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MPA Strategies MPA Strategies is the one place you can turn to for true full-service public relations. We pride ourselves in unmatched professionalism.

Voted SC's Best Public Relations Firm offering Media Relations, Grant Writing, Graphic Design, Association Management, Advertising, Website Development & Marketing. We bring the top talent in public relations, association management, project procurement, and legislative advocacy all under one umbrella. Many businesses and local governments do not have the time nor the money to invest in a public r

elations firm, a management executive, and a grant writer. At MPA Strategies, they don’t have to. We offer our clients a wide range of services, including: direct community advocacy, digital marketing, media relations, project funding and procurement, social media management and special events planning. Our goal is to eliminate the time you have to spend promoting yourself and instead allowing you to focus on providing core functions to your business or local government. Knowing how you are perceived by business leaders, policy makers, the media and your community plays an enormous role in your overall success. That perception can be completely overhauled or merely tweaked with the ability to implement a meaningful public relations and new media strategy. For our clients, we maintain a steady flow of positive information and updates into the community. Whether it is internal department marketing or planning your largest event, MPA Strategies can help you plan and implement the most economical and effective strategy to achieve your goals. Among our team, we have some of the most talented folks in the business. Below are a few of the numbers to showcase our experience and how we measure our success.

Another big day at ! Today is another birthday! Happy Birthday to our Communications and Branding Guru, cbanks11! Cay...
25/09/2025

Another big day at ! Today is another birthday! Happy Birthday to our Communications and Branding Guru, cbanks11! Cayci has been a part of our team since day 1! She brings a wealth of knowledge for non-profits and all communications projects! Happiest of Birthdays to you, Cayci Banks! ♥️🎉

An important day at ! Happy Happy Birthday to our VP of Development & Operations, Adrienne Patrick! She does so much fo...
15/09/2025

An important day at ! Happy Happy Birthday to our VP of Development & Operations, Adrienne Patrick! She does so much for our team! From grant writing and project funding to serving as Executive Director of the South Carolina Green Industry Association, Adrienne wears many hats at work and at home! She's a Mom, stepmom, wife, sister, daughter, aunt and friend to so many!

We hope your day is special, AP! 🎉🎂 ♥️

Attention All Parents, Coaches and Community Leaders: Big Event This Sunday in Lexington! 💛 Beyond the Scoreboard📆 Septe...
15/09/2025

Attention All Parents, Coaches and Community Leaders: Big Event This Sunday in Lexington!

💛 Beyond the Scoreboard
📆 September 21 | 4:00 pm
📍 Pilgrim Lutheran Church

Featured Speaker: former Major League Baseball player, Travis Snider⚾️

Committed to helping players develop a resilient sense of identity and self-worth and reach their potential on and off the field/court, Snider will discuss the stress and anxiety that today’s youth experience due to the pressure to succeed in sports and the immediate steps that parents, coaches, and mentors can take to prioritize well-being over perfection.

Facebook Event Page/Registration: https://www.facebook.com/share/1VP4pY7LMa/

A special thank you to First Reliance Bank for sponsoring and to the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber & Visitors Prog...
04/09/2025

A special thank you to First Reliance Bank for sponsoring and to the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber & Visitors Program for hosting our MPA Strategies CEO, Ashley Hunter, to discuss crisis planning for businesses!

Just ONE WEEK AWAY!
Our Learn Local Cohort Certified Class is back with a powerful session you won’t want to miss:
“Communications During a Crisis for Business Leaders”
with Ashley Hunter, MPA Strategies

📅 Thursday, September 4
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber

In today’s world, knowing how to communicate clearly and effectively during a crisis can make all the difference for your business. Ashley will share practical strategies to help leaders stay calm, protect their reputation, and lead with confidence when it matters most.

