Just Following Up...Again: A PR podcast

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Those on the Suncoast likely know Linda Carson from ABC7's Suncoast View, but she has had an expansive career spanning decades. Linda started her TV career in 1964 as a "TV Weather Girl" at Channel 11 in Atlanta. She went on to become one of the first female TV reporters and one of the first prime time female anchors in the country. Through her career she covered the Civil Rights Movement focusing on Coretta Scott King, walked with President George Bush to the media center following Sept. 11th, and interviewed a death row inmate. In this episode, Linda shares her incredible journalism journey and offers a little advice to both journalists and PR professionals. Have a suggestion for a future episode? Let us know by filling out this form . For more information on the Central West Coast Chapter of FPRA visit https://cwcfpra.com/ Editing by MakSchu Productions Theme song courtesy of Ben Kunkel/Professor Soup Just Following Up...Again is sponsored by Next Mark. Next-Mark is a full-service, award-winning marketing communications agency based in Sarasota, FL. It helps business leaders beat their growth targets by delivering better competitive insights, more powerful branding, stronger strategies and faster results. Breaking away from the constraints of traditional marketing service organizations, the Next-Mark team facilitates new conversations about a client’s brand, integrating experience, analytics and innovation in developing strategic marketing solutions to meet clients’ individual needs. Next-Mark focuses on internationally and nationally recognized brands along with growing companies across a broad spectrum of categories, including healthcare, technology, hospitality and entertainment, not-for-profits, tourism, retail, destination, and real estate. With clients from Beverly Hills to Amsterdam, its roster includes industry leaders like Simon Malls, Comcast/NBC, LexisNexis, Elsevier, CMX/Cinebistro, Medecision, California Pizza Kitchen, along with Florida-based clients such as The City of Sarasota, John Cannon Homes, DWYLA Architecture, Willis Smith Construction, St. Armands Circle, The Sarasota Players, First 1000 Days Suncoast, Yarnall Moving and Storage, CitySide Apartments, Sugar Champagne Bar, among others. Along with marketing communications solutions, Next-Mark is a Certified Salesforce Partner engaging with clients in over 18 states and Canada and is a proud longtime member of the Florida Public Relations Association. Learn more at https://next-mark.com/…

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Just Following Up with Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein & Hannah McGowan, CORE Leadership 28:10

8 weeks ago28:10

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Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein is an executive coach, wellbeing strategist, keynote speaker and founder of Koi Coaching and Consulting. Hannah McGowan is a professional trainer, coach and founder of Hannah McGowan Coaching. Together they founded The CORE Program, a transformational leadership development program designed to unlock hidden potential in the next generation of leaders in the Sarasota community. In this episode, Past-President Sheryl Vieira sits down with Kristen and Hannah to discuss the CORE Program and how it supports leaders throughout the Sarasota/Manatee area. Note to listeners: If you are listening to this episode after March 12, 2025, the CORE Leadership application has closed. Please visit https://www.coreleadershipcoaching.com/ for more information and future application time periods. Editing by Muffy Lavens Theme song courtesy of Ben Kunkel/Professor Soup Have a suggestion for a future episode? Let us know by filling out this form . For more information on the Central West Coast Chapter of FPRA visit https://cwcfpra.com/ Just Following Up...Again is sponsored by Next Mark. Next-Mark is a full-service, award-winning marketing communications agency based in Sarasota, FL. It helps business leaders beat their growth targets by delivering better competitive insights, more powerful branding, stronger strategies and faster results. Breaking away from the constraints of traditional marketing service organizations, the Next-Mark team facilitates new conversations about a client’s brand, integrating experience, analytics and innovation in developing strategic marketing solutions to meet clients’ individual needs. Next-Mark focuses on internationally and nationally recognized brands along with growing companies across a broad spectrum of categories, including healthcare, technology, hospitality and entertainment, not-for-profits, tourism, retail, destination, and real estate. With clients from Beverly Hills to Amsterdam, its roster includes industry leaders like Simon Malls, Comcast/NBC, LexisNexis, Elsevier, CMX/Cinebistro, Medecision, California Pizza Kitchen, along with Florida-based clients such as The City of Sarasota, John Cannon Homes, DWYLA Architecture, Willis Smith Construction, St. Armands Circle, The Sarasota Players, First 1000 Days Suncoast, Yarnall Moving and Storage, CitySide Apartments, Sugar Champagne Bar, among others. Along with marketing communications solutions, Next-Mark is a Certified Salesforce Partner engaging with clients in over 18 states and Canada and is a proud longtime member of the Florida Public Relations Association. Learn more at https://next-mark.com/…

