Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) Promotes Matt Lochel to Director of Media and Content Strategies
July 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — Matt Lochel will serve as Director of Media and Content Strategies at Greenville-based Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR). Lochel will have a key role in brand and message development across JDPR’s diverse account…
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Five great PR hacks
July 22, 2015By John Boyanoski The average media reporter probably receives 100 press releases and story pitches each day. At best, they will read 15, consider five and choose one for…
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ZWO selects four for “Fivers” 2015 Summer Internship Program
July 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – ZWO [formerly Woodward & Zwolinski] has selected four students, two graphic design interns and two marketing interns, for its annual summer intern program “Fivers.” The 10-week summer program…
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Rawle Murdy Adds Chris Van Duyne and Sebastian Hale to its Growing Team
July 20, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Rawle Murdy, an integrated brand agency made up of innovative communication professionals, announced two new hires that will meet the needs of its growing team and client…
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Crawford Strategy Engages Six Students in Summer Internship Program
July 20, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing, brand development, public relations and digital media company, welcomes its largest class of summer interns to date. The company continues to provide…
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Flourish hires Account Coordinator
July 15, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Interning really does pay off! Flourish has hired Katie Sanders, who came to Flourish two years ago as an intern earning course credit toward her Bachelors Degree, as…
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The Brandon Agency Adds Beth Kann to its Growing Public Relations & Social Media Team
July 14, 2015MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The Brandon Agency, the largest and most awarded privately-held integrated marketing communications firm in the Carolinas, continues to grow, expanding both its client base, as well as…
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Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® Taps Brandi Moreton to Lead Marketing Efforts for the Carolinas Region
July 6, 2015Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® has tapped Brandi Moreton to lead the marketing division for their Carolinas region. Her responsibilities in the role include advertising, client services, internal and external communications,…
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ZWO Announces Expansion, Merges With Los Angeles Firm CPJ & CO
July 1, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – ZWO has merged with Los Angeles advertising and public relations firm CPJ & Co and opened a West Coast office with new principal Cynthia Jenkins as its head.…
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Clemson University Athletic Department to team up with Crawford Strategy
June 29, 2015Marketing agency to provide support for men’s basketball team GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy is proud to partner with the Clemson University Athletic Department to support marketing and communications…
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2015 Summer on Augusta Festival Announces Community Shuttle
June 29, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Augusta Road Business Association (ARBA) announces the 2015 Summer on Augusta Festival, which takes place July 23 through July 25, and is presented by Virginia Hayes of…
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WORLD Magazine names Book of the Year Winners
June 22, 2015ASHEVILLE, NC – Every summer since 1999, WORLD’s editors have dedicated an issue of WORLD Magazine to books, authors, and trends in the publishing industry. To be eligible for consideration for…
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Move Over Online Travel, Global Hospitality with a Twist of Southern Charm is Here
June 14, 2015IRMO, SC – Candace Pengra built a tremendous career with over 15 years of sales, marketing, and operations experience. Pengra has worked with several national branded hotels among them Marriott…
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queue Awarded South Carolina State Fair Account
June 10, 2015Agency to Develop Comprehensive Advertising Campaign and Marketing Strategy for South Carolina’s Largest Annual Event COLUMBIA, SC – queue, a regional marketing communications company with offices in Columbia and Raleigh,…
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Crawford Strategy Recognized for Excellence in Communications
June 2, 2015Agency receives six Communicator Awards GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing, branding, public relations, and digital media company, recently received six honors for excellence in communications from the…
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Engenius completes Artisphere web project
June 1, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – People who searched for one of the nation’s top arts festivals this year can thank Engenius for the wonderful experience. This Greenville-based web design and marketing firm…
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John Dixon & Associates Multi-Seller Auctions Continue to Draw Bidders
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Approximately 210 bidders turned out for a series of John Dixon & Associates auctions May 19-21, snapping up dozens of properties for a total of $2.86 million. The company…
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Persistence
May 11, 2015By Ken Gasque There are four rules we think are the key to success. We made a poster to illustrate these rules and very cleverly called them “The Four…
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Chernoff Newman Takes Home Five Awards at the 2014 Mercury Awards
May 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman, a full-service advertising, public relations and marketing communications firm with offices in the Carolinas and Florida, won five awards at the South Carolina Public Relations…
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Chernoff Newman Takes Home Five Awards at the 2014 Mercury Awards
May 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman, a full-service advertising, public relations and marketing communications firm with offices in the Carolinas and Florida, won five awards at the South Carolina Public Relations…
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Public Relations Excellence Recognized at Annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards Event
May 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, April 30 in Columbia. Communication professionals from across…
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Chernoff Newman Takes Home Eight Awards at InShow 20
May 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman won eight awards for excellence in design at InShow 20 presented by AIGA SC. Chernoff Newman is a full-service advertising, public relations and marketing communications…
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Chernoff Newman Takes Home Eight Awards at InShow 20
May 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman won eight awards for excellence in design at InShow 20 presented by AIGA SC. Chernoff Newman is a full-service advertising, public relations and marketing communications…
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Upstate Entrepreneur Featured in National Magazine
April 20, 2015DOM360 founder and CEO Robert Donovan nabs AutoSuccess cover story GREENVILLE, SC – Local entrepreneur Robert Donovan, founder and CEO of digital marketing company DOM360, will be featured on…
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Scott Harris Joins Queue Marketing and Advertising Agency
April 15, 2015Harris to Focus on Business Development at Columbia, SC and Raleigh, NC-based Marketing and Advertising Agency COLUMBIA, SC – queue llc, a regional advertising/marketing communications firm with corporate offices in Columbia, SC…
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Calling all nonprofits: A chance for free marketing help from CreateAthon@USC