Seats are limited—don’t wait to secure your spot!
First Reliance Bank

Town of Irmo you really outdid yourself! What a cool collaboration of local businesses, vendors, local leaders, amazing ...
04/09/2025

Town of Irmo you really outdid yourself! What a cool collaboration of local businesses, vendors, local leaders, amazing athletes and a historic Irmo Little League Community event!

Special thank you to all the community vendors, businesses and to WIS TV!

💛💚

14/08/2025

A wonderful opportunity for non-profits in the County of Lexington,!

Leadership Lexington County (commonly referred to as “LLC”), is a non-profit educational organization that offers a stimulating program to develop leaders in the Lexington County community. Leadership Lexington County exists and remains engaged because of the people who live, love, and give back...

MPA Strategies has been nominated in six categories for Community Votes Columbia 2025! ✅AdvertisingDigital MarketingGrap...
14/08/2025

MPA Strategies has been nominated in six categories for Community Votes Columbia 2025! ✅

Advertising
Digital Marketing
Graphic Design
Marketing & Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Web Design

These can be found under the Services category. Please consider voting for MPA!

You can vote here once daily through September 14: https://columbiasc.communityvotes.com/2025/04

We are excited to announce that CEO, Ashley Hunter, has been selected for the prestigious 2025 Most Influential Leaders ...
13/08/2025

We are excited to announce that CEO, Ashley Hunter, has been selected for the prestigious 2025 Most Influential Leaders list!

Honorees were selected based on professional experience, community involvement and a commitment to inspiring change. Information was gathered from nominations, applications and letters of recommendation.

Yesterday we had the honor of assisting in the official launch of the Mayors Uplift Initiative in the Town of Irmo! 🌟 Th...
17/07/2025

Yesterday we had the honor of assisting in the official launch of the Mayors Uplift Initiative in the Town of Irmo!

🌟 Thanks to the incredible generosity of Irmo’s business leaders, Mayor Bill Danielson has already raised $70,000 to support local families in need. 💙

Together, we’re making a real difference—bringing hope, support, and brighter futures to those who need it most. 💪✨

Join us in this important mission! Every contribution matters. Let’s continue uplifting our community! 🤝 Find out how more in the WIS TV story here: https://www.wistv.com/2025/07/16/irmo-mayor-introduces-new-initiative-help-families-need/

MPA Strategies has been named as the 2025 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to SC’s ‘Best of South Caro...
08/07/2025

MPA Strategies has been named as the 2025 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to SC’s ‘Best of South Carolina Awards’ for the second year in a row. 🏆

Since its founding, MPA has distinguished itself by blending creative branding with smart business strategy that includes the ability to secure innovative project funding. Their approach is not just about crafting messages—it’s about creating connections with members of the media, local partners, elected officials, and businesses that translate into real-world successes for MPA clients.

MPA offers a variety of services including: public relations, branding, web design and development, media relations, crisis communications, strategic planning, graphic design, grant writing and association management.

“Winning this award for the second year in a row is a testament to the hard work and grit our team puts in to every project we take on,” exclaimed MPA Vice President & Director of Operations, Adrienne Patrick. “We know that strong communication and branding, backed by an innovative strategy, can transform a business, law firm, association, or government entity. This honor motivates us to keep pushing boundaries and delivering the kind of results our clients know they can count on.” Patrick, who lives in Greenville, is a certified grant-writer and runs the state’s largest Associations for horticulture businesses in South Carolina.

In the Best of South Carolina, there are three tier levels of winners per industry: The Best of South Carolina, Regional Best and Honorable Mention. MPA Strategies was selected in 2024 and again in 2025 for the Best of South Carolina tier, the highest designation given for each statewide category.

MPA Strategies has been named as the 2025 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to SC’s 'Best of South Caro...
08/07/2025

MPA Strategies has been named as the 2025 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to SC’s 'Best of South Carolina Awards' for the second year in a row. 🏆

Since its founding, MPA has distinguished itself by blending creative branding with smart business strategy that includes the ability to secure innovative project funding. Their approach is not just about crafting messages—it’s about creating connections with members of the media, local partners, elected officials, and businesses that translate into real-world successes for MPA clients.