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Just Following Up with Hallie Peilet Young, CEO & Founder of No Blues News 35:04

10 weeks ago35:04

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Being prepared for an interview is a crucial part of media relations and telling a good story. Hallie Peliet Young, Founder & CEO of No Blues News, shares best practices when conducting on camera interviews. Hallie’s expertise has earned her two prestigious Telly Awards and an Emmy nomination, recognizing her talent for creating content that resonates and drives meaningful impact. In this episode, she’ll share tips and tricks to make sure your spokesperson is ready for their next interview. Editing by MakSchu Productions Theme song courtesy of Ben Kunkel/Professor Soup Have a suggestion for a future episode? Let us know by filling out this form . For more information on the Central West Coast Chapter of FPRA visit https://cwcfpra.com/ Just Following Up...Again is sponsored by Next Mark. Next-Mark is a full-service, award-winning marketing communications agency based in Sarasota, FL. It helps business leaders beat their growth targets by delivering better competitive insights, more powerful branding, stronger strategies and faster results. Breaking away from the constraints of traditional marketing service organizations, the Next-Mark team facilitates new conversations about a client’s brand, integrating experience, analytics and innovation in developing strategic marketing solutions to meet clients’ individual needs. Next-Mark focuses on internationally and nationally recognized brands along with growing companies across a broad spectrum of categories, including healthcare, technology, hospitality and entertainment, not-for-profits, tourism, retail, destination, and real estate. With clients from Beverly Hills to Amsterdam, its roster includes industry leaders like Simon Malls, Comcast/NBC, LexisNexis, Elsevier, CMX/Cinebistro, Medecision, California Pizza Kitchen, along with Florida-based clients such as The City of Sarasota, John Cannon Homes, DWYLA Architecture, Willis Smith Construction, St. Armands Circle, The Sarasota Players, First 1000 Days Suncoast, Yarnall Moving and Storage, CitySide Apartments, Sugar Champagne Bar, among others. Along with marketing communications solutions, Next-Mark is a Certified Salesforce Partner engaging with clients in over 18 states and Canada and is a proud longtime member of the Florida Public Relations Association. Learn more at https://next-mark.com/…

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Just Following Up with Linda Beltran, Holiday Inn Club Vacations 25:57

11 weeks ago25:57

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How one leads a team can make or break the success of a department. Linda Beltran, VP of Corporate Communications for Holiday Inn Club Vacations, shares that effective leadership isn’t about having all the answers or never making mistakes. Being a leader is about empowering one's team and recognizing each team member’s unique strengths and contributions. Editing by Muffy Lavens Theme song courtesy of Ben Kunkel/Professor Soup Have a suggestion for a future episode? Let us know by filling out this form . For more information on the Central West Coast Chapter of FPRA visit https://cwcfpra.com/ Just Following Up...Again is sponsored by Next Mark. Next-Mark is a full-service, award-winning marketing communications agency based in Sarasota, FL. It helps business leaders beat their growth targets by delivering better competitive insights, more powerful branding, stronger strategies and faster results. Breaking away from the constraints of traditional marketing service organizations, the Next-Mark team facilitates new conversations about a client’s brand, integrating experience, analytics and innovation in developing strategic marketing solutions to meet clients’ individual needs. Next-Mark focuses on internationally and nationally recognized brands along with growing companies across a broad spectrum of categories, including healthcare, technology, hospitality and entertainment, not-for-profits, technology, tourism, retail, destination, and real estate. With clients from Beverly Hills to Amsterdam, its roster includes industry leaders like Simon Malls, Comcast/NBC, LexisNexis, Elsevier, CMX/Cinebistro, Medecision, California Pizza Kitchen, along with Florida-based clients such as The City of Sarasota, John Cannon Homes, DWYLA Architecture, Willis Smith Construction, St. Armands Circle, The Sarasota Players, First 1000 Days Suncoast, Yarnall Moving and Storage, CitySide Apartments, Sugar Champagne Bar, among others. Along with marketing communications solutions, Next-Mark is a Certified Salesforce Partner engaging with clients in over 18 states and Canada and is a proud longtime member of the Florida Public Relations Association. Learn more at https://next-mark.com/…

