Two ADCO Projects Win PICA Awards
May 13, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 13, 2009 – Two projects designed by ADCO, a full service strategic marketing, creative design and interactive media solutions firm in Columbia, have recently been awarded…
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Crescendo Couples East Coast Expansion with New 701 Whaley Office
May 12, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 4, 2009 — Crescendo Advertising has relocated its downtown Columbia offices to a creatively charged space at 701 Whaley Street, just a few months after opening…
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David Hunt Creative celebrates 15 years of Graphic Design Expertise
May 7, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 7, 2009 – David Hunt Creative, a Columbia, SC based graphic design firm, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Since its creation in 1994, the company has provided…
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Chernoff Newman Receives Five Awards at 2009 SCPRSA Mercury Awards
May 4, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 4, 2009 – Chernoff Newman, a full-service advertising, public relations and marketing communications firm, received five awards at the 2009 South Carolina Public Relations Society Mercury…
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Riley Communications Wins Mercury Award for Viva La Vista PR
May 1, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 1, 2009 — Riley Communications received a Mercury Award from the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) April 30 for strategies in promoting Columbia’s…
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Spectra Integrations Brings Home Seven PICA Awards
April 24, 2009Spectra Integration wins PICA Awards CHARLOTTE, NC – April 23, 2009 – In a sea of printing choices, Spectra Integration, located in Columbia, SC was chosen as a winner in…
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Columbia Marketing Firm Helps Spread Mercy-Doing Around the World
April 21, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 20, 2008 – Columbia marketing firm helps client Jimmy LaRose reach people from around the world with his message of mercy-doing and corporate social responsibility through…
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Mad Monkey Wins District Regional Advertising Awards
April 21, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 21, 2009 – Mad Monkey has received two more accolades, respectively, for its website and a promotional video for Boy Scouts of America’s Camp Barstow. At…
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American Media Services Survey Shows Popularity of Internet Radio, Even as Regular Radio Continues Holding Its Audience
April 11, 2009Nearly half of homes now have wireless internet service Internet connections in vehicles may be the next frontier for wireless service About half say in-store advertisements along with music would…
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JDA Ad Declared “Single Best Political Message of 2009”
April 7, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – April 7, 2009 – In the ongoing effort to most effectively frame political messages, an ad created and produced by Jim Dyke & Associates (JDA) is breaking through the…
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Mark your calendars for the next SMPS Palmetto chapter meeting
April 7, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – April 7, 2009 Topic: “Crisis Communication Planning” – A crisis is any situation that threatens the reputation of your company, usually brought on by negative media attention.…
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Splash to Create Innovative Web Site for ABC Columbia
March 31, 2009LEXINGTON, SC – March. 31, 2009 – Splash Omnimedia, a marketing strategy firm, has partnered with ABC Columbia to develop an innovative website offering video and other interactive features. Once…
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Web Site Launched for Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission
March 31, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 31, 2009 – The Columbia based Web Site Development Firm, Splash Omnimedia announced today that they have launched an updated Web site for The Lexington County…
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Polaris Fundraising Retains Splash Omnimedia
March 31, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 31, 2009 – Principals Jimmy LaRose (POLARIS) and Mike White and Matt Thompson (SPLASH OMNIMEDIA) recently reached a mutual agreement confirming that Polaris Fundraising has officially retained…
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SCPRSA to host Annual Mercury Awards and Spring Conference
March 27, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 27, 2009 – Ever to Excel. That is the theme behind this year’s South Carolina Public Relations Society of America’s 2008 Mercury Awards and spring professional…
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RIGGS receives Best of Show, Best of Broadcast in 2008 ADDY Awards
March 18, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 18, 2009 – A television spot created by RIGGS for First Citizens Bank was honored as Best of Show and Best of Broadcast in the American…
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Chernoff Newman Dominates the 2009 ADDY Awards with 28 Advertising Awards
