Scout Mechanical

Services: Strategic Merger Communications & Rollout, Brand Strategy + Visual Identity, Brand Launch Support, Public + Media Relations, Local Listings Management, Branding Photography, Website Design + Development, Social Media Management, Fleet Branding, Promotional Materials, and more.

Bridgeway Station

Services: Turnkey public ribbon-cutting and grand opening event production, including graphic design, print production, and additional marketing support. Photo credit: Greenville Business Magazine

Park View at Hollingsworth

Services: Brand Strategy + Visual Identity, Website Design + Development, Graphic Design + Marketing Collateral, Social Media Management, Influencer Collaborations, and more.

C.O.R.E. grow strong

Services: Studio Launch, Grand Opening Event + Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Public and Media Relations, Graphic Design + Marketing Collateral, Branding Videography, Business Collaborations, and more. Photo credit: TALK Magazine

P+F Construction

Services: Brand Strategy + Visual Identity, Marketing + Communications Strategy, Graphic Design + Marketing Collateral, Public + Media Relations, Branding Photography, Website Design + Development, Social Media Management, Promotional Materials, Business Development Support, Community Relations, and more.

Holliday Dental

Services: Rebrand, Brand Strategy + Visual Identity, Marketing + Communications Strategy, Graphic Design + Marketing Collateral, Traditional + Digital Advertising, Public + Media Relations, Branding Photography + Videography, Website Design + Development, Social Media Management, Influencer Collaborations, Event Production, Promotional Materials, Business Development Support, Community Relations, and more.
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Big agency experience.

Small-business heart.

We bring decades of agency experience to local brands—building smart marketing and PR plans that match your goals, your audience, and your desired investment.

Built for local brands.

Big brands aren’t the only ones with stories worth sharing. But for many small businesses, it’s difficult to find senior-level marketing and public relations support that fits the scale–and reality–of day-to-day operations.

That’s where Caper comes in.

Smart strategy. Easy partnership.

Led by seasoned marketing professionals with decades of big-agency experience, we have a passion for supporting our local community and the unique people who make it thrive. Over the last five years, we’ve had the privilege of partnering with incredible Upstate businesses—helping them launch, grow, pivot, and stay visible in a crowded market.

We build flexible scopes of work that give you high-end strategy and execution—tailored to your goals, timeline, and investment level.

Fractional by design.

Fully invested in your success.

Caper is what happens when experience meets hustle—and relationships lead the way. We listen first, get clear on what matters most, and then create a plan you can actually sustain.

No fluff. No one-size-fits-all packages. Just thoughtful strategy, honest guidance, and marketing that works as hard as you do.

How we help you grow.

Your business is unique—and your marketing should be, too. We love the behind-the-scenes work: connecting the dots, organizing the chaos, and making the end result feel effortless.

From PR and community relations to brand strategy, social media, and events, we bring “big agency” know-how to local brands that want standout results—without losing their voice along the way.

Our Approach:

High-level strategy (the kind you usually only get from large agencies)
Services tailored to what you actually need right now
A scope that fits your goals and your budget
Messaging that connects with the people you want to reach
Jay Haas Golf
Services: Branding, Website Design & Development, Marketing Collateral, PR, and More.

Your story. Your goals. Your investment.

There are many ways to tell a story—because there are many kinds of customers you’re trying to reach.

We help you choose the right mix (and skip the noise) by building a marketing plan that’s strategic, realistic, and designed for traction—whether you’re growing steadily or gearing up for something big.

Our services and support.

Think of us as your plug-in marketing team—ready to lead strategy, execute the details, or support what you already have in motion. You can bring us in for a specific project or two, or keep us in your corner month to month to manage your turn-key marketing needs.

  • Strategic Marketing + Communications
  • Public + Media Relations
  • Project Management
  • Social Media Management
  • Community Relations
  • Business Development Support
  • Traditional + Digital Advertising
  • Turnkey Event Production
  • Branding + Graphic Design
  • Website Design + Development

Big-agency background. Local-business focus.

We’ve spent two decades inside top advertising and PR agencies—turning business objectives into campaigns, launches, events, and stories that get noticed.

Caper started because we wanted to do work we’re proud of, with people we genuinely enjoy—while staying rooted in family, community, and showing up fully for our clients.

Now, five years of client work later, our niche is clear: we help local, small-business brands get elevated marketing results—without over-complicating it or overspending to do it.

Meet The Caper Team
Relationship driven. Chaos coordinator. Big thinker.

Ashley Santoro

Small-town roots. Sophisticated eye. Lover of details.

Elise Nichols

Upstate native. Community builder. Charming wit.

Katie Smith

Relationship driven. Chaos coordinator. Big thinker.

Ashley Santoro

Ashley’s bubbly personality is often the first thing you notice—but what truly stands out is her ability to build meaningful connections and turn creative ideas into strategies that deliver results. A Kentucky native with more than 15 years of experience, she brings a strong background in advertising, branding, content concepting, social media strategy, client communications, and public relations. She is a Western Kentucky University graduate with degrees in Public Relations and Marketing.

Outside of Caper, Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband, Mark, their two sons, Leo and Luca, and daughter, Lexi—cheering on baseball and tennis, staying involved at church, and making time for travel and family memories.

Small-town roots. Sophisticated eye. Lover of details.

Elise Nichols

Elise is known for creating beauty through thoughtful design, strong storytelling, and meaningful relationships. With more than 20 years of experience serving local and regional corporate and nonprofit clients through a leading Upstate PR agency, she specializes in project management, client relations, communications strategy, event logistics, and public and community relations. A Clemson University graduate, Elise holds degrees in Communication Studies and Journalism.

Elise and her husband, Brett, are raising their two kids, Emma Davis and William, in their hometown of Fountain Inn—staying busy with youth sports, family travel, church life, and fall evenings under the Friday night lights cheering on Fountain Inn High School football.

Upstate native. Community builder. Charming wit.

Katie Smith

Katie is an Upstate native with a love for the South Carolina coast, great Southern food, and community. A University of South Carolina graduate, she brings more than 15 years of experience in marketing strategy, event management, and community relations. For Caper clients, Katie leads brand management and creative strategy, digital and traditional marketing, advertising planning, business development, and event production—helping brands show up with clarity and consistency.

Outside of work, Katie and her husband, Blaine, stay busy with their daughters, Elsie and Shelby, remaining active in the community and grounded in their faith.

What we’ve been building.

Over the past five years, we’ve partnered with local businesses, nonprofits, and community-minded teams to bring ideas to life—through brand launches, campaigns, websites, media wins, events, and ongoing marketing support.

High-end strategy + thoughtful execution = big wins.

Brand messaging + visuals that look polished and feel true
PR and media outreach that earns real attention
Social content that sounds like you (and stays consistent)
Events and activations that feel intentional—and run smoothly
Marketing plans that match the season you’re in (and the budget you have)

Partners We’ve Proudly Worked With