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Just Following Up with the CWC-FPRA Credentialing Directors 20:30

14 weeks ago20:30

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Are you ready to earn your Accreditation in Public Relations? Credentialing Co-Directors Jennifer Moss Wilson, APR, CPRC and Sharon Kunkel, APR, CPRC share why public relations and communication professionals should consider getting their APR to enhance their careers and understanding of the field. For more information on earning your credentials, visit https://cwcfpra.com/accreditation/----more---- Editing by Muffy Lavens Theme song by Ben Kunkel/Professor Soup Have an idea for a future episode? Fill out the suggestion form: https://forms.gle/aKNEFNv856rbcs438 ----more---- Just Following Up...Again is sponsored by Next Mark. Next-Mark is a full-service, award-winning marketing communications agency based in Sarasota, FL. It helps business leaders beat their growth targets by delivering better competitive insights, more powerful branding, stronger strategies and faster results. Breaking away from the constraints of traditional marketing service organizations, the Next-Mark team facilitates new conversations about a client’s brand, integrating experience, analytics and innovation in developing strategic marketing solutions to meet clients’ individual needs. Next-Mark focuses on internationally and nationally recognized brands along with growing companies across a broad spectrum of categories, including healthcare, technology, hospitality and entertainment, not-for-profits, technology, tourism, retail, destination, and real estate. With clients from Beverly Hills to Amsterdam, its roster includes industry leaders like Simon Malls, Comcast/NBC, LexisNexis, Elsevier, CMX/Cinebistro, Medecision, California Pizza Kitchen, along with Florida-based clients such as The City of Sarasota, John Cannon Homes, DWYLA Architecture, Willis Smith Construction, St. Armands Circle, The Sarasota Players, First 1000 Days Suncoast, Yarnall Moving and Storage, CitySide Apartments, Sugar Champagne Bar, among others. Along with marketing communications solutions, Next-Mark is a Certified Salesforce Partner engaging with clients in over 18 states and Canada and is a proud longtime member of the Florida Public Relations Association. Learn more at https://next-mark.com/…

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Just Following Up with CWC-FPRA Members for the New Year 6:19

18 weeks ago6:19

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Happy New Year from the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association! In this special edition of Just Following Up…Again, we asked our members what lessons they learned in 2024 and what goals they have for 2025. Have a suggestion for a future episode? Let us know by filling out this form . For more information on the Central West Coast Chapter of FPRA visit https://cwcfpra.com/ ----more---- Editing by Muffy Lavens Theme song courtesy of Ben Kunkel/Professor Soup ----more---- Just Following Up...Again is sponsored by Next Mark. Next-Mark is a full-service, award-winning marketing communications agency based in Sarasota, FL. It helps business leaders beat their growth targets by delivering better competitive insights, more powerful branding, stronger strategies and faster results. Breaking away from the constraints of traditional marketing service organizations, the Next-Mark team facilitates new conversations about a client’s brand, integrating experience, analytics and innovation in developing strategic marketing solutions to meet clients’ individual needs. Next-Mark focuses on internationally and nationally recognized brands along with growing companies across a broad spectrum of categories, including healthcare, technology, hospitality and entertainment, not-for-profits, technology, tourism, retail, destination, and real estate. With clients from Beverly Hills to Amsterdam, its roster includes industry leaders like Simon Malls, Comcast/NBC, LexisNexis, Elsevier, CMX/Cinebistro, Medecision, California Pizza Kitchen, along with Florida-based clients such as The City of Sarasota, John Cannon Homes, DWYLA Architecture, Willis Smith Construction, St. Armands Circle, The Sarasota Players, First 1000 Days Suncoast, Yarnall Moving and Storage, CitySide Apartments, Sugar Champagne Bar, among others. Along with marketing communications solutions, Next-Mark is a Certified Salesforce Partner engaging with clients in over 18 states and Canada and is a proud longtime member of the Florida Public Relations Association. Learn more at https://next-mark.com/…

