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Greenville, SC · Serving the Southeast

Build the Buzz

Marketing for places people gather. An event marketing agency and event PR agency helping restaurants, venues, festivals, and events fill the room with PR, social, events, and websites that get people talking.

Strategy · Storytelling · Results

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§ The Framework

A full room is built.

Festivals, venues, restaurants, and destinations win when people physically show up. Most agencies pick a lane: digital ads or events. Gathering brands need both, working together, measured honestly. What are gathering brands?

  1. 01 · Acquire

    Gather →

    Earn attention before you buy it.

    PR, events, and partnerships that give people a reason to come. We lead with earned attention so every dollar works harder.

    We measure

    Press placements · Audience reach · RSVPs · Ticket and reservation velocity

  2. 02 · Engage

    Amplify →

    Turn one moment into many.

    Social, content, and search that multiply every story so a single event or announcement carries for weeks.

    We measure

    Engagement rate · Shares and saves · Organic traffic · Branded search

  3. 03 · Retain

    Sustain

    Make the first visit the first of many.

    Email, SMS, and community that keep you in touch when algorithms don't, and bring people back.

    We measure

    List growth · Open and click rates · Repeat visit rate · Revenue per guest

Cross-channel efficient

One strategy across PR, web, social, email, and events. No silos, no duplicated spend.

Proof-driven

Every campaign reports what happened, in plain numbers, every month.

Lifecycle-aware

We plan for acquire, engage, and retain, not just launch day.

Narrative-differentiated

A story the press wants to tell and guests want to repeat.

Positioning-focused

Strategy is set before any asset is made. Tactics second.

Madelle Media is a Southeast agency specializing in integrated PR and events for gathering brands.

§ 007 Press

As featured in

As an event PR agency, our clients and stories have been covered by national and regional outlets across culture, hospitality, travel, and lifestyle.

§ 001 The Team

Don't chase. Attract.

The strongest brands are built through authentic connection, where creativity meets conversation.

Madelle Media is a marketing and PR agency co-founded by Madi Scott and Tabi Skipper, blending creative direction, digital strategy, public relations, and event marketing. The team builds brands through authentic storytelling and community connection for hospitality, entertainment, fitness, and lifestyle companies across Greenville, the Carolinas, and the wider Southeast.

Madi Scott, Co-Founder, Creative Director & Digital Strategist at Madelle Media

Madi Scott

Co-Founder, Creative Director & Digital Strategist

When creativity and data-driven strategy align, brands don't chase attention, they magnetize it.

  • ✦Creative Director, Digital Strategist, Graphic Designer & Software Developer
  • ✦Board of Directors, SC Entertainment & Music Hall of Fame
  • ✦Board of Directors, Pickens Azalea Festival & GVL FIT FEST
madi@madellemedia.com →
Tabi Skipper, Co-Founder, PR & Development Communications Strategist at Madelle Media

Tabi Skipper

Co-Founder, PR & Development Communications Strategist

Community is the strategy. Everything else is just how we tell the story.

  • ✦Executive Director, Pickens Azalea Festival (55K+ attendance, $2.2M+ annual impact, 50%+ growth in attendance and sponsorship)
  • ✦Co-Founder, GVL FIT FEST, a nonprofit wellness and music festival engaging thousands annually
  • ✦Communications lead for a $20M+ live entertainment venue and a $300M+ sports destination development
tabi@madellemedia.com →
Olivia Jones, Festival Manager at Madelle Media

Olivia Jones

Festival Manager

Fitness should be fun and accessible for everybody, and every body.

  • ✦Multi-discipline certified fitness instructor and teacher trainer
  • ✦Specializing in yoga, strength training, and the hybrid of both
  • ✦Legacy Lululemon ambassador alongside Marcus
info@gvlfitfest.com →
Ellie Gantz, Intern, PR & Marketing at Madelle Media

Ellie Gantz

Intern, PR & Marketing

Every brand has a story worth telling, and I am here to help tell it well.

  • ✦Assists with PR and marketing needs across client accounts
  • ✦Supports content creation, media outreach, and campaign research
  • ✦On-site support for events and festival activations
ellie@madellemedia.com →

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Want to join the team?

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§ In the Field

Madi & Tabi, on the ground.

Madi and Tabi with the crew at the Rock the Country VIP entrance
VIP Entrance
Madi and Tabi at a groundbreaking event
On Site
Madi and Tabi at GVL FIT FEST
GVL FIT FEST
Madi and Tabi in the AFL Champions Club
Champions Club
Madi and Tabi on the Reedy Reels red carpet
Reedy Reels

§ 002 The Philosophy

Be the story, not the ad.

We build organic growth strategies that get you found naturally, favored by the algorithm, and talked about by the right people. No paid shortcuts, no shouting over the feed, just content and partnerships that pull your audience in.

  • ✦Get found naturally on the algorithm
  • ✦Rank higher in search & discovery
  • ✦Partner with influencers who want to work with you
  • ✦Earn shares, saves & word of mouth
  • ✦Build a community, not just a following
  • ✦Grow sustainably without paid ads

§ 003 Services

Everything your brand needs
to build the buzz.

One connected team. Six disciplines. Every campaign strategic, every story deliberate.

Madelle Media offers six connected services: public relations, social media management, event marketing, website and SEO, branding, and email and text marketing. Every engagement is led by strategy, not busywork, so hospitality, entertainment, fitness, and lifestyle brands get campaigns that build community, earn press, and drive measurable growth.

§ 004 Upcoming Events

Come gather
with us.

