Spirit Communications Park Groundbreaking
January 7, 2015Spirit Communications Park Coming to Downtown Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – Professional baseball’s return to Columbia took another major step forward this morning.Mayor Steve Benjamin, along with Jason Freier (CEO, Hardball Capital), Bob Hughes (President, Hughes…
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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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Spirit Communications to acquire South Carolina-based SCANA Communications, Inc.
December 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Spirit Communications announced the acquisition of SCANA Communications, Inc. (“SCI”), including its interest in FRC, LLC, (“FRC”) a fiber network joint venture between SCI and Spirit Communications.…
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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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The Brandon Agency Adds New Information Services Director To Oversee Its It Infrastructure Across All U.S. Offices
December 10, 2014
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – To keep up with the continuous growth and expansion of The Brandon Agency, a leading integrated marketing agency based in the Southeast, the company recently welcomed Brian…
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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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Columbia PR Firm Adds Legislative Associate; New Service
December 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – McKay Public Affairs, LLC (MPA) is pleased to announce the addition of the team’s newest Legislative Associate, Kasey O’Haren. O’Haren, from Atlanta, Georgia, will spend her time monitoring and reporting on…
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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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E. Boineau & Company promotes Parker, adds Metcalfe to the team
November 7, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – E. Boineau & Company, a marketing communications and public relations firm, based in Charleston, S.C., has named Melissa Pluta Parker as senior account director and added Haley Marie…
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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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CreateAthon, Founded by Riggs Partners in West Columbia, Offers Pro Bono Marketing Services to Nonprofits Across US and Canada During National Pro Bono Week
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Sixty-nine nonprofit organizations across the United States and Canada will receive pro bono marketing services this week through CreateAthon, a 24-hour pro bono marketing marathon to be…
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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Unveils New Website & New Logo
October 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) announced the unveil of its newly redesigned website, agriculture.sc.gov. The new site is easy-to-navigate and users will have quicker access to pages,…
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CreateAthon, Founded by Riggs Partners in West Columbia, Offers Pro Bono Marketing Services to Nonprofits Across US and Canada During National Pro Bono Week
October 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Sixty-nine nonprofit organizations across the United States and Canada will receive pro bono marketing services this week through CreateAthon, a 24-hour pro bono marketing marathon to be…
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Brittany Williams Achieves Certified Professional Services Marketer Designation
October 20, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – Brittany Williams, Client Liaison – Marketing & Communications, for Mead & Hunt, earned the designation of Certified Professional Services Marketer in October 2014. She is among a growing…
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Brittany Williams Achieves Certified Professional Services Marketer Designation
October 20, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – Brittany Williams, Client Liaison – Marketing & Communications, for Mead & Hunt, earned the designation of Certified Professional Services Marketer in October 2014. She is among a growing…
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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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Boutique PR, Marketing & Event Planning Firm Flock and Rally Promotes Chloe Rodgers to FT Account Manager
October 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South, a boutique public relations, marketing and event planning agency based in downtown Columbia, S.C., announces the…
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Boutique PR, Marketing & Event Planning Firm Flock and Rally Promotes Chloe Rodgers to FT Account Manager
October 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South, a boutique public relations, marketing and event planning agency based in downtown Columbia, S.C., announces the…
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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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Collins & Lacy Welcomes Paula Williamson as Multimedia Strategist
September 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Paula Williamson has joined the firm as its Multimedia Strategist. In this position, she will manage content for all external publications, social media and…
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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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Trio Solutions Adds Two to its Team
September 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Trio Solutions Inc. continues to grow and expand its marketing team as its business flourishes locally and nationally. The marketing communications company, which creates strong and meaningful…
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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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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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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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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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