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Just Following Up with Randy Mitchelson, APR; M&M Multimeda 27:32

20 weeks ago27:32

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Welcome back to Just Following Up…Again: A PR Podcast by the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association. To kick off season two, Media Relations Director Muffy Lavens speaks with Randy Mitchelson, APR of M&M Multimedia. They discuss the importance of video production for public relations and communications professionals, ways to keep costs down, and the importance of planning to create the best finished product possible. ----more---- Editing by Muffy Lavens Theme song courtesy of Ben Kunkel/Professor Soup Have a suggestion for a future episode? Let us know by filling out this form . For more information on the Central West Coast Chapter of FPRA visit https://cwcfpra.com/ ----more---- Just Following Up...Again is sponsored by Next Mark. Next-Mark is a full-service, award-winning marketing communications agency based in Sarasota, FL. It helps business leaders beat their growth targets by delivering better competitive insights, more powerful branding, stronger strategies and faster results. Breaking away from the constraints of traditional marketing service organizations, the Next-Mark team facilitates new conversations about a client’s brand, integrating experience, analytics and innovation in developing strategic marketing solutions to meet clients’ individual needs. Next-Mark focuses on internationally and nationally recognized brands along with growing companies across a broad spectrum of categories, including healthcare, technology, hospitality and entertainment, not-for-profits, technology, tourism, retail, destination, and real estate. With clients from Beverly Hills to Amsterdam, its roster includes industry leaders like Simon Malls, Comcast/NBC, LexisNexis, Elsevier, CMX/Cinebistro, Medecision, California Pizza Kitchen, along with Florida-based clients such as The City of Sarasota, John Cannon Homes, DWYLA Architecture, Willis Smith Construction, St. Armands Circle, The Sarasota Players, First 1000 Days Suncoast, Yarnall Moving and Storage, CitySide Apartments, Sugar Champagne Bar, among others. Along with marketing communications solutions, Next-Mark is a Certified Salesforce Partner engaging with clients in over 18 states and Canada and is a proud longtime member of the Florida Public Relations Association. Learn more at https://next-mark.com/…

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Just Following up with Joel Staley, JCS Communications 19:20

32 weeks ago19:20

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Joel Staley, a 25-year corporate communications veteran, shares insights into media training and why it's important to keep our spokespeople ready for interviews. In this episode, features stories and advice given by Joel during his "Media Training the C-Suite" professional development event, in addition to a one-on-one interview. Joel will be joining the Central West Coast Chapter again for a professional development event on October 9, 2024. The event will focus on crisis communications. To learn more or to sign up for the event, visit https://cwcfpra.com/events/ ----more---- A special thanks to the Kompose Hotel in Sarasota for hosting our event. Editing by Brandon Wardell Theme song courtesy of Ben Kunkel/Professor Soup…

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Just Following Up with Jim DeLa, Kim Doleatto, Mark Gordon, Marco LaManno & Joey Panek at Meet the Media 47:52