April 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Here’s a rare opportunity to get top talent working on the communications strategies that nonprofits need to tell their story and further their mission — pro bono.…
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Differentiation is your key to happiness
April 8, 2015By Ken Gasque “Think Different” was an Apple advertising campaign. It was celebrating many people who thought different and changed the world. “To the crazy ones. Here’s to the…
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American Advertising Federation Announces New Professionals Scholarship
April 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The American Advertising Federation of the Midlands (AAF Midlands) is offering a new scholarship, the New Professionals Scholarship, for young alumni and 2015 graduates. This scholarship opportunity is…
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AAF of the Midlands Announces Call for Public Service Applications
March 29, 2015Local Advertising Organization Seeks Nonprofit Client for 2015-2016 Public Service Campaign . COLUMBIA, SC – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has announced they are accepting applications from…
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Cyberwoven Welcomes Six to Team
March 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Cyberwoven is pleased to announce its team is growing, welcoming six new members in 2015: Jean Cecil Frick, Ben Kiehl, Kylee Perez, Anne Postic, Lauren Tatalias, and…
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Complete Public Relations named Chamber Small Business of the Month
March 19, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations was named the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Month. Founded in 2012, Complete Public Relations strives to provide its clients with…
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Beam & Hinge Establishes Operations in the Midlands
March 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – A new website firm, Beam & Hinge, recently launched operations in the Midlands. Beam & Hinge is located in the heart of Columbia’s Vista and specializes in custom-building…
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Riggs Partners Wins Best of Print at American Advertising Awards
March 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Work developed by Riggs Partners was honored with three American Advertising Awards at the February 28 gala held at Stone River in West Columbia. The American Advertising…
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Riggs Partners Wins Best of Print at American Advertising Awards
March 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Work developed by Riggs Partners was honored with three American Advertising Awards at the February 28 gala held at Stone River in West Columbia. The American Advertising…
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Jill Armbruster of UCI Medical Affiliates Named to ‘20 Under 40’ List
March 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Jill Armbruster, director of marketing for UCI Medical Affiliates, has been named to the 2015 Class of 20 Under 40 by The State newspaper. Each year, the…
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AAF of the Midlands Honors Midlands Advertising Talent at 2015 American Advertising Awards
March 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – AAF of the Midlands hosted its annual American Advertising Awards gala on Saturday, February 28 at Stone River in Columbia. More than 50 awards recognizing exceptional work…
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Chernoff Newman Dominates Digital Advertising Awards at 2015 ADDYs
March 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman dominated the digital advertising categories – including Best of Interactive – at the 2015 ADDY Awards. The American Advertising Federation of the Midlands (AAF) sponsors…
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Chernoff Newman Dominates Digital Advertising Awards at 2015 ADDYs
March 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman dominated the digital advertising categories – including Best of Interactive – at the 2015 ADDY Awards. The American Advertising Federation of the Midlands (AAF) sponsors…
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Riggs Partners’ Kevin Smith Selected for Riley Institute at Furman Diversity Leaders Initiative’s 8th Class
February 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Kevin Smith of Riggs Partners is one of 38 leaders from across the Midlands and surrounding areas selected to participate in the 8th Midlands class of the…
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Engenius welcomes Beam as premium services coordinator
February 13, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius has hired Anna Beam as the web marketing firm’s first premium services coordinator. Beam is a 2009 graduate of Anderson University with a degree in psychology.…
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Alexandra Frazier Joins Riggs Partners as Copywriter
February 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Alexandra Frazier has joined Riggs Partners as a copywriter. Before joining the agency, she held internships in the strategic planning department of SelectNY, a Manhattan ad agency…
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Marcus Williamson joins Riggs Partners as Design Apprentice
February 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Marcus Williamson has joined Riggs Partners as a design apprentice, working under the tutelage of Partner and Design Director, Ryon Edwards. Williamson is a self-taught designer with…
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Jillian Owens Joins Riggs Partners as Digital Marketing Specialist
February 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Owens comes to Riggs Partners from the United Way of the Midlands, where she was a Community Impact Program Assistant. Her extensive background as a freelance writer…
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Alexandra Frazier Joins Riggs Partners as Copywriter
February 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Alexandra Frazier has joined Riggs Partners as a copywriter. Before joining the agency, she held internships in the strategic planning department of SelectNY, a Manhattan ad agency…
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Jillian Owens Joins Riggs Partners as Digital Marketing Specialist
February 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Owens comes to Riggs Partners from the United Way of the Midlands, where she was a Community Impact Program Assistant. Her extensive background as a freelance writer…
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Marcus Williamson joins Riggs Partners as Design Apprentice
February 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Marcus Williamson has joined Riggs Partners as a design apprentice, working under the tutelage of Partner and Design Director, Ryon Edwards. Williamson is a self-taught designer with…
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New Leadership at Legal Marketing Association in Columbia
February 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeastern Chapter has announced a new leadership team for its Columbia City Group in 2015. The Chair of the Columbia City…
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New Leadership at Legal Marketing Association in Columbia
February 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeastern Chapter has announced a new leadership team for its Columbia City Group in 2015. The Chair of the Columbia City…
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Legal Marketing Veteran Announces LinkedIn Marketing Seminars for Attorneys
February 10, 2015CLINTON, SC – Stewart Marketing & Consulting has announced its initial schedule of social media seminars focused on “Using LinkedIn as a Professional and Organizational Tool.” Led by industry marketing veteran…
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Crawford Strategy adds three undergraduate interns
February 4, 2015GREENVILLE, S.C. – February 4, 2015 – Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing, brand development, public relations, and digital media company, continues to provide a year-round internship program for current students and recent graduates…
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