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We hope you enjoyed last quarter's e-newsletter. We had great feedback from all our readers. A special thanks to everyone that voted for the name of our e-newsletter. Connect Three was the winner and has been sworn in as the official name of our e-newsletter. Be sure to visit the Readers Vote section and you can register to win a $25 donation made in your honor to the charity of your choice by answering our Trio Trivia question. Enjoy!

In This Issue
 


20 Event Planning Tips
Every Event Planner Should
Know

PR for Your Event

Content is King

Komen for the Cure: New Name,
New Logo, New Resolve & New Initiatives

Dust Off Your Brand!

 

Upcoming Events

Feb. 9: Dance Marathon, MUSC Children's Hospital

Feb. 15: Tom Sullivan: An Evening of Inspiration, Association for the Blind

Feb. 25: Chefs' Feast, Lowcountry Food Bank Kids Cafe Program

Mar. 15: The Imagine Gala, ASCEND Foundation

Mar. 22 - Apr. 14: Water for Life Exhibit, Water Missions International

Mar. 22: Water for Life Gala, Water Missions International

Mar. 24: Water for Life Walk, Water Missions International

Mar. 24: Rock 'n' Research, Charles P. Darby Children's Research Institute

Apr. 26: "It's in the Bag" Purse Silent Auction, Center for Women

 
Welcome New Clients
 

Haddrell's Point
Web

Charleston County Medical Society
Marketing and PR

Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Society (PACES)
Logo design and Web

Association for the Blind
Marketing and PR

ASCEND Foundation
Marketing and PR

Carolina Autism
Event Planning, Marketing and PR

 

Trio Trivia
 

Answer this correctly and you could win a $25 donation made by Trio in your honor to the charity of your choice.

What member of the Trio staff is originally from Kansas?





Congratulations to Bruce Thompson of Creative Worksite Solutions for winning the Fall 2006 trivia poll. $25 was donated in his honor to MUSC Children's Hospital.

 
 
Cherock 20 Event Planning Tips Every Event Planner Should Know
Jennifer Cherock, VP, Planning Services

So you're thinking about planning an event? Whether it's a conference, party, meeting, fundraiser or some other type of special event, there are several steps you should take to make the planning experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible. Each event may be different but there are similarities in how you approach the process and how you determine the best way to organize your planning activities. Regardless of the size of the event, there are many details to consider so remember that preparation is key! Read more


Robertson PR for Your Event

Krista Robertson, VP, Marketing Services

You have planned your event down to the finest detail and now you need to make people aware of it. Whether it is a fundraiser, an annual gala or an advocacy event many organizations are challenged with creating publicity for their events. Here are some simple steps to get you started in obtaining good public and media relations for your events. Read more


Munday Content is King

Jessica Munday, President

Some of you might have already heard the phrase, "content is king." For those of you that haven't, we're referring to the Web and particularly YOUR Web site and the information on your site, as "content."

The Internet is the information super (doper) highway and the majority of individuals use it to gather information about a particular topic or subject. Generally the more useful and interesting the information on your site is, the more successful your Web site will be. This is because your site is like your company switchboard. Read more


Kersey Komen for the Cure: New Name, New Logo, New Resolve & New Initiatives
Jessica Kersey
, Director, Administration and Business Development

This past fall, the staff at Trio Solutions participated in the 13th annual Charleston Race for the Cure®. Little did we know this would be the last time we would see Susan G. Komen Foundation's name, logo and signature pink ribbon forever. "Komen for the Cure" was welcomed nationally on January 22, 2007 with a new name, logo, resolve and initiative. Read more


Davis

Dust Off Your Brand!

Stephanie Davis, Creative Director

Aaaahhhhh... Spring is in the air. Or soon will be, anyway. Time to take an inventory of all your marketing material and evaluate what's working and what's not. Pull everything out, dust it all off, and look at it with honest eyes for the new year. How well are these pieces working for you? Are they still achieving your communication goals? Do they still set you apart from your competition? The most successful brands are constantly evolving and getting stronger with time. Before you call in your order for reprints this year, consider whether your image could use a little fresh air. Your bottom line will thank you.

See which Trio clients are getting fresh air for spring:

New for spring

 


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