Wray Ward

Specialties

Wray Ward Is a Creative Marketing Communications Agency Located in Charlotte, NC. We Specialize In Advertising, Public Relations, Media Planning & Buying, Online & Digital Marketing.

History

Established in 1977.

Who we are — and how we do business — has been more than 30 years in the making.

Our firm was created when Charles Wray and Bob Ward opened our doors to serve regional clients in 1977. While we began as a traditional ad agency, we’ve evolved over the years into a full-​service creative marketing communications firm with regional, national and international clients. Yet with deep roots in our area, we still hold true to our longstanding core values of creativity, quality, diversity, reliability, and integrity.

Those values define our culture, and we prize how our people remain down to earth even as we strive for lofty goals. Producing one more unexpected, ingenious idea forever drives us onward. It also inspires a collaborative spirit that extends beyond our

walls to the way we work with our clients.

Drawing great ideas from every source, sparing no effort, immersing fully in every task — our smart, strategic, tireless approach builds brands that outstrip their competition.

Meet the Business Owner

Jennifer A.

Business Owner

Starting with the agency in 1993 as senior art director, Jennifer Appleby quickly moved up the ranks to creative director, garnering top industry awards along the way. She now serves as president and chief creative officer, spreading her enthusiasm, focus and creative thinking to all areas of the organization. Her account experience ranges from huge banks to cool soft drinks.

Jennifer is passionate about giving back to the community, and our agency has contributed thousands of hours in pro-​bono campaigns to causes such as United Way of Central Carolinas, Goodwill Industries, the Arts & Science Council and many more. In keeping with this philosophy, Jennifer serves on numerous community boards including the Arts & Science Council, Goodwill Industries and Charlotte Center City Partners. Meanwhile, she remains intimately involved in building our clients’ brands, bringing a keen sensibility to one initiative after another, and actively engaging in the work of every department.