Advertising in Raleigh, NC

Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in North Carolina. According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2011, the city’s estimated population was 416,468. Raleigh is the 42nd largest city in the U.S. but is considered one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. The city of Raleigh was named after Sir Walter Raleigh, who established the lost Roanoke Colony on Roanoke Island. Raleigh is known as the “City of Oaks” for its many oak trees.Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill together make up the three primary cities of the Research Triangle metropolitan region. This area is frequently referred to as, “The Triangle.”

Raleigh Demographics

Population*: 329,842 (18+)
White American: 57.5%
African-American: 29.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
Asian American: 4.3%
From two or more races: 2.6%
Native American: 0.5%
Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Median household income: $46,612

Events in Raleigh (Annual)

A Taste of Raleigh Gourmet Food TourChicago/Raleigh Improv FestivalNC Science Festival at MarblesShowdown Festival
ArtscapeChillyFestOpen Garden & Art ShowSt. Patrick’s Day Parade
Bluegrass FestivalLebanese FestivalRedress Raleigh Fashion ShowWorld Beer Festival Raleigh

Most large-scale events in the market are held at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Sports in Raleigh, NC

NHLNASLSingle-A MLBAAA MLB
Carolina HurricanesCarolina RailHawks FCCarolina MudcatsDurham Bulls

Business and Education in Raleigh 

Businesses of Note: The city is home to one Fortune 500 companies, Progress Energy. Other companies of note headquartered in Raleigh American Biographical Institute, BB&T Insurance Services, Boson Books, Capital Broadcasting Company, CaptiveAire Systems, Etix, First Citizens BancShares, Golden Corral, IT Works, Martin Marietta Materials, McClatchey Broadcasting, Plant Delights Nursery, Public Notary Polling, Ram Air Freight, RBC Bank, and Red Hat.

Advertising & PR agencies: (AD) Media Two Interactive, Cybergraph Advertising & Design, Coalmarch Productions, Sperry & Associates, AlphaNomadic LLC, Ulanguzi, Media Networks, French West Vaughn, Misner & Associates Public Relations, Cicada Consulting Group, The Prop Guy, Plaid Skirt Marketing, e design, Brooks Bells, O3, Alpha Marketing, Three Ships Media, Anoroc Agency, IP Marketing, and Market Force.

Colleges: There are four public universities located within the city limits: NC State University (NSU), Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Wake Technical Community College. Private colleges in the city include the Meredith College, and Peace College.

Must see destinations in Raleigh, NC

ArtspaceKazoom Children’s TheatreNC Museum of ArtNC State Capital
Carolina BalletMarbles Kid’s MuseumNC Museum of HistoryProgress Energy Center
City of Raleigh MuseumMoore Square Art DistrictNC Museum of Natural SciencesTobacco Road Tours
Contemporary Art MuseumMordecai Historic ParkNC Sports Hall of FameWells Fargo IMAX Theatre at Marbles
Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours

For more information on Raleigh, please visit the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Website.