SARASOTA, Fla. (July 11, 2023) – The Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) will present the professional development event, “Cultivating Relationships, Generating Leads,” on Wednesday, July 19, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The event – which is open to members and guests – takes place at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime (821 Apricot Ave., Sarasota).
The guest speaker for this event is Amber Wilson of ESPN Radio. A professional with vast experience in TV and radio hosting, Wilson has had no shortage of networking opportunities, constantly meeting new people in the field and cultivating valuable relationships. She will talk about her experiences through her chosen media and how what she’s learned can positively impact you and your professional goals, as well as your work on behalf of your organization or clients.
Wilson joined ESPN in 2019 and is the host of ESPN Radio’s national, weekday show “Joe & Amber,” alongside Joe Fortenbaugh. She regularly appears across ESPN’s platforms and studio show coverage. Outside of ESPN, Wilson is a partner at Lindsey Wilson PLLC., serving as a trial attorney practicing business and family law, licensed in both Florida and Georgia.
Prior to ESPN, Wilson was the co-host of the “Zaslow, Roms and Amber Morning Show” on 790 The Ticket in Miami. During her time there, the show was the highest-rated morning show for four years. As Zaslow and Amber, the show was the highest-rated midday program during its entirety as well.
Before radio, Wilson had a wide range of TV hosting experience, including the Miami CBS affiliate (2012-15), CBS Network (2012-2013 & 2007-2009), and SNY (2010-2011).
Wilson is a seventh-generation Floridian and a proud graduate of the University of Florida, with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism, telecommunications and history. Wilson has also had an expansive, simultaneous law career. She obtained her law degree with a focus on business, real estate, sports and entertainment law at an accelerated pace from the University of Miami School of Law.
“We were introduced to Amber during our Media-Con event in February and numerous attendees expressed an interest in hearing more from her,” says Sheryl Vieira, president of CWC-FPRA. “With her vast experience in the field, on TV and the radio, this presentation should offer valuable insight into forging connections and securing earned media exposure for our attending marketing, communications and public relations professionals.”
Tickets are $30/members, $40/future members; cost includes lunch. To register, visit cwcfpra.com/events.
CWC-FPRA’s annual corporate sponsors are Caldwell Trust Company and Next-Mark, with additional financial support courtesy of Joe Curley, APR, CPRC. Sir Speedy and The Bazaar at Apricot & Lime have graciously donated services and spaces as in-kind sponsors.
The chapter 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 cwcfpra.com for more information.
About The Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association
The Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) is a network of public relations, marketing and communications professionals from Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties who come together for professional development and to build a network of peers. As an active part of the oldest statewide public relations organization in our country, CWC-FPRA takes pride in being the largest chapter in the state and in having a 56-plus-year history of presenting stimulating programs and advancing the professional growth of its members. The Florida Public Relations Association is dedicated to developing public relations practitioners who, through ethical and standardized practices, enhance the public relations profession in Florida. For more about CWC-FPRA, visit cwcfpra.com.