Vote on New Sign – Poll Open for Another Week

  September 23, 2020

The County is placing two large signs on interstates I-385 & I-26, and would like to hear from Laurens County citizens on which sign design should be chosen. To help…

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3 ways to make a great 1st impression

  September 23, 2020

By Jerry Bellune   Good morning, fellow entrepreneurs. MaryEllen Tribby believes in making a great impression with 3 strategies. 1. Be generous. When you help others, “getting” will follow. It…

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Obviouslee Marketing

  September 22, 2020

Obviouslee Marketing makes things that make the things you make sound, look, taste and feel amazing: as in, people will want to buy, hug and share the thing you make.…

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Infinity Marketing promotes four web and video team members

  September 22, 2020

Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, recently promoted Eric Potts, Landon Senn, Tori Gipe and Sara Tompkins on the Web and Video team to recognize their contributions…

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Posted in: upstatebizsc   Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move

EP+Co hires Chukwukere Ekeh as Business Intelligence Supervisor

  September 22, 2020

EP+Co has hired Chukwukere Ekeh as Business Intelligence Supervisor for the Verizon account. Chukwukere joins the agency from Renasant Bank where he worked as a Retail Marketing Manager. In his…

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EP+Co

  September 22, 2020

Named to 2019 AdAge A-List – The winners of the Ad Age A-List and Creativity Awards are the big, bold thinkers, the risk-takers that are shaping the future of marketing.…

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Posted in: upstatebizsc   Category: marketing-and-communications

Details Public Relations

  September 21, 2020

Leveraging longtime editorial connections at some of the world’s largest and most respected news outlets and nurturing new ones, Details Public Relations specializes in generating press coverage, writing content, and…

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Posted in: upstatebizsc   Category: marketing-and-communications

TRIO launches new marketing solution for nonprofit organizations

  September 17, 2020

Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO), a Mount Pleasant-based marketing communications agency, has launched a new marketing solution designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. TRIO used its 20 years of experience working with…

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Posted in: lowcountrybizsc   Category: marketing-and-communications, non-profit, on-the-move

DESA’s Diane Sumpter receives national Award for Lifetime Achievement

  September 17, 2020

DESA, Inc. is pleased to announce that Diane E. Sumpter, its President and CEO, has been awarded the Abe Venable Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement by the US Minority Business…

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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: business-services, economic-development, engineering, marketing-and-communications, on-the-move

Infinity Marketing adds June Lake to growing client roster

  September 17, 2020

Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, is delighted to welcome the June Lake Loop Chamber of Commerce (JLLCOC) as a new client. The agency is providing various branding services…

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Posted in: upstatebizsc   Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move

Harness the power of word-of-mouth

  September 16, 2020
Jerry Bellune

By Jerry Bellune   A couple of our friends were discussing a German restaurant 45 minutes from our town. My wife and I miss German food since the only place…

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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: advice, marketing-and-communications

Infinity Marketing receives seven fall interns

  September 15, 2020

Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, is pleased to welcome seven interns for the fall semester across several departments throughout the agency. “As we face the challenge of moving…

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School, work, COVID, oh my

  September 15, 2020

By Amanda Loveday NP Strategy   I continue to read stories about the demise of the working mother. Every night I scan my Facebook and Twitter feeds before going to…

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Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc   Category: advice, marketing-and-communications, on-the-move

Get your prospects to open their wallets

  September 9, 2020

By Jerry Bellune   Does your advertising really work? It may but the $5,000 question is, does it gain the results that you want? Our friend Ruth King had a…

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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: advice, marketing-and-communications

Endeavor hires Kylie Miller as communications coordinator

  September 9, 2020

Endeavor, a coworking and shared office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces it has hired Kylie Miller as its communications coordinator. Miller, who graduated magna cum laude…

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VentureSouth surpasses $50 million invested

  September 9, 2020

VentureSouth announced a major milestone, as the early-stage investment group has now invested more than $50 million in early-stage companies in the Southeast. Recently announced investments in Threatswitch and Altis…

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Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc   Category: business-services, economic-development, marketing-and-communications, on-the-move

Interstate sign design- Your input is appreciated!

  September 9, 2020

The County is placing two large signs on interstates I-385 & I-26, and would like to hear from Laurens County citizens on which sign design should be chosen. To help…

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Posted in: laurenscountybuzz   Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move

David Hunt Creative moves to a new location in the Vista

  September 9, 2020

After 20 years on Gervais Street in the Vista, David Hunt Creative has moved around the corner and up the block to 911 Lady Street. The firm provides comprehensive graphic…

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Infinity Marketing adds Sign1News to growing client roster

  September 8, 2020

Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, is delighted to welcome Sign1News as a new client. The agency is providing a variety of social media, creative and media services to…

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Welcome to the BUZZ!

