ACON Investments and MidOcean Partners Announce the Sale of Fairway Media Group to GTCR and Adams
January 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – ACON Investments (“ACON”) and MidOcean Partners (“MidOcean”) announced they have completed the sale of their portfolio company, Fairway Media Group LLC (“Fairway”), to investment funds affiliated with GTCR.…
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Crawford Strategy Adds Account Coordinator
January 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy welcomes Anna Catherine Thornley to the team as an account coordinator. A recent graduate from Clemson University, Thornley has experience in a variety of services including…
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15 MORE valid reasons to issue a news release
January 12, 2015By Holly Rollins Part two of two-part series. Standing out these days from the barrage of content and media messages is becoming more and more difficult. According to…
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Ten at the Top Names Ashley Downing as Communications Manager
January 8, 2015
UPSTATE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced the addition of Ashley Downing as Communications Manager. Ashley will be responsible for management and promotion of all online Ten at the…
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The Race Toward the Digital Media Checkered Flag: How Will Your A/E/C Firm Pull Ahead of the Competition in 2015?
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Get ready to rev your marketing engines as Greenville’s own FUEL Digital Marketing & Branding joins SMPS Palmetto in the upstate on January 13th for a fast-paced, fun-filled…
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Hughes Agency Hires Two
January 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Ashley Shelley as Account Executive and Jordan Bell…
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Complete’s Moore named to SC PRSA board
December 22, 2014GREENVILLE, S.C. –Complete Public Relations Associate Sarah Moore has been named to the board of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)’s South Carolina chapter. Moore will serve in a…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Welcomes New Leader of Media and Community Relations
December 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Trana Pittam has joined Bon Secours St. Francis, and will oversee Media and Community Relations for the health system. Previously, Pittam served as Manager of Corporate Communications for…
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Complete’s Moore named to SC PRSA board
December 22, 2014GREENVILLE, S.C. –Complete Public Relations Associate Sarah Moore has been named to the board of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)’s South Carolina chapter. Moore will serve in a…
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Engenius donated more than $50,000 in 2014
December 18, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Web marketing and design firm, Engenius, donated more than $50,000 in services to Upstate nonprofits in 2014. “As a firm, we have been very fortunate,” said Chris…
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Engenius donated more than $50,000 in 2014
December 18, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Web marketing and design firm, Engenius, donated more than $50,000 in services to Upstate nonprofits in 2014. “As a firm, we have been very fortunate,” said Chris…
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SCPRSA names 2015 board of directors
December 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) announced its 2015 board of directors and assembly delegates. The board oversees the chapter’s professional…
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VantagePoint Expands Creative Team
December 16, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – VantagePoint Marketing has hired Michelle Getz as an art director. She will be leading design and concepting for two of the B2B marketing agency’s newest foodservice clients. Getz…
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Creating a media crisis in five easy steps
December 15, 2014By John Boyanoski A lot of public relations firms will tell you how to manage a media crisis situation. That is the easy part. But as a business…
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Assess Marketing Performance Now in Preparation for the New Year
December 7, 2014By William Russell The end of 2014 is quickly approaching and many of us will be tempted to coast through the holidays. Even though December is a busy month,…
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Duke Energy names Selim Bingol chief communications officer
December 1, 2014
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy has named Selim Bingol senior vice president and chief communications officer, effective Jan. 5, 2015. Bingol will be responsible for directing Duke Energy’s communications strategy…
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Crawford Strategy Receives Five MarCom Awards
December 1, 2014Agency’s recognized work includes brand development, website development, public relations writing, and graphic design GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and public relations agency, recently received five…
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Teresa Coles to Chair CreateAthon National Board of Directors
November 24, 2014
24-Hour Pro Bono Marathon Transitions Into Nonprofit Organization COLUMBIA, SC – CreateAthon, one of the marketing industry’s leading pro bono programs, announces that the organization’s founder, Teresa Coles of Riggs…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) Promotes Lochel to Senior Account Executive
November 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC — Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) has promoted Matt Lochel to serve as Senior Account Executive. In his new role, Lochel will supervise day-to-day activity for the agency’s…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) Promotes Lochel to Senior Account Executive
November 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC — Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) has promoted Matt Lochel to serve as Senior Account Executive. In his new role, Lochel will supervise day-to-day activity for the agency’s…
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15 valid reasons to issue a news release: ensure your company is seen in a crowded media world
November 20, 2014By Holly Rollins Part one of two-part series. The media landscape is not only a crowded place, but also an extremely competitive one. 10-x Group’s motto, is make…
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Small Business Digital Usage on the Rise
November 11, 2014
Want to know what U.S. small business owners are most apt to purchase for their business over the next 12 months? A study conducted this month by business-to-small business (B2SB)…
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Small Business Digital Usage on the Rise
November 11, 2014
Want to know what U.S. small business owners are most apt to purchase for their business over the next 12 months? A study conducted this month by business-to-small business (B2SB)…
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Mining Existing Leads from Your CRM
November 10, 2014By William Russell Lead generation efforts are the heart and soul of a company’s sales and marketing team. Initiatives and programs of all kinds are implemented to consistently produce…
