Local Public Relations Association to Host Media-Con

May 11, 2022 – Sarasota

This month, the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) is hosting “Media-Con” on May 17, 2022, from 8:30 – 11:30am. The event will take place at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties (3130 Fruitville Road, Sarasota) and feature media representatives from a variety of local and regional news outlets.

“For PR professionals, superheroes don’t only live in comic books; they’re also in the newsroom,” says Melanie Reda, APR, CPRC, president of the CWC-FPRA. “Our annual media event provides communications pros the chance to meet with key media in our area and build lasting relationships.”

In true Comic-Con style, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with media representatives through interactive panel discussions, pitch moments, and booth visits over the course of the program. Featured speakers include the following reporters, editors and producers: Lauren Walck, Bradenton Herald; Mark Gordon, Business Observer; Kimberly Kuizon, Fox 13 Tampa Bay; Allyson Henning, News Channel 8 WFLA; Scott Lawson, The Daily Sun and Venice Gondolier; Brian Ries, Sarasota Herald-Tribune; Cooper Levey-Baker, Sarasota Magazine; Wes Roberts, SRQ Media; Mercedes Soler, Solmart Media; Michael Miner and Jake Harvtigsen, WEDU PBS; Cathy Carter, WUSF 89.7, and more.

Tickets are $50 for FPRA members and $60 for guests. To register, visit cwcfpra.com/events.This event is sponsored by Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties and Senior Friendship Centers. CWC-FPRA’s annual event sponsor is Next-Mark.

The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association meets monthly for professional development luncheons and networking. These events are designed to expose attendees to current public relations practices and developments in the communications industry. Visit www.cwcfpra.com for more information.