s your move?

07/17/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation Scholarship recipients!

Each year, the Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation invests in the next generation of communications professionals by awarding scholarships to outstanding high school seniors pursuing degrees in communications-related fields. This year, we're proud to award three $1,000 scholarships to students who demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, community involvement, and a thoughtful understanding of ethics through their scholarship essays.

Congratulations to our recipients:
🎓 Trinity Hightower (Collegiate High School) – Majoring in Communications-Public Relations at Southeastern University. Sponsored by Sherry Harlow, APR Okaloosa Saves.
🎓 Avery Brannon (Fort Walton Beach High School) – Majoring in Marketing at Florida State University. Sponsored by Linda Evanchyk, Carr Riggs & Ingram, and the Lisa Pitell Law Firm.
🎓 Naomi Roberts (Niceville High School) – Majoring in Digital Journalism at the University of Southern Mississippi. Sponsored by Eglin Federal Credit Union.

These students represent the bright future of our profession, and we're honored to support them as they begin the next chapter of their educational and professional journeys.

📖 Read the full article: www.ecpro.org/news/three-okaloosa-county-students-earn-emerald-coast-public-relations-foundation-scholarships

07/16/2026

Investing in the future of communications! 🎓✨

The Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation is thrilled to announce the three recipients of our $1,000 scholarships: Naomi Roberts (Niceville High School), Trinity Hightower (Collegiate High School), and Avery Brannon (Fort Walton Beach High School)!

These outstanding local students are heading off to college this fall to pursue degrees in digital journalism, public relations, and marketing. From championing accuracy in journalism to diving into the ethics of artificial intelligence, their award-winning essays showcase the bright future of our industry.

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors—Eglin Federal Credit Union, Sherry Harlow, APR, Linda Evanchyk, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, and the Lisa Pitell Law Firm—for making these awards possible!

📰 Read the full press release and learn more about our inspiring scholars: https://www.ecpro.org/news/three-okaloosa-county-students-earn-emerald-coast-public-relations-foundation-scholarships

07/16/2026

Happy Public Relations Day 🎉

Today we celebrate the work of PR and communications professionals who help shape stories, build trust, and strengthen connections every day.

Thank you to everyone in our community who continues to elevate the profession.

07/15/2026

In a world full of AI, automation, and endless content... authenticity still wins.

That was one of the biggest takeaways from our latest ECPRO Lunch & Learn featuring Carmen Foster, Publisher of Destin City Lifestyle and Co-Founder of the Ladies Leadership Luncheon.

Carmen encouraged attendees to get back to the basics, reminding us that real visibility comes from consistently showing up, building trust, and measuring what matters.

We were also proud to award ECPRO Foundation scholarships to Trinity Hightower of Collegiate High School, who will attend Southeastern University to study Communications/Public Relations, and Avery Brannon of Fort Walton Beach High School, who will attend Florida State University to study Marketing.

💬 What was your biggest takeaway from today's presentation? Share it in the comments below!

07/08/2026

Don't miss your chance to reserve your seat for ECPRO's July Lunch & Learn!
Ticket sales end TONIGHT at 11:55 p.m. 🎟

Join us on July 14 as Carmen Foster, publisher of Destin City Lifestyle and co-founder of Ladies Leadership Luncheon, shares practical strategies for improving your marketing, increasing visibility, and measuring success.

Whether you work in public relations, communications, marketing, or journalism, you'll leave with actionable insights you can put to work right away.
✅ Register now and invest in your professional growth!

07/07/2026

Tool of the Trade 🛠️This month’s spotlight: Hootsuite / Buffer

Social media professionals use scheduling tools like these to plan, publish, and manage content across platforms.

Why it’s useful:
• Saves time through scheduling
• Helps maintain a consistent posting cadence

What’s your favorite social scheduling tool? 👇

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸

Wishing our ECPRO community a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July as we celebrate freedom, independence, and connection.

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P. O. Box 4483
Fort Walton Beach, FL
32549

Telephone

+18509029066

Website

http://www.ecpro.org/

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