In 2002, Cindy Stranad founded the agency on one principle —
the client comes first.
2018
- Articulon secures expanded media interview for CAHEC on affordable housing
- Articulon selected to rebrand Herring & Mills Law Firm as Parker Herring Law Group
- Articulon selected as AOR for the re-election campaign of Wake County Commissioner Sig Hutchinson
- Articulon expands engagement with A Child’s Hope to include PPC advertising
- Articulon selected as AOR for Carolina Swims Foundation
2017
- Articulon celebrates 15th Year anniversary
- Articulon continues as AOR for Cary’s Waverly Place shopping center
- For a third year, Articulon chosen by Triangle Lebanese Association to promote the 19th annual Lebanese Festival
- Articulon partners with Eli Global with multiple direct response and branding campaigns
- For the fourth year, Articulon chosen by International Focus to promote the 32nd annual International Festival of Raleigh
- For a second year, Articulon serves as AOR for the Triangle Parade of Homes by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County
- Articulon Selected as AOR for Farina Neighborhood Italian restaurant in Lafayette Village
- Articulon engage to conduct a public awareness campaign on affordable housing by CAHEC
2016
- For a second year, Articulon chosen by Triangle Lebanese Association to promote the 18th annual Lebanese Festival
- For a third year, Articulon chosen by International Focus to promote the 31st annual International Festival
- Articulon chosen by NF Tumor Foundation to promote rebranding and global expansion
- Named agency of record for the 2016 Triangle Parade of Homes
- Named agency of record for Waverly Place shopping center
- Named agency of record for Steward Wealth Strategies
2015
- Articulon chosen by Triangle Lebanese Association to promote the 17th annual Lebanese Festival
- Named agency of record for Triangle-based realty brothers, Jason and Scott Graves
- Named agency of record by Mediterranean restaurant, Neomonde
2014
Articulon moves to retail, mixed-use office space at Raleigh’s Lafayette Village
- Articulon chosen by International Focus to promote the 28th annual International Festival
- Jessica Pope joins firm as account coordinator and social media specialist
- Named agency of record by B2B professional companies: Strategic Vision, Inc., Morningstar Law Group and TourTech
- Jessica Pope named to the board of directors for Raleigh Public Relations Society
2013
Articulon begins 11th year in business
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Financial services practice group works with Ameriprise Financial and Mark Vitek, CPA, P.A.
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Triangle Association of Commercial REALTORS® Names Articulon as Agency of Record for 3rd consecutive year
2012
Articulon Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with Anniversary Challenge
- Articulon named as a Top 25 Triangle public relations firm by Triangle Business Journal for the 7th consecutive year
- Articulon a Triple Crown Winner for Social Media Campaign
- Articulon sponsors 2012 Frontier Awards, TCAR Honors Triangle’s Top Commercial Real Estate Brokers
- Articulon named agency of record for Yates, McLamb & Weyher, L.L.P.
- Articulon chosen by LGBT Center of Raleigh to Promote 2012 OutRaleigh Festival, exceeded 10,000 attendees
- 8th consecutive year as Gold Sponsor for the 27th Annual A Toast to the Triangle benefiting the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities
- Triangle Association of Commercial REALTORS® Names Articulon as Agency of Record for 2nd year
2011
Triangle Association of Commercial REALTORS® Taps Articulon as Agency of Record
- Articulon Named Agency of Record for 2011 Holiday Express
- Articulon named as a Top 25 Triangle public relations firm by Triangle Business Journal for the 6th consecutive year
- Articulon sponsors 16th Annual TCAR Commercial Classic at Hasentree
- Articulon sponsors 6th Annual Krispy Kreme Challenge benefiting North Carolina Children’s Hospital
- 7th consecutive year as Gold Sponsor for the 26th Annual A Toast to the Triangle benefiting the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities
2010
Raleigh Chamber of Commerce names Articulon as a Pinnacle Business Award Winner
- Articulon sponsors Second Empire 5K Classic on May 2 benefiting Hopeful Parents, a nonprofit that celebrates adoption
- Brian Van Norman named Publicity Chair for the 25th Annual A Toast to the Triangle, secures more than $100,000 of in-kind media
- 6th consecutive year as Gold Sponsor for the 25th Annual A Toast to the Triangle benefiting the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities
2009
Raleigh Public Relations Society honors Articulon with Sir Walter Raleigh Awards – Best in Division and Best Bang for Your Buck
- Cindy Stranad earns certification as an Accredited Public Relations Professional (APR) by the Public Relations Society of America. She is held to the PRSA Code of Professional Standards.
