Curley & Pynn Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Launch of New Public Relations Project Services
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Fla. (Jan. 8, 2024) – In conjunction with its 40th anniversary celebration, Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management –…
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Mastering the Message: A Guide for Successful Media Interviews
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the spokesperson for your organization, your words shape opinions and influence decisions that ultimately determine your company’s reputation. Effective…
Maximize Your Investment in Thought Leadership to Effectively Build Reputation
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term “thought leadership” is thrown around so often in marketing and communications that it is now considered by most…
Reputation Management Starts With Operational Understanding
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management requires fluency in the language of your business. If you have traveled to a foreign country, then you…
Curley & Pynn Receives Multiple Honors at Statewide Industry Award Programs
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Curley & Pynn Celebrated Two Award Wins at the Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Awards…
Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management Once Again Celebrated Among the Nation’s Most Innovative and Strategic Firms of the Year
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Orlando-Area Firm Spotlighted for Second Consecutive Year by PRNEWS Agency Elite Top 100 MAITLAND, Fla. (Sept. 14, 2021) –…
How to Respond When Things Get Negative on Social Media
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marketers are in the business of making public statements, but there’s just something about addressing issues on social media…
Curley & Pynn Welcomes Tom Alexander as Communications Strategist
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Fla. (May 26, 2021) – Tom Alexander has been named communications strategist at Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management…
Mind Your Measures: Social Media Metrics that Aren’t Skin Deep
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week, Microsoft announced an upcoming change in its default font from Calibri, the 14-year-old brainchild of Lucas de Groot,…
Curley & Pynn Welcomes Toni-Ann Burke as Communications Specialist
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Fla. (March 31, 2021) – Toni-Ann Burke has been named communications specialist at Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management – The…
Curley & Pynn Promotes Sarah Kelliher to Assoc Communications Strategist
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Fla. (Jan. 27, 2021) – Sarah Kelliher was promoted to associate communications strategist at Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management…
Curley & Pynn Elevates Danielle Benghiat to Communications Specialist
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Fla. (Jan. 20, 2021) – Danielle Benghiat is the newest communications specialist at Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management…
Curley & Pynn Promotes Award-Winning Leader Ellie Hodgkins to Communications Strategist
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Fla. (Dec. 15, 2020) – Ellie Hodgkins was promoted to communications strategist at Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management…
Curley & Pynn’s Year in Review with Everything-PR
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Fla. (Dec. 2, 2020) – Curley & Pynn president, Dan Ward, APR, CPRC, had the pleasure of speaking with…
How Much Should I Spend on Public Relations Services?
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2020 CMO Spend Survey discovered 44% of marketing leaders surveyed have already experienced moderate budget cuts as a result…
Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management Celebrated Among the Nation’s 100 Most Innovative and Strategic Firms of the Year
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Firm Spotlighted by Inaugural PRNEWS Agency Elite Top 100 MAITLAND, Fla. (Oct. 5, 2020) – Curley & Pynn Public…
Curley & Pynn Welcomes Former Public School Communicator and Acclaimed Journalist Matt Reed as Communications Strategist
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Fla. (Sept. 4, 2020) – Acclaimed journalist Matt Reed is the newest communications strategist at Curley & Pynn Public…
Cynthia Moffett Joins Curley & Pynn as a Communications Specialist
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Fla. (April 28, 2020) – Cynthia Moffett has joined the team at Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management as…
Curley & Pynn Welcomes Two UCF Graduates as Communications Specialists
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Fla. (Jan. 30, 2020) – Rachel Ilardi and Sarah Kelliher have joined the team at Curley & Pynn Public…
Curley & Pynn Promotes Valued Account Leaders to Manage Strategic Communications Initiatives for Florida’s Leading Brands
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Fla. (Dec. 3, 2019) – Elizabeth Lytle was promoted to communications strategist and Ellie Hodgkins was promoted to associate…
Curley & Pynn Welcomes Associate Communications Strategist Jazmyn Reed
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Fla. (Nov. 15, 2019) – Jazmyn Reed is the newest associate communications strategist at Curley & Pynn Public Relations…
Melanie Ararat Joins Curley & Pynn as a Communications Specialist
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Fla. (Oct. 18, 2019) – Melanie Ararat is the most recent addition to the team at Curley & Pynn…
Curley & Pynn Earns Radiance Award from Public Relations Society of America Sunshine District
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Fla. (Aug. 2, 2019) – For the sixth consecutive year, Curley & Pynn Public Relations and Marketing Communications received…
Curley & Pynn Promotes Two to Strategic Leadership Positions