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Engenius Grants’ winners launch sites
November 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – One of the region’s most popular theater groups and a non-profit dedicated to supporting community growth have new websites for free thanks to Engenius. This Greenville-based web…
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Flourish Hires Lauren Newton as Firm’s Client Services Director
October 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Flourish has hired Lauren Harper Newton as the firm’s first Client Services Director. Newton, who most recently served as the Marketing and Communications Manager at The Reserve…
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How email impacts your brain
October 30, 2014By Holly Rollins There are some interesting facts and best practices about email usage that many don’t know, have forgotten or often ignore. The following facts and tips…
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Engenius adds new account executive
October 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius, a local web development and marketing firm, has added Tyler Batts as the firm’s newest account executive. A native of Easley, Batts is a graduate of…
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Engenius adds new account executive
October 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius, a local web development and marketing firm, has added Tyler Batts as the firm’s newest account executive. A native of Easley, Batts is a graduate of…
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AAF Greenville Public Service Beneficiary Application Now
October 15, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Each year, American Advertising Federation of Greenville (AAF Greenville) selects a local non-profit as beneficiary of our annual public service initiative. We are now accepting applications for selection…
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Making Buyer Connections
October 14, 2014By William Russell You have a product, service or solution that people want, need or desire. The buyers are out in the market, but how do you reach them?…
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JDPR Announces Fall 2014 Interns
October 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) has hired three interns—Alex Buchart, Jack Evans and Cary Lynn Nabors—for the company’s fall Executive Management Assistance Program (EMAP) positions. During the three-month program, they will…
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Crawford Strategy Hires Public Relations Account Manager
October 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy welcomes Emily Moseley to the team as an Account Manager. Moseley brings more than seven years of experience to Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing, brand…
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ZWO Promotes Chris Bradley to Associate Creative Director
September 26, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – ZWO [formerly Woodward & Zwolinski] has promoted Chris Bradley from art director to associate creative director. Hired initially as a designer, Bradley has been with ZWO since…
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ZWO Partner John Zwolinski Elected to CLEAR Board
September 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – John Zwolinski, COO and founding partner at ZWO [formerly Woodward & Zwolinski], has been elected to the board of the Center for Living Environments and Regeneration [CLEAR], headquartered…
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Youth Demographics & Brands: Saying Hello to Your Next Customers
September 15, 2014By Tina Zwolinski Over the past several decades businesses have focused on the stable, generally-successful, and large demographic known as “Baby Boomers,” in large part because that is where…
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FinTrust Hires Caitlin Lacey
September 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of Caitlin Lacey as Marketing and Office Coordinator. Lacey will be responsible for managing the social media and marketing…
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DNA Creative Communications Recognized at SCIABC Palmetto Awards
August 28, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) received four awards from the South Carolina chapter of International Association of Business Communicators (SCIABC) on August 26, in Columbia, S.C. DNA was…
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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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ZWO Adds Designer Sarah Leugemors To Staff
August 25, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – ZWO [formerly Woodward & Zwolinski] has hired Sarah Leugemors as a graphic designer. Leugemors, who graduated from Anderson University with a BA in art and a concentrate…
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Hispanic Advertising Agency Hires Graphic Designer
August 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – 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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Hispanic Advertising Agency Hires Graphic Designer
August 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – 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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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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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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Crawford Strategy internationally recognized for excellence in communications
July 29, 2014Agency receives two Communicator Awards GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing, branding, public relations, and digital media company, recently received two honors for excellence in communications…
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Finalists named to get new, free web makeover
July 28, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – And then were two. After receiving hundreds of nominations, Greenville-based web design and marketing firm Engenius has narrowed it down to two finalists who will receive…
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Aprons, Etc. Wins Award
July 28, 2014
Leading Supplier of Aprons, Chefs Apparel and Event Display Products, Wins Bronze in the 2014 Promo Marketing Supplier Excellence Award in the Uniforms Category GREENVILLE, SC – July 28, 2014…
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Crawford Strategy welcomes four undergraduate interns
July 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing, brand development, public relations, and digital media company, welcomes four undergraduate interns for the summer of 2014. Crawford operates a year-round internship…
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Complete Public Relations Welcomes Turner as New Summer Intern
July 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations announced today that Krandal Turner will be joining the firm as a summer intern. Turner grew up in Clemson, and graduated from D.W. Daniel…
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Call for 2014 Upstate CreateAthon Applications
July 15, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), a Greenville-based public relations and marketing firm, announces its launch of the 2014 CreateAthon as the exclusive partner agency in Upstate, S.C. The event…
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