MPA offers a variety of services including: public relations, branding, web design and development, media relations, crisis communications, strategic planning, graphic design, grant writing and association management.

“Winning this award for the second year in a row is a testament to the hard work and grit our team puts in to every project we take on,” exclaimed MPA Vice President & Director of Operations, Adrienne Patrick. “We know that strong communication and branding, backed by an innovative strategy, can transform a business, law firm, association, or government entity. This honor motivates us to keep pushing boundaries and delivering the kind of results our clients know they can count on.” Patrick, who lives in Greenville, is a certified grant-writer and runs the state’s largest Associations for horticulture businesses in South Carolina.

In the Best of South Carolina, there are three tier levels of winners per industry: The Best of South Carolina, Regional Best and Honorable Mention. MPA Strategies was selected in 2024 and again in 2025 for the Best of South Carolina tier, the highest designation given for each statewide category.

✨Meet Grace✨We are thrilled to announce that our Summer Public Relations Intern is Miss Grace Rivers! This well-traveled...
07/07/2025

✨Meet Grace✨

We are thrilled to announce that our Summer Public Relations Intern is Miss Grace Rivers!

This well-traveled and highly-driven high school senior plans to major in International Business and minor in Chinese in college after taking 4 years of Mandarin in high school.

As a Dreher High School student, Grace is the President of the National Junior Classical League (NJCL) Latin Club *AND* the President of the statewide South Carolina Junior Classical League.

She is a Dreher High School Navy JROTC 4-year member with the current rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer; meaning, she is considered a leader within the cadet corps.

Grace is also a Krav Maga level one black belt.😳🥋

Later this week, Grace will be doing an on our MPA Instagram page while she spends the week at Yale University attending the NYLF Business Innovation Envision Summer Program.

Her accolades are many; and suffice it to say, we are thrilled to have her on our team! Please join us in welcoming her!

Today is also her 18th Birthday! 🎂💖✨

Happy Birthday Grace! Welcome to the team!

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MPA Strategies is the one place you can turn to for true full-service public relations. We pride ourselves in unmatched professionalism. We bring the top talent in public relations, association management, project procurement, and legislative advocacy all under one umbrella. Many businesses and local governments do not have the time nor the money to invest in a public relations firm, a management executive, a grant writer and a lobbyist. At MPA Strategies, they don’t have to.

We offer our clients a wide range of services, including: direct community advocacy, digital marketing, media relations, project funding and procurement, social media management and special events planning. Our goal is to eliminate the time you have to spend promoting yourself and instead allowing you to focus on providing core functions to your business or local government. Knowing how you are perceived by business leaders, policy makers, the media and your community plays an enormous role in your overall success. That perception can be completely overhauled or merely tweaked with the ability to implement a meaningful public relations and new media strategy. For our clients, we maintain a steady ?low of positive information and updates into the community. Whether it is internal department marketing or planning your largest event, MPA Strategies can help you plan and implement the most economical and effective strategy to achieve your goals.

Among our team, we have some of the most talented folks in the business. Below are a few of the numbers to showcase our experience and how we measure our success. 460+ Board/Quarterly/MidYear/Committee Meetings 65 Annual Meetings Procurement of $1 Million Annually for Client Projects 100+ Webinars and Podcasts 7 Successful Multi-Page Websites Built 18 Client Social Media Sites We Manage 67 Press Conferences since 2014 12 Media Trainings 19 Executive Board Retreats 16 Strategic Planning Sessions $1,475,000 Managed in Annual Association Budgets 1400+ Members/Client Members Staff: Ashley S. Hunter - CEO Cayci Banks- Director of Communications Adrienne Patrick - Director of Procurement & Operations

Leah Johnson - Director of Association Management