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Press club members are invited to attend the 2025 Media Breakfast on Thursday, May 22, sponsored by the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) and Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). This year’s theme, “SWFL’s Evolving Media Landscape,” brings…
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On May 1, 2025, the Press Club of Southwest Florida held its monthly luncheon at the new AC Marriott Hotel in downtown Naples. In observation of World Press Freedom Day, the event featured a panel composed of WINK…
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Misleading the public has never been easier. Technology and an overwhelming number of unreliable news sources have made disinformation commonplace. Yet we continue to consume news with the expectation of honesty and accuracy, especially concerning matters that affect…
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Please join us for our final luncheon meeting of the season on Thursday, May 1, at the beautiful new AC Marriott Hotel in downtown Naples. We’ll be celebrating World Press Freedom Day, an annual event honoring the importance…
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Ramping up of four key areas among robust plans for the hospitals More hospitals will close this year than open, said Mara Hammond, chief impact officer for NCH. The local system is healthy instead, Hammond said, and gave…
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Once upon a time, respected reporters were the gatekeepers of the First Amendment of the US Constitution. Journalists had the responsibility to hold public officials accountable for their words and actions. One these heralded reporters was Edward R.…
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When you talk to Mara Hammond for the first time, you’ll quickly realize she is a remarkable person, and not for just one reason, but for many. Hammond is NCH’s Chief Impact Officer and the Press Club’s newsmaker…
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As expected, two Florida lawmakers have introduced defamation bills in the current legislative session, marking the third consecutive year of efforts to lower the bar for defamation claims against media organizations. While less extreme than earlier versions, these…
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The theme of the Press Club’s April 9th Newsmaker luncheon will be “An Insider’s Look at NCH’s Future.” NCH’s Chief Impact Officer, Mara Hammond, will give us a peek at the strategic vision and transformation underway to dramatically advance healthcare…











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