Concerts, community activations, and social experiences we're producing this season. Grab your people and pull up.

Madelle Media produces and promotes live events including concerts, festivals, and community activations across the Southeast. Current productions include GVL Fit Fest at Fluor Field on October 3, 2026. Brands can partner with Madelle Media to sponsor or activate at these gatherings.

An Evening with Jared Emerson live painting experience at The Vault in Greenville

Live Painting Experience

An Evening with Jared Emerson

Thu · August 27

The Vault · Doors 6 PM · 7 Falls Park Dr, GVL

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§ 005 Who We Serve

Built for brands ready to grow.

Madelle Media serves hospitality, entertainment, fitness, and lifestyle brands, plus culture-driven small businesses ready to scale. Restaurants, venues, athletic events, wellness studios, festivals, and hospitality groups partner with the agency to build recognizable brands, media coverage, and loyal audiences across Greenville, South Carolina, the broader Carolinas, and the Southeast United States.

"We do not believe in marketing just to stay busy. Every move should have a strategy, every story a purpose."

  • 01

    Hospitality

    Restaurants, bars, venues, hotels, catering, and tourism brands.

  • 02

    Entertainment

    Artists, promoters, festivals, music venues, and live experiences.

  • 03

    Fitness & Wellness

    Studios, gyms, wellness professionals, and health initiatives.

  • 04

    Fashion & Lifestyle

    Boutiques, designers, beauty brands, creators, and products.

  • 05

    Professional Services

    Growing companies that need stronger positioning and visibility.

§ 006 Selected Work

The buzz,
in the wild.

Campaigns, activations, and stories we've helped bring to life across the Southeast.

Live acoustic performance under stage lights at Clemson

Live Entertainment

Clemson

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Land of Oz cast portrait — Dorothy, Lion, and Glinda

Experiential

Land of Oz

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DJ energizing a crowd at a silent disco activation

Brand Activations

Silent Disco

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Restaurant owners celebrating a milestone with a custom cake

Hospitality PR

Restaurant Anniversary

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Editorial food photography of a raw bar spread

Brand Photography

Raw Bar

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Clemson Tiger mascot with an orange guitar

Campaigns

Athletic Partnerships

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Signature cocktail styled with caviar garnish

Content Creation

Culinary Editorial

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GVL FIT FEST ambassador at Fluor Field

Community Events

GVL FIT FEST

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Artist on the Rock the Country festival stage

Festival Marketing

Rock the Country

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Silent disco yoga class inside a Greenville bar

Wellness Activations

Sunday Sessions

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Aerial view of Pickens Azalea Festival vendors lining Main Street

Festival Management

Pickens Azalea Festival

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Guests at a moody chef's table dinner

Hospitality PR

Chef's Table

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Full Land of Oz cast portrait in the woods

Festival Storytelling

Land of Oz Cast

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Classic Mustang at the Pickens Azalea Festival car show

Community Events

Azalea Car Show

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§ 008 Why Madelle

A different kind of agency.

Madelle Media is a different kind of agency: one connected team covering PR, social, web, SEO, branding, content, and events, with strategy leading every campaign. Creativity is balanced with data, and every relationship is rooted in community, making Madelle Media a strong fit for brands in Greenville and across the Southeast.

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One Connected Team

Access to a collaborative team that understands how PR, social, web, SEO, branding, content, and events work together.

02

Strategy Before Content

We don't create content to fill a calendar. Every campaign starts with your audience, goals, and positioning.

03

Creativity Backed by Data

Strong creative direction balanced with analytics and performance insights that keep improving.

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Rooted in Community

Partnerships and local connections especially for brands across Greenville, the Carolinas, and the Southeast.

§ 009 The Process

Five steps
from spark to swarm.

Madelle Media follows a five-step process from spark to swarm: discovery, strategy, creative development, launch, and optimization. Every client engagement starts with understanding audience, goals, and positioning before any content is produced, so public relations, social, events, and web work all move in a single coordinated direction.

  1. I.

    Discover

    A discovery call to understand your business, audience, and vision.

  2. II.

    Strategize

    A customized approach built around the services with the greatest impact.

  3. III.

    Create

    Content, messaging, campaigns, and creative assets that bring the strategy to life.

  4. IV.

    Connect

    We reach the right customers, media, partners, and communities.

  5. V.

    Grow

    Monitor, refine, and continue building momentum around your brand.

§ 010 FAQ

Frequently asked.

Common questions about Madelle Media, a full-service marketing and PR agency serving hospitality, entertainment, fitness, and lifestyle brands. Below are answers on services offered, industries served, pricing structure, the discovery call process, project timelines, and how Madelle Media partners with brands across Greenville, the Carolinas, and the Southeast.

What services does Madelle Media offer?

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Social media marketing, public relations, website design, SEO, branding, content creation, email marketing, event marketing, and strategic consulting.

Where is Madelle Media located?

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We're based in Greenville, South Carolina, and work with brands throughout the Carolinas and beyond.

Do you offer customized marketing packages?

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Yes. Recommendations are developed around each client's goals, industry, current needs, and available resources.

What happens during the discovery call?

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We discuss your brand, challenges, goals, desired services, timeline, and potential next steps.

Do you work with new businesses?

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Yes. We work with both emerging and established brands, including launches, rebrands, and expansions.

Ready to build the buzz?

Your next chapter needs the right strategy.

Schedule a complimentary 30-minute discovery call. Tell us where your brand is today and where you want it to go.

What are you looking for?
Three dates & times that work for you

Prefer email? madi@madellemedia.com