But will it sell cheese?
September 22, 2014By Ken Gasque Have you seen the ABC program Shark Tank? If you are interested in business, marketing and branding you will enjoy the Shark Tank. Each program has…
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Trio Solutions Selects Nonprofits to Receive Pro-Bono Marketing Services for CreateAthon(R) 2014
September 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC –  Five Lowcountry nonprofit organizations have been chosen to be the beneficiaries of free marketing and advertising services provided by Trio Solutions (TRIO) in its eighth annual CreateAthon® event. The collaborative, 24-hour…
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Riggs Partners Selects Eight Nonprofits for 17th Annual CreateAthon
September 10, 201424-Hour Pro Bono Marathon Scheduled for October 23-24 COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Midlands-area nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of free marketing and creative services provided by Riggs Partners…
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Saverance Named Vice President for Marketing and Communications
September 10, 2014HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College has appointed Kyle Saverance to the position of Vice President for Marketing and Communications.Previously the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, Saverance has been a…
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Riggs Partners Selects Eight Nonprofits for 17th Annual CreateAthon
September 10, 2014
24-Hour Pro Bono Marathon Scheduled for October 23-24 COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Midlands-area nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of free marketing and creative services provided by Riggs Partners…
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Mobile Visual Communications Makes Marketing Sense
September 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Clutter. That’s the marketing term for the cacophony of promotional messages that assail consumer’s senses through a variety of portals each day. And unfortunately for businesses, consumers are…
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Columbia Chamber Welcomes New Director of Marketing and Communications
September 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC -The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the addition of Anna Burns as Director of Marketing and Communications. Burns will be responsible for all strategic marketing, public and…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. Receives Multiple Honors in Statewide Communications Awards Program
September 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Collins & Lacy Marketing Department received recognition for its communications programs during the International Association of Business Communicators’ (IABC-South Carolina) 2014 Annual Palmetto Awards. The Palmetto Awards…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. Names New Director of Marketing
August 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Janie Langdale as the new Director of Marketing. In this role, Langdale will help develop and implement strategic public relations and marketing…
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Flock and Rally Wins Palmetto Award of Excellence from International Association of Business Communicators SC Chapter
August 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/SC) has honored Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South with a…
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Flock and Rally Wins Palmetto Award of Excellence from International Association of Business Communicators SC Chapter
August 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/SC) has honored Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South with a…
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Perfect times to post on social channels-REALLY?
August 25, 2014By Holly Rollins There are several studies, theories and articles floating around about the best times to post on different social media channels. While I don’t dispute the studies…
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Hispanic Advertising Agency Hires Graphic Designer
August 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC –Â Unicomm Media Group, South Carolina’s first full-service, Hispanic advertising agency is excited to announce the hire of Emma Klak to serve on the agency’s creative team. Klak recently…
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IDX Broker Approves Charleston PR & Design, LLC as Developers
August 18, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Realtors® and brokerages wanting to present custom real estate search within their websites have a new choice in South Carolina as Charleston PR & Design, LLC (CPR&D)…
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Columbia Business Giving Back in the Form of Free Marketing and PR Campaign
August 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Reese, Salley & Associates, Ltd. Co. is a boutique Marketing and Public Relations firm in Columbia, SC specializing in Social Media and Public Relations. This firm is…
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Columbia Business Giving Back in the Form of Free Marketing and PR Campaign
August 18, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Reese, Salley & Associates, Ltd. Co. is a boutique Marketing and Public Relations firm in Columbia, SC specializing in Social Media and Public Relations. This firm is…
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Engenius chooses website to makeover for free
August 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The people have voted, and one Upstate business is getting a new website via Engenius. Outman Cigars has won the 2014 Upstate’s Worst Website Competition. Engenius’ web and…
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CRBR Honors Debi Schadel of Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South
August 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Regional Business Report has selected Debi Schadel, founding partner at Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South, to be honored as one…
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CRBR Honors Debi Schadel of Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South
August 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Regional Business Report has selected Debi Schadel, founding partner at Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South, to be honored as one…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. Communications Manager Joins Leadership Columbia
August 11, 2014Janie Langdale is Recognized for her Leadership and Community Involvement  COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Janie Langdale has been selected to join Leadership…
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Amy Coward To Be Inducted into Public Relations Society of America’s Esteemed College of Fellows
July 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Amy Coward, APR, Fellow PRSA, has been selected as a 2014 Fellow by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Board of Directors. She is among 15…
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Midlands Authority Welcomes Andrea Mensink as New Director of Communications Â
July 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism (MACST) is pleased to announce the addition of Andrea Mensink as the new director of communications. Mensink will be responsible…
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City Center Partnership Appoints Martha Studstill of Uptown on Main as Chair of its Marketing & Communications Committee
July 16, 2014Columbia, SC – City Center Partnership (CCP) announced that Martha Studstill, owner of Uptown on Main, has been appointed chair of CCP’s Marketing & Communications Committee.   She will help manage the committee’s strategic…
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Summer Membership Discounts for SC Public Relations Society of America
July 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA)announces a discount in membership rates this summer. New members will receive a free Chapter membership when paying for a…
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Summer Membership Discounts for SC Public Relations Society of America
July 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA)announces a discount in membership rates this summer. New members will receive a free Chapter membership when paying for a…
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Clare Morris Agency Opens Pee Dee Office
