Raleigh Business News

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a buy-sell by the dealer group, Beach Automotive has purchased the dealership formally known as Jud Kuhn Chevrolet. The dealership was renamed to Beach Chevrolet on finalizing the purchase, January 24, 2024. The dealership, same as the dealer group, will be digitally represented by Sokal, an automotive advertising agency based in North Carolina.

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Kia Digital Website Program gives Kia Retailers greater choices and more flexibility in finding certified providers. As a member of the Kia Digital Website Program, Sokal will be able to provide websites and a variety of advertising options for Kia dealers, such as paid search, programmatic display, social media marketing, email marketing and SEO.

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Capital Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, in conjunction with Operation Homefront and U.S Bank’s Driven to Serve program, donated a vehicle to a deserving veteran on Wednesday, July 26 at Capital Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Garner.

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 15, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Capital Auto Group is pleased to announce that Lindsey Michael-Longo, Director of Strategy & Dealer Principal, recently graduated from the National Automobile Dealers Association Academy on August 11, 2023. Michael-Longo completed a rigorous, year-long educational program focusing on six disciplines essential to successful management and leadership in the retail automobile industry.

RALEIGH, N.C., July 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Capital Ford Rocky Mount announced today that the dealership has created a Tornado Relief Program to assist the community in rebuilding after a tornado touched down on Wednesday. The EF-3 tornado touched down near Rocky Mount on Wednesday around 12:30 pm bringing with it winds of up to 150 mph. [UPDATED]

RALEIGH, N.C., June 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Capital Ford of Raleigh is delighted to announce its partnership with Make-A-Wish, a renowned non-profit organization, to fulfill the dreams of a deserving child and his family. The wish will be granted to Sonny, a 4 year old adopted boy with end stage renal failure. Sonny enjoys playing outside, climbing walls and swinging.

RALEIGH, N.C., June 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sokal, an automotive digital agency, announced today that it has been selected as a certified website provider for the Mazda Digital Certified Program (MDCP). MDCP gives Mazda Retailers greater choices and more flexibility in finding certified providers.

RALEIGH, N.C., May 17, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sokal, an automotive digital agency, announced today that it has been selected as a provider for the Mazda Retail-Go-To-Market+ program (RGTM+). The RGTM+ program uses a data-driven, audience first strategy that revolves around the customer.

RALEIGH, N.C., April 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage software development and solutions firm Brimma Tech (Brimma) today announced a strategic collaboration with ability-to-pay fintech FormFree®. The integration of Brimma’s AI-enabled chatbot service into FormFree’s Passport® mobile app will make it possible for prospective homebuyers to find their ideal loan product from the convenience of their mobile device, without the need to first complete a detailed loan application.

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sokal, a full-service advertising agency with offices in Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C., will be exhibiting at the NADA Show in Dallas, Texas beginning on January 27, 2023. They will be showcasing their suite of digital advertising products, as well as their website technology which is powered by their Momentum platform.

RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 14, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Crystal Auto Mall, located in Green Brook Township, NJ has recently signed Sokal, choosing the Raleigh based advertising firm as their agency of record. Crystal Auto Mall currently operates Crystal Mazda and Crystal Toyota where they sell a full line of each of those brands. Crystal Auto Mall also boasts an ample inventory of Pre-Owned and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.

RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 8, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Fire Cornhole recently signed Sokal, a Raleigh based advertising firm, as their agency of record. Sokal specializes in digital marketing and websites but will also offer their full list of services including, but not limited to, graphic design, video production, and media buying.

RALEIGH, N.C., June 30, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Senior living community TerraBella Northridge earned a top spot in the first-ever Best Senior Living rankings by U.S. News & World Report, winning in the Best Memory Care category. The 2022-2023 Best Senior Living guide is a debut offering from U.S. News & World Report, itself the foremost global authority in health ratings and consumer advice, attracting more than 50 million visitors per month.

RALEIGH, N.C., April 21, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Capital Automotive Group today announced the launch of RideShift, a powerful, new dimension of car shopping, that uniquely leverages AI and exemplary customer service before, during and after the sale of a vehicle.

RALIEGH, N.C., April 20, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sokal Digital, an automotive digital agency, announced today that it has been selected as a certified digital advertising provider in the Mazda Digital Certified Program (MDCP). MDCP gives Mazda Retailers greater choices and more flexibility in finding certified providers.

RALEIGH, N.C., March 11, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Automobile marketing agency, Sokal, recently signed as agency of record for McLaughlin Ford. Commencing on April 1, 2022, the Raleigh, North Carolina marketing agency, Sokal, will launch and craft a new strategy of digital advertising for the Sumter, South Carolina, McLaughlin Ford dealership.

RALEIGH, N.C., March 9, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sokal, a full-service advertising agency with offices in Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C., will be exhibiting at the NADA Show in Las Vegas, NV beginning on March 11. They will be showcasing their suite of digital advertising products, as well as their website technology which is powered by their Momentum platform.

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 31, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lou Bachrodt Auto Group based in Rockford, Illinois recently signed Sokal, the Raleigh based automotive advertising firm, as their agency of record. Headquartered in North Carolina, Sokal is one of largest automotive advertising agencies in the country.

