Steve’s breakdown: This account includes promoting Kenya in 17 of the richest countries with every communications service any shop could offer. The RFP is here and is 57 pages. It’s due January 25th.
NAIROBI, Kenya: Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is a body corporate established as a State Corporation under the State Corporations Act ( [...]
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Kenya Tourism Board issues RFP
Steve’s breakdown: This account includes promoting Kenya in 17 of the richest countries with every communications service any shop could offer. The RFP is here and is 57 pages. It’s due January 25th.
NAIROBI, Kenya: Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is a body corporate established as a State Corporation under the State Corporations Act ( [...]
Connecticut Lottery in Review
Steve’s breakdown: The due date is March 15th and the RFP is here => Request for Proposal.
Contact: Janice Beckner, CPPB
Associate Fiscal Administrative Officer
Phone: 860-713-2789
Fax: 860-713-2794
Email: janice.beckner@ctlottery.org
ROCKY HILL, CT: The Connecticut Lottery is accepting Proposals from qualified advertising and market [...]
Marketing review: Niagara tourism wants to be #1
Steve’s breakdown: Here’s the quote of the article: “Our vision is to become the number one international tourism destination in North America.” That should be enough to motivate ya.
NIAGARA FALLS, ON: The Tourism Partnership of Niagara is seeking an agency to help promote Niagara Falls and its surrounding communities [...]
Wells Fargo wants to go farther: social media in review
Steve’s breakdown: Hopefully you’ve been invited to partisipate. If not, it’s time to get your credentials over to Selected Resources International who’s handling the pitch.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA: It appears that our sources were pretty much spot-on as we’ve received confirmation that San Francisco-based financial service [...]
Virgin Holidays explores for digital agency
Steve’s breakdown: “Virgin Holidays is looking for an agency to handle its search, social media, affiliate and mobile marketing. Its search partner of four years, Steak, has declined to repitch for the business.”
CRAWLEY, UK: It is understood that Virgin Holidays has chosen a range of agencies to speak to about working on i [...]
Campbell’s Go seeks Facebook with TV work
Steve’s breakdown: Here another fun assignment contest, this time for Campbel;l’s Go. The deadline is December 9th, 2012. Get all the contest/pitch info here.
CAMDEN, NJ: Whether you’re innocent, a jester, an intellectual master, a social butterfly, a lover or an explorer, Campbell’s Go™ has a soup to match your personality and ad [...]
Wendy’s gets all digaRatti: Digital in review
Steve’s breakdown: This sounds a bit complicated with Publicis involved so there might be a great opportunity here for the right shop.
COLUMBUS, OH: Wendy’s has put its digital account into review.
Digital is at Kaplan Thaler, the chain’s lead creative agency. A spokesman for Wendy’s confirmed the review, adding that [...]
NJ Lottery puts the whole shebang up for bids: includes marketing!!
Steve’s breakdown: This one could be complicated but if you were to pitch with a lottery company, which would surely help the cause, this could be giant! It includes the state lottery’s sales, marketing and game development.
TRENTON, NJ: Gov. Chris Christie’s administration is looking to hit the jackpot with the New Jersey Lottery.
Sta [...]
Royal Mail puts multiple projects in review
Steve’s breakdown: This is 3 reviews in 1 that include website and microsite design, creating campaigns and website copy and creative work for social media campaigns.
LONDON, UK: The Royal Mail is looking to establish new digital marketing and digital communications agency rosters worth up to $17 million.
It is seeking to appoint thre [...]
VLCC seeks social media agency
Steve’s breakdown: After 6 o’clock quickie? – To go through RFP please visit this Link: View the RFP FOR SOCIAL MEDIA
NEW DELHI, India: VLCC is accepting proposals from Agencies to Strategize and Execute Social Media Marketing Campaigns for its Personal Care Division. VLCC is into Personal Care Products and want to optimize [...]
Four account reviews in one post!
Steve’s breakdown: We like to keep our eyes open to every thing, every minute, every where and that sometimes includes smaller governmental/regional accounts. Here’s a batch of four.
1) Digital Agency Review: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. The RFP is here
2) Social Media Review: Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust. [...]
Global social media review for LG
Steve’s breakdown: Last August we reported LG Electronics and Global Shop Bartle Bogle Hegarty Split, and told our readers the account was going to be split up. And well, here ya go!
SEOUL, Korea: LG Electronics is searching for an agency to handle a social media campaign.
The company has been in direct contact with ad agencies to invit [...]
