About

Adventure Ad Agency is a full service advertising agency specializing in Media Placement (TV, Radio,Outdoor, Online Marketing, Web, Social Media. Print and Commercial Production.) With over 21 years experience placing advertising in South Carolina, North Carolina & Georgia, we have the knowledge and the contacts to maximize the advertising dollars you have budgeted.

Brian Dabney, Founder

Brian has over 23 years’ experience placing advertising in South Carolina, North Carolina & 25 plus other states; he has the knowledge and the contacts to maximize the advertising dollars you have budgeted.

Brian meets with each client to establish their business marketing needs and goals and helps determine a budget to do so. The next step is to formulate a plan to meet those goals and to contact the appropriate MEDIA managers and top advertising executives to negotiate a plan to meet those goals

Adventure Ad Agency was founded in 2005 a full service advertising agency specializing in Media Placement (TV, Radio, Outdoor, Online Marketing, Web, Social Media. Print and Commercial Production.)

Veronica Carroll, Social Media/Online Manager

Veronica Carroll was born and raised in the city of Greenville, SC. Her educational journey led her to the esteemed Wilbur O. and Anne Powers College of Business at Clemson University, where she pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, complemented by a minor in Psychology.

During her time at Clemson, Veronica’s dedication to personal growth and leadership was evident through her active involvement in Omicron Kappa Delta, a renowned national leadership fraternity. This experience instilled in her the importance of effective communication and strategic planning, qualities that are invaluable in the realm of social media management.

Veronica’s unwavering passion for social media marketing and her fascination with marketing data have driven her to continuously expand her knowledge and expertise. To this end, she has obtained several noteworthy certifications from prominent platforms such as Google and Hootsuite. These certifications include advanced Google Analytics, Google Video Ads, Google Shopping Ads, Google Data Studio, Hootsuite Social Marketing, and more. Veronica’s commitment to staying abreast of the latest trends and tools in the field of marketing sets her apart as a highly skilled professional, capable of delivering exceptional results in the ever-evolving world of social media.

Alayna Mentzer-Madison, AMF Outdoor & Creative Services

Alayna Mentzer-Madison, earned a BA with honors in Advertising/Marketing from the college of Journalism, University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Alayna began her design career hand cutting lettering for race cars, jet ski’s and boats at a small sign shop. After managing a team of five they put together colorful, exciting signs for local events, sports teams and businesses. From there she moved to the retail world producing weekly and monthly advertisements, in store signage, and point of purchase displays of various consumable products and fashion clothing. Alayna worked closely with the photographers for special holiday events.

In 1999 Alayna became Creative Director for a local Outdoor Company in Omaha, NE designing and heading up the production of large format signs and billboards for 8 states. Mrs. Madison is very proud that she has received two Addy Awards for billboards.

Alayna, her wonderful husband Steve and 9 year old, daughter Avory, currently live near Omaha, NE where they enjoy attending sporting events, and spending time with family and friends.

We are outdoors people and fill our time 4-wheeling, fishing, boating, swimming and traveling. “There’s nothing better than a new adventure, a campfire, some good company and a star filled summer sky.” Alayna now owns and operates her own Creative Business called AMF Outdoor & Creative Services. She has clients in 18 states that she provides both static and electronic billboards for as well as logos and other creative. She believes that if you’re going to work long and hard you may as well do it for yourself.

Tres Dabney, True North ProductionsTres Dabney

Born and raised in the small town of Camden, South Carolina, Tres Dabney holds an architecture degree from Clemson, as well as a Bachelors of Science in Business.

Combining his love of music, photography, and the outdoors, he found his own “True North” when he decided to pursue a career as a professional photographer. Since realizing his desire to capture the world from behind the lens of a camera, Tres Dabney has founded True North Productions. With True North, he hopes to help others capture their special moments on their own journeys and help make sure they have a lasting memory.

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Erika Grace Powell, Brand Ambassador & On-Air Commercial Talent

Erika Grace PowellErika Grace Powell is an Upstate South Carolina native and Furman graduate who was crowned Miss South Carolina 2005 and placed in the top-10 at Miss America. She was also Miss South Carolina USA 2012 and placed in the top-15 at Miss USA. Erika is an accomplished singer, actor, model, recognizable TV personality, and red carpet host.

She has been hired as the preferred face and voice for a variety of renowned productions such as The Grammy’s, The Billboard Music Awards, The CMA’s, and VEVO Music and has worked with numerous household brands on both regional and national levels to include Rooms To Go, Home Depot, Hanes, Lowe’s, Ford, Vevo, John Deere, ADT, Serta, Verizon and more. Erika’s voice commands the microphone regardless of the stage.

To learn more visit www.ErikaGracePowell.com

Jeff Austin, Television Production

Jeff has been in video production for more than 20 years. He has an undergraduate degree in Television Production. His career began as a television commercial producer for a local cable affiliate. For thirteen years he produced local cable commercials.

Jeff has taken on projects such as commercials, infomercials, seminars, training dvd’s and many other projects. Jeff prides himself on being a tireless worker and lives by his motto: “sell to help.” Write – Shoot – Edit, Jeff can do it all from standard commercials to full HD commercial production.