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TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2020) – Tampa City Council unanimously approved an agreement between the City and Channelside District-based HCP Associates on Oct. 15, 2020 for the provision of marketing and media relations
TAMPA, Fla. (November 10, 2020) – HCP Associates continues to recruit talented graduates from the best universities in the state. Olivia Clark
BRADENTON, Fla. (October 16, 2020) – SUNZ Insurance has been a provider of workers’ compensation insurance for large companies, PEOs, staffing companies, and transportation
TAMPA, Fla. (October 16, 2020) – The year 2020 has brought many new challenges for companies to overcome – from COVID-19 to the active
TAMPA, Fla. (October 15, 2020) – The City of Glendale, Arizona, located near Phoenix, concluded their engagement with HCP Associates on creating a
HCP Associates is a 35-year-old research-based marketing firm located in the Channelside District in the Joseph Garcia International Center, home to Port
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 28, 2020) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited Port Tampa Bay on Aug. 27 for a roundtable discussion with local business
TAMPA, Fla. (July 1, 2020) – Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste (DSW), which manages the county’s landfill, Waste-to-Energy facility, and recycling programs,
TAMPA, Fla. (June 16, 2020) – The Tampa Bay Chamber announced today that HCP Associates was named a semifinalist for its Small Business of the Year Award. Entering its 40th year, the Tampa Bay Chamber’s Small
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (October 16, 2025) — HCP Associates’ Vice President Robert Allen moderated a panel discussion at the Florida Redevelopment
TAMPA, Fla. – (March 19, 2025) – HCP Associates is excited to announce the hiring of two new team members: Brooke Pelkey,
TAMPA, Fla., (April 17, 2024) – The University of South Florida (USF) vetted and selected HCP Associates, Inc. on September 26, 2023,
CLEARWATER, Fla. (January 15, 2024) – HCP Associates is thrilled to announce its appointment as the agency of record for Source 1
HCP Associates is a 37-year-old research-based marketing communications firm located in the Channelside District in the Joseph Garcia International Center. We offer
Marketing Communications Intern HCP Associates is a 37-year-old research-based marketing firm in the Channelside Arts District in Downtown Tampa. We offer research,
TAMPA, Fla. (November 16, 2022) – Although HCP Associates Founder R. Patrick Hill spends most of his time in the Carolinas after
TAMPA, Fla. (July 1, 2022)- As HCP continues to grow with new clientele, the firm’s Managing Partners Sean Coniglio and Eric Polins
TAMPA Fla., Dec. 28, 2021 – HCP Associates announces the promotion of Julie Fleishman to Manager of Client Services effective immediately. Adding
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TAMPA, Fla. (March 3, 2021) There has never been a better time to be a Tampa Bay sports fan. Rounding out a
Whether it’s a government entity or a small business, these are the top ways we are helping our clients communicate with their
COVID-19 changes every day, so how and what do businesses communicate? Our consultants, advisors and client service professionals have been working around the clock to stay ahead
By R. Patrick Hill Chairman, HCP Associates, Inc. It’s hard to swallow the end of an era with the purchase of the
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – (July 17, 2012) – Many organizations regularly emphasize the impact of small business on the revival of the state’s
TAMPA, Fla. – (June 28, 2012) – With three in four private doctors’ practices losing money and one in four saying they
TAMPA, Fla. (June 1, 2012) HCP Health Care Marketing Specialist Jim Doulgeris, had the recent honor of seeing his article, How the
HCP’s Senior Strategist for Health Care, James Doulgeris, has been writing a popular blog on hospital and practice management, marketing and health
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TORONTO, Ont., June 5, 2026–One of HCP Associates’ 2026 Telly Awards recognized Powering Together, an award-winning mini documentary produced for StarCore Nuclear
TAMPA, Fla., May 19, 2026 — Tampa-based strategic marketing and communications firm HCP Associates has been recognized with six 2026 Telly Awards,
TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2025) — Earlier today, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Tampa Bay Chapter hosted the 2025 Annual
TAMPA, Fla. (May 21, 2025) – HCP Associates is honored to announce that it has been recognized with three Silver Telly Awards
CLEARWATER, Fla. (February 24, 2025) – HCP Associates is proud to announce that the Source 1 Solutions website, designed by HCP Associates,
TAMPA, Fla. (July 12, 2022) – The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce SBOY Committee announced yesterday that HCP Associates will advance as
TAMPA, Fla. (Wednesday, June 8, 2022) – HCP Associates has been nominated and advanced as a semifinalist for the 42nd Annual Small
Dallas, TX (November 5, 2021) – MarCom Awards today announced Tampa-based HCP Associates, Inc. as a winner in the 2021 international creative
TAMPA, Fla. (June 16, 2020) – The Tampa Bay Chamber announced today that HCP Associates was named a semifinalist for its Small Business of the Year Award. Entering its 40th year, the Tampa Bay Chamber’s Small
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 29, 2026—HCP Associates recently completed the fifth iteration of the Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey for Pinellas County Solid Waste (PCSW), which manages
THIMPHU, Bhutan., June 12, 2026—Some client relationships last for a project. Others span decades. More than 20 years after HCP Associates created
TORONTO, Ont., June 5, 2026–One of HCP Associates’ 2026 Telly Awards recognized Powering Together, an award-winning mini documentary produced for StarCore Nuclear
CLEARWATER, Fla., (April 10, 2026) — The Hessel Family Foundation recently celebrated the grand opening of Hessel House in Clearwater, FL, marking the
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla., (March 31, 2026) — HCP Associates developed and executed a community-wide digital outreach campaign for Main Street Zephyrhills’ 116th Annual Founder’s Day event with the theme
POTEET, TX., (February 10, 2026)–As Bladerunner Farms’ marketing firm of record, HCP Associates partnered with the company to support its presence at
TAMPA, Fla. (January 28, 2026) — HCP Associates has completed a comprehensive brand enhancement, market repositioning, and full digital platform build for