PR & social media in review for Toll Roads in Orange County
Steve’s breakdown: You’re getting a big head start on this one. Questions about the review are due August 20, 2012 and proposals are due September 7, 2012.
See the original document here.
IRVINE, CA: The Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency and the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency (jointly referred to as [...]
Abu Dhabi Film Festival screens agencies for advertising & media
Steve’s breakdown: For those who don’t know, The ADFF aims to encourage and foster the growth of filmmaking in the Arab world by showcasing movies from the region alongside standout productions from prominent international filmmakers.
ABU DHABI, UAE: Abu Dhabi Film Festival has called a pitch for both its advertising and media ac [...]
Western Connecticut State University brand strategy account in review
Steve’s breakdown: WCSU is seeking a full service, high quality, cost effective for branding and marketing. Proposals are due June 7. View the RFP here.
DANBURY, CT: Western Connecticut State University, a 6,400-student liberal arts institution in the Nutmeg State, is calling for agency help to create a brand marketing strategy.
The un [...]
State of Arizona seeks agency for the entire state!
Steve’s breakdown: This is the second time Arizona has issued this RFP this year. We reported on it in January with this headline: Arizona needs an Ad Agency. I guess it didn’t work out so well. So here we go again. There is a lot to this account so make sure to read the entire RFP. It can be downloaded here and is due 6/6/12. The [...]
HTC puts Global social media account in play
Steve’s breakdown: This pitch is going through ISBA, Incorporated Society of British Advertisers, so if you don’t have your credential over there, the time is now if you’re interested in participating.
TAOYUAN CITY, Taiwan: The appointed agency will be expected to handle HTC’s social media output across platforms such as Facebook and T [...]
Iowa Economic Development Authority seeks agency for everything
Steve’s breakdown: This is the whole shootin’ match for Iowa. (As they say) Proposals are due on May 14th, the RFP can be downloaded here and the lead contact is Tina Hoffman, Issuing Officer Iowa Economic Development Authority 200 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50309
DES MOINES, IA: The mission of the IEDA is to engender and [...]
University of Illinois at Springfield has student recruitment account in play
Steve’s breakdown: If you haven’t worked on a university account before, they do a lot of direct mail, digital direct and social media. Sealed proposals will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday May 15, 2012: Purchasing Department
B106
One University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
SPRINGFIELD, IL: The Universi [...]
Farmers Insurance Looks to Grow with Social Media Review
Steve’s breakdown: Here’s reason #43 to subscribe to our report. In October we reported Famers Insurance brings in a hired gun for CMO which was your hint to call the client. And if you did, you’d already be in this review.
LOS ANGELES, CA: Farmers Insurance is searching for a social-media agency of record, the company̵ [...]
DC Sustainable Energy Utility powers up Agency Review
Steve’s breakdown: This relatively new green organization is looking for an agency that can do it all. Of course we all say we can do it all so that shouldn’t be a problem. Proposals are due April 30th and the Request for Proposals for Marketing Services is here. Make sure to read the “Source” below.
WASHINGTON, DC: T [...]
Port of Long Beach floats PR account
Steve’s breakdown: There’s only 10 more days to jump on this one. It includes public relations, social media and marketing tools including a media database, media monitoring (print, online, video, TV and radio), press-release distribution and tracking, and media analysis. View the RFP here. Budget? It doesn’t say but weR [...]
Healthy Mother & Infant campaign seeks Social Media firm
Steve’s breakdown: Social Marketing in support of the Delaware Healthy Mother & Infant Consortium needed. The RFP for Professional Services can be downloaded here.
DOVER, DE: All components listed in this section are mandatory. Campaigns and events will occur concurrently for a variety of target audiences. Bidders must demonstrate c [...]
Breakfast brands of PepsiCo seek Digital Agency
Steve’s breakdown: PepsiCo is looking for an agency to handle UK digital advertising for its Tropicana and Quaker Oats brands. The featured video is a Tropicana campaign called “Sunrise” which will no doubt be part of this account’s creative.
THEALE, UK: The food giant has contacted agencies inviting them to pitch for [...]
Vermont Rolls the Dice on a New Ad Agency Search
Steve’s breakdown: The RFP is due May 10th at 2pm. All the information can be seen here on this page. But if you want to go straight to the RFP click => VT LOTTERY ADVERTISING RFP 2012.pdf
BARRE, VT: The Vermont Lottery is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide advertising and marketing services.
The Contractor will be expe [...]
Nothing to Sneeze at: $300K budget for Solid Waste Ad Campaign
Steve’s breakdown: Okay, this is all about Mecklenburg County encouraging residents and businesses to practice both recycling and waste reduction. Please click here to view the RFP. It’s due April 16 by 5pm.
