Trio Solutions Provides Pro-Bono Marketing Services for 2014 CreateAthon

July 2, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Trio Solutions (TRIO), a Mount Pleasant-based marketing communications agency, invites Lowcountry-area nonprofits to apply for the 8th annual CreateAthon®, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014.

CreateAthon is a collaborative, 24-hour creative blitz that changes the impact of nonprofits and the lives of creative thinkers. TRIO, the official CreateAthon agency for the Lowcountry area, will provide marketing services to nonprofit organizations on a pro-bono basis from 8 a.m. Thursday to 8 a.m. Friday. The selected nonprofits should have little or no marketing budgets. 

The deadline for 2014 CreateAthon applications is Friday, Aug. 15, 2014 at 5 p.m. TRIO will select five local organizations and will announce the winners by September 1. Visit trio-solutions.com/createathon or facebook.com/triosolutions to apply online or download an application.

“CreateAthon is an innovative way for our team to give back to the Lowcountry and help organizations share their stories,” says Caitlin Ramsey, TRIO’s CreateAthon coordinator. “Many nonprofits struggle for essential business-related funding and money for marketing is often the first to be overlooked. We’re thrilled to offer our time and creative talents to help organizations that make such a positive impact on our community.”

Beneficiaries receive deliverables such as: marketing and fundraising plans, logos, websites, banners, postcards, brand identity packages, website assessments and social media plans.  To learn more about CreateAthon, visit trio-solutions.com/createathon or call Caitlin Ramsey at (843) 216-0442.

 

About CreateAthon

CreateAthon was originally created by RIGGS advertising agency out of Columbia, South Carolina in 1997. Since the program’s expansion from a single market to an international effort in 2002, 85 agencies have joined the creative network, holding CreateAthon events in their cities. This effort has benefited more than 1,275 nonprofit organizations with approximately 3,200 projects valued at $16.1 million.

 

About Trio Solutions

Trio Solutions Inc. is a full-service marketing communications agency with a philosophy to work hard, enjoy life and make a difference. Trio specializes in marketing and public relations, event planning, graphic design, and web and social media solutions that increase awareness and strengthen brands. Trio serves national and local nonprofit and health care organizations. For more information, visit trio-solutions.com,facebook.com/triosolutions and twitter.com/triosolutions.