- The “APR” designation stands for “Accredited in Public Relations.” Earned from PRSA, APR is a mark of distinction among public relations professionals that demonstrates one’s mastery of the public relations body of knowledge and a commitment to the strategic, executive and ethical practice of public relations. Only one in five practitioners (about 5,000 worldwide) have completed the rigorous process to achieve accreditation.
- Brian Van Norman named to the Board of Directors for The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
- Articulon named Agency of Record for 16 endurance races, winning the Second Empire Series account
- Articulon sponsors The Magnificent Mile to benefit Spastic Paraplegia Foundation
- Top 100 Small Business, Business Leader Magazine
- Articulon named top 25 public relations firms by Triangle Business Journal for 4thconsecutive year
- 5th consecutive year as Gold Sponsor for the 24th Annual A Toast to the Triangle benefiting the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities.
2008
Articulon grows services by adding We Print Everything, a promotional products and apparel company
- Articulon selected to create the City of Raleigh Annual Report, brand identity and collateral materials
- Articulon wins two 14th Annual Communicator Awards from the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA) for publicity campaigns for Better Business Bureau and Helms Mullis Wicker, PLLC
- Certified by the City of Raleigh as a Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)
- State of North Carolina Certified as Woman-Owned business
- Cindy Stranad named Impact Woman Business Owner by Business Leader Magazine
- Articulon named top 25 public relations firm by Triangle Business Journal for 3rd consecutive year
- 4th consecutive year as Gold Sponsor for the 23rd Annual A Toast to the Triangle benefiting the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities
2007
Articulon continues community involvement
- Articulon named top 25 public relations firms by Triangle Business Journal for second year
- Articulon sponsors National Kidney Foundation’s first Raleigh-based testimonial fundraiser – honoring former CEO of the state’s business lobby and chairman emeritus of the State Board of Education, Phillip J. Kirk, Jr.
- Articulon sponsors Ridgewood Shopping Center Turkey Trot to benefit Multiple Sclerosis Society, Eastern North Carolina Chapter
- 3rd year as Gold Sponsor of 22nd Annual A Toast to the Triangle benefiting the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities.
2006
Company grows account service department
- Articulon named top 25 public relations firms by Triangle Business Journal
- Articulon wins three Carolinas Pro Ad Awards from Business Marketing Association
- Articulon takes honorable mention in Sir Walter Raleigh Award for 2005 Sustainable North Carolina Awareness Campaign from Raleigh Public Relations Society
- 2nd year as Gold Sponsor of 21st Annual A Toast to the Triangle benefiting the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities.
- Articulon is Silver Sponsor of 2006 Woman Extraordinaire Awards presented by Business Leader magazine
- Agency launches internship program
2005
Agency wins grand opening campaign for Saks Fifth Avenue’s first store in North Carolina
- Creative Director is hired full time
- Cindy Stranad chairs the 20th Annual A Toast to the Triangle and Articulon joins as Gold corporate event sponsor
- Articulon finishes the year servicing 34 clients
- Cindy Stranad completes the Chamber’s nine-month Leadership Raleigh program
2004
Agency moves into office space at Plaza Place in Northwest Raleigh
- Cindy Stranad joins the Board of Directors for the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities
- Firm triples revenue and expands services with media buying and design
- Articulon sponsors Junior Achievement and Young Entrepreneurs’ Golf Classic
- Cindy Stranad chairs publicity committee for 19th Annual A Toast to the Triangle at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh
2003
Agency hires first team member and services 26 clients
- The Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina partners with annual campaign
- Cindy completes 18 months of service with Best Friends Mentoring program, Wake County Department of Social Services
- Cindy Stranad appointed as co-chair of publicity committee for 18th Annual A Toast to the Triangle, benefitting the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities
2002
Agency founder Cindy Stranad launches the business after 18 years of corporate, agency and consulting experience
- Cindy Stranad receives 40 under 40 award from Triangle Business Journal
- Cindy Stranad appointed to publicity committee for 17th Annual A Toast to the Triangle, the signature fundraising event for Raleigh’s Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities