Monthly Meetings
PR Challenges & Changes in 2026: A Presidential Summit – January 27
Please RSVP via email to gary@pr-bs.net
GCPRC will have its annual election of Board members and officers at the January 27 Zoom meeting. Following is the recommended slate for your consideration:
- Co-Presidents – Sandy Collier, Hey Sandy! PR & Melissa Perlman, Blue Ivy Communications
- Treasurer – Michael Turnbell, Food For The Poor
- Secretary & Co-Founder – Gary Schweikhart, PR-BS
- Immediate Past President – Angela Cruz Ledford, Discover The Palm Beaches
GCPRC Board Members:
- Claudia Caminero, Influencer
- David DiPino, Digital PR, Infinity Sales Group
- Tori Easterling, Realtor
- Mark Kattoura, Communication On Point
- Ed Katz, Katnip Marketing
- Celina Klee, CrK Communications
- Alec Lefeld, BlueIvy Communications
- Suzi McCreery, Keiser University
- Rich Pollack, Pollack Communications
- Pilar Portela, Portela PR
- Sally Shorr, The Buzz Agency
Pitch Perfect: Editorial Insights & Influencer Secrets – Nov 18
Get ready for a dynamic Gold Coast PR Council event featuring two powerhouse voices in local media: Pedro Penalver, editor of WPB Magazine, and Claudia Caminero, local influencer and the summer cover model of the magazine. Pedro will share insider tips on how to pitch story ideas that resonate with editorial teams and offer a behind-the-scenes look at what WPB Magazine typically covers. Claudia will reveal what makes a pitch stand out, or flop, from an influencer’s perspective, with real-world examples of common mistakes and winning approaches. This is your chance to sharpen your pitching skills and connect with two influential voices in West Palm Beach media!
Please RSVP via email to gary@pr-bs.net
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