Representatives of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, one of the leading travel, golf and real estate agencies in the Southeast, today announced the Agency won its first Mercury Award, presented by the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) on Thursday, April 10. The Mercury Awards recognize excellence in public relations programs and campaigns.
Brandon Advertising and Public Relations was awarded the Mercury Award in the category of marketing consumer products for its public relations launch campaign of the Zipit Wireless Messenger (Z2). During the four-week media relations launch of the Z2, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations secured coverage of the Z2 in “Holiday Gift Guide” features in more than 15 major market media outlets including The New York Times, Cincinnati Enquirer, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and the Detroit Free Press, in addition to an abundance of national coverage, including USA Today Weekend, ABC News Now, Yahoo! Tech, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes.com, Cosmo!girl.com, Time for Kids, MSN Sympatico and PC Magazine.
“To receive a Mercury Award is a great honor, not only for our public relations department, but for everyone at our Agency,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “Moving forward after our recent win, we plan to aim for even greater success and creativity for our clients’ public relations campaigns with renewed energy and fresh ideas.”
The SCPRSA was established on September 21, 1967. From that small group of professionals, the chapter has grown steadily over the years, receiving national recognition several times for membership development. Each year, the SCPRSA recognizes excellent public relations programs, campaigns, publications, print materials and individual achievements in communications.
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company, Crescent Bank, Myrtle Beach Campground Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, Myrtle Beach National Golf Company, Burroughs & Chapin’s Sports, Entertainment and Recreation Division, The Beach Company, Dataw Island, The Landings, NASCAR® Speedpark™, Island Vista Resort, Southern Tide and HTC Communications.
Representatives of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, one of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, have named Stephanie Griffin as account coordinator and Ryan Ricciardi as technical support associate as a result of the Agency’s growing client roster.
As an account coordinator, Griffin’s responsibilities include attending client meetings, preparing media requests and assisting the account management team with production and creative ads. As technical support associate, Ricciardi is responsible for assisting with the installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of hardware, software, networking, accessory equipment and other peripherals used in the Agency, as well as related telecommunications systems.
Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Griffin graduated cum laude from Coastal Carolina University and earned a bachelor of science degree in marketing. Prior to joining the Agency full-time, Griffin interned for the Agency’s public relations department where she was responsible for assisting all public relations associates in the department with writing press releases, organizing clip reports and client research.
Prior to joining Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, Ricciardi served as a computer support technician for Kudzu Technologies, Inc., located in Myrtle Beach. In this role, he was responsible for providing technical support to their existing client base, which included diagnosing and fixing hardware issues for more than 100 clients and several servers; managing network security, antivirus applications and routers; and configuring and supporting network-based applications. A native of Mays Landing, N.J., Ricciardi also served four years as a maintenance administration specialist while in the United States Marine Corps. There, he was responsible for maintaining professional correspondence as well as flight and maintenance documentation for Marine Attack Squadron 231 out of Cherry Point, N.C. Ricciardi received an honorable discharge as a corporal in 2006.
“We are very excited to have Stephanie and Ryan join our Agency,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “With our increasing roster of clientele, it is imperative that we expand our team to meet the clients’ needs. Stephanie and Ryan are examples of the high standard that our Agency maintains.”
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company, Crescent Bank, Myrtle Beach Campground Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, Myrtle Beach National Golf Company, Burroughs & Chapin’s Sports, Entertainment and Recreation Division, The Beach Company, Dataw Island, The Lisi Company, The Landings, NASCAR® SpeedPark™, Island Vista Resort and HTC Communications.
March 5, 2008, Myrtle Beach, S.C. – Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, one of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, has been selected by The Coves at Round Mountain to lead all marketing and public relations efforts.
Located on 3,600 acres of mountain property approximately 40 miles from Asheville, N.C., The Coves at Round Mountain is a private, gated community that offers a variety of homesite options, many of which offer spectacular mountain, lakeside and riverfront views. Homesites range from one to five acres, with prices starting at $70,000.
The Coves at Round Mountain offers residents a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy, from play on the 18-hole mountain golf course and driving range, to the full-service equestrian facility with miles of groomed trails. Other planned amenities slated to begin construction this spring include a tennis club and aquatic center; state-of-the-art fitness center and wellness spa; an on-site restaurant at Lakeside Village and Community Lodge; canoeing, rafting and kayaking access on the St. Johns River and Wilson Creek; and walking and bike trails. A 160-acre Round Mountain Lake and marina is planned for the future.
Developed by The Archer Group, a real estate and development company based in Jacksonville, Fla., The Coves at Round Mountain was designed to provide residents with breathtaking scenery and a peaceful lifestyle. The Archer Group has a strong commitment to the environment, sustainable forestry practices and complete customer satisfaction, and makes a concerted effort to utilize the existing landscape and amenities whenever possible and minimally impact the land when necessary to create their private estate communities.
“We look forward to working with a proven agency such as Brandon Advertising and Public Relations,” said Bruce Dickinson, general manager of The Coves at Round Mountain. “Our master-planned community offers not only picturesque views of the nearby mountains, but also upscale amenities that allow for a variety of outdoor activities. We have seen what Brandon has been able to accomplish for their real estate clients and we are eager to begin our working relationship.”
“As an agency, we are very excited to be chosen to lead the marketing efforts for The Coves at Round Mountain,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “We look forward to taking our knowledge and creative energy to North Carolina to further promote this unique property.”
For more information about The Coves at Round Mountain, call (866) 888-7332 or visit thecovesnorthcarolina.com.
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company, Crescent Bank, Myrtle Beach Campground Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, Myrtle Beach National Golf Company, Burroughs & Chapin’s Sports, Entertainment and Recreation Division, The Beach Company, Dataw Island, The Lisi Company, The Landings, NASCAR® SpeedPark™, Island Vista Resort and HTC Communications.
For more information about Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, call (843) 916-2000 or visit brandonadvertising.com.
Representatives of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, one of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, today announced they have expanded the Agency’s media department with Tabitha Bale, interactive media planner and buyer, and April Garner, media planner and buyer.
