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National Honey Board in consumer review

Jaimy Lee July 02, 2009

FIRESTONE, CO: The National Honey Board is reviewing its $750,000 consumer PR account with plans to award a one-year contract in early November.
 

Kayak puts RFP on hold

Aarti Shah June 30, 2009

NEW HAVEN, CT: Kayak.com has discarded its recently issued RFP to redefine its PR strategy.
 

Atlantic City convention center puts out RFP

Jaimy Lee June 29, 2009

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority is looking for a firm to provide PR, communications, and media relations in support of the tourist destination, according to an RFP posted to the organization's Web site on June 24.
 

H&R Block looking for Hispanic agencies

Kimberly Maul June 19, 2009

KANSAS CITY, MO: H&R Block is reviewing firms for PR and media relations support within the Hispanic market, according to several industry sources that declined to be named.
 

Giving Tree hires Barkley as first AOR

Kimberly Maul June 12, 2009

NASHVILLE, TN: Giving Tree, a for-profit social enterprise that provides socially-responsible prepaid cards, hired Barkley PR as its first AOR, effective mid-June.
 

Council of PR Firms introduces RFP Builder

Tonya Garcia June 11, 2009

NEW YORK: The Council of PR Firms has introduced an RFP Builder, an online tool to help organizations create RFPs and manage the agency search process.
 

National Fire Protection Association issues RFP

Jaimy Lee May 26, 2009

QUINCY, MA: The National Fire Protection Association is seeking a firm to provide PR support for six months, beginning June 1.
 

FCC: Complaint won't slow work on DTV campaign

Frank Washkuch May 13, 2009

WASHINGTON: Despite a complaint filed against the review process, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said it will continue work on a $3.5 million digital television transition campaign due to the "urgent and compelling" nature of the effort.
 

Navy division looking for firm to promote centennial

Jaimy Lee May 08, 2009

PHILADELPHIA: The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) posted a presolicitation for a PR firm to provide support and direct the program for the NSWCCD's upcoming centennial celebration, according to a federal filing.
 

Seneca Nation of Indians issues RFP

Kimberly Maul April 20, 2009

SALAMANCA, NY: The Seneca Nation of Indians, a self-governing Indian nation with approximately 7,700 members, issued a RFP for media relations and strategic communications services.
 

Unilever selects global roster of firms

Nicole Zerillo March 30, 2009

LONDON: Unilever has selected five firms that it will draw upon for global work, including GolinHarris and Fleishman-Hillard, following a review that began last May.
 

Access wins Juniper task

Aarti Shah March 27, 2009

SUNNYVALE, CA: Juniper Networks has named Access Communications its North American AOR, according to a source familiar with the competitive review.
 

Green messaging adjusts to maintain relevance

Nicole Zerillo March 20, 2009

As consumer concern has turned to the economy, interest in purely green PR strategies has waned.
 

Kayak.com issues RFP

Nicole Zerillo March 02, 2009

NORWALK, CT: Kayak.com, a media company and travel search site, has put out an RFP seeking a PR firm to help take it to the next level. It will include corporate communications for parent company Kayak.com, which also operates Sidestep.com, TravelPost.com, and TravelSearch.com, as well as brand work for the travel Web site, Kayak.com.
 

Sierra Nevada taps Carmichael Lynch Spong

Nicole Zerillo January 15, 2009

CHICO, CA: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. recently hired Carmichael Lynch Spong (CLS) as its first AOR for PR.
 

Dept. of Energy enlists Greenough for EcoCAR

Nicole Zerillo January 15, 2009

WASHINGTON: The EcoCAR, a US Department of Energy project sponsored by GM and others, hired Greenough Communications as its AOR for the latest competition.
 

CTTC issues $300K RFP

Beth Krietsch January 09, 2009

SACRAMENTO, CA: The California Travel & Tourism Commission (CTTC) issued an RFP on January 7 for a six-figure account to promote the state as a top tourist destination in the US and Canada.
 

Budget concerns spur businesses to slow down on RFP decisions

Aarti Shah December 19, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO: As budgets hang in the balance, some decisions on RFPs appear to be on hold until 2009. The delays come at a time when PR agencies are already bracing for leaner budgets and cutbacks.
 

Shapiro brings an openness to Mozilla's outreach

Rose Gordon December 01, 2008

Mozilla chose Melissa Shapiro as its first full-time PR pro about a year and half ago, when it was about a week into an RFP for a new US AOR. Most recently, she helped the company set a Guinness World Record in June for the most downloads in a single day.
 

Brazil taps CDN, Fleishman for $8m worldwide account

November 26, 2008

BRASILIA, BRAZIL: Brazil's Department of Social Communication (SECOM) awarded CDN Comunicação and partner Fleishman-Hillard an approximately $8 million, one-year contract to promote Brazil as a financially stable, attractive location for foreign investment.
 

Disappearing act leads to a sour relationship with client and team

Dan Orsborn November 10, 2008

You've just received an RFP for an exciting piece of new business. Industry and experience-wise, it's right up your alley, though you'll have to pull in key pitch team members from around your agency's office network to be competitive.
 

Access to aid Toshiba push

Aarti Shah November 07, 2008

IRVINE, CA: Toshiba hired Access Communications as North American AOR for its digital products sector.
 

Hewlett-Packard to review firms for social media AOR

Aarti Shah October 31, 2008

PALO ALTO, CA: Tech giant Hewlett-Packard is reviewing firms to serve as its social and digital media agency, according to a senior source at the company. HP has not previously worked with an agency in this capacity, so there is no incumbent, the source said.
 

Firms' proposals must adjust to the times

Craig McGuire October 25, 2008

In the current economic climate, RFP responses are more important than ever, finds Craig McGuire
 

American Cancer Society selects AOR

Jaimy Lee October 23, 2008

ATLANTA: The American Cancer Society (ACS) named Brodeur Partners its AOR October 17 after a competitive three-round process.
 

American Cancer Society looking for new AOR

Jaimy Lee October 08, 2008

WASHINGTON: The American Cancer Society (ACS) is undergoing a competitive review for its creative firms, including PR, and expects to announce a new AOR in the next month.
 

US Navy Seals choose Gallup

Ted McKenna October 02, 2008

SAN DIEGO: The US Navy Seals recently awarded Washington-based Gallup Consulting a six-month, $500,000 contract to help it develop a new branding and marketing strategy.
 

SunPower selects Ogilvy to help corporate comms

Jaimy Lee October 02, 2008

SAN JOSE, CA: SunPower, a solar power designer, manufacturer, and marketer based in San Jose, CA, named Ogilvy global AOR after a competitive pitching process.
 

MAOF hires Valencia as AOR

Kimberly Maul September 29, 2008

LOS ANGELES: The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) chose Valencia & Co., the separate public affairs arm of Valencia, Perez & Echeveste PR, as its AOR, effective September 25.
 

A good client-firm relationship starts with the pitching process

Dan Orsborn September 29, 2008

New business - and winning your share of it - is the lifeblood of your operation. And at the heart of the new business process is the introduction of your account team to the client prospect.
 

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