Flock and Rally CEO Merritt McNeely named to 50 Most Influential List
February 5, 2026
Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, proudly announces that CEO Merritt McNeely has been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 50 Most Influential list, one of the Midlands’ most competitive and respected business distinctions. The recognition follows McNeely’s recent inclusion on SC Biz News’ inaugural South Carolina 500, which honors the state’s most impactful business leaders.
The 50 Most Influential list honors leaders across South Carolina whose exceptional leadership and vision drive business growth, community development and industry advancement. McNeely was selected for her strategic leadership at Flock and Rally, her role in expanding the agency’s client portfolio and her success in positioning the agency as a leader in integrated communications across South Carolina and beyond.
“I’m honored to be recognized alongside so many respected leaders across South Carolina,” says McNeely. “I’m grateful for the trust our clients place in us and proud of the talented team that shows up every day to do thoughtful, impactful work. This recognition reflects the momentum of Flock and Rally and the belief that communications can be a powerful force for growth and connection.”
McNeely was also recently recognized on SC Biz’s inaugural South Carolina 500 list. Selected by their editorial team, honorees are acknowledged for driving innovation, creating jobs, strengthening communities and contributing to the state’s long-term growth and quality of life.
McNeely’s recognitions on both the 50 Most Influential and South Carolina 500 underscores her influence not only within the marketing and communications industry but across South Carolina’s broader business community.
“What makes Merritt’s leadership so powerful is the way she elevates the people around her,” says Tracie Broom, co-founding partner of Flock and Rally. “She has built a culture rooted in trust, creativity and service, and that culture is the foundation of everything Flock and Rally has accomplished. This recognition is a celebration of her leadership and the collective work of our entire team.”
McNeely has served as CEO of Flock and Rally since 2022 and has played a pivotal role in the agency’s growth since joining the firm in 2018. Under her leadership, the agency has strengthened its integrated service offerings, expanded its work across tourism, economic development, higher education, government and nonprofit sectors, and earned national recognition for its strategic, community-focused campaigns.
Founded in 2010, Flock and Rally is a women-owned, full-service integrated communications and marketing agency serving clients across tourism, economic development, higher education, technology, real estate, government and nonprofit sectors. As the agency marks its 15th anniversary, it has earned more than 100 industry awards, reflecting sustained growth, national recognition and a long-standing commitment to building meaningful brands.