In her role as interactive media planner and buyer, Bale is responsible for the buying and planning of emerging new media trends such as social media; familiarity with important media vendors; analysis of interactive media campaigns; optimization of media placements; negotiation with media vendors for best placement and added value; and maintaining relationships with interactive media representatives. As a media planner and buyer, Garner is responsible for the development, execution and management of advertising plans and media strategies, as well as negotiating advertising buys and placements for the Agency’s clients.
A native of Stratford, N.J., Bale joins Brandon Advertising and Public Relations after working as the marketing manager at PARTNERS Economic Development Corporation in Conway, S.C., where she was responsible for media planning and buying, developing strategic marketing plans, generating leads, as well as membership recruitment and retention. She attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J., and earned a bachelor of arts degree in marketing and communication, along with a minor in women’s studies.
Garner comes to Brandon Advertising and Public Relations after serving as the director of marketing for Prudential Source One Properties and Source One Signature Communities of Pawleys Island, S.C. In this role, Garner was responsible for the strategic planning of marketing and advertising initiatives for the land sales division of Source One Signature Communities, and the general brokerage division of Prudential Source One Properties. Garner currently serves as second vice president and membership chairperson for the Coastal Advertising and Marketing Professionals (CAMP) ad club and is involved with numerous other organizations in the area. A native of Conway, she attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. where she earned a bachelor of science degree in applied professional sciences with a minor in English.
“Both Tabitha and April bring a wealth of knowledge to the media department of our Agency, and we are very excited to have them as a part of the Brandon team,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “They exhibit a great deal of dedication to their work and will both be strong assets to our Agency and to our clients.”
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company, Crescent Bank, Myrtle Beach Campground Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, Myrtle Beach National Golf Company, Burroughs & Chapin’s Sports, Entertainment and Recreation Division, Dataw Island, The Lisi Company, The Landings Company, NASCAR® SpeedPark™, Island Vista Resort and HTC Communications.
Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, one of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, won 34 awards and “Best of Show” at the Coastal Advertising and Marketing Professionals (CAMP) 2008 ADDY Awards which were presented Saturday, February 9. This is Brandon Advertising and Public Relations’ seventh time to be awarded the prestigious “Best of Show” award. Brandon Advertising and Public Relations received the night’s top honor, the “Best of Show” award, for their Zipit Wireless campaign. The Agency also received the “Best Use of the Word ‘Argh’” award for their PirateLand Family Camping Resort campaign. Recognized for clients such as Horry Telephone Cooperative, Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday and Zipit Wireless, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations garnered 22 Gold ADDY Awards and ten Silver ADDY Awards during the 2008 ceremony. “This is a very gratifying victory for everyone associated with Brandon Advertising and Public Relations – our team members, our clients and our industry associates,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “But just as important as these campaigns winning awards, they are also producing great results for our clients. These were not simply local campaigns – these campaigns appeared on a national level. At the end of the day, it is an honor to be recognized for our design talent, but more so to know our work is effectively helping our clients reach their marketing goals – locally, regionally and nationally.” The annual CAMP ADDY awards recognize exceptional advertising created in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Wilmington, N.C. and Florence, S.C. in the areas of print, broadcast, out-of-home, Internet and public service advertising. A panel of advertising executives selected the winners from the 467 entries that were submitted. Brandon’s winning entries will now go to the district level competition. One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company, Crescent Bank, Myrtle Beach Campground Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, Myrtle Beach National Golf Company, Burroughs & Chapin’s Sports, Entertainment and Recreation Division, Dataw Island, The Lisi Company, The Landings Company, NASCAR® SpeedPark™, Island Vista Resort and HTC Communications.
Representatives of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, one of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, have promoted Tom Smigielski to senior account manager and Julie Cox to account manager as a result of the Agency’s growth of client acquisitions.
Representatives of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, one of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, announced today that they have increased the Agency’s presence in the Charleston, S.C. area with the addition of key staff members in the creative and account service departments. Dan Benner, art director, and Sarah Swingle, account coordinator, have joined Brandon’s Charleston team in order to service its growing list of clients located in and around the Charleston and Hilton Head areas.
Representatives of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, one of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, have named Leah Finley as proofreader and assistant copywriter, Jami Flannelly as traffic and print production manager and Erica Costa as junior designer to the Agency’s growing creative department.
Representatives of Dataw Island today announced they have tapped Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, one of the leading travel, golf and real estate agencies in the Southeast, to handle their marketing and public relations efforts. Recognized as one of the top coastal residential communities in the Southeast, Dataw Island is a secluded 870-acre gated community that offers the best in South Carolina lowcountry living.
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) has announced that Ypartnership, Orlando, Fla. and Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, Myrtle Beach, S.C., have been chosen as the chamber's new marketing and advertising agency of record.
Representatives of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, one of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, have named Tina Pace as account manager and Erin Phipps as public relations associate for the Agency’s growing account management and public relations departments.
Hatton Gravely, an account coordinator at Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, has recently been appointed to the board of trustees of the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum.
Representatives from Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, one of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, today announced that the Agency is the first in the 25-year history of the Coastal Advertising and Marketing Professionals (CAMP) organization to win a National ADDY Award. After competing against 27 agencies from across the country in the category of single medium public service campaign, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations was one of only two Silver ADDY winners. The Agency won the Silver ADDY for a poster campaign designed for Citizens Against Spouse Abuse (CASA), a non-profit organization that offers aid to families in crisis in Horry and Georgetown Counties in South Carolina.
Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, one of the largest and most successful advertising agencies in South Carolina, has been selected by Zipit® Wireless Inc. to handle all of their marketing and public relations efforts. Zipit Wireless Inc. is a developer of consumer electronics headquartered in Greenville, S.C. The company focuses on wireless communication and entertainment devices that allow consumers to stay tapped into their world.
Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, one of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, has been retained by Woodland Valley to handle all of their marketing efforts. Located only 17 miles from North Myrtle Beach, Woodland Valley is being developed by Carolina Investment Company, LLC, and will offer a secluded retreat that provides some of the finest amenities in the Grand Strand area.
Brandon Advertising and Public Relations’ photography director Michael Slear recently received the Outstanding Achievement in Photography award presented by the International Society of Photographers at the official ceremony, held in late March in Las Vegas, Nev., in conjunction with the International Society of Photographers Annual Convention and Symposium. Slear was also nominated for the 2007 Photographer of the Year award.
