A naturalized native of Jacksonville, Florida, Maria leads the BroadBased public relations division. Coppola is a veteran of the media industry in North Florida, having been an agency media and public relations executive since 1999. Previously, she was a former TV and radio reporter and assignment manager in Jacksonville and Gainesville.

The Public Relations Division at BroadBased focuses on proactive and strategic media, community and public relations integrated with BroadBased’s core marketing and planning expertise where possible. In addition, Coppola offers expertise in crisis communications strategy and management.

A graduate of the University of Florida (Go Gators!), Coppola enjoys SEC football along with the sun and sand of Jacksonville’s beaches and all of the happenings and comforts of her hometown. She spends her free time enjoying her dog Trevor and cycling on one of three bicycles from beach cruising to the open road.

Memberships:

Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA)
The Southside Business Men’s Club
The Gator Club of Jacksonville

Favorite Things about Northeast Florida:
The Jacksonville/Baldwin Rail Trail: Jacksonville, Florida
The Donut Shoppe: Jacksonville, Florida
The Annual Florida/Georgia Game: Jacksonville, Florida
Angie’s Subs: Jacksonville, Florida
Ginnie Springs: Jacksonville, Florida
Osteen’s Restaurant in St. Augustine (You have to find this one yourself, it’s the rule)