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Keroes, APR, and Kacie Escobar, APR, Become the Fifth and Sixth Vice Presidents in Strategic Public Relations Firm’s 35-Year…
Curley & Pynn Honored with Five Awards at Local Industry Award Program
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& Pynn Public Relations Management celebrated five award wins during the Image Awards hosted by the Florida Public Relations…
Sarah Abdul Joins Curley & Pynn as a Communications Specialist
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Fla. (April 3, 2019) – Sarah Abdul is the newest communications specialist at Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management,…
Yvan Quintero Joins Curley & Pynn as Associate Communications Strategist
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Fla. (Jan. 31, 2019) – Yvan Quintero has joined the team at Curley & Pynn Public Relations and Marketing…
Heather Keroes, APR, Named 2019 PRSA Orlando Chapter President
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Fla. (Jan. 28, 2019) – Heather Keroes, APR, senior communications strategist at Curley & Pynn Public Relations & Marketing…
Curley & Pynn Communications Strategist Kacie Escobar Earns Prestigious Accreditation in Public Relations
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Fla. (Sept. 26, 2018) – On the heels of her third anniversary with Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management,…
FPRA Volusia/Flagler Chapter Renames Award to Honor Curley & Pynn Senior Counsel
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Fla. (Sept. 26, 2018) – Recognizing more than three decades of service to the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA)…
Three Tips Learned at the Hispanic Marketing Forum in Orlando
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you know there are more Hispanics in the U.S. than people in Canada? Florida trails only California and Texas…
Office Administrator Connie Mercado Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with Curley & Pynn – After 16 Years
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Fla. (Aug. 22, 2018) – July 2018 marked Office Administrator Connie Mercado’s 10th consecutive year as an integral member…
Curley & Pynn Honored at Statewide Awards Program
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Counsel , (right), and Communications Strategist Kacie Escobar (center) accept an “Award of Distinction” on behalf of Curley &…
Ready. Aim. Fire!
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not a morning person. When the alarm clock rang before sunrise on a hot June morning, the first word out…
Curley & Pynn Earns Highest Honors from Public Relations Society of America Sunshine District
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Fla. (July 31, 2018) – Honored for the fifth consecutive year by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)…
Dan Ward Chairs University of Central Florida Alumni Board
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Fla. (July 24, 2018) – Dan Ward, APR, CPRC, president of Curley & Pynn Public Relations & Marketing Communications,…
Relationships Are a Two-Way Street
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much as I’d like to believe myself to be the next Paul Rand (designer of IBM, UPS, ABC and…
Ellie Hodgkins Joins Curley & Pynn as Communications Specialist
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Fla. (March 8, 2018) – Curley & Pynn Public Relations and Marketing Communications has welcomed former Home Shopping Network…
Elizabeth Lytle Promoted to Associate Communications Strategist at Curley & Pynn
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Fla. (Feb. 26, 2018) – Curley & Pynn Public Relations and Marketing Communications has promoted Elizabeth Lytle to associate…
Dan Ward Named President of Curley & Pynn Public Relations
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Fla. (Jan. 24, 2018) – More than 33 years after its founding by Orlando public relations veterans Joe Curley…
Reflecting on Leadership
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learned a lot about myself during a recent session of LeadershipFPRA, “Leading and Managing.” Far from your typical presentation…
Bailey Morris Joins Curley & Pynn as Communications Specialist
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Fla. (Dec. 7, 2017) – Bailey Morris has been hired as the newest member of Curley & Pynn Public…
Curley & Pynn Receives High Honors at Statewide Awards Gala
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Communications Strategist Heather Keroes, APR, Communications Strategist Kacie Escobar, President , and Communications Strategist Vianka McConville accept two Golden…
Curley & Pynn Shines at Public Relations Society of America Sunshine District Radiance Awards
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Communications Strategist Heather Keroes, APR, (left), and Communications Strategist Vianka McConville (right) accept two Radiance Awards and two Awards…
Kacie Escobar Promoted to Communications Strategist at Curley & Pynn
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Fla. (May 23, 2017) – Kacie Escobar has been promoted to communications strategist at Curley & Pynn Public Relations…
Curley & Pynn Takes Home Four Awards at Florida Public Relations Association Local Image Awards Gala
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Fla. (May 3, 2017) – The Florida Public Relations Association honored Curley & Pynn Public Relations (C&P) with four…
Curley & Pynn Goes for Gold at Statewide Industry Awards Gala
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Fla. (August 23, 2016) – Just a few hours after America’s elite gymnasts claimed their historic victory in Brazil…
Curley & Pynn Earns Recognition from Florida Public Relations Association for Excellence in Public Relations
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Fla. (June 22, 2016) – Curley & Pynn Public Relations (C&P) was honored with three awards from the Florida…
Vianka McConville Promoted to Communications Strategist at Curley & Pynn