Brandon Advertising and Public Relations has increased its presence in the Agency’s Charleston, S.C. office with the relocation of several senior staff members in response to the increasing demand and opportunities in South Carolina’s lowcountry region. John Rusher, executive vice president, and Sharon Tippo, senior account manager, will join media director Jane Kelley in the Charleston office to service its growing list of clients located in and around the Charleston and Hilton Head areas.
Representatives from Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, one of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, today announced they have won a National Silver ADDY Award for a poster campaign designed for Citizens Against Spouse Abuse (CASA), a non-profit organization that offers aid to families in crisis in Horry and Georgetown Counties in South Carolina. Representatives from the Agency will receive the Silver ADDY Award at the national awards ceremony, Saturday, June 9 in Louisville, Ky.
Representatives from Brandon Advertising and Public Relations have named Dan Benner as art director and Glenn Garfold as assistant art director. Both Benner and Garfold join the Agency’s creative department to better service the Agency’s growing client roster.
Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, one of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, has been tapped by The Landings Company to handle all of their marketing efforts. Located on Skidaway Island, just 12 miles south of historic Savannah, Ga., The Landings is a premier private residential community that combines upscale living with tranquil, coastal surroundings.
Brandon Advertising and Public Relations was the only local agency to be recognized after the 2007 Third District Addy Awards judging held March 23 to 24 at the Roanoke Higher Education Center in Roanoke, Va. The Agency received two gold awards for its Citizens Against Spouse Abuse (CASA) logo and CASA poster campaign, in addition to winning two silver awards.
Brandon Advertising and Public Relations has named Hatton Gravely as account coordinator. Gravely’s duties include attending client meetings, preparing media requests and assisting the account management team with production and creative ads.
Brandon Advertising and Public Relations has named Reid Harper as public relations associate for its growing public relations department. His responsibilities include client and media relations, special events and promotions, event planning and creating third party awareness for the agency’s extensive client list.
Full Service Marketing Agency Wins More Awards Than Any Other Local Agency for the Ninth Straight Year
Representatives from DeBordieu Colony today announced that they have partnered with Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, one of the top real estate and tourism advertising agencies in the Southeast, who will head all of their media, creative and public relations efforts.
With Name Change, Agency Adopts New Visual Identity Including New Logo and Web Site Design
Previously an account manager with Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, Smigielski’s new responsibilities include working closely with clients to cultivate, coordinate and measure comprehensive marketing programs developed on behalf of the Agency’s regional and national clients, as well as overseeing technical and product representations on behalf of the Agency.
Prior to joining the Agency, Smigielski was an account director at the Woodbine Agency in Winston-Salem, N.C., where he was responsible for overseeing such accounts as Piedmont Federal Bank, the Center for Creative Leadership and the Fletcher Opera Institute/Voce Carolina Opera Consortium. He earned a bachelor of science degree in marketing from Bentley College, in Waltham, Mass.
Cox previously served as an account coordinator for Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. Her new responsibilities as account manager include working with clients on a daily basis, developing marketing plans for clients and working closely with the Agency’s creative, production, media and public relations departments in an effort to fulfill the clients’ needs.
Cox is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C. with a bachelor of science degree in business management. Before being employed by the Agency full-time, she interned in the account management department and was responsible for assisting account managers and the print production department with daily account activities. She also interned with Bayer Industry Services in Leverkusen, Germany and was responsible for researching ways to better implement their marketing program in the United States.
“Tom and Julie represent some of the brightest minds in our industry and each of them will be able to contribute their expertise in advertising to help our clients reach their marketing goals.” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “Our Agency is very fortunate to have employees such as these who show such obvious dedication to our clients.”
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company, Crescent Bank, Myrtle Beach Campground Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, Myrtle Beach National Golf Company, Burroughs & Chapin’s Sports, Entertainment and Recreation Division, Dataw Island, The Lisi Company, The Landings, NASCAR® SpeedPark™, Island Vista Resort and HTC Communications.
BRANDON ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS GROWS CHARLESTON OFFICE WITH THE ADDITION OF CREATIVE AND ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT STAFF
Benner’s responsibilities include overseeing the creation, development and production of advertising materials for the Agency’s clients. Prior to joining Brandon Advertising and Public Relations in 2006, Benner worked for Matlock Advertising and Public Relations in Atlanta, Ga. where he served as art director and worked with such clients as Publix Supermarkets, Dell Computers, Nationwide Insurance, Bellsouth Telecommunications and Lustre’s/Renutrients Hair Products. He attended Georgia State University where he studied English literature and later attended the Creative Circus to study advertising art direction.
Swingle’s responsibilities include attending client meetings, preparing media requests and assisting the account management team with production and creative ads. Prior to joining Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, Swingle worked for Lewis Communications in Birmingham, Ala. as an assistant media planner and buyer where she was responsible for negotiating advertising buys and placements for their clients. A native of Johnson City, Tenn., Swingle is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a bachelor of arts degree in advertising.
“As our client roster in and around the Charleston area continues to grow, we remain committed to providing the necessary resources to service those clients by increasing the strength of our Charleston office staff,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “Dan and Sarah are some of the industry’s finest, and I look forward to their significant contributions to the Charleston team.”
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company, Crescent Bank, Myrtle Beach Campground Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, Myrtle Beach National Golf Company, Burroughs & Chapin’s Sports, Entertainment and Recreation Division, The Beach Company, Dataw Island, The Lisi Company, The Landings, NASCAR? Speedpark?, Island Vista Resort and HTC Communications.
For more information about Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, call (843) 916-2000 or visit brandonadvertising.com.BRANDON ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS GROWS CREATIVE DEPARTMENT WITH ADDITIONS OF LEAH FINLEY, JAMI FLANNELLY AND ERICA COSTA
Finley’s responsibilities include insuring that all materials created by the Agency are proofread and are free of both grammatical and content errors before they are presented in a final form. Finley joins Brandon Advertising and Public Relations after working for Southeastern Industrial, Inc. in Rock Hill, S.C. where she served as a freelance technical writer. She attended Clemson University in Clemson, S.C. to earn a bachelor of arts degree in English.
