Seminar at UF Innovate | The Hub

Ready to get media attention as a startup? Join us for a session with Maya Vaidya and Silvana Noriega of the University of Florida’s 2026 Bateman Team as they share helpful insights from the PR industry. This event is open to the public. Please register by noon on February 24th. 

The University of Florida’s 2026 Bateman Team is a group of public relations students representing UF in a national PR case study competition, building a full campaign from research to evaluation for a real client. They have partnered with ACCESS Newswire, a professional PR platform used by startups, founders, and small businesses to gain visibility without agency-level costs.

What the session covers:

– Why PR matters for startups (beyond social media)
– How visibility drives credibility, funding, and growth
– Common PR mistakes early-stage founders make
– Tools that make PR accessible without expensive agencies

They also include a short demo of ACCESS Newswire, showing startups how they can:

– Identify relevant media contacts
– Monitor competitors and industry trends
– Start building credibility early