CHARLOTTE, NC: Mecklenburg County is seeking a Service Provider to work in cooperation with County Waste Reduction Staff on [...]
In Review: California Energy Commission’s Advertising & Social Media
Steve’s breakdown: Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program Outreach and Marketing Campaign! Deadline to Submit Proposals: April 18, 2012 by 3:00 p.m. BTW: The name of the contact is Coco Worthy. I’m just say’in…
Here are your documents:
RFP Application Manual
Solicitation Files , (PDF, Word, Excel [...]
In Review: Georgia Dept of Economic Development wants to go Digital
Steve’s breakdown: Here’s a great account for a digital shop in Atlanta! All the information you’ll need is right here.
Contact Person:
Avon Thompson
404-962-4102
athompson@georgia.org
Bid Closing Date/Time: Mar 30, 2012@5:00 PM
ATLANTA, GA: The objective of this Request for Proposal is to obtain the services of a qualified [...]
North Dakota gives Lotto’s Lady Luck the boot: Ad account is in Review
Steve’s breakdown: Here’s the schedule for this pitch process:
March 7, 2012: RFP Issued
March 19, 2012, 2:00 PM CT: Deadline for receipt of questions and objections related to the RFP
March 28, 2012: Responses to questions / RFP amendments (if required)
April 16, 2012, 2:00 PM CT: RFP proposals due
April 25, 2012: Evaluation an [...]
Biodiversity Project, Communications to Inspire Environment Action, seek Digital Help
Steve’s breakdown: Biodiversity Project, a nonprofit communications organization, seeks qualifications documents from website, social network and online engagement firms. Qualifications will be kept on file to be used as Biodiversity Project submits grants and proposals for communications projects that would require tech-savvy help. The [...]
Mercedes Getting Social with Media: Puts SM in Review
Steve’s breakdown: A group of agencies have been contacted but I bet if your shop has social media experience in the auto business, they will take the call.
MILTON KAYNES, UK: Mercedes has told them that it will shortly issue a tender for the business as it looks to build social media activity.
The brand is aiming to reach a younger au [...]
Robson Valley to issue RFP for PR, DM, Digital and Advertising Services
Steve’s breakdown: If I was anywhere near Robson Valley, I’d be pitching this business. They have way too much fun up there not to!
PRINCE GEORGE, BC, Canada: The Regional District of Fraser Fort George, the Village of McBride and the Village of Valemount have launched a new “brand” for the Robson Valley.
Valemount M [...]
Double Review: VisitBritain & VisitEngland put Accounts in Play
Steve’s breakdown: VisitBritain, which last week announced plans for a £25 million global branding campaign, is looking for an agency to handle its social media business.
LONDON, UK: At the same time, its sister tourist authority VisitEngland has kicked off a review of its communications planning account.
VisitBritain has issued a tend [...]
Multicultural Ad Agency Needed in Oregon
Steve’s breakdown: This is one of those reviews where either you have it or you don’t. For this particular account you need experience communicating in Spanish, Russian, Laotian and other Asian languages. The featured video is one of the many ways they are talking to the people of Oregon. The proposals are due February 24, 2012. [...]
Happy 450th birthday: St. Augustine seeks Social Media Strategy Services
Steve’s breakdown: You’ll have to ask them for the RFQ on this one but the email and phone number to do so is below. This is a three year deal and, if you are in the neighborhood, should be a lot of fun.
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL: The City of St. Augustine is soliciting written Statements of Interest and Qualifications from qualified comm [...]
GSK UK PR in Review
Steve’s breakdown: Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline is to launch a review of its multimillion-pound UK PR roster following a shake-up of its in-house comms team.
MIDDLESEX, UK: GSK has restructured its comms unit following a three-month review led by vice-president, global comms, consumer healthcare Leslie McGibbon. He joined last [...]
FBI seeks social media guidance: Go figure?
Steve’s breakdown: All questions are due on January 27th for this account. All responses will be consolidated and issued as an attachment to this RFI for clarification. The responses will be provided by February 1st. All responses to this RFI are now due February 10th. Here the RFP -> Social Media Application.pdf
WASHINGTON, DC: The [...]
Nestlé seeks social media agency for Nespresso brand
Steve’s breakdown: These ads have been going on since 2006 and how they haven’t lit up social media for Nestlé is beyond me. That’s probably why it’s in review.
VEVEY, Switzerland: The food and drink giant has already contacted a number of UK agencies regarding the work, as it looks to boost the online presence of Nes [...]