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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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) hires new Senior Account Executive Wendy Huston
June 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) welcomes marketing-communications veteran Wendy Huston as a Senior Account Executive. Huston joins the agency with a focus on telecommunications and do-it-yourself paint…
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Reinhard Joins ZWO As Writer
June 10, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – ZWO [formerly Woodward & Zwolinski] has hired Mercedes Reinhard as a writer. Reinhard’s focus will be copywriting for all of ZWO’s brands, as well as digital content creation,…
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DOM360 Hires Nick Giffel, Director Of Lean And Learning
June 10, 2015
Digital marketing agency optimizes business processes, similar to Toyota Production System GREENVILLE, SC – Local digital marketing firm DOM360 recently hired Nick Giffelas its new Director of Lean and Learning. Giffel…
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Crawford Strategy Recognized for Excellence in Communications
June 2, 2015
Agency 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, 2015
GREENVILLE, 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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Engenius completes Artisphere web project
June 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, 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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DOM360 Releases New SEO Industry Research
May 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Local automotive digital marketing firm DOM360 recently shared the latest chapter in its industry-leading information series with Automotive News. This white paper details best practices for search engine optimization…
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ZWO Completes Branding and Publicity for Artisphere
May 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – ZWO [formerly Woodward & Zwolinski], a Greenville-based branding & marketing firm that specializes in cause, community, and word-of-mouth marketing, has completed the branding and publicity for Artisphere, Greenville’s…
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Persistence
May 11, 2015
By 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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Crawford Strategy Wins Eight Awards from SCPRSA
May 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and communications agency, was recently recognized with two Mercury awards and six Silver Wing awards at the annual Mercury Awards ceremony held…
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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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Complete’s Moore wins SCPRSA Rookie of the Year Award
May 1, 2015GREENVILLE, SC –Complete Public Relations Associate Sarah Moore was named the Public Relations Society of America’s South Carolina (SCPRSA) chapter Rookie of the Year at Thursday night’s Mercury Awards. Complete…
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Upstate Entrepreneur Featured in National Magazine
April 20, 2015
DOM360 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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Crawford Strategy Adds New Vice President, Director of Creative Services
April 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy is proud to announce the addition of Bill Donohue as the agency’s new vice president, director of creative services. A 25-year industry veteran with extensive branding,…
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10-x Group Named to Global CMI Content Marketing Agency List
April 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Holly Rollins is proud to announce that 10-x Group has been named one of the Top Content Marketing Agencies in the world by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI)…
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Differentiation is your key to happiness
April 8, 2015
By 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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John Boyanoski, Owner, Complete PR
March 23, 2015UpstateBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: John Boyanoski founded Complete Public Relations in 2011.…
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Complete Public Relations named Chamber Small Business of the Month
March 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, 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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Complete Public Relations named Chamber Small Business of the Month
March 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, 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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James Littleton Named 2015 Scema “Amateur Radio Operator Of The Year”
March 16, 2015Littleton’s Son, Matthew, Follows In Father’s Footsteps, Continuing Amateur Radio Leadership, Tradition And Legacy ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – The South Carolina Emergency Management Association selected James Littleton as the 2015…
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10-x Group Adds Intern Madeline Mattox
February 16, 2015
10-x Group adds Intern Madeline Mattox GREENVILLE, SC – 10-x Group announced today that Madeline Mattox will serve as an intern for the agency Spring 2015. Mattox, who is…
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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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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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Legal Marketing Veteran Announces LinkedIn Marketing Seminars for Attorneys
February 10, 2015
CLINTON, 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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Complete PR hires Public Relations Representative
February 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations has added Kaitlyn Hudson as the firm’s new Public Relations Representative. A native of Greenville, Hudson graduated from Newberry College with a communications and…
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10-x Group to provide PR & Content Marketing for Techknow Inc.
January 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Techknow Inc. recently named Greenville SC-based 10-x Group as its PR/content marketing agency. 10-x Group will be producing strategic analysis, public relations and content marketing services for…
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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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