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Students recognized for dedication to academic excellence and civic duty  The Best and Brightest Awards recognized Leon County’s most noteworthy seniors from public and private high schools at this year’s ninth annual ceremony. The top 45 students – three winners in each of 15 categories – were recognized Wednesday night for their unparalleled dedication to […]

ORLANDO, Fla.  – Online education professionals from around the country are invited to pack their laptops and make plans to attend Momentum: FLVS World Symposium, presented by The Foundation for Florida Virtual School.  Formerly held as a professional learning conference for Florida Virtual School® (FLVS®) teachers and support staff, for the first time, FLVS is […]

On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Secretary Ananth Prasad of the Florida Department of Transportation sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Michelle Ubben to discuss successes from the state’s 2014 legislative session. As federal transportation funds dwindle, Prasad praised Florida lawmakers for making a historical investment in the state’s transportation needs. “$10.1 billion, that’s a record […]

The following profile about accesso was featured in Funworld Magazine’s May issue: Anyone keeping an eye on the attractions industry will have seen the extraordinary expansion of the company now known as accesso Technology Group plc. The company, originally known as Lo-Q and born in a British shed out of inventor Leonard Sim’s game-changing idea […]

Sachs Media Group took home several awards at the 2014 FPRA Capital Chapter Image Award ceremony last month. We’re so proud of our award-winning work for Lauren’s Kids, Florida Healthy Kids Corporation, FHSAA and Ricky Carmichael. AWARD OF DISTINCTION in the Public Service category for the “Don’t Miss the Signs in the Digital World” campaign […]

Thanks Florida State Seminoles.com for profiling COO Michelle Ubben and our firm’s work for the Florida State Seminoles Women’s Basketball team. We’re helping to empower FSU student-athletes as role models in our community.

In the midst of such crises as the NBA Clippers owner’s racist comments and the return of Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston into an unwanted public spotlight, Sachs Media Group crisis communication experts provided helpful insights on how to respond in difficult situations. On Tallahassee ABC affiliate WTXL’s “Scandalous: Profile of a Fixer” segment, which […]

On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Florida First Lady Ann Scott sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Michelle Ubben to discuss her gradual transition into the public spotlight following her husband’s election as Governor. Since a sixth-grade speech made her unusually anxious, Scott had kept herself from speaking in public, but that all changed with […]

Fifteen years ago, Florida’s A+ Plan for education passed from the Florida Legislature, creating a pathway for student-centered policies that led to education achievements surging upward in the years that followed. Today, the Florida Legislature once again demonstrated its commitment to providing every Florida student with a quality education by passing Senate Bill 1642 to […]

In the most closely watched governor’s race in the country, Leadership Florida and the Florida Press Association today announced significant progress and new details for “Decision 2014: Before You Vote,” the LIVE statewide televised debate scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, October 15, from the campus of Broward College. The one-hour debate, to be produced […]

Photo, from left to right: Johnathan Cyprien, Scott Lagasse Jr., Mike James and Kenny Knox The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) unveiled the state’s official Roadside Litter Prevention Education (RLPE) Media Campaign, which aims to reduce the incidence of littering on Florida highways, promote pride in the beauty of Florida’s landscapes and educate Florida motorists […]

Click here to view the infographic. A cross-section of Tampa Bay’s business leaders today said an “unwavering commitment to higher educational standards” is the single most important element to meeting Florida employers’ workforce needs and enhancing their global competitiveness. Tampa Bay leaders representing the region’s major industry groups and employers said the evolving nature of […]

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