SINCLAIR & CO. SELECTS ‘FIRST NIGHT RALEIGH’ AS 2008 PRO BONO PARTNER
September 13, 2007

RALEIGH – Sinclair & Co., a full–service advertising, branding and marketing communications firm in downtown Raleigh, recently selected First Night Raleigh as its pro bono partner for 2008.

First Night 2008 will be the 17th annual event for downtown Raleigh. Organized by Artsplosure, First Night seeks to foster public appreciation of visual and performing arts through a family–friendly, alcohol–free New Year’s Eve celebration. More than 100 cities worldwide host First Night celebrations.

Sinclair & Co. will provide an overall creative concept for the event, along with promotional materials such as posters, fliers and direct mail postcards.

“As someone who has worked in and supported downtown Raleigh for years, I know just how much we have to offer the community at large,” said Karen Sinclair, president and creative director. “First Night is a great opportunity to highlight downtown Raleigh’s many strengths, and I’m honored to donate my firm’s services to promote the event.”

Founded by Karen Sinclair in 1988, Sinclair & Co. helps businesses identify brand and marketing strategies; develop Web, print, broadcast and direct media campaigns; execute community and public relations efforts; and build stronger customer and employee relationships through effective external and internal communications.

Contact: Karen Stinneford, 919.833.9102