Flannelly is responsible for scheduling the movement of work assignments throughout the Agency to enable the completion of all jobs on time and on budget. Prior to joining Brandon, she worked in graphics production and traffic management for Business Partner in Columbus, Ohio. Flannelly graduated from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C with a bachelor of science degree in marketing and a minor in hotel and travel management. She also earned a degree in graphic design from the International School of Design in Tampa, Fla.
Costa’s responsibilities include creating and producing advertising materials from design to production and assisting in the archiving of digital assets. She joins Brandon Advertising and Public Relations after working as a freelance designer at All Walks of Life (AWOL), a non-profit organization located in Savannah, Ga. She attended the North Carolina School of Communication Arts and Savannah College of Art and Design to earn a bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design.
“As our client roster continues to grow, we need to add the best talent to our Agency to provide the highest level of creative thinking that leads to superior campaigns,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “Leah, Jami and Erica represent some of the brightest minds in the creative field and their dedication to the Agency’s clients is essential to the future of our business.”
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company, Crescent Bank, Myrtle Beach Campground Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, Myrtle Beach National Golf Company, NASCAR® Speedpark™, MagiQuest™, Island Vista Resort, HTC Communications and Zipit® Wireless Inc.
For more information about Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, call (843) 916-2000 or visit brandonadvertising.com.DATAW ISLAND TAPS BRANDON ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES
“With Dataw Island, we created a unique island community and wanted to find an advertising agency that could effectively promote the comfortable lifestyle that we offer,” said Kevin Rhatigan, general manager and chief operating officer of Dataw Island. “We found a good match with Brandon Advertising and Public Relations and are very excited to soon begin our working relationship with them.”
Dataw Island is located just outside of the antebellum town of Beaufort, S.C. and encompasses a life of privacy and comfort. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway and lush marshes, the Dataw community provides its residents with two of the finest golf courses in the lowcountry, elegant dining and an active lifestyle. Dataw Island’s scenery includes views of deep waters and tidal marshes that also make for challenging golf at the Island’s two courses, Tom Fazio’s Cotton Dike and the Arthur Hill’s Morgan River. Dataw Island also offers its residents other upscale amenities including a 25,000 square foot clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor pool, croquet lawns and tennis courts.
“We are excited to add Dataw Island to our strong roster of real estate clients,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “Dataw Island is such a unique community with its location, views and amenities and our Agency is eager to begin developing a successful campaign to help Dataw Island meet their business goals.”
For more information about Dataw Island, call (866) 68-DATAW, or visit www.dataw.com.
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company, Crescent Bank, Myrtle Beach Campground Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, Myrtle Beach National Golf Company, NASCAR® Speedpark™, MagiQuest™, Island Vista Resort, HTC Communications and Zipit® Wireless Inc.
For more information about Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, call (843) 916-2000 or visit brandonadvertising.com.MYRTLE BEACH CHAMBER NAMES YPARTNERSHIP, BRANDON FOR ADVERTISING
The decision comes after a lengthy search process where agencies replied to a request for proposal from the chamber. Four agencies were then invited to present their proposals to chamber representatives.
"The firms that presented proposals were notable and the competition was stiff," said Brant Branham, chamber publicity committee chairman. "Ypartnership and Brandon Advertising impressed us with their knowledge and skill. We look forward to working with them in order to gain more exposure for the Grand Strand."
Ypartnership/Brandon Advertising will work closely with the chamber, concentrating on increasing awareness of and ultimately visitors to the Myrtle Beach area. Having a strong team to market the area is even more important because the chamber and the Myrtle Beach Marketing Cooperative have joined forces to create one marketing campaign and to avoid duplicating efforts. Ypartnership/Brandon Advertising will be instrumental in developing that marketing initiative.
"This is an important and exciting time for the Myrtle Beach area," said Leigh Meese, chamber marketing committee chairwoman. "Together, the chamber and co-op will have more significant marketing opportunities now that they've merged. We're poised to be able to tell the Myrtle Beach story to many more potential visitors."
Ypartnership/Brandon Advertising is a joint venture between two highly-regarded advertising agencies that was created for the purpose of representing clients in South Carolina. The combined group consists of more than 200 marketing professionals whose expertise in destination advertising and promotion is unequalled in the United States. The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce assignment will be managed out of the group's office in Myrtle Beach.
Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is one of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast. The firm is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, the Agency also serves both corporate and retail clients.
Ypartnership is a worldwide advertising and public relations agency based in Orlando, Fla. It is the largest agency of its kind in the U.S., specializing in serving clients in the travel, leisure and lifestyle industries. Ypartnership is also recognized internationally for its thought leadership in the category as the co-author of the annual National Travel Monitor research series on the travel habits, preferences and intentions of Americans. The firm maintains additional service offices in New York, Los Angeles, Honolulu, London and Zurich.
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has stood for 66 years as the unified voice of the Grand Strand's business community. The chamber serves Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Little River, Atlantic Beach, Garden City Beach, Loris, Conway, Aynor, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach and Pawleys Island.BRANDON ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS NAMES TINA PACE AS ACCOUNT MANAGER AND ERIN PHIPPS AS PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATE
Pace’s responsibilities include developing and implementing all the marketing and strategic plans for her clients, serving as a team leader by coordinating the various departments of the Agency for the benefit of clients, providing creative and strategic solutions that complement each client’s objectives and goals, and developing marketing plans, media schedules, advertising budgets, public relations plans and creative executions for clients.
Phipps is responsible for client and media relations, coordinating special events and promotions, event planning and creating third party awareness for the Agency’s clients.
A native of Lancashire, England, Pace earned a professional certificate for human resources management from the University of Phoenix in Phoenix, Ariz. She later attended the Boston College Center for Corporate Community Relations in Boston, Mass. where she received a certificate in corporate community relations. Prior to joining Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, Pace served as a staff writer and advertising liaison for The Sun News in Myrtle Beach, S.C., where she was responsible for writing all advertorial content and editorial pieces for Coastal Carolina Dining magazine, in conjunction with a portion of advertorial content for Coastal Carolina HomeStyles magazine.