March 16, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 16, 2009 – Chernoff Newman, a full-service advertising, public relations and marketing communications firm, received 28 awards at the 2009 ADDY Awards, a three-tier national competition…
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The Protocol School of Washington® Partners with Marketing Performance for New Product Launch
March 16, 2009The Protocol School of Washington® Partners with Marketing Performance for New Product Launch COLUMBIA, S.C. – March 2, 2009 – The Protocol School of Washington® has partnered with Marketing Performance,…
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AAF of The Midlands Announces 2009 ADDY® Award Winners
March 15, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 15, 2009 – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands presented more than 100 ADDY® Awards at the 2009 ADDY Gala at 300 Senate at the…
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ADCO Receives Honors at 2009 ADDY Awards
March 15, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 15, 2009 – ADCO, a full service strategic marketing, creative design and interactive media solutions firm in Columbia, received 12 ADDY Awards at the American Advertising…
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ADCO Honored at IABC Palmetto Awards
March 10, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 10, 2009 – ADCO, a full service strategic marketing, creative design and interactive media solutions firm in Columbia, was recently recognized for outstanding achievements in business…
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The Protocol School of Washington® Partners with Marketing Performance for New Product Launch
March 2, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 2, 2009 – The Protocol School of Washington® has partnered with Marketing Performance, LLC to promote its new professional development e-learning series. The series, a sequence of…
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Lenox Chosen for Virtual Marketing Internship
February 18, 2009Greenville, SC – – February 18, 2009 – – The Marketing Beacon, a provider of custom-designed marketing services centered on business growth, announces the internship of Aaron Lenox, a student…
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AAF of The Midlands Announces 2009 ADDY® Awards Gala
February 18, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – February 18, 2009 – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has just announced that the 2009 ADDY® Awards Gala will be held Saturday, March 14 at…
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ADCO Receives Recognition for Excellence in Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations
February 11, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – February 11, 2009 – ADCO, a full service strategic marketing, creative design and interactive media solutions firm in Columbia, was recently honored by the Carolina Healthcare Public…
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AAF of The Midlands to Host “Diversity in Advertising” Lunch Program in February
February 9, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – February 9, 2009 – In honor of African American History Month, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has announced that Jason Chambers will be speaking…
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Economic Downturn Offers Opportunity to Grow a Business
February 7, 2009ORLANDO, FL – When the best and brightest executives in the country gather at Inc.’s GROWCO Conference, March 18-20, in Orlando, they will discuss how to grow businesses even in a…
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New Website is Key Business Development Tool for American Services, Inc.
February 4, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – February 3, 2009 – The Marketing Beacon, a provider of custom-designed marketing services centered on business growth, recently delivered a new website for American Services, Inc., a…
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AAF of The Midlands Seeks Applications for the Minority Internship Program
January 16, 2009Hands-on experience allows students a look at real life career possibilities COLUMBIA, SC – January 16, 2009 – The American Advertising Federation of The Midlands is giving one student the opportunity…
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WIS Names New Anchor Teams
January 14, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – January 14, 2009 – Judi Gatson, veteran WIS News 10 anchor, has been named co-anchor of the weeknight editions of WIS News 10 Nightcast at 11pm. Judi…
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SCPRSA Accepting Entries for Annual Mercury Awards
January 14, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – January 13, 2009 – Did your communications work excel in promoting your cause or getting your message out last year? Then plan on entering your work in the…
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Strange Changes: Marketing in a Down Economy
January 13, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – January 13, 2009 – Jacque Riley, CEO Riley Communications I’ll be sharing strategies ranging from avoiding brand devaluation and fear-monger marketing to weighing target markets and…
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What's all the Buzz About Green Marketing Really About?
