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You found us. That means your future customers probably will too.

This Is Raleigh isn’t a social media account with a blog on the side. It’s a full local media brand — with a website drawing 110,000 monthly visitors, a newsletter landing in 12,000+ inboxes, and social communities on Facebook and Instagram that actually talk back.

Behind it is Caroline and Craig Makepeace — Australian-born couple, Raleigh-adopted (now citizens), and one of the most experienced content creators in the game. Nearly 30 years of global travel experience. 15+ years as a professional publisher. A weekly radio segment on G105. Recognized by the U.S. Government for extraordinary ability in travel media. They’ve worked with Ford, Hilton, Airbnb, Tourism Australia, and dozens of major global brands — and have chosen to plant their flag here, in the Triangle, building something genuinely useful for this community.

When you partner with This Is Raleigh, you’re not buying a post. You’re getting strategic, multi-channel storytelling from someone with authentic passion for the city who has been doing this longer than most influencers have had Instagram accounts — and an audience that trusts them because of it.

“Working with the This is Raleigh team was an incredibly smooth experience. They took a real interest in our space and helped us create an incredibly engaging piece of video content. From the numbers alone, this was one of the most successful content collaborations we’ve ever had, bringing over 100 people to our sneak peek tours and converting many of them into paying customers. We’d 100% work with them again and can’t recommend them enough!” — Jack Henry Decker, Partnerships Specialist, Switchyards

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Working with Caroline and Craig at This Is Raleigh was an outstanding experience from start to finish. From the moment I first reached out, their communication was immediate, professional, and genuinely collaborative. What started as a conversation about a potential partnership quickly turned into one of the most impactful local marketing collaborations we’ve done at Ready To Roll Garage Doors.

As a newer company after a rebrand, our goal was to increase local brand awareness and connect with homeowners across Raleigh in a more authentic way. Caroline and Craig helped us do exactly that. Through our partnership, we transformed their garage with a new garage door, high-lift system, and opener upgrade, but what stood out most was how they turned the project into engaging, high-quality content for their audience.

Their ability to create content that felt natural, informative, and community-driven was incredible. From videos and photos to audience engagement around design decisions like garage door colors and decorative hardware, their followers were highly engaged immediately. The partnership created real conversations and genuine excitement.

Most importantly, the results were measurable. I can directly attribute approximately $30,000 in closed business to this partnership alone, not including the long-term brand recognition and exposure that continues today through their blog content, social media, and ongoing reach. We also saw positive impact for other local businesses involved in the project, including the general contractor and electrician, making it a true win-win partnership for everyone involved.

Caroline and Craig have built something special with This Is Raleigh. They are trusted voices in the community, exceptional storytellers, and true professionals who care deeply about supporting local businesses while creating meaningful content for their audience. I would absolutely recommend partnering with them to any business looking to build authentic local visibility and real engagement.— Kyle Rutter, Founder, Ready to Roll Garage Doors

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