BARTOW, Fla. (January 13, 2026) — HCP Associates has completed a comprehensive rebrand and market repositioning for Bartow-based JMI Flooring & Construction,
SARASOTA, Fla. (October 21, 2025)–HCP Associates recently presented the 34th Annual Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey findings to the Board of County
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 29, 2026—HCP Associates recently completed the fifth iteration of the Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey for Pinellas County Solid Waste (PCSW), which manages
SARASOTA, Fla. (October 21, 2025)–HCP Associates recently presented the 34th Annual Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey findings to the Board of County
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (October 7, 2025) — HCP Associates recently completed the fourth Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey for Pinellas County Solid Waste
TAMPA, Fla., (May 8, 2025) – HCP Associates today announced that the Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency has approved an extension of the firm’s marketing communications and
TAMPA, FL. (April 23, 2025) – HCP Associates recently completed the 9th iteration of the Tampa’s Downtown Resident and Worker Study for
BARTOW, Fla. (April 21, 2025) – HCP Associates, the Tampa-based research, strategy and marketing consultancy, has finalized and released the 2024 Annual Report for the Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), giving residents, businesses and policymakers
TAMPA, Fla. (April 21, 2025) – HCP Associates, a Tampa-based research, strategy and marketing consultancy, has completed and released the 2024 Annual Report for the Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The
VENICE, Fla. (October 23, 2024) – HCP Associates recently presented the 33rd Annual Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey findings to the Board
CLEARWATER, Fla. (October 16, 2024) – HCP recently embarked on another one of many strategic initiatives outlined in the Visit St. Pete-Clearwater
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CLEARWATER, Fla., (April 10, 2026) — The Hessel Family Foundation recently celebrated the grand opening of Hessel House in Clearwater, FL, marking the
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla., (March 31, 2026) — HCP Associates developed and executed a community-wide digital outreach campaign for Main Street Zephyrhills’ 116th Annual Founder’s Day event with the theme
TAMPA, Fla., (August 15, 2025)—HCP Associates developed and executed a communitywide outreach campaign for the Tampa Bay Soccer Hall of Fame’s inaugural
TAMPA, Fla., (May 22, 2025)—HCP Associates assisted in the development and launch of the website, PR initiatives, and a revitalization of social
YBOR CITY, Fla. (August 20, 2024) – The Ybor City CRA has officially begun a project to return historic brick to 7th
TAMPA, Fla. (March 2, 2024)- HCP Associates announces the launch of an exciting new venture for soccer fans throughout Tampa Bay and
TAMPA, Fla. (December 4, 2023) – Grace Sailer, Marketing Communications Coordinator at HCP, found herself back in familiar territory when she was
BRADENTON, Fla. (December 15, 2022) – HCP Associates recently completed a community needs assessment study for Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary School on
TAMPA, Fla., (May 7, 2022) –HCP Associates recently completed the annual report for 21 & Change, Inc., a Florida-based non-profit that champions
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ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla., (March 31, 2026) — HCP Associates developed and executed a community-wide digital outreach campaign for Main Street Zephyrhills’ 116th Annual Founder’s Day event with the theme
POTEET, TX., (February 10, 2026)–As Bladerunner Farms’ marketing firm of record, HCP Associates partnered with the company to support its presence at
TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2025) — Earlier today, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Tampa Bay Chapter hosted the 2025 Annual
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (October 16, 2025) — HCP Associates’ Vice President Robert Allen moderated a panel discussion at the Florida Redevelopment
TAMPA, Fla. (May 10, 2024) – HCP Associates’ Vice President Robert Allen presented the results of the 2023-24 Westshore Resident and Worker
TAMPA, Fla., (March 21, 2024) – Call it a hattrick or just a festival anomaly, but Eric Polins, Managing Partner at HCP
TAMPA, Fla. (December 4, 2023) – Grace Sailer, Marketing Communications Coordinator at HCP, found herself back in familiar territory when she was
TAMPA, Fla. (November 16, 2022) – Although HCP Associates Founder R. Patrick Hill spends most of his time in the Carolinas after
HCP Associates was thrilled to work closely with Port Tampa Bay management to coordinate and launch the Port’s inaugural Military Appreciation Event
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TORONTO, Ont., June 5, 2026–One of HCP Associates’ 2026 Telly Awards recognized Powering Together, an award-winning mini documentary produced for StarCore Nuclear
TAMPA, Fla., May 19, 2026 — Tampa-based strategic marketing and communications firm HCP Associates has been recognized with six 2026 Telly Awards,
TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2025) — Earlier today, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Tampa Bay Chapter hosted the 2025 Annual
TAMPA, Fla. (May 21, 2025) – HCP Associates is honored to announce that it has been recognized with three Silver Telly Awards
TAMPA, Fla. (April 18, 2024) – In January 2024, HCP Associates’ web of community connections led to Ybor City’s “hidden history” being
TAMPA, Fla., (March 21, 2024) – Call it a hattrick or just a festival anomaly, but Eric Polins, Managing Partner at HCP
TAMPA, Fla. (May 23, 2019) – The 40th Annual Telly Awards judges named HCP Associates a silver winner within three separate categories.
Pictured, HCP Associates Eric Polins and Port Tampa Bay’s Jamal Sowell. TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2018)— Yesterday at the 4th annual awards
TAMPA, Fla. (August 1, 2018) – The Videographer Awards named HCP Associates as a winner of an Award of Distinction and an
The record keeps growing. Six 2026 Telly Awards are the latest additions. If your organization has news worth making, or a decision worth making well, the conversation starts the way it has for forty years. With listening.
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