  September 2, 2020

I’m so excited to bring you the first edition of the eNewsletter for the LaurensCountyBUZZ. The BUZZ was created to provide a single source for all things Laurens County.  It’s…

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South Carolina Public Radio announces schedule updates

  September 2, 2020

Three programs leaving lineup; two new programs to be introduced SC Public Radio (SCPR) has announced plans to update its schedule. Due to limitations caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,…

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Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz   Category: marketing-and-communications, non-profit, on-the-move

Ignore your balance sheet at your own risk

  September 2, 2020

By Jerry Bellune   Do you only check your profit and loss statements? Your balance sheet tells you much more than your profit and loss statement, says our friend Ruth…

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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: accounting, advice, marketing-and-communications

Crisis Management in The Year of the Crisis

  September 1, 2020

By Erin Sanders Senior Communications Advisor with NP Strategy   As a professional crisis manager, I help organizations prepare for and avoid a variety of crisis situations. Despite all of…

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About LaurensCountyBUZZ

  August 31, 2020

About LaurensCountyBUZZ The LaurensCountyBUZZ has been created to bring the news of Laurens County to the residents in a timely manner and…. it’s FREE! Yep, it’s free for individuals to…

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Turn antagonistic foes into ardent fans

  August 26, 2020

By Jerry Bellune   A business friend occasionally calls to invites me to lunch – and I know why. Across the table he says, “You know I never call you…

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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: advice, marketing-and-communications

1 Sign Designs

  August 26, 2020

Any kind or size signs at 1 Sign Designs. Banners, magnetics, digital printing, vehicle lettering, sandblasted signs, window lettering, real estate signs, backlit faces, formed letters, antique signs, gold leaf,…

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Posted in: laurenscountybuzz   Category: marketing-and-communications, retail

Infinity Marketing adds Eldeco Inc. to growing client roster

  August 25, 2020

Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, welcomes Eldeco Inc. as a new client. The agency is providing a variety of services including social media management, a virtual webcast and…

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Tina Emerson to serve as Chief Marketing Officer of Nexsen Pruet

  August 25, 2020

Tina Emerson’s business-to-business communications experience spans almost 20 years, with the majority of her work developing business and building client relationships for law firms. With a sharp focus on client experience,…

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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: law, marketing-and-communications, on-the-move

Lowcountry agencies aim to advance racial equity

  August 20, 2020

Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO) founder Jessica Munday and Obviouslee Marketing founder Lee Deas will discuss ways leaders within the creative field can work together to address the lack of diversity and inclusion within…

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Say sayonara to Someday Island

  August 19, 2020
Jerry Bellune

By Jerry Bellune   Covid-19 has given us the gift of reflection. We reflect on what we want from life. What are we willing to do to achieve it? Before…

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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: advice, marketing-and-communications

Crawford Strategy welcomes Pamela Searby as staff accountant

  August 18, 2020

Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and branding agency, recently added Pamela Searby as staff accountant. In this administrative position, Searby is responsible for oversight of accounting procedures, helping to ensure…

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Posted in: upstatebizsc   Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move

Infinity Marketing promotes two media team members

  August 18, 2020

Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, recently promoted Kendall Nicholson to Senior Media Specialist and Madi Kwiatkowski to Media Buyer, further advancing the firm’s department expertise. “We…

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Believe in yourself and what you offer

  August 17, 2020

By Jerry Bellune The great success thinker Napoleon Hill wrote that to sell yourself and your products or services you must believe in yourself and your offerings’ true value. Hill,…

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Merritt McNeely advances to EVP at Flock and Rally

  August 10, 2020

Flock and Rally, the full-service, women-owned creative agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, has promoted Merritt McNeely from VP of marketing to the role of executive vice president (EVP). In…

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10x Digital Inc

  August 10, 2020

10x digital offers full-service digital marketing—from search engine marketing and SEO to PR outreach and content marketing. Our comprehensive digital services are customized to achieve the results that matter to…

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Covid-19 opens doors to new opportunities

  August 6, 2020

By Jerry Bellune   Stephanie Hall is a genius at diversifying her business strategies in this pandemic. Before covid-19 halted her event rental business, she launched a luxury brand of…

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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: advice, marketing-and-communications