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Red Shark Digital Partners with Eastern North Carolina Businesses & Non-Profits to Kick Off Their Shark Week 2026 Campaign.

Annual campaign returns with local business partnerships, sustainability initiatives, educational outreach, and community volunteer opportunities.

GREENVILLE, NC — July 2026 — Red Shark Digital is bringing back its annual Shark Week campaign. Inspired by Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, Red Shark Digital’s campaign has evolved into an annual initiative that combines creative marketing with meaningful community impact. Each year, the digital agency partners with local businesses and nonprofit organizations to encourage residents to shop locally, learn about marine conservation, and participate in volunteer opportunities that help protect North Carolina’s coast.

This year’s campaign features collaborations with restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, fitness studios, retailers, and other local businesses and non-profits throughout Eastern North Carolina. Participating businesses will offer Shark Week-themed promotions and experiences that encourage community members to discover and support locally owned businesses while celebrating one of the ocean’s most iconic species.

“Strong local businesses are the foundation of a thriving economy, and initiatives like Shark Week encourage residents to invest in the people and places that make Greenville-Pitt County special, said CeCe Wilkerson, Communications and Events Coordinator at Invest Greenville NC, premier economic development agency in Greenville.  “We're proud to support partnerships that strengthen our community and reinforce why Greenville-Pitt County is a great place to live, work, and grow.”

Beyond the celebration, the Shark Week 2026 campaign will help increase foot traffic, support local commerce, and raise awareness of the businesses that contribute to Eastern North Carolina's continued growth. These efforts aim to strengthen community connections and showcase Eastern North Carolina as a vibrant destination to live, work, and explore.

Red Shark Digital continues to prioritize environmental responsibility through its ongoing partnership with Plastic Ocean Project. As an official participant in the nonprofit’s 2026 Sustainable Summer Campaign, the agency is once again joining efforts to promote sustainable practices, reduce plastic pollution, and inspire community action that protects North Carolina’s waterways and coastal ecosystems.

“Our goal has always been to use Shark Week as a platform to give back, but this year has exceeded our expectations. Seeing local businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations rally around one initiative shows what's possible when we work together,” said Alaina Corsini, Head of Agency at Red Shark Digital. “We're not only driving people to support local businesses, we're also helping raise awareness for Plastic Ocean Project and the important work they're doing to protect our North Carolina coast.”

Throughout July and August, Red Shark Digital employees will participate in office sustainability initiatives, including expanded recycling efforts and environmentally conscious workplace practices. The summer campaign will finish with a community lake cleanup on Saturday, August 29 at Greenfield Lake, hosted in partnership with the Plastic Ocean Project and J&J Tattoo, where employees, local businesses, volunteers, and community members will work together to remove litter from Wilmington’s shoreline.

The campaign aligns with Shark & Ray Awareness Month, reinforcing Red Shark Digital’s long-standing commitment to educating the community about the importance of healthy marine ecosystems. Through educational content, conservation partnerships, and volunteer efforts, the agency hopes to inspire individuals and businesses to make sustainable choices that benefit North Carolina’s coast year-round.

2026 Shark Week Campaign Highlights

• Annual Shark Week campaign celebrating community engagement, marine conservation, and local businesses
• Partnerships with restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, fitness studios, non-profits and other local businesses across Eastern North Carolina
  • Participating businesses:
    • @thecafeeclectic
    • @eatatseared
    • @eatatnash
    • @common.ritualcoffee
    • @rebelfitnessnc
    • @openhousebaking
    • @uptownnutrition
    • @bluebarndesignco
    • @jandj_tattoo_co
    • @nashstudiosgreenville
  • Participating non-profits:
    • @pittcountyanimalservices
    • @plasticoceanproject.inc
    • @ncgmoa
• Promotions designed to encourage residents to support locally owned businesses during Shark Week - #RSDSharkWeek
• Official participant in Plastic Ocean Project’s 2026 Sustainable Summer Campaign
• Office sustainability and recycling initiatives throughout July and August
• Community lake cleanup at Greenfield Lake on Saturday, August 29, in partnership with Plastic Ocean Project and J&J Tattoo

As the campaign continues to grow each year, Red Shark Digital remains committed to using Shark Week as more than a celebration. It has become an opportunity to strengthen local businesses, educate the community about marine conservation, and create meaningful ways for the agency to give back to the Eastern NC community.

About Red Shark Digital

Red Shark Digital is a full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Greenville, North Carolina, specializing in web design, branding, digital marketing, and creative strategy. Red Shark Digital is dedicated to supporting the communities it serves through meaningful partnerships, volunteering, and initiatives that create lasting local impact. Learn more at redsharkdigital.com.

About Plastic Ocean Project

Plastic Ocean Project is a North Carolina-based nonprofit organization dedicated to educating communities, inspiring action, and advancing solutions that reduce plastic pollution and protect marine ecosystems through research, outreach, and community engagement. Learn more at https://plasticoceanproject.org/.