As the spring semester came to a close, October Neuman, a journalism/public relations and communications major, asked me about an internship opportunity. After speaking with her and seeing her enthusiasm, I offered her the job for the summer. October graduated May 6 and started her internship with us the following Monday. “I walked into this [...]
This isn’t necessarily PR-related, but we here in Polk County understand the importance of hurricane preparedness. So we’re sharing this information about the upcoming live Hurricane Expo Webcast: Polk County residents are encouraged to attend the annual Hurricane Expo on June 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Winter Haven Orange Dome. Speak to [...]
Vonya Griffin, a public relations professional since 2006, has joined us on a part-time basis. Vonya is a writer who also works on our clients’ public relations campaigns. She is a great writer with a real eye for detail. She understands deadlines and she meets them. That is a necessity in our line of work. [...]
We here at Lorrie Walker Communications, Inc., a Lakeland public relations firm, recently celebrated our fourth anniversary. The business was incorporated on May 5, 2007, and in February, we moved to a new office located in downtown Lakeland, Florida. Moving the office is a decision I’m glad I made. It’s nice to feel like your [...]
A strong proponent of Internet-based marketing and online public relations efforts, I encourage the use of social media in public relations campaigns where appropriate. There are countless tools available to help small businesses hold their own alongside larger competitors. We approach PR campaigns and content writing with search engine optimization in mind. Your website can be your best marketing tool, so it needs to be found easily by your potential clients. Our content helps make that possible.
Lorrie Walker Communications Inc.
231 N. Kentucky Ave., Ste. 209
Lakeland, FL 33801
863-614-0555
lorrie [at] lorriewalker [dot] com