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 19, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lanphere Auto Group and Motorcycles recently signed Sokal, The Raleigh based Automotive Advertising firm, as their agency of record. Lanphere Auto Group consists of five dealerships, including Beaverton Honda, Beaverton Kia, Beaverton INFINITI, Bob Lanphere’s Newberg Jeep Ram, and Bob Lanphere’s Beaverton Motorcycles.

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 15, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are hitting low-income families in North Carolina especially hard, according to a new report released today by the North Carolina Community Action Association (NCCAA).

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 27, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sokal, a distinguished leader in automobile advertising, recently signed as agency of record for Iowa based Sky Ford and Sky Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, RAM.

RALEIGH, N.C., June 16, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sokal, a distinguished leader in automobile advertising, announced yesterday that Melissa Z. Clark has been officially appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer. Clark was originally appointed as the CEO back in August of 2020 by the Board of Directors and has been slowly taking over the role as Mark Sokal, who was the former CEO, has taken a role on the Board of Directors.

RALEIGH, N.C., June 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sokal, a decisive leader in automobile advertising, recently became the agency of record for Infiniti of Melbourne and Kelly Ford. Both dealerships are located in Melbourne, Florida as Sokal’s scope of services continues to reach progressively into the southeast region.

RALEIGH, N.C., June 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Capital Powersports, a Honda dealership in Wake Forest has earned the Council of Excellence award in 2020. Capital Powersports has won this award for the 6th year in a row.

RALEIGH, N.C., May 13, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The North Carolina Community Action Association (NCCAA) has launched “Sleeves Up North Carolina” – a statewide public education campaign aimed at dispelling common myths and providing factual information about the COVID-19 vaccines.

RALEIGH, N.C., May 6, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sokal Digital, an automotive digital agency, announced today that it has been selected as a certified digital advertising provider in the INFINITI Marketing Program (IMP).

RALEIGH, N.C., March 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The flourishing advertising agency, Sokal, recently became agency of record for Advantage Toyota. Branching out into the Midwest, Sokal will cover full-service advertising to the Calumet City dealership including websites and digital services.

RALEIGH, N.C., March 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Entrinsik, Inc., the leader in intuitive business intelligence, announced the addition of 5 new employees to the Informer Development team. The announcement comes as Entrinsik has seen increased demand for its Informer business intelligence software.

RALEIGH, N.C., March 22, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The AGCO Challenge at the eighth World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit was this: New sensing, measurement and edge computing technologies to monetize soil insight and carbon sequestration. And, EarthOptics rose to the occasion.

RALEIGH, N.C., March 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MoBo, an exciting new Streaming Service showcasing Independent Filmmakers is proud to announce their very first original film, “The Big Adventures of Lil’ Slick” – an animated feature film.

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 19, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sokal, a leader in the automotive advertising world, recently signed as agency of record for Keffer Volkswagen. Beginning on March 1, 2021, Sokal will provide a full range of digital and traditional advertising services.

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 16, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — East Coast Automotive advertising agency, Sokal, signed to be the agency of record for the Indiana based Burnworth-Zollars (BZ) Auto Group. Starting immediately, Sokal will initiate plans for the multi-rooftop auto group that will include a full range of traditional and digital advertising services.

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The dealership with a big heart, University Kia in Durham, North Carolina, found a way to provide a need for the Durham Rescue Mission by heaping warmth on the mission with the gift of warm blankets for the cold winter ahead.

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 15, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Young racing prodigy, William Cox III will put his talents to the test with JR Motorsports’ championship-winning Late Model team for 2021, while collaborating with 2020 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series champion Josh Berry.

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sokal, a full-service automotive advertising agency, announced today that Jason Jones has joined the company as the Chief Technology Officer. Sokal is an award-winning, full-service advertising agency that specializes in digital marketing and dealership services.

RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 18, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Capital Automotive Group of Raleigh has once again opened wide its generous arms through their Capital Cares program. Between November 1 and December 15, 2020, a portion of all their vehicle sales at 12 participating Capital locations was given to benefit the local Salvation Army in Raleigh. A total of $46,840 was raised.

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 6, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Capital family of dealership companies has expanded into neighboring Harnett County, with the addition of a newly purchased dealership. Capital Ford of Lillington is eager to be setting up shop in the former Precision Ford showroom located at 945 N. Main St., Lillington, NC 27546.

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Capital Automotive Group of Raleigh has once again opened wide its generous arms through their Capital Cares program, a corporate responsibility program generated by the auto group. Between November 1 and December 15, 2020, a portion of all their vehicle sales at 12 participating Capital locations will benefit the local Salvation Army in Raleigh.

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 30, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 15-year-old William Cox of Chad Bryant Racing is continuing his own personal tradition of excellence in auto racing after recently winning the Fall Classic season finale at Orange County (N.C.) Speedway on Oct. 24, 2020.

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sokal, a leader in the advertising world, will sponsor the long-awaited return of Greg Biffle to NASCAR. Sokal, a long-time supporter and avid fan of NASCAR, will be the proud sponsor of this event.