Flock and Rally Welcomes Scott Harris, Seasoned Industry Expert, as Director of Advertising
February 6, 2024 (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, welcomes longtime industry professional, Scott Harris, as its new director of advertising. With nearly two decades of experience in the advertising sector, Harris brings extensive knowledge in marketing strategy, integrated media planning and placement to the role.
“We are excited to introduce Scott as the newest addition to the Flock and Rally team,” says Merritt McNeely, Flock and Rally chief executive officer. “His expertise in advertising strategy combined with his background in media sales will allow us to better serve our clients and drive results.”
After graduating from Wingate University with a degree in communications, Harris spent 10 years at WIS-TV in Columbia as a senior account executive and political advertising specialist before joining Queue Advertising as market development manager. Most recently, he was the local sales manager at WACH FOX TV in Columbia, where he played a pivotal role in overseeing and managing sales operations related to digital and TV advertising.
“In the span of just a few years, Flock and Rally has experienced remarkable growth, becoming synonymous with the creation and execution of some of the most distinctive marketing campaigns in our state,” says Harris. “I am thrilled to rejoin the agency side of the advertising business, surrounded by the exceptional talent that defines Flock and Rally.”
Harris is an active member and former president of the Columbia chapter of the American Advertising Federation. He was also the organization’s director of programs for more than five years and has served as an ADDY Awards judge for several Southeast chapters. In addition, Harris serves on the communications board for Trenholm Road United Methodist Church.
Flock and Rally’s Services and Experience
Flock and Rally serves a diverse set of clients, including business, education, nonprofit, government, transportation, tourism, commercial real estate, economic development and technology, and its campaigns reach target audiences statewide, throughout the Southeast and in markets across the United States.
Flock and Rally incorporates current best practices in an array of service areas, integrating research, strategy, traditional advertising and PR with new media and digital marketing, social media and more to help clients select tactics that will reach their target audiences with empathy and style — while offering the best value and performance.
The firm has earned more than 70 awards, including Best in Show awards from both the SCPRSA and the IABC/SC, a Shining Star Award from the Southeast Tourism Society, and a Gold ADDY.
Flock and Rally’s full list of staff can be found here: https://www.flockandrally.com/about.
About Flock and Rally: Integrated Communications & Marketing
Founded in 2010, Flock and Rally is a full-service, women-owned creative agency based in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm integrates branding, public relations, marketing, traditional advertising, digital advertising, social media and more into campaigns for a diverse base of clients, ranging from regional nonprofits to large-scale businesses across South Carolina and beyond. Serving industry sectors ranging from lifestyle and tourism to business, technology, real estate, higher education, government, economic development and more, Flock and Rally’s mission is to rally the community around great ideas. Learn more at www.flockandrally.com.
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