Communications and Outreach Intern – Fall 2026
June 19, 2026
Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications and Outreach Intern will assist CLT in marketing its message and vision to a diverse group of stakeholders and create greater visibility in…
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Morgan Stanley celebrates the retirement of Ben Rast
June 17, 2026
Morgan Stanley today announced the retirement of Wealth Advisor Ben Rast, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, marking the culmination of a distinguished career defined by client dedication, community involvement, and leadership. In…
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How to ensure press coverage at your event
June 15, 2026
Hannah Wade Manager at NP Strategy No RSVPs? No Problem. Journalists have less time to spend on stories as resource pressures are reshaping newsrooms. Nearly half of surveyed journalists cited…
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NAI Columbia welcomes Robin Hendricks as new Marketing Specialist
June 12, 2026
NAI Columbia announced the addition of Robin Hendricks as its new Marketing Specialist. Drawing from her background in extensive written communications and project management in the public and private sectors,…
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Two Senior Marketing Coordinators advance at Colliers in Columbia
June 2, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotions of Amy Fowler and Sarah Schilling to Senior Marketing Coordinator, supporting multimedia marketing efforts for brokerage associates in the Columbia office. Fowler and…
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Is your content strategy masking a messaging problem?
May 22, 2026
By Chelsea Bennett, Founder and CEO of Ivey Palmer PR For decades, early-stage founders have operated under a simple assumption: if a business is not growing, the problem is visibility.…
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Chernoff Newman earns multiple honors at 2025 SCPRSA Mercury Awards
May 19, 2026
Chernoff Newman garnered multiple honors at the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) Mercury Awards, held April 15, 2026, at Segra Park in Columbia. The Mercury Awards celebrate…
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Ivey Palmer PR earns Best in Show at SCPRSA Mercury Awards in debut campaign
May 8, 2026
Ivey Palmer PR, a South Carolina-based public relations agency, has earned the prestigious Best in Show honor at the Mercury Awards, marking a major milestone for the firm in its…
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Is your client’s content GEO-ready?
May 7, 2026
Jeff Reeves Manager at NP Strategy For decades, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) dominated the rules of how content was discovered online. But now, as AI chatbots replace traditional search, a…
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Cohn Construction completes Macie & Milo’s Brew Pup in Lexington
April 22, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed Macie & Milo’s Brew Pup, a new 4.32-acre venue that combines an off-leash dog park with a sports bar experience. Designed and built to foster community…
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Ivey Palmer PR, LLC ~ Featured Listing
April 21, 2026
Ivey Palmer PR is an award-winning strategic and integrated communications agency built on the belief that strong brands are built from the inside out. We specialize in brand development, crisis…
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Alto Ember LLC Launches in the Upstate with a Different Kind of Marketing Agency and New Website
April 20, 2026
An Upstate agency for organizations tired of shortcuts and ready for standards, built on Harmony + Heat by Amber and Robby Berthume. Alto Ember LLC, a marketing agency shaped by…
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The new rules of reputation management
April 13, 2026
Public relations is changing. For years, many people thought of PR as media coverage, announcements and visibility. Those things still matter, but they are no longer enough. Today, public relations…
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Marketing Intern
March 12, 2026
Prime & Prim Studio of the Arts is an elite Cultural Incubator for models, dancers, and creative professionals seeking to transcend traditional industry boundaries. Through the High Water Initiative, we…
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Public Relations Specialist
March 12, 2026
Prime & Prim Studio of the Arts is seeking a Public Relations & Outreach Specialist to serve as a key architect in our 2026 High Water Initiative. You will be…
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Marketing Manager
March 12, 2026
The Marketing Manager manages the daily marketing activities of the organization and the long-term, high-stakes marketing strategy of the High Water Initiative. This role is responsible for ensuring all brand…
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Production Manager
March 12, 2026
Prime & Prim Studio of the Arts is seeking a high-stakes Production Manager to serve as the lead technical architect for the 2026 High Water Initiative. In this role, you…
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Flock and Rally receives five American Advertising Awards
March 10, 2026Flock and Rally, a women-owned and led integrated marketing and communications agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, was honored with five ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation (AAF Midlands)…
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South Carolina women kick off support for women’s suffrage monument in Washington, D.C.