A graduate of Furman University in Greenville, S.C., Phipps earned a bachelor’s degree in English, and then attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. to earn a master’s degree in mass communications. A native of Loris, S.C., Phipps joins the Agency after working with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Club as a media and marketing assistant. Prior to her work with the Pelicans, Phipps served as the communications intern for USA Wrestling, the National Governing Body for the sport of amateur wrestling in the United States and its liaison to the United States Olympic Committee, in Colorado Springs, Colo.
“We are excited to have both Tina and Erin on the Brandon team as our account management and public relations departments continue to expand with a growing list of clients,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “Both Tina and Erin exude enthusiasm for their work and an unfailing commitment to their clients and will undoubtedly help our Agency reach its fullest potential.”
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company, Crescent Bank, Myrtle Beach Campground Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, Myrtle Beach National Golf Company, NASCAR® Speedpark™, MagiQuest™, Island Vista Resort, HTC Communications and Zipit® Wireless Inc.
For more information about Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, call (843) 916-2000 or visit brandonadvertising.com.HATTON GRAVELY APPOINTED TO FRANKLIN G. BURROUGHS-SIMEON B. CHAPIN ART MUSEUM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Gravely, an art enthusiast, has been involved with the Museum since the spring and as a member of the board of trustees will be responsible for coordinating special events, attending monthly board meetings and making decisions to help shape the future of the art museum. She has served on the 10th Anniversary Gala Planning Committee and is currently serving as co-chair for the Museum’s Bag Ladies Luncheon, which will be held on November 13. The Bag Ladies Luncheon will include lunch at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, as well as a silent auction of 75 handbags to raise money for the benefit of the Museum.
“Hatton will be a great asset to our board of trustees,” said Patricia Goodwin, executive director of the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum. “Her energy, passion and dedication to the Museum and its mission will help us to grow in the community and expand our reach to a larger audience.”
The 10,000 square foot Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum first opened to the public in June 1997 and is the only art museum in Horry and Georgetown Counties. The Museum exhibits the works of nationally known and regionally significant artists and offers educational programming for both children and adults. In addition, the Museum houses the Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild Permanent Collection 1970-1982, and the Bishop Collection of Antique Maps and Prints which came to the museum as a gift from the George J. Bishop Family.
“We are delighted that Hatton has been named to the board of trustees for the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “We are proud to have employees at our Agency who choose to involve themselves in the Myrtle Beach area and use their talents to better our community.”
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company, Crescent Bank, Myrtle Beach Campground Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, Myrtle Beach National Golf Company, NASCAR® Speedpark™, MagiQuest™, Island Vista Resort, HTC Communications and Zipit® Wireless Inc.
For more information about Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, call (843) 916-2000 or visit brandonadvertising.com.BRANDON ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS BECOMES FIRST AGENCY IN THE HISTORY OF THE COASTAL ADVERTISING AND MARKETING PROFESSIONALS (CAMP) ORGANIZATION TO WIN NATIONAL ADDY AWARD
The CASA “It’s No Longer Your Life” poster campaign was launched in October 2006, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, encouraging women in an abusive or controlling relationship to seek help. Since 2006, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations has worked with CASA to promote the organization’s mission to educate the community about the serious and costly nature of domestic violence, and to provide emergency safe shelter, counseling and support for abused women and children.
Brandon Advertising and Public Relations was also the only local agency to be recognized on the regional level at the Third District ADDY Awards earlier this year. The Agency received two gold awards for its CASA logo and poster campaign, in addition to winning two silver awards. On the local level, the Agency received 30 awards, including the Best of Public Service honor for the CASA “Coffee Cups” poster, at the CAMP ADDY Awards in February.
“We are thrilled to have won a National ADDY and to be the first agency in the area to win such a prestigious award,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “It is certainly a testament to the exceptional creative work that our Agency continues to generate for our clients and now with our first National ADDY under our belt, places this work in a whole new league.”
CAMP is a non-profit organization comprised of advertising, marketing and public relations professionals in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Wilmington, N.C. and Florence, S.C. CAMP is a local chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), which has over 210 affiliate federations in the United States, and is also a member of the Third District, a regional division of AAF that includes South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.
The CAMP ADDY Awards recognize exceptional advertising created in the areas of print, broadcast, out-of-home, Internet and public service advertising. Earlier this year, a panel of advertising executives selected the winners from more than 400 entries that were created during 2006. The winners of the 2007 CAMP ADDY Awards moved on to be judged on the regional and national level by industry professionals. Each year, more than 60,000 entries are sent to be judged in the three-tier competition on the local, regional and national level, making the ADDY Awards the largest advertising competition in the world.
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. to better service a growing client roster. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, The Dunes Golf and Beach Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company Real Estate LLC, Crescent Bank, South Carolina Camping Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort and Myrtle Beach National Golf Company.
For more information about Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, call (843) 916-2000 or visit brandonadvertising.com.ZIPIT® WIRELESS INC. SELECTS BRANDON ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR MARKETING SERVICES
Zipit Wireless Inc. came into the national spotlight as the developer of the Zipit Wireless Messenger, a low-cost portable IM device that connects to Wi-Fi wireless home networks or free “hotspots” to enable teens and pre-teens to chat with friends and enjoy their music collections with no service or per message fees, all while eliminating the dependency on the family PC. The Zipit Wireless Messenger is the only device of its kind that supports the most popular wireless messenger protocols, including AOL, Yahoo and MSN. In addition to supporting multiple IM protocols simultaneously, Zipit supports upgrades for playback of streaming music, MyTunez™, and customized fonts, sounds and emoticons.
The Zipit Wireless Messenger has also received numerous national awards and praise by parents and analysts, including the iParenting Media Award in 2006 for its ease of use and safety. The Zipit Wireless Messenger provides a safe alternative to sending messages via the computer because it does not allow the user to receive messages from strangers or people that are not already on the user’s current list of friends. Zipit also does not support Web browsing, preventing the user’s access to inappropriate Web sites, viruses, spyware and chat rooms.
“We are eager to begin our working relationship with Brandon Advertising and Public Relations,” said Frank Greer, president, CEO and founder of Zipit Wireless, Inc. “Their agency has a proven record with designing and executing creative, effective campaigns and we are very excited to move forward with Brandon for our public relations and advertising needs.”
