United Community Bank Ice on Main reveals new logo
May 20, 2016
As its 6th season approaches later this year, United Community Bank Ice on Main revealed a new, refreshed logo. The City of Greenville and United Community Bank worked with Crawford…
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Jackson hires C.J. Cluck, Jamie O’Keefe as interns
May 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has selected C.J. Cluck and Jamie O’Keefe to participate in the company’s…
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Marketing Strategies, Inc. to provide PR services for Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art
May 17, 2016
Marketing Strategies, Inc. has been selected to provide public relations services for the 26nd Annual Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art. The Agency will work closely with Strand Media…
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Providence Hospitals introduces new name and identity
May 13, 2016New logo underscores commitment to Catholic heritage, name reflects plans for future growth Providence Hospitals today announced that its name has changed to Providence Health. In addition to this name…
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Former Lexington Mayor Halfacre is CIU Development Community Liaison
May 11, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Former Lexington mayor Randy Halfacre is the new development community liaison for Columbia International University. Halfacre served as mayor from 2004 to 2013 leading the town to…
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queue president Juana Quick joins Board of Directors of South Carolina Free Clinic Association
May 9, 2016
Juana Quick, president and owner of queue llc, a strategic marketing communications/advertising firm with corporate offices in Columbia, SC and Raleigh, NC, has joined the Board of Directors of the…
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ZWO promotes Chris Bradley to creative director
May 4, 2016
ZWO Branding and Marketing has promoted Chris Bradley from associate creative director to creative director. Hired initially as a designer with ZWO in 2009, Bradley developed further skills in video…
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Complete Public Relations nabs three SCPRSA Awards
May 4, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations took home three honors at the annual Public Relations Society of America’s South Carolina (SCPRSA) Mercury Awards banquet last week. The full-service media affairs…
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Mad Monkey receives national certification as woman-owned business
May 3, 2016The Greater Women’s Business Council, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), has recognized Mad Monkey Inc. with a national certification as a Women’s Business…
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Mad Monkey receives national certification as woman-owned business
May 3, 2016
The Greater Women’s Business Council, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), has recognized Mad Monkey Inc. with a national certification as a Women’s Business…
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Public relations excellence recognized at annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards event
May 2, 2016
The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, April 28 in Greenville. Communication professionals from across the state…
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Public relations excellence recognized at annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards event
May 1, 2016The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, April 28 in Greenville. Communication professionals from across the state…
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Taylor Self joins Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler
April 7, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading commercial real estate services firm, is pleased to announce that Taylor Self has joined Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler as the Marketing…
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Blue Avenue launches new website
April 5, 2016Blue Avenue, the Columbia-based economic development marketing team, has launched a new website at www.goblueavenue.com. Blue Avenue is Colleen Coletta and Rhonda Rawl. Colleen specializes in brand and visual design…
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Spirit Communications proves the whole is greater than the sum of its parts
April 4, 2016
It’s often said you can accomplish more as a team than you can individually. And indeed, “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” especially when it comes…
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PR Week’s 2016 Communicator of the Year Award given to Senator Clementa Pinckney
April 1, 2016
Barry Caldwell Waste Management’s Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs and Chief Legal Officer penned the attached letter in hopes of making our community aware of an award bestowed to…
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CreateAthon@USC seeking nonprofits in need of marketing, communications
March 31, 2016The University of South Carolina is soliciting applications from area nonprofits for the fourth annual CreateAthon@USC, scheduled for Oct. 21-22 at the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Selected nonprofits…
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Jefferson Awards Foundation announces Media Partnership with WACH FOX
March 29, 2016
The Jefferson Awards Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a culture of service across America, announced today that WACH FOX, part of the Sinclair Broadcast Group, has signed on…
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McDaniels Joins Columbia College Executive Team
March 28, 2016
Columbia College announces the appointment of Monique McDaniels as Executive Director of Marketing and Communications. She will report directly to the president and will be a member of the College’s…
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Sydney Simmons awarded Sandy Linning Excellence Award
March 23, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy awarded the 2016 Sandy Linning Excellence Award to Sydney Simmons. Sydney is an Account Supervisor at Crawford Strategy who has been with the firm for…
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Action Plans that Drive Business Part 4: Message and Brand
March 21, 2016
By Kelly Coulter Define your audience’s perception Ever wonder what people say about you when you leave the room? You leave an impression on the people around you with…
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Action Plans that Drive Business Part 4: Message and Brand
March 21, 2016
By Kelly Coulter Define your audience’s perception Ever wonder what people say about you when you leave the room? You leave an impression on the people around you with…
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Truematter wins Addy Award for Children’s Museum of Denver website
March 14, 2016Truematter’s recently launched website for the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus won a Silver Addy at the American Advertising Awards in Columbia, South Carolina. The awards recognize work…
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Truematter wins Addy Award for Children’s Museum of Denver website
March 14, 2016
Truematter’s recently launched website for the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus won a Silver Addy at the American Advertising Awards in Columbia, South Carolina. The awards recognize work…
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MPA Strategies expands; welcomes Mollie Miller
March 9, 2016
MPA Strategies welcomes Mollie M. Miller as the newest addition to their team. She will serve as the Director of Association Management and will oversee the day-to-day operations of associations and…
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Action Plans that Drive Business Part 3: Search Optimization
March 7, 2016
By Kelly Coulter Get found before your competitors Studies show that the #1 search result AFTER the paid ads gets more than 30% of the clicks for any given…
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Local Ad Club awards best and brightest in annual gala
March 7, 2016
The 2016 American Advertising Award winners were announced at the American Advertising Federation of Greenville’s (AAF Greenville) annual awards gala in late February. Approximately 180 guests from all across the…
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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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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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