January 13, 2009AAF of The Midlands to Host Green Marketing Seminar COLUMBIA, SC – January 13, 2009 – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has announced that Catherine Cat Moriarty,…
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ADCO Wins Five AIGA InShow Awards
January 12, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – January 12, 2009 – ADCO, a full service strategic marketing, creative design and interactive media solutions firm in Columbia, recently earned statewide recognition when they received five awards…
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T.G.I. Friday's(R) USA and DFPR Win LACP's Magellan Award for Most Engaging Communications Campaign of 2008
January 6, 2009CARROLLTON, TX and CHARLOTTE, NC – January 6, 2009 – T.G.I. Friday’s USA (www.fridays.com) and its public relations agency of record DFPR (www.dfpr.com) were recently named the Special Achievement Category Winner for…
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CBSA Architects Hires Internet Marketing Specialist X-Factor Web Marketing
January 6, 2009HICKORY, NC – January 6, 2008 – CBSA Architects recently hired X-Factor Web Marketing for professional SEO and online website promotion services. X-Factor created a new, dynamic website for CBSA Architects,…
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RSVP® Columbia Earns Top Honors
December 23, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – December 16, 2008 – RSVP® Columbia, an upscale direct-mail marketing publication received three top honors at its recent annual franchise conference. Owners from 125 nationwide RSVP® markets were…
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Verizon Business Expands, Transforms Global Network Serving Business and Government
December 22, 2008Network Initiatives in 2008 Provide Expanded Reach and Improved Performance BASKING RIDGE, NJ – December 22, 2008 – The Verizon Business global network became even bigger and better in 2008.…
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AAF of The Midlands Announced 2009 ADDY Call for Entries
December 17, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – December 17, 2008 – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands, formerly the Columbia Ad Club, is proud to announce the Call for Entries for the 2009 ADDYs.…
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AAF of The Midlands Announces Call for Applications
December 4, 2008Organization Seeks Nonprofit Client for 2009 Public Service Campaign COLUMBIA, SC – December 4, 2008 – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has announced they are accepting applications from…
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AAF of The Midlands to Host Oyster Roast and Silent Auction December 11
December 1, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – December 1, 2008 – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has announced their annual Oyster Roast and Silent Auction will be held Thursday, December 11…
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Bikram Yoga of Charleston Opts for The Bosworth Group
December 1, 2008CHARLESTON, SC – December 1, 2008— Bikram Yoga of Charleston, South Carolina has selected The Bosworth Group to provide marketing, public relations and design counsel, including the development of a new…
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National Software Development Company Selects The Bosworth Group
November 24, 2008CHARLESTON, SC – November 24, 1008 – Fortriss, LLC (www.fortriss.net) interoperable and secure software developers has tapped The Bosworth Group to provide marketing, public relations and design counsel. Fortriss, headquartered…
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Clare Morris Agency Names Jessica Daly President
November 21, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – November 21, 2008 – The Clare Morris Agency has promoted Jessica Daly to president of the company. In this position she will manage the company’s day-to-day operations…
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Gibbons | Peck branding featured in Bank Marketing magazine
November 20, 2008GREENVILLE, SC – November 20, 2008 – Jim Gibbons, co-owner of Gibbons | Peck Marketing Communication, has authored an article about branding for the November 2008 issue of Bank Marketing magazine. …
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National Oil & Gas Royalty Co Selects Charleston Ad Firm, The Bosworth Group
November 19, 2008CHARLESTON, SC – November 19, 2008 – Black Mountain Royalties, a leader in oil and gas royalty acquisitions throughout the United States, elected The Bosworth Group to provide strategic marketing…
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AAF of The Midlands November Lunch Program Speaker Changed-New Topic: Social Responsibility in Advertising
November 13, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – November 13, 2008 – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has announced that Dr. Carol J. Pardun will be speaking on Social Responsibility in Advertising…
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Verizon Business Teams With Nortel to Deliver New Managed Telepresence Service
November 13, 2008Service Enables Virtual Face-to-Face Meetings Via Leading-Edge Video Platforms and Verizon Business’ Expansive Global Private IP Network BASKING RIDGE, NJ – November 13, 2008 – To make it easier for…
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Chernoff Newman and Byrum Innovation Group Announce Strategic Venture
November 12, 2008Two of Southeast’s Leading Strategy Firms Join to Form Ingenia, a Strategic Solutions Group To Advance Global CEOs and Corporate Boards During Uncertain Economic, Governance Times COLUMBIA, SC – November 12,…
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AAF of The Midlands to Host “Diversity in Advertising” Lunch Program Next Wednesday, November 19
November 11, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – November 11, 2008 – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has announced that Jason Chambers will be speaking on Diversity in Advertising at its November…
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