Monthly Meetings
Back to School & High Society Media Speakers – August 19
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Who’s Who
Felonice Merriman – As the voice behind PB Parenting Magazine, Felonice brings deep insight into what resonates with family-focused audiences. Discover how to craft pitches that grabs the attention of engaged local parents.
Lauren Ashley Smith – Editor of brand-new local magazine The PocketBook and curator of the stylish Instagram account @palmbeachfancy. The mag’s brands focus on local businesses that are new, fresh, inviting and approachable in Palm Beach County, highlighting the tasteful growth the area has seen. They’re aiming less for gloss, more for grit and grace and people. Learn how to align your brand with the trends that captivate Palm Beach’s most discerning readers.
Nicole Irving – As the editor of both Giggle Magazine and Wellness 360 Magazine, Nicole knows how to balance wellness, parenting, and community storytelling. Hear what makes a pitch stand out in today’s child-focused and health-conscious media landscape.
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Meet the Co-Hosts of “The Morning Lounge” & “Top of Mind Florida” – July 17
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The Morning Lounge
Popular entertainers Jill and Rich Switzer were the original morning show hosts when Legends Radio launched in 2014, and they remained with the station for seven years, helping to grow its identity, sound, and loyal listener base. After building something truly special, they took a four-year hiatus to focus full time on their musical careers—but they returned on May 27. Monday through Friday, 6 am to 10 am, on Legends 1003FM, the home of the Great American Songbook. Band leader Rich is a talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Jill is the author of two successful books: The Diva Next Door: How to Be a Singing Star Wherever You Are (2005) and The Contemporary Singer’s Blueprint: From Amateur to Professional and Beyond (2002).
Top of Mind Florida
Only in Florida. Or as some call it — Flori-duh! This new podcast is the right place for a roundup of the inspiring and illuminating, the serious and silly, the characters and caretakers, the news and newsmakers making our Sunshine State sizzle. After 14 years of doing To the Point on WPTV, political commentator Brian Crowley and veteran newsman Michael Williams have launched this new podcast on YouTube.
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Palm Beach Palate: Media Meets Menu – June 17
Special Message from GCPRC President Angela Ledford
Join the Gold Coast PR Council for a free and flavorful virtual conversation, where F&B meets storytelling! Our featured speakers are two of the area’s influential voices in culinary media:
🍴 Jules Aron – A foodie influencer and contributor to Palm Beach Illustrated, known for her vibrant take on wellness, sustainability, and mixology.
📰 Diana Biederman – The NEW food and restaurant writer at The Palm Beach Post, bringing a journalist’s lens to the region’s dining scene.
Together, they’ll dish on the evolving food media landscape, how to pitch stories that sizzle, and what’s trending on the Palm Beaches plate. Whether you’re in PR, hospitality, or just a fan of good food and great storytelling, this is one virtual event you won’t want to miss!
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