SCBIZ has chosen ADCO for its In the Lead: Minority-Owned Businesses in South Carolina recognition program. In the Lead highlights the unique accomplishments of minority leaders—especially in underrepresented industries. The SCBIZ editorial team recognizes companies based on local recommendations and internal selection. ADCO was certified by the State of South... read more →
Jun
17
Jun
08
A.I. inspires a new level of scrutiny in media use. We read articles or social posts on high alert for generative writing—but no stylistic choice bears the brunt of accusation like the em dash. What is the significance of this little line? And why have we tied it to a... read more →
Jun
03
ADCO is eager to welcome Communications Strategy intern Bella Cosentino to the team. In this role, she’ll strengthen our mission to build lasting brands through innovative solutions. Bella will assist in social media management, search engine optimization, content evaluation, and more! Bella is a recent graduate from the University of... read more →
Apr
14
SCBIZ has selected Lauren McAlexander, partner at ADCO, as one of its 2026 Top 100 Women. Lauren has been with ADCO since 2018, when she joined the firm as its first digital marketing strategist. A certified social media marketer, she’s a leader in professional organizations as well as at ADCO.... read more →
Feb
10
ADCO, a full-service marketing, design and interactive agency in Columbia, is proud to announce that Jenny Matthews is returning to her role focused on media buying in traditional and digital channels and campaign management. Jenny has extensive experience in strategic media planning, placement, and optimization, as an integral part of helping... read more →
Sep
05
ADCO is excited to announce that Lawson Murrell has joined the team. Lawson has taken on the role of Marketing Communications Coordinator and is already settling in. He has a new title that reflects our evolving focus on integrated marketing strategies. His position will have a slightly different emphasis on... read more →
Jul
13
The Relic Room is a client that keeps us pretty busy at ADCO -- even when the museum is temporarily closed to the general public. Since the start of 2024, Brad Warthen -- ADCO's resident history buff -- has been enjoying managing and expanding the museum's free public lectures on... read more →
Jul
10
We’re pleased to announce that Lauren McAlexander, ADCO’s Digital Marketing Strategist, has been made Partner. Lauren has been an integral part of ADCO since she joined in 2018 and looks at this step as an exciting new chapter of her story with us. She joins Creative Director and co-founder, Brian... read more →
Jun
28
Social media platforms are always evolving. Since 2020, the way social media algorithms measure and reward content has changed in big ways. The ways we create content for socials has changed as well, with most creatives, agencies and social schedulers embracing AI. That means that in just a few short... read more →
Apr
09
Our long-time clients and friends know that ADCO has been growing in recent months. While the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, we’ve emerged from the past four years with a new vision for our future. The pandemic changed the way we work, think, and collaborate with clients. It also... read more →