“Zipit Wireless Inc. is primed to be at the forefront of the wireless messaging revolution with their Zipit Wireless Messenger device,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “Not only does the portable device promote messaging safety for children, but it also frees up the home computer and telephone, effectively preventing family feuds over usage. Our Agency is prepared to promote Zipit Wireless and their products on a national scale to ensure that they reach their marketing goals.”
For more information about Zipit Wireless Inc., visit Zipitwireless.com.
One of the largest and most successful advertising agencies in South Carolina, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. to better service a growing client roster. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company Real Estate LLC, Crescent Bank, Myrtle Beach Campground Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort and Myrtle Beach National Golf Company.
For more information about Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, call (843) 916-2000 or visit brandonadvertising.com.WOODLAND VALLEY RETAINS BRANDON ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR MARKETING SERVICES
Carolina Investment Company, LLC is comprised of Andrew Freeman, Richard Swirnow, Franklin Wise and Michael Hettleman, who have a combined total of more than 100 years of experience in all areas of the real estate industry. These developers have been responsible for the construction of more than 2,000 single family homes; the development of more than 3,000 homesites; and the development and construction of more than 5,000 mid-rise and high-rise condominium units, town homes and apartment units.
“We are excited to bring this luxurious real estate gem to the Grand Strand,” said Andrew Freeman, Director of Development of Carolina Investment Company, LLC. “We chose Brandon Advertising and Public Relations to lead our marketing strategy because of their creative work with other real estate clients. We’re very eager to see what they can do for Woodland Valley.”
Stretching over a lush landscape for more than 336 acres, Woodland Valley features homesites that range from 10,000 square feet to a sprawling 31,138 square feet. The homesites are positioned to overlook the rolling hills of the fairway, the sparkling lakes and the majestic forests that shelter Woodland Valley.
Woodland Valley surrounds a championship golf course and offers panoramic views of more than 100 acres of untouched wetlands, an eight-acre lake and sprawling meadows. In addition, Woodland Valley offers a Grand Amenity Center that offers first-class tennis courts, a Junior Olympic-size swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a jacuzzi, as well as a banquet room and reception hall.
“The developers of Woodland Valley have a long history in the real estate industry and are known for their continued commitment to excellence,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “We are very pleased to be responsible for the marketing of their newest development and are eager to begin engineering innovative and successful campaigns to help the Woodland Valley developers achieve their marketing goals.”
For more information about Woodland Valley, call (866) 304-8900 or visit Woodlandvalleysc.com.
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. to better service a growing client roster. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company Real Estate LLC, Crescent Bank, Myrtle Beach Campground Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort and Myrtle Beach National Golf Company.
For more information about Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, call (843) 916-2000 or visit brandonadvertising.com.BRANDON ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS PHOTOGRAPHER MICHAEL SLEAR WINS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD
“I am truly honored to receive this most prestigious award,” said Slear. “To receive the Outstanding Achievement in Photography award from my peers was a great accomplishment for me and an inspiration to continually push myself to find fresh and imaginative ways to photograph all of my subjects.”
A graduate of the Southeastern Center for Photographic Studies in Daytona Beach, Fla., Slear has been a prominent member of the Brandon Advertising and Public Relations team since 1979. Recognized as one of the top golf course photographers in the Southeast, his work has been featured in national publications such as Golf Digest, GOLF Magazine, Golfweek and Astronomy Magazine, and locally in Pee Dee Magazine and South Carolina Smiles Magazine. Through his 28 years with the Agency, Slear has garnered several ADDY Awards and has been honored by the Florida Professional Photographers with a first place award in commercial illustration and by the Professional Photographers of America with multiple merit awards.
In 2006, Slear made his work available to the public when he launched an on-line portfolio Web site, Slearshotz.com, to showcase images of golf, travel, architecture, fine dining, wildlife and people in a variety of locations.
“We are very proud of Michael’s recent achievements,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “He has worked with some of the country’s most prestigious names in golf and continually manages to bring a creative eye to each subject he photographs. His talent as a photographer has helped to make our Agency’s work very successful over the years and we are very fortunate to have him as an integral member of the Brandon Advertising team.”
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. to better service a growing client roster. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company Real Estate LLC, Crescent Bank, Myrtle Beach Campground Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort and Myrtle Beach National Golf Company.
For more information about Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, call (843) 916-2000 or visit brandonadvertising.com.BRANDON ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPANDS CHARLESTON PRESENCE WITH ADDITION OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT
John Rusher is a senior member of the Brandon team, with more than twenty-five years of marketing and advertising experience. His responsibilities include strategic plan development and providing leadership for the entire account management department. Rusher joined Brandon Advertising and Public Relations in September of 1990 as marketing director with more than 10 years of experience in the marketing industry. Previously, he served as a marketing consultant for Hill & Associates in Tampa, Fla. where he worked closely with some of the nation’s leading commercial and residential real estate developers. Prior to Hill & Associates, Rusher was a regional manager for Donnelley Marketing, and vice president of an Indianapolis-based market research firm with a client list that included McDonald’s, Gillette and Proctor & Gamble. A native of Rock Hill, S.C., Rusher received a bachelor of science degree in business from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Sharon Tippo’s responsibilities include working closely with clients to cultivate, coordinate and measure comprehensive marketing programs developed on behalf of the Agency’s regional and national clients. Tippo joined Brandon Advertising and Public Relations in January 2006 as an account manager. Prior to her work at the Agency, Tippo was a marketing manager for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, the world’s leading non-profit organization in health care improvement, located in Cambridge, Mass. While there, she developed and implemented marketing plans and worked with multiple local, state and federal agencies on social marketing campaigns. A native of Milton, Mass., she received a bachelor of arts degree in mass communications from Westfield State College in Westfield, Mass., as well as a master’s degree from the University of Massachusetts in Boston, Mass.
“As our client roster in and around the Charleston area continues to grow, we are committed to providing the resources to service those clients by increasing the strength of our Charleston office with the superior talent of our senior management team,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “John and Sharon represent some of the best and brightest in our field and their combined expertise is sure to bring our Agency’s long history of success into the Charleston area, a market that is very important to our future.”
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. to better service a growing client roster. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company Real Estate LLC, Crescent Bank, South Carolina Camping Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort and Myrtle Beach National Golf Company.
