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CAPIO is proud to congratulate Bobby Horner, Student Intern with the Superior Court of California, San Bernardino as our Young Communicator Scholarship recipient.  Bobby shares with us what this means to her and her future;

Make 2020 your APR year!

It’s time to take your career to the next level by earning the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential. CAPIO is here to help every step of the way.  The success rate for CAPIO members who take the APR panel presentation and exam is 100%!

We are excited to share that CAPIO has begun a new partnership with the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) – a CAPIO | TAMIO Judge Exchange! New this year, rather than being asked to judge your California colleagues, CAPIO is inviting you to join us as a judge for the TAMIO awards program.  

SIGN UP AS AN AWARDS JUDGE 

At our annual conference in April, CAPIO was excited to unveil our new brand. Since then, we’ve been working closely with our project partner, Digital Deployment, to design a new, innovative website that integrates our new brand into a more dynamic, user-friendly website experience for current and prospective members.

Rachel McGuire, APR, was awarded the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) 2019 Paul B. Clark Achievement Award on Wednesday, April 10.  McGuire was honored for her commitment to leadership and mentorship within the communications field. 

The public information landscape has changed incredibly over the last few years. Whether simply engaging with constituents on a day-to-day basis or planning for an emergency, social media forms an important part of just about every communication strategy.

Maurice Chaney, public information officer for the City of Roseville Environmental Utilities

Many public information and outreach programs are built upon a hunch.  Sometimes they’re well- informed hunches, but a hunch nevertheless.  In many instances, it’s all you need to be effective. 

Feature article by Cassandra Popli, vice president, Agency ETA

When storytelling comes to life, an immersive experience is created. When done right, immersive marketing transforms an ordinary event into an unforgettable experience and makes engaging with a brand feel natural. This type of outreach has recently gained popularity because of its strong appeal to the younger generation, especially coveted millennials who have been raised to expect interconnectivity everywhere they look. However, immersive also relates to a much wider audience; it can capture and transport attendees into an entire world centered around your overall vision whether that be a showcase, education goal or sharing of information.

Article by Bill Nash, public information officer for Ventura County and CAPIO’s Central CA Director At-Large

The best communications materials are useless unless someone reads, watches or looks at them. When it comes to written material, a good headline is essential to capture a reader’s attention.

You are CAPIO. We are CAPIO. And, together, we are a mighty group of government communicators charged with working on behalf of our public to inform, educate and engage.

We are 500 strong and growing, and we thank you for supporting the California Association of Public Information Officials.

February is membership month. Not only do we want to celebrate the hundreds of men and women that make up this great association, but also want people to know who we are, too. Recruit a colleague or another government communicator to join this organization!

This week CAPIO celebrated a milestone as our 500th member just rolled in! In just five short years, CAPIO’s membership has tripled in size. This is testimony to an increased demand for well-trained professional government communicators and CAPIO’s relevance in providing an avenue for professionals to learn, grow and thrive in this dynamic field. 

CAPIO’s growing membership enables us to continue expanding our educational, professional development and accreditation programs to our members.