March 3, 2026
Three well-known business leaders in South Carolina are joining a national movement to fill a void on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.- a monument honoring women who led the…
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Danielle Salley Creative wins Gold ADDY for mysterious self-promotion website
March 2, 2026
Danielle Salley Creative, a Lexington-based solopreneur creative agency, took top honors with a Gold ADDY from the Midlands chapter of the American Advertising Federation’s national awards program in the category…
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Jenny Matthews returns to her campaign management role with ADCO
February 12, 2026
ADCO, a full-service marketing, design and interactive agency in Columbia, announced that Jenny Matthews is returning to her role focused on media buying in traditional and digital channels and campaign…
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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…
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South Carolina Power Team welcomes Meredith Atkinson as Director of Communications
February 3, 2026
The South Carolina Power Team announced the addition of Meredith Atkinson as Director of Communications. In this role, Meredith will oversee the organization’s strategic communications and marketing initiatives, playing a…
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Cohn Construction completes the new headquarters for GoAtlas
February 3, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed the new headquarters for GoAtlas, designed to support the company’s growth. Located on a 9.74-acre site in Ridgeville, the 31,200 SF facility combines 10,500 SF of…
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Brittany Grabski joins Robinson Gray law firm as Director of Marketing
January 27, 2026
Brittany Grabski has joined Robinson Gray as its new director of marketing. Her responsibilities include continuing development of the firm’s marketing program and leading initiatives to enhance Robinson Gray’s market…
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Chernoff Newman names Erin Culbert Vice President of Public Relations
January 26, 2026
Chernoff Newman, a leading integrated marketing and communications agency in the Southeast, has named Erin Culbert, APR, as the firm’s vice president of public relations and general manager of the…
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The Nickelodeon Theater presents Local Cinema Studios’ The Grand Strand, an award-winning South Carolina-made film
December 19, 2025
The Nickelodeon Theater presents a special theatrical run of The Grand Strand, an award-winning independent film produced by Columbia-based nonprofit Local Cinema Studios (LCS). The film will screen January 15–29,…
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Riggs Partners’ work recognized in Communications Arts 2025 advertising annual
November 25, 2025
Communication Arts, the preeminent industry journal for professionals in advertising, design and other forms of visual communications, has selected Riggs Partners’ broadcast advertising work as a winner in its 66th…
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Flock and Rally receives three honors at the 2025 IABC/SC Palmetto Awards
November 17, 2025
Flock and Rally, an award-winning integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, was honored with three awards from the 2025 International Association of Business Communicators awards for the…
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Infinity Marketing’s Caroline Sievers honored with Charleston’s “Best & Brightest” award
November 12, 2025
Infinity Marketing (“Infinity”), a marketing agency founded on principles of people, partnership, and performance, congratulates Caroline Sievers, a valued Infinity employee of six years, on being named one of Charleston’s…
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CreateAthon@USC announces 2025 nonprofits
November 4, 2025
Nine local nonprofits and about 100 students are gearing up for the 12th annual CreateAthon@USC on Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8. CreateAthon@USC is a 24-hour event where Gamecocks…
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Share the warmth in your hometown this November
October 30, 2025
The Mast General Store welcomes Columbia Sportswear’s partnership for this year’s Share the Warmth campaign. Clean, gently worn jackets, coats, and fleeces can be dropped off at the Mast Store…
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South Carolina communicators unite for CONNECT 2025
October 28, 2025
South Carolina’s leading professional communicators are joining forces once again for CONNECT 2025, the statewide conference hosted by AAF Midlands, IABC/SC and SCPRSA. Designed to unite advertising, communications and public…
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Cohn Construction’s Beth Frost selected for Columbia Regional Business Report’s Forty Under 40
October 22, 2025
Beth Frost has been recognized as a member of the Columbia Regional Business Report’s 2025 Forty Under 40 class. This annual honor highlights 40 exceptional professionals under the age of…
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Flock and Rally’s CEO, Merritt McNeely, named as a 2025 Most Influential Leader
October 8, 2025