For more information about Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, call (843) 916-2000 or visit brandonadvertising.com.BRANDON ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS WINS NATIONAL ADDY AWARD FOR CASA POSTER CAMPAIGN
The CASA “It’s No Longer Your life” poster campaign began in October 2006, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and encourages women in an abusive or controlling relationship to seek help. Since 2006, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations has worked with CASA to promote their mission to educate the community about the serious and costly nature of domestic violence, and to provide emergency safe shelter, counseling and support for abused women and children.
“Winning a National ADDY award is a big deal for our Agency,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “Over the past several years, we have dominated the local and regional ADDY awards, but we have failed to crack into the national awards. I think this award is indicative of the quality of our work and I am glad the award is for our work with CASA which I think was both great, smart work and also a positive contribution to our community.”
The ADDY Awards recognize exceptional advertising created in the areas of print, broadcast, out-of-home, Internet and public service advertising. Each year, more than 60,000 entries are sent to be judged in the three-tier competition on the local, regional and national level, making the ADDY Awards the largest advertising competition in the world. Earlier this year, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations was the only local agency to be recognized at regional level at the Third District ADDY Awards. The Agency received two gold awards for its CASA logo and poster campaign, in addition to winning two silver awards. On the local level, the Agency received 30 awards, including the Best of Public Service honor for the CASA “Coffee Cups” poster, at the Coastal Advertising and Marketing Professionals (CAMP) ADDY Awards.
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. to better service a growing client roster. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company Real Estate LLC, Crescent Bank, South Carolina Camping Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort and Myrtle Beach National Golf Company.BRANDON ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS GROWS AWARD-WINNING CREATIVE TEAM WITH ADDITIONS OF DAN BENNER AND GLENN GARFOLD
Benner’s responsibilities include overseeing the creation, development and production of advertising materials for the Agency’s clients. Garfold is responsible for production work for print ads, making changes and corrections to creative jobs that have been through the conception process, and creating original designs.
Benner joins Brandon Advertising and Public Relations after working for Matlock Advertising and Public Relations in Atlanta, Ga. where he served as art director and worked with such clients as Publix Supermarkets, Nationwide Insurance, Bellsouth Telecommunications, Lustre’s/Renutrients Hair Products and Dell Computers. Benner attended Georgia State University where he studied English literature and later attended the Creative Circus to study advertising art direction.
A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Garfold worked as a print production artist for MARC USA, a full-service advertising, marketing and communications agency, prior to joining Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. While there, Garfold was in charge of the development of client layouts, the creation of mock-ups, digital image manipulation, pre-flighting production art files and overall project quality control. He graduated cum laude from La Roche College in Pittsburgh, Pa. with a bachelor of science degree in graphic design and communications.
“Our Agency is always looking to add fresh talent to our award-winning staff to better service a growing roster of clients with innovative and effective campaigns” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “Both Dan and Glenn represent the highest talent in the artistic field and both our Agency and our clients are very fortunate to have them on our team.”
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. to better service a growing client roster. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company Real Estate LLC, Crescent Bank, South Carolina Camping Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort and Myrtle Beach National Golf Company.THE LANDINGS TAPS BRANDON ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR MARKETING SERVICES
“Brandon Advertising and Public Relations was the natural choice to spearhead our marketing efforts,” said Jim Robinson, president of The Landings Company. “We followed the work they’ve done with other clients in the golf and real estate industry and are very eager to begin our working relationship.”
Encompassing approximately 4,466 acres of coastal property, The Landings features elegant single family homes and town homes that overlook the pristine landscape and intracoastal waterway. With 40 miles of biking and walking trails to explore, this coastal paradise and its myriad of local wildlife offers a country club lifestyle complete with unmatched natural beauty.
In addition to its stately gated neighborhoods, The Landings offers four clubhouses, two deep water marinas for boating and fishing and six private championship golf courses designed by Willard Byrd, Arthur Hills, Arnold Palmer and Tom Fazio. Golfers can enjoy a challenging game set against the backdrop of dense forests and untouched marshes, or take advantage of The Landings’ exceptional practice facilities, several putting greens and an instructional program offered by an excellent staff of PGA and LPGA professionals.
For the tennis enthusiast, The Landings features three tennis centers that offer 36 well-maintained tennis courts, 28 of which are Har-Tru surface courts. The state-of-the-art Franklin Creek Tennis Center also includes a clubhouse, large pro shop, center court stadium and a practice backboard for players to improve their game.
“We’re thrilled to be working with The Landings Company,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “They have a long-standing track record of success and we will take advantage of our experience in both luxury real estate and golf to take their marketing efforts to the next level.”
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. to better service a growing client roster. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company Real Estate LLC, Crescent Bank, South Carolina Camping Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort and Myrtle Beach National Golf Company.
For more information about Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, call (843) 916-2000 or visit brandonadvertising.com.BRANDON ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS WINS FOUR AWARDS AT THIRD DISTRICT ADDY AWARDS
“We are extremely proud of the creative work that our Agency continues to produce every year,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “To be recognized on this level for the work we provide our clients is an honor for us and a testament to the enthusiasm, drive and talent of everyone at Brandon. Our success here only fuels our desire to produce excellent creative campaigns and effective marketing strategies to help our clients achieve their highest goals.”
Earlier this year, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations won 30 awards, more than any other agency, including the Best of Public Service honor for the CASA “Coffee Cups” poster, at the 2007 Coastal Advertising and Marketing Professionals (CAMP) Addy Awards.
The Addy Awards recognize exceptional advertising created in the areas of print, broadcast, out-of-home, Internet and public service advertising. The Third District Addy Awards are comprised of awards won at local level competitions in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. A panel of advertising executives selected the winners from 439 campaigns that were created by 132 agencies and companies during 2006. Brandon’s two gold recipients automatically qualify for the American Advertising Federation’s National ADDY Awards Show held June 9 in Louisville, Ky.
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. to better service a growing client roster. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company Real Estate LLC, Crescent Bank, South Carolina Camping Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort and Myrtle Beach National Golf Company.BRANDON ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS NAMES HATTON GRAVELY AS ACCOUNT COORDINATOR
Gravely joins Brandon Advertising and Public Relations after working as the senior project coordinator for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta, Ga., where she was responsible for managing event logistics, contract negotiations and marketing. While there, she managed a series of Insights on Leadership breakfasts that featured notable speakers such as Arthur Blank, co-founder of Home Depot and owner of the Atlanta Falcons, and former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich. She attended Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va. and earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science.
