Riggs Partners wins Best of Print at American Advertising Awards
March 3, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Work developed by Riggs Partners was honored with five American Advertising Awards at the February 27 gala held by the American Advertising Federation of the Midlands. The American Advertising Awards…
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Riggs Partners wins Best of Print at American Advertising Awards
March 3, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Work developed by Riggs Partners was honored with five American Advertising Awards at the February 27 gala held by the American Advertising Federation of the Midlands. The American Advertising Awards…
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Colliers International announces President’s Award recipient
March 3, 2016
Colliers International South Carolina is pleased to announce that the 2015 President’s Award was presented to Liz McCary, Director of Marketing. The award, which Colliers has given annually for over…
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Colliers International announces President’s Award recipient
March 3, 2016
Colliers International South Carolina is pleased to announce that the 2015 President’s Award was presented to Liz McCary, Director of Marketing. The award, which Colliers has given annually for over…
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Complete Public Relations launches internship program
March 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations is in search of Greenville’s next great public relations professionals to learn the tools of the trade through a newly launched internship program. Interns…
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SC Education Lottery scholarship stories win big at the 2016 ADDY Awards
March 2, 2016Mad Monkey wins Best in Broadcast and Best in Show With a television campaign showcasing the actual stories of three recipients of SC Education Lottery scholarships, Mad Monkey was awarded…
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SC Education Lottery scholarship stories win big at the 2016 ADDY Awards
March 2, 2016
Mad Monkey wins Best in Broadcast and Best in Show With a television campaign showcasing the actual stories of three recipients of SC Education Lottery scholarships, Mad Monkey was awarded…
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Action Plans that Drive Business Part 2: Your Priority Audiences
February 29, 2016
By Kelly Coulter Reach the People who are Most Likely to Buy Ever felt like you paid for more than you used? Not a great feeling. Maybe you…
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Action Plans that Drive Business Part 1: Creating Goals
February 24, 2016
By Kelly Coulter Keep the Customer Response in Mind Call me crazy, but I believe there are only 3 reasons for marketing your company: to grow, to reduce costs…
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Rawle Murdy welcomes new Business and Office Operations Coordinator
February 23, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – Rawle Murdy, an integrated brand agency, is excited to announce the most recent addition to its growing team. Rachel Spagnolo has joined Rawle Murdy as the New…
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‘Midlands Gives’ new headquarters for May 3 Giving Day: home of the Fireflies, Columbia, S.C.’s new Spirit Communications Park
February 17, 2016
Nonprofit registration ends February 29, 2016 Central Carolina Community Foundation is partnering with the Columbia Fireflies to house the new headquarters for Midlands Gives, the 24-hour online giving challenge…
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Local FASTSIGNS® again recognized among top centers in the country
February 15, 2016
Local sign and visual graphics provider FASTSIGNS® of Columbia – Harbison Blvd. was once again named one of the top centers out of more than 600 locations worldwide at the…
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Should you outsource CMO duties?
February 10, 2016
By Kelly Coulter 5 situations where an outsourced CMO is the best investment you can make Your Chief Marketing Officer has a big job. She works with senior leadership…
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Should you outsource CMO duties?