Flock and Rally, a women-owned, full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, is celebrating two major recognitions: CEO Merritt McNeely has been named to the 2025 list…
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The Nickelodeon Theater awarded national Science on Screen® grant
October 8, 2025
The Nickelodeon Theater has been selected as one of 41 independent cinemas, museums, and community film organizations across the country to receive a 2025–26 Science on Screen® grant, an initiative…
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Olde English District Tourism Commission names Micah Decker as Executive Director
September 29, 2025
The Olde English District Tourism Commission (OED) announces the appointment of Micah Jane Decker as its new Executive Director. Decker will lead efforts to strengthen tourism marketing, foster regional partnerships,…
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Why Public Relations is Relevant to Everyone
September 10, 2025
By Jean Cecil Hudak Specialist at NP Strategy We often think of public relations as something only for professionals. Drafting press releases, managing crises, and organizing campaigns. But PR is…
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How to Reignite Creativity When You’re Burnt Out on Content
September 10, 2025
By Hannah Lackey Specialist at NP Strategy Working in PR and communications often involves juggling a wide range of deliverables from social media calendars, press releases, newsletters, event materials, and…
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Colliers promotes Cooper Belle to Marketing Coordinator in Columbia office
September 10, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotion of Cooper Belle to the position of Marketing Coordinator in the Columbia office. Belle obtained his drone license in 2024 and spearheaded the…
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Scout Motors launches “Have a Great Day” national brand campaign featuring its hometown of Blythewood, SC
September 3, 2025
Scout Motors is launching a new national television commercial and brand campaign honoring the South Carolina community as the company continues building its $2 billion Production Center in Blythewood. The…
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Renovation of King’s North at Myrtle Beach National on track for early October reopening
September 3, 2025Phase 2 of the highly anticipated renovation of King’s North at Myrtle Beach National is progressing on schedule. Led by architect Brandon Johnson, the acclaimed layout is slated to welcome…
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South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health hosts education session on supporting vulnerable populations through disaster
August 28, 2025
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care, held its second of four…
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South Carolina announces 10-year partnership with Nike
August 22, 2025
University of South Carolina Athletics has agreed to a new 10-year partnership with Nike, a worldwide leader in athletic equipment and attire, effective July 1, 2026. Nike will supply all…
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Multimedia Content Specialist
August 19, 2025
Multimedia Content Specialist University of South Carolina Upstate STA00682PO25 Spartanburg, SC The Multimedia Content Specialist is tasked with providing University Marketing & Communications with content that reflects university branding guidelines…
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The new Board of Directors for SMPS Palmetto’s 2025 – 2026 term
August 18, 2025The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Palmetto Chapter announced its newly appointed Board of Directors for the 2025 – 2026 term. This distinguished group of accomplished leaders, representing a…
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Owning Your Narrative: The Power of a Proactive Media Strategy
August 13, 2025
By Annie Howie Specialist at NP Strategy You may have heard the phrase “if you aren’t telling your story, someone else will.” Silence is no longer an option for the…
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South Carolina PR executive lights up Times Square, launches crisis training for government agencies
August 7, 2025
Ivey Palmer PR announces that Founder and CEO Chelsea N. Bennett has graduated from the nationally recognized Milestone Circles Program at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. As a part of this…
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SC trial attorneys launch national firm as Indexed Universal Life insurance schemes soar across the state
August 6, 2025
Founder Robert Rikard has recovered tens of millions for clients misled by “tax-free retirement” and investment-based insurance schemes surrounding Indexed Universal Life products. South Carolina trial attorneys Robert Rikard and…
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Assistant Athletics Director of Video Services & Digital Strategy
August 4, 2025
Assistant Athletics Director of Video Services & Digital Strategy University of South Carolina Upstate STA00627PO25 Spartanburg, SC The Assistant Athletics Director of Video Services and Digital Strategy is responsible for…
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