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HCP Associates’ offices in Port Tampa Bay’s Joseph Garcia International Center reopened today after power was restored late yesterday from Hurricane Irma’s
September 14, 2017
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In Preparation for Hurricane Irma
As Florida braces for a potential landfall from Hurricane Irma, HCP Associates made the decision to close our offices starting Friday, September
September 7, 2017
Awards & Recognition
HCP Earns Google Partner
TAMPA, Fla. (August 28, 2017) HCP Associates has officially become a Google Partner, earning a specialization in search advertising. Allyson Russo, HCP’s
August 28, 2017
Client Announcements
HCP Brings Movement Therapy Online
TAMPA, Fla. (August 22, 2017) HCP Associates recently updated Jeff Foxenberger’s internet presence for his Movement Therapy facility. Foxenberger, a Tampa native
August 22, 2017
Client Announcements
Voices for Children of Tampa Bay Names HCP Associates Marketing Firm of Record
TAMPA, Fla. (August 16, 2017) Executive Director Ronna Kennedy and the Voices for Children (VFC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint
August 16, 2017
Client Announcements
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Film New PSA with HCP
CLEARWATER, Fla. (August 1, 2017) — HCP helped Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Tampa Bay make a splash for their new
August 1, 2017
Client Announcements
Jeffrey Jew’s Grouper Week Promotional Adventure
TAMPA, Fla. (July 26, 2017) 2B Hospitality’s executive chef for BellaBrava and Stillwaters Tavern, Jeffrey Jew, recently embarked on a promotional tour
July 26, 2017
Client Announcements
Ausley Construction Turns Heads at Industry Conference
BOCA RATON, Fla. (July 19, 2017)–Only in Florida do people flock to see a gator at a trade show. HCP developed a
July 20, 2017
Client Announcements
2B Hospitality Selects HCP Associates as Marketing Firm of Record
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (July 6, 2017)— 2B Hospitality selected HCP Associates as their marketing firm of record. 2B owns and operates two
July 6, 2017
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Press Releases
HCP Associates Marks 40 Years with New Vision Focused on Strategic Leadership, Innovation and Organizational Performance
Tampa-based advisory firm launches new brand platform, expanded consulting capabilities and a future-focused approach to helping organizations thrive in a rapidly changing
October 9, 2026
Event Coverage
HCP Associates Presents at the Florida Redevelopment Association’s Annual Conference
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (October 16, 2025) — HCP Associates’ Vice President Robert Allen moderated a panel discussion at the Florida Redevelopment
October 16, 2025
Press Releases
HCP Associates Welcomes Two New Team Members, Expanding Expertise in Marketing and Communications
TAMPA, Fla. – (March 19, 2025) – HCP Associates is excited to announce the hiring of two new team members: Brooke Pelkey,
March 19, 2025
Press Releases
USF Awards HCP Associates with Preferred Vendor Contract
TAMPA, Fla., (April 17, 2024) – The University of South Florida (USF) vetted and selected HCP Associates, Inc. on September 26, 2023,
April 17, 2024
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Named Agency of Record for Source 1 Solutions
CLEARWATER, Fla. (January 15, 2024) – HCP Associates is thrilled to announce its appointment as the agency of record for Source 1
January 15, 2024
Press Releases
Marketing Communications Coordinator
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
March 7, 2023
Press Releases
Marketing Communications Intern
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,
December 15, 2022
Event Coverage
HCP Associates Honors Founder R. Pat Hill
TAMPA, Fla. (November 16, 2022) – Although HCP Associates Founder R. Patrick Hill spends most of his time in the Carolinas after
November 16, 2022
Press Releases
HCP Associates Welcomes Three New Team Members
TAMPA, Fla. (July 1, 2022)- As HCP continues to grow with new clientele, the firm’s Managing Partners Sean Coniglio and Eric Polins
July 1, 2022
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Blog
ChampaBay Strikes Again – Congratulations to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (March 3, 2021) There has never been a better time to be a Tampa Bay sports fan. Rounding out a
March 3, 2021
Blog
Top 10 ways we are helping our clients with COVID-19
Whether it’s a government entity or a small business, these are the top ways we are helping our clients communicate with their
April 9, 2020
Blog
How to overcome communication challenges with COVID-19
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
April 3, 2020
Blog
The Tampa Tribune Legacy with HCP Associates
By R. Patrick Hill Chairman, HCP Associates, Inc. It’s hard to swallow the end of an era with the purchase of the
May 5, 2016
Blog
Further Evidence of the Vitality of Small Business
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – (July 17, 2012) – Many organizations regularly emphasize the impact of small business on the revival of the state’s
