RFP

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.
 

IRS seeks agency for compliance effort

February 06, 2012

WASHINGTON: The Internal Revenue Service is seeking an agency to help it with PR, advertising, and marketing projects, including a campaign to encourage voluntary tax compliance.
 

NHTSA to seek comms, marketing support

February 01, 2012

WASHINGTON: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will soon release a wide-ranging communications RFP seeking PR, advertising, marketing, and media services to enhance its behavioral safety programs.
 

EPA re-ups with Vocus

January 31, 2012

WASHINGTON: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to forgo an RFP process and grant a sole-source contract to Vocus to support its current PR software package.
 

Visit Florida hires Ketchum as AOR

January 27, 2012

TALLAHASSEE, FL: Visit Florida has hired Ketchum as its PR AOR. Ketchum previously worked with the state tourism organization after the BP oil spill affected the Gulf Coast.
 

Illinois looks for firm to launch clean air campaign

January 24, 2012

SPRINGFIELD, IL: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is seeking a communications firm to launch a statewide clean air campaign.
 

Defense Department looks for comms assistance

January 23, 2012

WASHINGTON: The office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics has issued an RFP for communications and outreach support.
 

Iowa releases multimillion-dollar lottery RFP

January 20, 2012

DES MOINES, IA: The Iowa Lottery Authority has released a multimillion-dollar marketing RFP with significant PR components.
 

Vermont searches for shop for anti-tobacco efforts

January 19, 2012

BURLINGTON, VT: The Vermont Department of Health has released an RFP for media and public health education services to reduce smoking in the state.
 

US Cellular issues RFP for first national agency

January 18, 2012

CHICAGO: US Cellular is conducting an agency search for national PR assistance, according to numerous industry sources.
 

New York agriculture department releases regional produce marketing RFP

January 12, 2012

ALBANY, NY: New York State is seeking multiple firms to tailor its statewide "Pride of New York" promotion to fit the needs of specific regions.
 

Vermont releases healthcare communications RFP

January 11, 2012

MONTPELIER, VT: The Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) has issued an RFP seeking a firm to highlight health policies being implemented across the state of Vermont.
 

Iowa seeks shop to highlight universities

January 03, 2012

URBANDALE, IOWA: Iowa is seeking a communications firm to create a campaign highlighting the benefits of universities located in the state.
 

Alaska releases multimillion-dollar tourism RFP

January 03, 2012

ANCHORAGE, AK: The state of Alaska is seeking a PR firm to create a comprehensive tourism campaign with a budget estimated at $1 million to $6 million.
 

Caribou Coffee issues RFP

January 03, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS: Coffee and espresso company Caribou has issued an RFP for a new PR agency to help expand the business.
 

New York searches for agency for fashion project

December 20, 2011

NEW YORK: The New York City Economic Development Corporation has issued an RFP seeking an agency to run its "Project Pop-Up" fashion competition.
 

California High-Speed Rail Authority gives pitch process a black eye

December 16, 2011

Agencies frequently grouse over the RFP process from unannounced cattle calls to the involvement of pencil-counting procurement trolls.
 

The PR Week - December 15, 2011

December 16, 2011

Steve Barrett, Rose Gordon and Lindsay Stein discuss WPP's team Lincoln; Ogilvy's Women in Public Service Project; Richard Sorian's departure from HHS; and Brooks Sports' RFP.
 

Brooks Sports seeks AOR

December 15, 2011

BOTHELL, WA: Brooks Sports, an athletic shoe and apparel manufacturer, has issued an RFP seeking an AOR to lead traditional PR efforts.
 

Adconion conducts agency review

December 13, 2011

SANTA MONICA, CA: Adconion Media Group, an independent content and audience network, has issued an RFP seeking a PR agency.
 

California urged to keep rail communications in-house

December 12, 2011

SACRAMENTO, CA: The California High-Speed Rail Authority's in-house communications management has recommended the organization not award its statewide outreach and communications contract to an outside agency.
 

Texas A&M seeks agency for OPAS program

December 09, 2011

COLLEGE STATION, TX: Texas A&M University has issued an RFP for an agency to handle marketing, advertising, and communications for its OPAS theater program.
 

Glidden Paint issues RFP for first PR AOR

November 22, 2011

STRONGSVILLE, OH: AkzoNobel Paints has issued an RFP in search of an AOR for its Glidden Paint brand.
 

GNC searching for agency to bolster consumer outreach

November 21, 2011

PITTSBURGH: Nutritional supplement retailer GNC is searching for a PR agency to boost consumer engagement.
 

Institute of Certified Public Accountants seeks agency

October 20, 2011

DURHAM, NC: The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is conducting an RFP process to find an agency to drive US media coverage.
 

Ticketfly to commence agency search

October 17, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO: Ticketfly is planning to release an RFP seeking a new agency in about two weeks.
 

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.
 

FDA plans two tobacco RFPs to target youth

September 14, 2011

ROCKVILLE, MD: The FDA is set to award two communications contracts worth a total of up to $14 million aimed at stopping young people smoking.
 

Cheryl Andrews retains Trinidad and Tobago account

September 13, 2011

CORAL GABLES, FL: Cheryl Andrews Marketing Communications will extend its 16-year run as US AOR for Trinidad and Tobago after a competitive RFP process.
 

CMS awards five agencies with multi-year contracts

September 07, 2011

WASHINGTON: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded Fleishman-Hillard, Ketchum, Ogilvy PR Worldwide, Porter Novelli, and Weber Shandwick open-ended PR contracts for up to seven years.