34 weeks ago47:52

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Listen in on the second panel of journalists from Meet the Media, an event hosted by the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association. This panel is hosted by CWC-FPRA member Sharon Kunkel, APR, CPRC and features: Jim DeLa, Community News Collaborative Kim Doleatto, Sarasota Magazine Mark Gordon, Business Observer Marco LaManno, Suncoast News Network Joey Panek, ABC7’s Suncoast View Please note, this episode was recording during the November 2023 Meet the Media event, so some information on reporter's beats and outlets have changed. The insights they provide into pitching and working with public relations professional still remain. A special thanks to the Hyatt Regency Sarasota for hosting Meet the Media. If you enjoyed listening to this event, join us in person for our next one. See the upcoming events at https://cwcfpra.com/ ----more---- Editing by Brandon Wardell and Muffy Lavens Theme song courtesy of Ben Kunkel/Professor Soup Have an idea for a future episode? Let us know .…

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Just Following Up with Blair Bloomston, Founder & CEO of Leaders Uplifted 27:13

36 weeks ago27:13

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Blair Bloomston, Founder and CEO of Leaders Uplifted, joins Just Following Up…Again to discuss the importance of networking, how to approach events where you may not know anyone, and how to put the power of social media to work when connecting with others in your industry. ----more---- Have a suggestion for a future episode? Let us know: https://forms.gle/83dS7iifrLWwTTkPA Editing by Muffy Lavens Theme song courtesy of Ben Kunkel/Professor Soup For more information on the Central West Coast Chapter of FPRA visit https://cwcfpra.com/…

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Just Following Up with Jamie Carson and Jason Bartolone at Lessons Learned from Hurricane Ian 42:46

38 weeks ago42:46

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Listen in on “Community in Crisis: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Ian,” an event hosted by the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association. Managing a crisis can be part of the job for any communicator. A Category 5 Hurricane bearing down on the community takes things to another level. This episode features insights on how best to handle moments of crisis from Jamie Carson, Director of Communications for Sarasota County Government and Jason Bartolone, Communications Manager/Public Information Officer for the City of North Port. The insights are also quite timely given the recent flooding from Hurricane Debby, and the fact we are still in the midst of hurricane season. Listen to Just Following Up…Again for the latest insights from CWC-FPRA. A special thanks to Sarasota County for hosting the event at the Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center. ----more---- Editing by Brandon Wardell and Muffy Lavens Theme song courtesy of Ben Kunkel/Professor Soup If you enjoyed listening to this event, please join us in person for our next one. See the upcoming events at https://cwcfpra.com/…

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Just Following Up with Jesse Coleman, Kat Wingert, Scott Lawson, Felipe Colon & Hallie Peilet Young at Meet the Media 43:25

40 weeks ago43:25

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Listen in on Meet the Media, a professional development event hosted by the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association. Panelists will share insights into what they look for in a pitch, pet peeves the media has when receiving a pitch and the changing media landscape. Panelists include: Jesse Coleman, WSLR Radio Kat Wingert, Observer Media Group Scott Lawson, The Daily Sun Felipe Colon, Sarasota Speax! Hallie Peilet Young, No Blues News ----more---- A special thanks to the Hyatt Regency Sarasota for hosting Meet the Media. Editing by Brandon Wardell and Muffy Lavens Theme song courtesy of Ben Kunkel/Professor Soup If you enjoyed this event, join us in person for our next one. See the upcoming events at https://cwcfpra.com/…

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Just Following Up with Mark Gordon, Business Observer 31:08

42 weeks ago31:08

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In the first episode, Membership Director Jennifer Hemmerdinger sits down with Mark Gordon, Managing Editor of the Business Observer, to discuss the importance of building strong relationships between reporters and public relations professionals. The conversation will include why the connection between the two professionals is so important and how public relations practitioners can strive to work better with reporters. ----more---- A special thanks to the Observer Media Group for allowing us to record at their offices. Editing by Brandon Wardell and Muffy Lavens Theme song courtesy of Ben Kunkel/Professor Soup For more information on the Central West Coast Chapter of FPRA visit https://cwcfpra.com/…

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Trailer: Just Following Up...Again: A PR Podcast 1:21

42 weeks ago1:21