July 17, 2012
Blog
Small Physician Practice Closures More Likely after Today’s Supreme Court Ruling
TAMPA, Fla. – (June 28, 2012) – With three in four private doctors’ practices losing money and one in four saying they
June 28, 2012
Blog
HCP’s Health Care Marketing Professional Authors Most-Read Practice Management Article
TAMPA, Fla. (June 1, 2012) HCP Health Care Marketing Specialist Jim Doulgeris, had the recent honor of seeing his article, How the
June 5, 2012
Blog
HCP’s James Doulgeris’ Popular Physician’s Practice Blog Goes Weekly
HCP’s Senior Strategist for Health Care, James Doulgeris, has been writing a popular blog on hospital and practice management, marketing and health
March 30, 2012
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Awards & Recognition
HCP Associates Assists Starcore Nuclear in Award-Winning Mini Documentary That Helps Reframe the Future of Clean Energy
TORONTO, Ont., June 5, 2026–One of HCP Associates’ 2026 Telly Awards recognized Powering Together, an award-winning mini documentary produced for StarCore Nuclear
June 5, 2026
Awards & Recognition
HCP Associates Earns Six 2026 Telly Awards for Excellence in Documentary, Corporate Storytelling, Motion Design, and Live Experiences
TAMPA, Fla., May 19, 2026 — Tampa-based strategic marketing and communications firm HCP Associates has been recognized with six 2026 Telly Awards,
May 19, 2026
Awards & Recognition
HCP Associates Wins PRestige Award of Excellence at Annual Public Relations Society of Tampa Bay Ceremony
TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2025) — Earlier today, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Tampa Bay Chapter hosted the 2025 Annual
November 6, 2025
Awards & Recognition
HCP Associates Scores Three Tellys with Source 1 Solutions in the 46th Annual Telly Awards
TAMPA, Fla. (May 21, 2025) – HCP Associates is honored to announce that it has been recognized with three Silver Telly Awards
May 21, 2025
Awards & Recognition
Source 1 Solutions Wins Silver ADDY Award for Website Designed by HCP Associates
CLEARWATER, Fla. (February 24, 2025) – HCP Associates is proud to announce that the Source 1 Solutions website, designed by HCP Associates,
February 24, 2025
Awards & Recognition
HCP Associates Advances as a Finalist for 2022 Small Business of the Year Award
TAMPA, Fla. (July 12, 2022) – The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce SBOY Committee announced yesterday that HCP Associates will advance as
July 12, 2022
Awards & Recognition
HCP Associates Named Semifinalist for 2022 Small Business of the Year Award
TAMPA, Fla. (Wednesday, June 8, 2022) – HCP Associates has been nominated and advanced as a semifinalist for the 42nd Annual Small
June 9, 2022
Awards & Recognition
HCP Associates Wins 2021 MarCom Awards
Dallas, TX (November 5, 2021) – MarCom Awards today announced Tampa-based HCP Associates, Inc. as a winner in the 2021 international creative
November 5, 2021
Awards & Recognition
HCP Associates Selected as Semifinalist for Tampa Bay Chamber’s Small Business of the Year Award
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
June 16, 2020
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Client Announcements
HCP Associates Completes Fifth Iteration of Commercial Recycling Study for Pinellas County Solid Waste
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
July 29, 2026
Client Announcements
From Brand Creation to Global Growth: HCP Helps Bhutan Travel Tours Reach New Audiences
THIMPHU, Bhutan., June 12, 2026—Some client relationships last for a project. Others span decades. More than 20 years after HCP Associates created
June 12, 2026
Awards & Recognition
HCP Associates Assists Starcore Nuclear in Award-Winning Mini Documentary That Helps Reframe the Future of Clean Energy
TORONTO, Ont., June 5, 2026–One of HCP Associates’ 2026 Telly Awards recognized Powering Together, an award-winning mini documentary produced for StarCore Nuclear
June 5, 2026
Client Announcements
Hessel Family Foundation Opens Hessel House in Clearwater for Veteran Family
CLEARWATER, Fla., (April 10, 2026) — The Hessel Family Foundation recently celebrated the grand opening of Hessel House in Clearwater, FL, marking the
April 10, 2026
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Assists in Execution of Founder’s Day for Main Street Zephyrhills
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
March 31, 2026
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Supports Tradeshow Debut for Bladerunner Farms
POTEET, TX., (February 10, 2026)–As Bladerunner Farms’ marketing firm of record, HCP Associates partnered with the company to support its presence at
February 10, 2026
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Repositions SiteServe to Own the “Dirty Dirt”
TAMPA, Fla. (January 28, 2026) — HCP Associates has completed a comprehensive brand enhancement, market repositioning, and full digital platform build for
January 28, 2026
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Leads Comprehensive Rebrand and Market Repositioning for Bartow-Based Luxury Builder JMI