“As the Agency’s roster of clients continues to grow, we have to look for the brightest in the advertising industry to help meet and exceed our clients’ marketing objectives,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “Hatton exhibits a great passion for her work and our agency and our clients are fortunate to have someone with her enthusiasm and prior experience on our staff.”
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. to better service a growing client roster. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company Real Estate LLC, Crescent Bank, South Carolina Camping Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort and Myrtle Beach National Golf Company.BRANDON ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS NAMES REID HARPER AS PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATE
Harper joins the agency after working with Trone Public Relations in Charlotte, N.C. where he worked as an account executive responsible for garnering media coverage, planning and executing special events, maintaining the company’s Web site, as well as assisting in the production of collateral for events, advertisements and brochures. Harper is a graduate of West Virginia University with a bachelor of science degree in journalism, and the University of Tennessee with a master of science degree in communications.
“We are proud to have Reid as a part of our growing public relations department,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “His talent and experience are valuable assets to this agency and I know that he will be able to add to the quality of service we provide to our clients.”
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. to better service a growing client roster. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company Real Estate LLC, Crescent Bank, South Carolina Camping Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort and Myrtle Beach National Golf Company.BRANDON ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS WINS 30 AWARDS AT COASTAL ADVERTISING AND MARKETING PROFESSIONALS (CAMP) 2007 ADDY AWARDS SHOW
Brandon Advertising and Public Relations won 30 awards at the Coastal Advertising and Marketing Professionals (CAMP) 2007 Addy Awards which were presented February 10. The Best of Public Service honor topped off the awards won by Brandon Advertising and Public Relations.
Brandon Advertising and Public Relations won a total of 13 Gold Addy Awards and 16 Silver Addy Awards, making 2007 the ninth consecutive year that Brandon Advertising and Public Relations has won more awards than any other agency in the area. This year, the Best of Public Service Award was given to the Agency for its Citizens Against Spouse Abuse (CASA) “Coffee Cups” poster.
“To be recognized on this level by our peers is a great honor for everyone at our agency,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “As important as these awards are, the fact that our campaigns are effectively generating results for our clients is the best reward. We look forward to even greater success and creativity as we begin 2007 with renewed energy and fresh ideas.”
The annual CAMP Addy awards recognize exceptional advertising created in the Myrtle Beach, S.C., Wilmington, N.C. and Florence, S.C. regions in the areas of print, broadcast, out-of-home, Internet and public service advertising. A panel of advertising executives selected the winners from more than 400 entries that were created during 2006. Brandon Advertising and Public Relations’ winning entries will now go to the district level competition.
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. to better service a growing client roster. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company Real Estate LLC, Crescent Bank, South Carolina Camping Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort and Myrtle Beach National Golf Company.
DEBORDIEU REAL ESTATE PARTNERS WITH BRANDON ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR MARKETING SERVICES
DeBordieu, a 2,700-acre private gated golf course community, stretches six miles along the coastline of Georgetown, South Carolina, and features luxury real estate as a primary home, second home, vacation property or real estate investment for anyone looking to enjoy lowcountry living to the fullest.
“Brandon Advertising and Public Relations was our top choice to oversee all of our marketing efforts,” said Hampton Peace, broker in charge for DeBordieu Colony. “We recognized the high level of success Brandon has had in the real estate industry and are eager to begin collaborating with such an accomplished agency.”
Located 65 miles from historic Charleston, S.C., and only 30 miles south of Myrtle Beach, DeBordieu offers luxurious surroundings and stately amenities that include a Pete Dye golf course complete with a Georgian-styled clubhouse, along with eight clay tennis courts, a 10-acre beach club and oceanside pool.
“DeBordieu Colony is one of the most unique luxury real estate properties in the world,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “We are looking forward to the opportunity to pair our expertise in real estate with the reputation of elegant living that DeBordieu offers.”
For more information about DeBordieu Colony, call (800) 753-5597 or visit DeBordieu.com.
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. to better service a growing client roster. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company Real Estate LLC, Crescent Bank, South Carolina Camping Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort and Myrtle Beach National Golf Company.BRANDON ADVERTISING CHANGES NAME TO REFLECT AGENCY’S SUCCESS AND NEW CORPORATE IDENTITY
Representatives of Brandon Advertising, one of the leading travel, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, announce the launch of the Agency’s new corporate identity package which includes a new name – Brandon Advertising and Public Relations.
The Agency’s name was changed to reflect the continued success of Brandon Advertising’s public relations department, which has grown by 400 percent since launching in 1997 to service a variety of clients in the travel, golf, healthcare, real estate and financial industries.
In addition to the Agency’s change in name, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations’ corporate identity has also evolved with the creation of a new logo, revamped Web site, BrandonAdvertising.com, as well as fresh and innovative collateral materials that include brochure and direct mail campaign pieces.
“I am extremely proud of what Brandon Advertising has accomplished over the past 47 years,” said Scott Brandon, president of Brandon Advertising and Public Relations. “While our ties with the Myrtle Beach community are one of our Agency’s many assets, it is always important to evolve with the changing times and strive to grow into a larger more nationally recognized full service marketing company. Our Agency features some of the brightest minds in the marketing industry today and I am positive that their diligent hard work, coupled with our new corporate identity, will lead to much success in our very near future.”
One of the leading golf, tourism and real estate agencies in the Southeast, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a second office in downtown Charleston, S.C. to better service a growing client roster. Founded in 1959 by area tourism pioneer, Cecil Brandon, Brandon Advertising and Public Relations also handles corporate and retail accounts. Brandon’s client list includes Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue Golf Plantation, Greenway Medical Technologies, Coastal Grand Mall, The Litchfield Company Real Estate LLC, Crescent Bank, Myrtle Beach Campground Association, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort and Myrtle Beach National Golf Company.
For more information about Brandon Advertising and Public Relations, call (843) 916-2000 or visit brandonadvertising.com.