Yes, we are a full-service marketing communications agency.
And no, we are not a fit for everyone.
But we do work exceptionally well with small to mid-size businesses and nonprofits who tell us they’re tired of trying to keep up and tackle marketing on their own. They are disappointed by the lack of innovation and ideas from their current partners, or they’re frustrated with paying too much for too little results from vendors and freelancers.
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Our values aren't just words on the wall. They're our why—why we exist, why we show up and why we succeed. We value our values and they guide our actions, beliefs and behaviors.
Passionate and Grateful
We love that our work lights our fire and consider it a “get to do,” not a “have to do.”
Humbly Confident
We respect and fiercely protect our own brand and our clients, embracing every challenge with a “we” is greater than “me” mentality.
Relationship Obsessed
We inspire those around us and are loyal champions for our teammates, clients and partners.
Deliberately Excellent
We believe excellence is never an accident and is always the result of high intention, sincere effort and intelligent execution, just like Aristotle.
Making Our Mark
We approach every situation with a growth mindset and view it as an opportunity to work hard, enjoy life and make a difference.
Passionate and Grateful
We love that our work lights our fire and consider it a “get to do,” not a “have to do.”
Humbly Confident
We respect and fiercely protect our own brand and our clients, embracing every challenge with a “we” is greater than “me” mentality.
Relationship Obsessed
We inspire those around us and are loyal champions for our teammates, clients and partners.
Deliberately Excellent
We believe excellence is never an accident and is always the result of high intention, sincere effort and intelligent execution, just like Aristotle.
Making Our Mark
We approach every situation with a growth mindset and view it as an opportunity to work hard, enjoy life and make a difference.
We've come a long way, baby!
On April 1, 2001, Trio Solutions Inc. took on its first client! And just like everyone else, we've had our triumphs and our failures. Our victories and our losses. But one thing has always remained constant: Our dedication to work hard, enjoy life and make a difference has been unwavering!
2001
TRIO opened its doors with a philosophy to work hard, enjoy life and make a difference. Our first client - The Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters.
2003
The hiring of our first full-time employee and thus #TeamTRIO was born (the hashtag actually came later, they weren’t really a thing yet).
2004
The second full-time employee was hired and TRIO became a TRIO. Jessica, Jessica and Jennifer made their debut at a conference in Las Vegas. Thank goodness, “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.”
2005
Our first home away from home. TRIO gets a real office (all 900 sq. feet of it) in Park West and is serving more than 50 accounts.
2007
505 Belle Hall Parkway becomes our new creative hub, we are named the Lowcountry's exclusive CreateAthon agency and we helped produce the Miracle Match Tennis Exhibition featuring Pete Sampras and Jim Courier to support MUSC Children's Hospital and Taking the Field for Autism with Notre Dame head coach, Charlie Weiss.
2008
TRIO goes social. Media that is. We are proud to be one of the first agencies in our market to offer social media services to our clients.
2010
Jessica serves as a marketing & communications advisor for “Guiding Principles and Best Practices for SC Nonprofits” and our decade-long partnership with SCANPO (now Together SC) begins.
2011
Ten years looks good on us! Jessica wins AMA Marketer of the Year and TRIO goes through its first rebrand.
2012
TRIO jumps on the inaugural #GivingTuesday train and has been riding it ever since.
2013
Jessica goes prime time! Making her first national TV appearance on Anderson Cooper for her PR and advocacy work for the Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl Supreme Court case.
2014
TRIO goes to Hollywood. We are officially coast-to-coast and begin working with Special Needs Network in Los Angeles.
2016
TRIO goes to the Big Apple. We partner with ParkGate Fundraising and begin serving multiple clients in the NYC market.
2017
TRIO 2.0 is born and the team welcomes their first COO, Jenny Dennis. TRIO executes the statewide rebrand and launch of Together SC.
2018
Box in The Morning moves in and we are broadcasting live weekday mornings from TRIO studios! We miss you, Box.
2019
TRIO is honored to be chosen by the City of Charleston to plan the city's 350th anniversary.
2020
A star is born. Well actually a robot, but she is a marketing megastar and her name is MIA! TRIO receives AMA's Giving Back award.