BARTOW, Fla. (January 13, 2026) — HCP Associates has completed a comprehensive rebrand and market repositioning for Bartow-based JMI Flooring & Construction,
January 13, 2026
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Presents Findings of the 34th Annual Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey
SARASOTA, Fla. (October 21, 2025)–HCP Associates recently presented the 34th Annual Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey findings to the Board of County
October 21, 2025
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Client Announcements
HCP Associates Completes Fifth Iteration of Commercial Recycling Study for Pinellas County Solid Waste
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
July 29, 2026
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Presents Findings of the 34th Annual Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey
SARASOTA, Fla. (October 21, 2025)–HCP Associates recently presented the 34th Annual Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey findings to the Board of County
October 21, 2025
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Completes Fourth Iteration of Commercial Recycling Study for Pinellas County Solid Waste
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (October 7, 2025) — HCP Associates recently completed the fourth Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey for Pinellas County Solid Waste
October 7, 2025
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Secures Extension to Guide Tampa CRA Communications
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
May 8, 2025
Client Announcements
HCP Associates completes 9th Tampa’s Downtown Resident and Worker Study
TAMPA, FL. (April 23, 2025) – HCP Associates recently completed the 9th iteration of the Tampa’s Downtown Resident and Worker Study for
April 23, 2025
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Delivers Annual Report for Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency
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
April 21, 2025
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Delivers Annual Report for Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency
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
April 21, 2025
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Presents Findings of the 33rd Annual Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey
VENICE, Fla. (October 23, 2024) – HCP Associates recently presented the 33rd Annual Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey findings to the Board
October 23, 2024
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Consults Pinellas Co. DMO Leadership to Restructure Film Incentive Program
CLEARWATER, Fla. (October 16, 2024) – HCP recently embarked on another one of many strategic initiatives outlined in the Visit St. Pete-Clearwater
October 16, 2024
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Client Announcements
Hessel Family Foundation Opens Hessel House in Clearwater for Veteran Family
CLEARWATER, Fla., (April 10, 2026) — The Hessel Family Foundation recently celebrated the grand opening of Hessel House in Clearwater, FL, marking the
April 10, 2026
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Assists in Execution of Founder’s Day for Main Street Zephyrhills
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
March 31, 2026
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Executes Successful Campaign For Tampa Bay Soccer Hall of Fame’s Inaugural Year
TAMPA, Fla., (August 15, 2025)—HCP Associates developed and executed a communitywide outreach campaign for the Tampa Bay Soccer Hall of Fame’s inaugural
August 15, 2025
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Spearheads Marketing Initiatives for Focus Day School
TAMPA, Fla., (May 22, 2025)—HCP Associates assisted in the development and launch of the website, PR initiatives, and a revitalization of social
May 22, 2025
Community Impact
HCP Associates Supports Ybor City CRA Through Historic 7th Avenue Bricking Project
YBOR CITY, Fla. (August 20, 2024) – The Ybor City CRA has officially begun a project to return historic brick to 7th
August 20, 2024
Client Announcements
HCP Helps Launch the Tampa Bay Soccer Hall of Fame
TAMPA, Fla. (March 2, 2024)- HCP Associates announces the launch of an exciting new venture for soccer fans throughout Tampa Bay and
March 2, 2024
Community Impact
Grace Speaks to University of Tampa Ad/PR Students
TAMPA, Fla. (December 4, 2023) – Grace Sailer, Marketing Communications Coordinator at HCP, found herself back in familiar territory when she was
December 4, 2023
Community Impact
HCP Associates completes study for the School District of Manatee County
BRADENTON, Fla. (December 15, 2022) – HCP Associates recently completed a community needs assessment study for Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary School on
December 15, 2022
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Completes Pro Bono Annual Report for 21 & Change, Inc.
