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Washington Air Force district releases RFP

February 07, 2012

WASHINGTON: The Air Force District of Washington has released an RFP for a communications firm to promote the Andrews Air Force Base Air Show, which will take place this May.
 

Armed forces deploy plan to buoy veterans' job prospects

February 01, 2012

In lieu of a formal campaign, the armed forces have turned to guerilla communications tactics to highlight the employment needs of veterans.
 

Cookies from On Ideas cheer on troops

December 15, 2011

On Ideas, an integrated marketing agency based in Jacksonville, Fl, spread some holiday cheer this year by baking more than 70 dozen cookies for US troops who are stationed locally at the Mayport Naval Station.
 

The Pantry broadens customer awareness via military support

December 01, 2011

The Pantry and AOR Largemouth Communications executed a multi-faceted campaign from Memorial Day to Labor Day aimed at deepening relationships with consumers, employees, and vendors while raising money for military-related nonprofits.
 

Cheerios, USO 'Cheer' military families

November 18, 2011

MINNEAPOLIS: General Mills' Cheerios brand and the USO have rolled out the "Cheer" campaign, encouraging consumers to send postcards to military families.
 

Xe Services taps Gibraltar

October 03, 2011

WASHINGTON: Xe Services, the private security contractor formerly known as Blackwater Worldwide, has hired Gibraltar Associates to handle its PR.
 

National Guard reviews $477M PR, marketing account

September 27, 2011

ARLINGTON, VA: The National Guard Bureau has issued an RFP for its PR and marketing services with a budget of $477 million over five years.
 

Armed and ready: Career Guide 2011

Michelle Lodge September 01, 2011

Military training is not often associated with comms, but as Michelle Lodge discovers, the PR industry has DINFOS to thank for training some of its best talent.
 

Military apparel company hires Turner PR

January 18, 2011

DENVER, CO: Alpha Industries, a company that for over 50 years has developed performance military outerwear and clothing for the United States Department of Defense, named Turner PR its AOR.
 

Agencies battle for military work amid spending reviews

November 01, 2010

Military spending has been a hot-button topic over the past decade - from the Afghan and Iraq wars to hefty defense company contracts. But now it has become an issue at the forefront of policy debates in the private sector and government agencies.
 

US Army puts PR account up for review

August 11, 2010

FORT KNOX, KY: The US Army posted the solicitation for its multi-million dollar marketing, advertising, and PR program, opening the door for the industry's top agencies to bid against incumbent McCann Worldgroup.
 

US Army to issue RFP

July 29, 2010

FORT KNOX, KY: The US Army posted a presolicitation for a firm to support its marketing and advertising program, according to a federal database.
 

Lessons from McChrystal's self-destruction

Doug Spong June 28, 2010

Oh, how the mighty fall. Last week, it was General Stanley McChrystal, commander of NATO and US Forces in Afghanistan.
 

US Army seeking firm

May 12, 2010

WASHINGTON: The US Army issued a pre-solicitation for strategic communications in support of the Joint Contracting Command in Iraq, according to a federal filing.
 

Navy to reach out to minority groups

May 11, 2010

SAN DIEGO: The US Navy plans to hire a firm to provide outreach and raise awareness with minority communities about a career as a SEAL, according to a federal filing.
 

Military, corporations face similar media issues

Marie Manning April 30, 2010

How does one refocus after experiencing a full-throttle takeoff?
 

Social media still a challenge for the military

Marie Manning April 28, 2010

On Monday, I was somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean at 32,000 feet on a C-17.
 

US Central Command seeking support

April 26, 2010

TAMPA, FL: The US Central Command plans to hire a firm to provide public affairs support for the 6th Contracting Squadron, according to a federal filing. The sources sought notification was posted April 26.
 

Military outreach program offers authenticity

Marie Manning April 26, 2010

I kicked off my heels, put on a backpack, and joined the US Army.
 

VA cancels sole source contract

March 29, 2010

FREDERICK, MD: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) canceled a sole source procurement for a national communications campaign, according to a federal filing.
 

Army extends contract with Fulcra

March 02, 2010

WASHINGTON: The US Army posted an online notice stating that it had awarded a four-month bridge strategic communications contract to Fulcra Worldwide in Baghdad, according to a federal database.*
 

US Army to hire firm for video project

January 28, 2010

JACKSONVILLE, FL: The US Army Corps of Engineers posted a presolicitation for a PR agency to develop 10 videos that will educate the public on "national regulatory topics of interest," according to a federal database. It is a Recovery Act contract.
 

DoD taps Agarwal for social media

January 27, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Department of Defense (DoD) said in a statement that it had appointed Sumit Agarwal the deputy assistant secretary of defense for outreach and social media.
 

Threat Management hires E. Boineau for brand reposition

January 26, 2010

CHARLESTON, SC: Threat Management Group has hired E. Boineau Company, its first marketing and PR AOR, to rebrand its corporate identity.
 

Marines post comms RFI

January 22, 2010

QUANTICO, VA: The US Marine Corps is looking for a firm to help it develop a brand, marketing, and advertising program for the Marine For Life (MFL) organization, according to Federal Business Opportunities.
 

Air Force District of Washington issues RFP

January 06, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Air Force District of Washington posted a solicitation for a firm to provide media and advertising services, according to a federal filing.
 

USO taps Ogilvy as AOR

December 16, 2009

ARLINGTON, VA: The United Service Organizations (USO) hired Ogilvy PR Worldwide to develop a signature campaign that will aim to drive engagement and donations among the general public.
 

US military to get new view on social media

April 10, 2009

A new report from the National Defense University offers some social media tips for government folks - ones "that actually makes sense," writes Wired's
 
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