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TRIO WORKS 24-HOURS TO HELP LOCAL NONPROFITS Charleston, SC - Trio Solutions Inc. invites local nonprofit organizations to apply for the 10th annual CreateAthon®, scheduled for September 13, 2007. CreateAthon® is a 24-hour, work-around the clock creative blitz during which Trio Solutions Inc. provides marketing and creative services to Lowcountry nonprofit organizations on a pro-bono basis. The selected nonprofits have little or no marketing budgets. Trio Solutions is the official CreateAthonŽ agency for the Charleston-metro area. CreateAthon® was created by RIGGS advertising agency out of Columbia, South Carolina in 1998. Since the program's expansion from a single market to an international effort in 2001, 40 agencies have joined the CreateAthon® network, holding CreateAthon® events in their cities. This effort has benefited 883 nonprofit organizations with 1,809 projects valued at $7 million. "Nonprofits continue to struggle for funding," says Krista Robertson, vice president of marketing for Trio Solutions. "Money for marketing is often the first to go, so we're happy to offer a program that can help address some of those needs." The round-the-clock creative work will begin at 8 a.m. on Thursday. Work will be presented to the nonprofits on Friday at 8 a.m. Trio Solutions Inc. will receive client changes Saturday morning at 8 a.m., then put the pieces on press. The deadline for CreateAthon® 2007 applications is July 9. Five organizations will be selected by Trio Solutions Inc. to receive CreateAthon® 2007 services and will be announced on July 23. Download application. Trio Solutions Inc. is a full-service marketing and communications consulting firm with a philosophy to work hard, enjoy life and make a difference. Trio specializes in marketing and public relations, event planning, and Web solutions that increase awareness and strengthen brands. Trio regards itself as a creative, customer-focused company, serving nonprofit and healthcare organizations in the Carolinas and the local community. |