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Fla. (June 22, 2016) – Vianka McConville has been promoted to communications strategist at Curley & Pynn Public Relations…
Florida Public Relations Association Taps Roger Pynn to Serve as State President
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Fla. (Sept. 18, 2015) – Curley & Pynn Public Relations & Marketing Communications president, has been installed as 2015-2016…
Public Relations Society of America Recognizes Curley & Pynn Blog “Taking Aim”
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Fla. (July 22, 2015) – During its annual conference in Orlando, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Sunshine…
Vianka McConville Promoted at Curley & Pynn to Associate Communications Strategist
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Fla. (June 23, 2015) – Vianka McConville has been promoted to associate communications strategist at Curley & Pynn Public…
Curley & Pynn Welcomes Kacie Boniberger as Communications Specialist
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Fla. (June 18, 2015) – Kacie Boniberger has been hired as the newest member of the Curley & Pynn…
Curley & Pynn Welcomes Communications Specialist Ashley Tinstman
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Fla. (November 3, 2014) – Ashley Tinstman is the newest member of the Curley & Pynn Public Relations team,…
Florida Public Relations Association – Orlando Area Chapter Names Kerry Martin President
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Fla. (October 24, 2014) – Kerry Martin, APR, Curley & Pynn Public Relations communications strategist, has been installed as…
Florida Public Relations Association Names Roger Pynn President-Elect for 2014-2015
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Fla. (October 16, 2014) – The Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) has chosen , president of Curley & Pynn…
Florida Public Relations Association Recognizes Curley & Pynn for Excellence in Public Relations
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Fla. (September 4, 2014) – The Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) honored Curley & Pynn Public Relations (C&P) with…
Curley & Pynn Partner Dan Ward Earns Senior-Level PR Certification
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Fla. (August 5, 2014) – Curley & Pynn Partner and Vice President Dan Ward has earned the highest certification…
Florida Public Relations Association Presents Curley & Pynn with Highest Awards for Excellence in Public Relations
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Fla. (April 24, 2014) – The Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Orlando Area Chapter honored Curley & Pynn Public…
Florida Research Consortium Names Roger Pynn to Board of Directors
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Fla. (January 3, 2013) – Roger Pynn, president of Curley & Pynn, has been named to the Florida Research…
Florida Public Relations Association Names Dan Ward the 2013 Central Florida PR Professional of the Year; Curley & Pynn Recognized with Multiple Awards
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Fla. (April 17, 2013) – Dan Ward, APR, vice president and partner of Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management,…
Public Relations Society of America Presents National Award to Curley & Pynn
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Fla. (August 26, 2013) – For work rooted in research and creative strategy, Curley & Pynn Public Relations (C&P)…
Florida Public Relations Association Names Roger Pynn 2013 Counselors’ Network Chair; Pynn Also Wins Award for Excellence
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Fla. (September 16, 2013) – , Curley & Pynn Public Relations president, was named Counselors’ Network Chair and presented…
Julie Hall Promoted to Communications Strategist at Curley & Pynn
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Fla. (November 12, 2013) –Curley & Pynn Public Relations promoted Julie (Primrose) Hall to communications strategist, recognizing her growing…
Curley & Pynn Team Members Earn Accreditation
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Fla. (October 15, 2012) – Two Curley & Pynn team members have joined the ranks of public relations practitioners…
Dan Ward Joins the American Red Cross Mid-Florida Region Board of Directors and Executive Committee
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Fla. (October 2, 2012) – Dan Ward, APR, vice president/partner of Curley & Pynn, has joined the American Red…
Curley & Pynn Recognized for Excellence in Public Relations at 2012 FPRA Golden Image Awards Gala
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Fla. (August 21, 2012) – Curley & Pynn (C&P) was honored with two Awards of Distinction this year at…
Curley & Pynn Welcomes Communications Specialist Vianka McConville
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Fla. (July 9, 2012) – Vianka McConville brings unique experience in professional services and customer service operations to her…
Curley & Pynn Recognized for Excellence in Public Relations at 2012 FPRA Orlando-Area Chapter Image Awards Gala
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Fla. (April 18, 2012) – Curley & Pynn was honored with four awards this year at the Florida Public…
Dan Ward Named 2011 Inductee into UCF Nicholson School of Communication Hall of Fame
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Fla. (April 8, 2011) – The University of Central Florida Nicholson School of Communication Alumni Association has selected Curley…
Curley & Pynn Earns Top Public Relations Honors
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Fla. (April 30, 2010) – Curley & Pynn (C&P) received eight awards, including two “Grand Image” honors, at the…
Roger Pynn Receives Florida Public Relations Association’s Highest Honor
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Fla. (August 17, 2009) – The Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) – America’s oldest professional communications society – has…