TAMPA, Fla., (May 7, 2022) –HCP Associates recently completed the annual report for 21 & Change, Inc., a Florida-based non-profit that champions
May 7, 2022
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Client Announcements
HCP Associates Assists in Execution of Founder’s Day for Main Street Zephyrhills
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
March 31, 2026
Client Announcements
HCP Associates Supports Tradeshow Debut for Bladerunner Farms
POTEET, TX., (February 10, 2026)–As Bladerunner Farms’ marketing firm of record, HCP Associates partnered with the company to support its presence at
February 10, 2026
Awards & Recognition
HCP Associates Wins PRestige Award of Excellence at Annual Public Relations Society of Tampa Bay Ceremony
TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2025) — Earlier today, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Tampa Bay Chapter hosted the 2025 Annual
November 6, 2025
Event Coverage
HCP Associates Presents at the Florida Redevelopment Association’s Annual Conference
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (October 16, 2025) — HCP Associates’ Vice President Robert Allen moderated a panel discussion at the Florida Redevelopment
October 16, 2025
Event Coverage
Robert Allen Presents Resident & Worker Sentiments at the 2024 Annual Westshore Development Forum
TAMPA, Fla. (May 10, 2024) – HCP Associates’ Vice President Robert Allen presented the results of the 2023-24 Westshore Resident and Worker
May 10, 2024
Event Coverage
Tampa Marketing Exec Produces Three Films Screening at Gasparilla International and Sunscreen Film Festivals
TAMPA, Fla., (March 21, 2024) – Call it a hattrick or just a festival anomaly, but Eric Polins, Managing Partner at HCP
March 21, 2024
Community Impact
Grace Speaks to University of Tampa Ad/PR Students
TAMPA, Fla. (December 4, 2023) – Grace Sailer, Marketing Communications Coordinator at HCP, found herself back in familiar territory when she was
December 4, 2023
Event Coverage
HCP Associates Honors Founder R. Pat Hill
TAMPA, Fla. (November 16, 2022) – Although HCP Associates Founder R. Patrick Hill spends most of his time in the Carolinas after
November 16, 2022
Client Announcements
Port Tampa Bay Honors Service Members at Military Appreciation Event
HCP Associates was thrilled to work closely with Port Tampa Bay management to coordinate and launch the Port’s inaugural Military Appreciation Event
May 27, 2021
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Awards & Recognition
HCP Associates Assists Starcore Nuclear in Award-Winning Mini Documentary That Helps Reframe the Future of Clean Energy
TORONTO, Ont., June 5, 2026–One of HCP Associates’ 2026 Telly Awards recognized Powering Together, an award-winning mini documentary produced for StarCore Nuclear
June 5, 2026
Awards & Recognition
HCP Associates Earns Six 2026 Telly Awards for Excellence in Documentary, Corporate Storytelling, Motion Design, and Live Experiences
TAMPA, Fla., May 19, 2026 — Tampa-based strategic marketing and communications firm HCP Associates has been recognized with six 2026 Telly Awards,
May 19, 2026
Awards & Recognition
HCP Associates Wins PRestige Award of Excellence at Annual Public Relations Society of Tampa Bay Ceremony
TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2025) — Earlier today, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Tampa Bay Chapter hosted the 2025 Annual
November 6, 2025
Awards & Recognition
HCP Associates Scores Three Tellys with Source 1 Solutions in the 46th Annual Telly Awards
TAMPA, Fla. (May 21, 2025) – HCP Associates is honored to announce that it has been recognized with three Silver Telly Awards
May 21, 2025
Public Affairs
HCP Associates Helps Bring Discovery Channel to Ybor City – Uncovering Ybor’s “Hidden” History
TAMPA, Fla. (April 18, 2024) – In January 2024, HCP Associates’ web of community connections led to Ybor City’s “hidden history” being
April 18, 2024
Event Coverage
Tampa Marketing Exec Produces Three Films Screening at Gasparilla International and Sunscreen Film Festivals
TAMPA, Fla., (March 21, 2024) – Call it a hattrick or just a festival anomaly, but Eric Polins, Managing Partner at HCP
March 21, 2024
Awards & Recognition
HCP Associates Wins Three Silver Telly’s for Mini Documentary: The Power of One
TAMPA, Fla. (May 23, 2019) – The 40th Annual Telly Awards judges named HCP Associates a silver winner within three separate categories.
May 23, 2019
Awards & Recognition
HCP Associates Wins Three PRestige Awards at Annual Public Relations Society of Tampa Bay Ceremony
Pictured, HCP Associates Eric Polins and Port Tampa Bay’s Jamal Sowell. TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2018)— Yesterday at the 4th annual awards
November 9, 2018
Awards & Recognition
HCP Associates Wins at 22nd Annual Videographer Awards with Big Brothers Big Sisters and The Military Learning Center of Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. (August 1, 2018) – The Videographer Awards named HCP Associates as a winner of an Award of Distinction and an
August 1, 2018
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