352today was awarded the Florida Public Relations Association Ocala Chapter’s 2024 Institutional Communicator of the Year Award for 2024. 352today is the online news division of North Central Florida Media (NCFM) that serves residents within the 352-area code.
On August 30, 2024, Kathy Dugan (Editor-in-Chief, 352today), Lisa Varner (Director of Sales, NCFM), and Whitney Zarder (Director of Digital, NCFM), accepted the award just one day after celebrating one year of delivering news to residents of North Central Florida.
352today was nominated and awarded due to the “ability to provide timely, accurate, and critical information to the community, while demonstrating a mastery of communication skills and strategies.”
“Being named Institutional Communicator of the Year by a credible organization like the Florida Public Relations Association, Ocala Chapter, reflects the incredible support we’ve received from the community, showing that 352today has become a trusted source of local news. It’s clear that our readers appreciate our dedication to delivering the information that matters most to them. We are deeply honored by their trust and support,” said Howard Tuuri, NCFM President and General Manager.
NCFM looks forward to continuing to super serve residents of Alachua, Marion, Sumter, Lake, Citrus, Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist and Hernando Counties with free, unbiased, enterprise stories published on 352today.
Left to Right: Whitney Zarder (Director of Digital, NCFM), Kathy Dugan (Editor-in-Chief, 352today) and Lisa Varner (Director of Sales, NCFM).
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