Articulon News and Announcements

Morningstar Attorney is a Featured Contributor for Construction Executive

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Bill Brian, Jr., attorney for Articulon client Morningstar Law Group, is a featured contributor in Construction Executive Risk Management. Read the full story by clicking here.

Morningstar Law Group:
Morningstar is a full-service business law firm with expertise in a wide array of business and business litigation matters, including corporate, securities, intellectual property, employment, litigation, land use and real estate. With a common goal – to provide premier legal services to business clients for a reasonable fee, the firm was founded in 2012 by partners and seasoned attorneys from the local offices of two international law firms. For more information, please visit Morningstar Law Group.com.

Morningstar Law Group Partner is a featured contributor in Product Design & Development; Shares 5 Ways to Protect Your IP

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Jennifer Collins, IP attorney for client Morningstar Law Group, is a featured contributor in Product Design & Development magazineRead the full story by clicking here.

As a technology and licensing attorney and partner, Jennifer Collins has more than 18 years of experience advising clients in intellectual property and transactional matters. Collins has represented clients of Fortune 100 companies in complex intellectual property transaction matters, such as: collaboration agreements, joint development agreements, license agreements and business process outsourcing agreements.

About Morningstar Law Group: MLG is a full-service business law firm with expertise in: business and business litigation matters including corporate, securities, intellectual property, employment, litigation, land use and real estate. With a common goal – to provide premier legal services to business clients for a reasonable fee, the firm was founded in 2012 by partners and seasoned attorneys from the local offices of two international firms.

Articulon Wins Three 2014 Sir Walter Raleigh Awards

Raleigh-based branding and public relations firm Articulon received three silver Sir Walter Raleigh Awards for work performed on behalf of the Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern and Central North Carolina, FMI Corporation and Bar Rescue’s debut of MoonRunners Saloon.Sir Walter Awards 09-2014-01

“We are honored to be recognized for exemplary client work by our peers in the industry,” said Cindy Stranad, APR, principal of Articulon.

The Sir Walter Raleigh Awards were presented by the Raleigh Public Relations Society to honor work by North Carolina communication professionals. This year’s entries were judged by an independent organization of professionals from the PRSA Las Vegas Valley Chapter. Entries were evaluated based on five criteria: objectives, method, results, creativity and budget.

In total, the agency has earned more than 25 awards for client work, including recognition as a Top 25 PR Firm by Triangle Business Journal and a Pinnacle Business Award Winner for Innovation and Community Service from the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce.

About Articulon:
Articulon is a full-service PR agency that works with some of the area’s most admired brands, including professional service firms, corporations, issues and restaurants. With a bold, resourceful and modern approach, Articulon helps some of the most respected names move their business forward. The agency works with practices areas including: B2C (Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Technology and Hospitality); B2B (Thought Leadership, Reputation Management, Law Firm PR & Mkt, Financial Services and Special Event Management); Political Campaigns and Crisis Communications. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C. in Lafayette Village, Articulon’s energetic, fast-paced, and focused culture and attitude towards media relations and marketing earned the PR firm an ADDY®, InSpire, and Pinnacle Awards for excellence in communication and a spot on the Top 25 PR firm list.

About RPRS:
Formed in 1959, the Raleigh Public Relations Society aims to advance the art and science of public relations and to strengthen communication, understanding, and cooperation among the diverse individuals, groups, and institutions of the Society. Professionals from all areas of public relations, including government, non-profit organizations, corporate, educational institutions, and private communication and design firms join RPRS. RPRS sponsors monthly meetings, hosts several after-work networking events throughout the year, and holds an annual awards competition and awards banquet to honor recipients. These and other programs offer a variety of professional development opportunities for those in the public relations field. Visit www.rprs.org.

Articulon Named Agency of Record for Five New Clients

Articulon has been selected as the agency of record for five new clients. The accounts will be managed based on the firm’s expertise in grand opening hospitality, media relations, messaging, social media and website development.

“From Wake County politics, to a festival in Raleigh with an estimated attendance of 30,000, to publicity for an IT company sponsoring big music events like Lollapalooza, the Articulon team is focused on strategic success for each client,” says Cindy Stranad, Articulon founder. New business wins include:

  • TOURtech
    •  Headquartered in Raleigh, TOURtech provides managed IT services for major events, festivals and concerts throughout the U.S. Beyonce, Madonna, One Direction, Amazon, Coachella Music Festival and Lollapolooza are counted among the client list.
  • Citizens for Sig Hutchinson – Wake County Commission Race
    •  Wake County Commission Candidate Sig Hutchinson has been working to make communities healthy and livable for more than two decades. He has led six bond initiatives totaling $280 million for open space preservation, parks, greenways, transportation and affordable housing.
  • Boulevard Animal Hospital
    •  Since 1945 Boulevard Animal Hospital has provided the Triangle with veterinary care and other animal services. Construction is underway for a new 6,000 square-foot clinic building, North Hills Animal Hospital, at the corner of Six Forks and Shelley Road.
  • SAFE Haven For Cats
    • For 20 years the shelter at SAFE Haven has found homes for more than 6,500 cats and have raised thousands of dollars from annual fundraisers and charities to support their No-Kill shelter principles.
  • International Focus, Inc.
    •  International Focus promotes respect and increases understanding among people of diverse origins. Now in its 29th year, the International Festival is their largest event held September 19 -21 at the Raleigh Convention Center.

This slate of clients will deepen the publicity portfolio of grand openings and special events for the agency. “We have rolled up our sleeves and are excited to work with such a well-respected group of clients,” says Stranad.

Houston Business Journal Highlights FMI Expansion

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Long-term Articulon client FMI Corporation opened their fifth U.S. office in Houston to respond to client demand for support with the boom in oil and gas industry construction. As part of the media plan for announcing the expansion, Articulon arranged an interview for Will Hill,  managing director in Houston

Read the full story in the Houston Business Journal by clicking here.

About FMI
FMI is a leading provider of management consulting, investment banking* and research to the engineering and construction industry. The firm works in all segments of the industry providing clients with value-added business solutions, including:
• Strategic Advisory
• Market Research and Business Development
• Leadership and Talent Development
• Project and Process Improvement
• Mergers, Acquisitions and Financial Consulting*
• Compensation Benchmarking and Consulting
• Risk Management Consulting

Founded by Dr. Emol A. Fails in 1953, FMI has professionals in offices across the U.S. FMI delivers innovative, customized solutions to contractors; construction materials producers, manufacturers and suppliers of building materials and equipment, owners and developers, engineers and architects, utilities, and construction industry trade associations. For more information, visit www.fminet.com

*Investment banking services provided by FMI Capital Advisors, Inc., a registered broker-dealer and wholly owned subsidiary of FMI.