February 10, 2016
By Kelly Coulter 5 situations where an outsourced CMO is the best investment you can make Your Chief Marketing Officer has a big job. She works with senior leadership…
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Chris Lewis, Swamp Rabbits Hockey
February 3, 2016
UpstateBizBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Chris…
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Little Dog Agency Inc., adds depth to their team – hires Laura Murphy as Director of PR and Social Media Strategy
February 2, 2016
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Little Dog Agency, Inc., a full-service, Charleston-based agency specializing in Brand Marketing and Public Relations, is expanding their leadership team due to positive growth and new…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) welcomes Jennifer Gilewski to lifestyle division
February 1, 2016
Two interns join JDPR for semester GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) announces the addition of Jennifer Gilewski as account executive, as well as Mary Ogle and Katie Shuell as the…
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Lamar Advertising Company prices private offering of Senior Notes
January 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Lamar Advertising Company announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lamar Media Corp., has agreed to sell $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 5 3/4% Senior Notes due…
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Rawle Murdy adds Digital Strategist Len O’Neal to growing staff
January 23, 2016Rawle Murdy, an integrated brand agency, announces the most recent addition to its growing team. Len O’Neal has joined Rawle Murdy as Director of Digital Strategy. “We’re thrilled to add…
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IABC/SC announces 2016 board of directors
January 22, 2016
Nine area communications professionals have been named to the 2016 board of directors for the South Carolina Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. “We’re preparing for a banner…
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Complete PR’s Boyanoski joins TCMU board
January 20, 2016
Complete Public Relations president John Boyanoski has joined the board of The Children’s Museum of the Upstate. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is a place of possibility where children…
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The Brandon Agency welcomes outdoor marketing specialist to public relations and social media team
January 18, 2016
The Brandon Agency, the largest and most awarded privately held integrated marketing communications firm in the Carolinas, welcomes Craig Francis as Public Relations and Social Media Manager. He has an…
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Midlands Technical College wins four awards in statewide communications and marketing competition
January 7, 2016
Midlands Technical College (MTC) received four Palmetto Awards from the South Carolina Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC-SC) for its recent marketing rebrand involving advertising, social media…
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Ferebee Lane + Co. adds two new hires
January 5, 2016
Ferebee Lane + Co., a Greenville-based brand strategy and communications agency, has hired Courtney Gibson and Josie Maszk as graphic designers. In their new roles, Gibson and Maszk will assist…
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Moore named to PaceSetters mentorship program
January 5, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations’ Associate Sarah Moore has been named to the 2016 PaceSetters program, which is an initiative of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s PULSE program. PaceSetters…
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American Marketing Association CEO Russ Klein to speak at Columbia chapter meeting
January 4, 2016
The Columbia chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) announces that national CEO Russ Klein will be the keynote speaker at the Columbia chapter’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan 19,…
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Complete’s Moore to serve as SCPRSA officer
December 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Sarah Moore of Complete Public Relations was tapped to chair SCPRSA’s Mercury Awards this April. Moore is a 2014 Master’s graduate of Grady College of Journalism and…
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Truematter wins Telerik Sitefinity “Website of the Quarter” award
December 23, 2015Truematter’s recently launched website for the Children’s Museum of Denver has been named a Telerik® Sitefinity™ “Website of the Quarter” which puts truematter and the website in the running for…
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Truematter wins Telerik Sitefinity “Website of the Quarter” award
December 23, 2015
Truematter’s recently launched website for the Children’s Museum of Denver has been named a Telerik® Sitefinity™ “Website of the Quarter” which puts truematter and the website in the running for…
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American Advertising Awards now accepting entries
December 22, 2015
The American Advertising Federation of the Midlands is challenging advertisers and marketers from across the region to take a look at their best work of 2015 and find out if…
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Bean hired to manage communication efforts at South Carolina School Boards Association
December 21, 2015
The South Carolina School Boards Association announces the hire of Rebecca “Becky” J. Bean as Communications Manager. “Becky “brings experience and a proven track record of success in the school…
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South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America announces 2016 Board of Directors
December 17, 2015
The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) is pleased to announce the 2016 Board of Directors. SCPRSA, a statewide professional organization for public relations practitioners,…
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Community Broadcasters, LLC purchases four radio stations from Glory Communications, Inc.
December 16, 2015
Alex Snipe, President and owner of Glory Communications, Inc., has sold four of his radio stations in the Florence, Sumter and Orangeburg, South Carolina markets to Community Broadcasters, LLC, headquartered…
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Truematter welcomes content strategist and story writer to the team
December 16, 2015
Truematter is excited to welcome Bailey Lewis, content strategist, copywriter, and local story writer to their Columbia, South Carolina team. Her skills and experience will help truematter continue to produce strong,…
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Truematter welcomes Squarespace expert and seasoned front-end developer
December 16, 2015
Truematter is excited to welcome Kris Black, interactive designer, front-end developer, and illustrator to their Columbia, South Carolina team. In addition to his 15 plus years working with user-focused design and…
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Andrea Tanner named new director of USC journalism school
December 15, 2015
Andrea Tanner is the new director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of South Carolina. Tanner has been serving as interim director since July. “Andrea…
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Truematter welcomes content strategist and story writer to the team
December 15, 2015Truematter is excited to welcome Bailey Lewis, content strategist, copywriter, and local story writer to their Columbia, South Carolina team. Her skills and experience will help truematter continue to produce strong,…
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Truematter welcomes Squarespace expert and seasoned front-end developer
December 15, 2015Truematter is excited to welcome Kris Black, interactive designer, front-end developer, and illustrator to their Columbia, South Carolina team. In addition to his 15 plus years working with user-focused design and…
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Riggs Partners recognized for healthcare marketing excellence
December 10, 2015Work developed by Riggs Partners for Beaufort Memorial Hospital was recognized with six awards, including Best in Show, at the Carolinas HealthCare Public Relations & Marketing Society’s (CHPRMS) annual Wallies…
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Riggs Partners recognized for healthcare marketing excellence
December 10, 2015
Work developed by Riggs Partners for Beaufort Memorial Hospital was recognized with six awards, including Best in Show, at the Carolinas HealthCare Public Relations & Marketing Society’s (CHPRMS) annual Wallies…
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A Marketing Firm for the Little Guys
December 9, 2015
Small businesses all over the Upstate are celebrating the opening of Tangible Intentions, a new full-service marketing firm that specializes in high-quality products and personalized service for small businesses with…
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Steering Committe selects Ferebee Lane + CO. for Gaston County Image Campaign
December 9, 2015A steering committee of Gaston County leaders has named Greenville, South Carolina-based Ferebee Lane + Co. agency of record for strategic development and creation of a new image campaign for…
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The Brandon Agency continues to grow, adding four new team members to its media department
December 2, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — The Brandon Agency, the largest and most awarded privately held integrated marketing communications firm in the Carolinas, has expanded its media department with the addition of two media…
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Greenville Marketing Agency named 167th fastest growing technology company in North America
November 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC –Local business DOM360 has been recognized as the 167th fastest growing technology company in North America. This recognition comes on the heels of DOM360 twice being named to…
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Law Strategy Group launches Proactive Practice Boot Camp for lawyers set for December 16th in Greenville
November 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Law Strategy Corp announced the Proactive Practice Boot Camp CLE, taking place in Greenville, South Carolina this month. The Proactive Practice Boot Camp is designed to bolster South Carolina’s legal “troops”…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. wins Award of Excellence in statewide communications awards program
November 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Collins & Lacy, P.C. marketing team received an Award of Excellence during the International Association of Business Communicators’ (IABC-South Carolina) Annual Palmetto Awards ceremony. The awards…
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Colite chosen by American Airlines for international sign rebranding
November 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Colite, a global signage company headquartered in Columbia, SC, was recently selected by American Airlines as a primary signage provider for the airline’s massive rebrand. To date,…
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Colite chosen by American Airlines for international sign rebranding
November 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Colite, a global signage company headquartered in Columbia, SC, was recently selected by American Airlines as a primary signage provider for the airline’s massive rebrand. To date,…
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Flourish’s work honored with nine MarCom awards
November 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – In its first year of participation, Flourish earned nine MarCom awards during the 2015 international competition: two Platinum Awards, four Gold Awards, and three Honorable Mentions. The…
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Rawle Murdy promotes Jeff Webster to Vice President and Kate Daughtry to Associate Creative Director
November 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Rawle Murdy, an integrated branding agency, announced the promotions of two team members. Jeff Webster was elevated to Vice President and Kate Daughtry is now an Associate…
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