July 2, 2014FMU grad adds both local and professional expertise to CMA COLUMBIA, SC –Â After being in business for eight years, Columbia-based marketing and public relations firm, Clare Morris Agency (CMA),…
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Trio Solutions Provides Pro-Bono Marketing Services for 2014 CreateAthon
July 2, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Trio Solutions (TRIO), a Mount Pleasant-based marketing communications agency, invites Lowcountry-area nonprofits to apply for the 8th annual CreateAthon®, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. CreateAthon is a collaborative, 24-hour…
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The Value of Outsourcing Your Marketing
June 30, 2014By William Russell The concept isn’t new, but the trend continues to gain momentum – outsourcing. While the definition of the word can vary from market to market, in…
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A Conversation with Melanie Lux, Lux Strategic Communications
June 29, 2014 MidlandsBIz: You’re celebrating a big milestone this month—20 years as the president/founder of Lux Strategic Communications. How’s it feel? Melanie Lux: A great sense of accomplishment. Happiness.…
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JDPR Adds Fourth Intern for Summer 2014
June 25, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) has engaged an additional intern for the company’s Executive Management Assistance Program (EMAP), rounding out the program’s four positions for Summer 2014.Jack Evans joins the…
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DNA Hires Graduate Intern
June 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) welcomed Elissa Visotski to their team as a graduate intern. Visotski graduated from the University of South Carolina (USC) in December with a…
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Chris Manley, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Engenius
June 23, 2014
MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors:  Chris Manley is a native of the Upstate,…
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Cathi Love Lunceford joins Spectra Communications
June 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Spectra Communications is pleased to announce that Cathi Love Lunceford has joined their team as a new accounts manager. Cathi is a native of South Carolina and…
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Murray Participates in AAF Minority High School Internship Program at DNA Creative Communications
June 18, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Stephanie Murray, a rising senior at Wren High School, was selected to participate in the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Minority Internship Program. Murray shadowed the employees of…
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Driven by a Passion for Creativity: Celebrating 20 years in Business.
June 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC –Â David Hunt Creative, a Columbia, SC advertising and graphic design firm, is celebrating twenty years of providing strategic branding and design solutions for clients representing business, industry, health…
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ADCO wins regional ADDY for interactive media
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – ADCO announced it was recently honored with a Silver ADDY award at the District 3 2014 American Advertising Federation (AAF) Awards in Raleigh, North Carolina. The award…
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ADCO wins regional ADDY for interactive media
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – ADCO announced it was recently honored with a Silver ADDY award at the District 3 2014 American Advertising Federation (AAF) Awards in Raleigh, North Carolina. The award…
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CreateAthon Co-Founders Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles Receive Community Spirit Award from Statewide Public Relations Society
June 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles, the co-founders of CreateAthon, have received the George L. Johnson Community Spirit Award from the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society…
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CreateAthon Co-Founders Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles Receive Community Spirit Award from Statewide Public Relations Society
June 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles, the co-founders of CreateAthon, have received the George L. Johnson Community Spirit Award from the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society…
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Local Advertisers Win Big in Boca
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman’s Danielle Salley and David Campbell achieved national recognition at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) National Conference, Admerica, May 28-31, in Boca Raton, Florida. The annual conference brings…
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Local Advertisers Win Big in Boca
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Chernoff Newman’s Danielle Salley and David Campbell achieved national recognition at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) National Conference, Admerica, May 28-31, in Boca Raton, Florida. The annual conference brings…
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Red Ventures Expanding Lancaster County Headquarters, Adding 200 Jobs
June 9, 2014Expansion To Add 180,000-square-foot Facility In Indian Land For Tech Company COLUMBIA, SC –Â Red Ventures, a technology company headquartered in Indian Land, S.C., is expanding for the second time in…
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SCPRT Hires Communications Professional to Boost Statewide Tourism Marketing
June 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC Â –Â A new public relations professional was added to the team at the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to enhance its efforts in marketing the…
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SCPRT Hires Communications Professional to Boost Statewide Tourism Marketing
June 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC Â –Â A new public relations professional was added to the team at the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to enhance its efforts in marketing the…
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Red Ventures opens Silicon Valley style office in South Carolina
June 9, 2014INDIAN LAND, SC – A new chapter in the ever-expanding story of Carolina-based marketing and tech company Red Ventures began on Monday as the company celebrated the grand opening of…
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MidlandsBiz Hires USC Student Intern
June 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – MidlandsBiz is excited to announce Leah Edwards as a summer design intern. Leah is a rising senior at the University of South Carolina, majoring in Visual Communications…
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The American Marketing Association of Columbia, SC Hosts a Panel Discussion on the Changing Landscape of Media Today
June 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The American Marketing Association (AMA) of Columbia, SC is hosting a panel discussion about the changing landscape of media today featuring experts in marketing from TV, Radio,…
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Riggs Partners and the University of South Carolina Announce 2014 CreateAthon® Dates
June 7, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC –Â Â Riggs Partners and the University of South Carolina are pleased to announce that both organizations will once again host CreateAthon events this fall. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon…
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Jonathan Mayhak Joins Chernoff Newman as an Application Developer
June 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Jonathan Mayhak joins Chernoff Newman as an application developer in its Columbia, S.C. office. A University of South Carolina graduate, Jonathan has more than five years of professional experience.…
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AAF of the Midlands Accepts National Club of the Year and President of the Year Awards at AAF National Convention in Florida
June 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC — American Advertising Federation of the Midlands (AAF of the Midlands) President Danielle Salley and President-Elect Megan Telencio traveled to Boca Raton, FL to accept awards at the…
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