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CDC looks for support for healthy dating, cancer efforts

May 25, 2012

WASHINGTON: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking agency support for ongoing healthy dating and gynecological cancer initiatives.
 

The PR Week - May 18, 2012

May 18, 2012

Steve Barrett, Frank Washkuch, and Lindsay Stein discuss Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson's exit; JPMorgan's comms challenges; Zappos' RFP; PRWeek's public affairs roundtable; and Steve's trip to Minneapolis.
 

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer seeks PR AOR

May 15, 2012

TORONTO: The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) is seeking a media relations agency of record.
 

Product Safety commission brings back Widmeyer

May 14, 2012

WASHINGTON: The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has rehired Widmeyer Communications to run its national "Pool Safely" public education campaign that aims to reduce child drownings.
 

Rodale picks Catalyst to promote Nissan program

May 11, 2012

EMMAUS, PA: Rodale, the publisher of magazines such as 'Men's Health,' has chosen Catalyst Public Relations to lead communications for its annual marketing program conducted with Nissan.
 

Zappos starts PR agency search, hires VaynerMedia for social media

May 10, 2012

HENDERSON, NV: Online shoe and apparel retailer Zappos has issued an RFP for a PR AOR. The company also selected VaynerMedia as its first social media agency.
 

California looks for firm to explain diesel regulations

May 10, 2012

SACRAMENTO, CA: California's Air Resources Board is hiring an agency as it plans a campaign targeting both in-state and national audiences to explain regulations.
 

California Transportation Department seeks support

May 08, 2012

SACRAMENTO, CA: California's Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking PR support for major toll and bridge projects. The account has a budget of $10 million.
 

Capital Grille parent Darden conducts RFP

May 08, 2012

ORLANDO, FL: Darden Restaurants' Specialty Restaurant Group is conducting an RFP for an agency partner to promote its Capital Grille, Seasons52, Bahama Breeze, and Eddie V's chains.
 

Centers for Disease Control looks for agency partners

May 04, 2012

ATLANTA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is searching for agency support for three major projects, including its HIV/AIDS-prevention work.
 

No such thing as over-rehearsing

Dan Orsborn, Orsborn Partners May 04, 2012

The pitch team has been working madly for weeks on a major RFP that could, should you win it, make the difference between a good and a great year for your agency.
 

National Institutes of Health seeks messaging help

April 25, 2012

WASHINGTON: The National Institutes of Health is seeking communications support for two of its clearinghouses.
 

VA hires District to promote health management app

April 25, 2012

WASHINGTON: The Department of Veterans Affairs has hired The District Communications Group to promote a yet-to-be-launched service that will allow wounded veterans and their caregivers to manage healthcare needs through mobile and tablet devices.
 

PepsiCo selects Weber for Mountain Dew brand

April 23, 2012

PURCHASE, NY: PepsiCo has hired Weber Shandwick as the PR agency for its Mountain Dew brand after an RFP. Ruder Finn previously managed the account.
 

Strongbridge to support Defense Department

April 19, 2012

WASHINGTON: The office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics has hired Strongbridge Corp for communications and outreach support.
 

Vermont to replace longtime anti-smoking agency

April 18, 2012

BURLINGTON, VT: The Vermont Department of Health has decided to cut ties with the longtime incumbent of its statewide smoking cessation program.
 

Are search consultants still a key part of the RFP or agency selection process?

April 01, 2012

Search consultants have a valuable track record as part of the RFP process.
 

Indiana looks for support for anti-tobacco program

March 29, 2012

INDIANAPOLIS: The state of Indiana is seeking communications support for a statewide counter-marketing campaign to reduce and prevent adult and youth tobacco use.
 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ad Council closer to contract

March 22, 2012

WASHINGTON: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is moving forward with plans to negotiate a contract with the Ad Council for media services for a planned public service campaign.
 

Baldwin & Obenauf wins Choose New Jersey account

March 22, 2012

TRENTON, NJ: Choose New Jersey has hired Baldwin & Obenauf to develop strategic communications to bolster the New Jersey economic development brand.
 

Nevada seeks PR support for tourism boost

March 20, 2012

CARSON CITY, NV: The Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is seeking a communications firm or firms that can generate both earned and paid media to promote the state as a travel destination.
 

F-H wins $14m Illinois tourism work from Edelman

March 20, 2012

SPRINGFIELD, IL: Fleishman-Hillard has won a multimillion-dollar tourism PR contract with the state of Illinois from long-time incumbent Edelman.
 

California to promote clean transportation

March 19, 2012

SACRAMENTO, CA: The California Energy Commission is searching for a firm to develop a campaign about the transition of the transportation fuels market to non-petroleum, clean alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies.
 

Don't be that client nobody wants

Dan Orsborn, Orsborn Partners March 16, 2012

Get a roomful of PR agency executives together and what do you think they talk about? The pitfalls of pitching some potential clients. You should hope it's not about you.
 

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport picks Aviareps

March 15, 2012

DALLAS: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport has hired Aviareps to expand its presence in the Middle East, Africa, and India.
 

US Army to seek comms support

March 09, 2012

WASHINGTON: The Army Contracting Command will soon seek strategic communication support, according to a pre-solicitation notice.
 

The PR Week - March 9, 2012

March 09, 2012

Steve Barrett, Frank Washkuch and Lindsay Stein discuss WCG's restructuring; the results of BMW's RFP process; comms leader exits Thomson Reuters; H&R Block's new content strategy agency; staff cuts at Ogilvy; and the new iPad.
 

New Hampshire tourism PR contract up for grabs

March 07, 2012

CONCORD, NH: New Hampshire is seeking a PR AOR to promote the state as a tourism destination.
 

Nassau County seeks firm to grow job base

March 07, 2012

MINEOLA, NY: The Nassau County (NY) Industrial Development Agency is seeking a PR firm to promote the county as a place to create and keep jobs.
 

BMW retains Rubenstein, Fleishman after RFP

March 05, 2012

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ: BMW of North America has retained both of its incumbent agencies, Rubenstein and Fleishman-Hillard, as agency partners after an RFP process.
 
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