APCO Worldwide

Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System is looking to hire a federal lobbying firm. Connect Transit is seeking proposals from qualified firms for Federal representation who will assist Connect Transit in maintaining relations with Congress of the United States and Federal Agencies to promote and protect the interest of Connect Transit. Connect Transit Mission To provide: Independence through transportation to live, learn, work and play. Added economic value, through transportation opportunities, to our community that is environmentally and economically sustainable. Service to our customers that is safe, affordable, reliable, accessible and valued. SCOPE OF WORK Congressional Liaison The Contractor shall advise and... Read More >

LOVELAND LIVING PLANET AQUARIUM (LLPA) in Draper, Utah, is a world-class, mission-driven Aquarium that inspires people to Explore, Discover, and Learn about the Earth’s diverse ecosystems.  They strive to foster stewardship for the environment and life on Earth. Objectives: LLPA seeks a nationally recognized Public Relations firm with experience in the nonprofit sector, specifically with zoos and aquariums, to develop a strategic communications plan for our expansion and execute a major, national publicity campaign. The goal of this campaign is to not only raise the organizations profile on the national stage, but also help entice sponsors to help fund  growth.... Read More >

Spaceworks’ Story: Simply filling empty storefronts with creative ideas wasn’t enough to address the underlying challenges to Tacoma’s economic success. Spaceworks needed to address the challenges businesses faced. In response, Spaceworks developed a business training program for its participants. By helping creative entrepreneurs navigate permits, licenses, business plans, and marketing, Spaceworks addressed the nuts and bolts obstacles to success for fledgling local businesses. Further, Spaceworks reached into communities that have been historically underrepresented in business. Expanding beyond the downtown corridor and recruiting otherwise untapped individuals, Spaceworks embraced a model that blended creative ideas and business basics. This provided valuable education... Read More >

The Energy Coalition is seeking a communications and marketing agency. The Energy Coalition is seeking to engage an innovative and creative Communications & Marketing firm to design and implement a robust web portal. This portal will be the go-to energy efficiency resource for public agencies, a resource that agencies will seek out for information and use as a platform to share information and participate in peer-to-peer learning. The Energy Coalition (TEC) is a California-based 501(c)3 nonprofit with over forty-five years’ experience in partnering with communities, public agencies, private companies, educators and policymakers to design and implement sustainability strategies. As a... Read More >

The California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce has issued an RFP for a lobbying and government relations agency. CalAsian’s lobbyist will work with CalAsian’s Director of Public Policy (Director), CalAsian President & CEO (President), and Public Policy Committee Committee (PPC) and Staff to lobby, counsel, develop, recommend, and implement strategy for the purpose of advancing CalAsian’s approved advocacy agenda and representing the interests of CalAsian before the state legislature and regulatory agencies. BACKGROUND In 2010 the California Asia Pacific Chamber of Commerce (CalAsian) was founded to give a voice to the over 600,000 Asian Pacific Islander (API) owned businesses in... Read More >

APCO Worldwide Promotes Switzerland’s Other Strengths Beginning this month, APCO Worldwide is looking to update the world’s view of Switzerland with their Swiss Touch campaign and hosting events across the US in major cities such as New York, Boston, DC, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Events feature discussions on technology and climate change with Swiss opinion leaders. They want to reach influencers, legislators, and inform the public about how Switzerland has become a tech hub and home to the forward thinking – in addition to their well-known attributes – mountains, banks, and such. Porter Novelli Adds Two Leadership Positions... Read More >

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has issued an RFP for marketing and media buying consulting services. SCOPE OF SERVICES Strategic planning Media planning, buying and trafficking Campaign post media buys analyses Creative services, including the development of graphics and messages Market research TASK ORDER ONE: STRATEGIC PLANNING The consultant is required to develop and implement multiple marketing campaigns designed to achieve specific objectives defined by the Authority. Campaigns will include, creating awareness of products and services and influencing customer preference for choosing Dulles and/or Reagan, resulting in increased revenue. Key components of campaign development include utilizing available data to define the... Read More >

Edelman DABO in Dubai Lays off 20 Staff Members At the beginning of the first full week in February came the bad news to 20 of Edelman DABO’s (EDBO) employees – no more job. The Dubai-based PR firm became part of the Edelman network in 2015, adding 150 employees to Edelman’s roster and two offices (Dubai and Abu Dhabi. In 2016 the firm picked up Asia’s LinkedIn account but is believed to have also lost several other accounts according. Mercury Public Affairs Hires Former Senator as Lobbyist Former Senator David Vitter (Louisiana) is joining the DC office of Mercury Public... Read More >

The Canadian Tourism Commission, doing business as Destination Canada ("DC"),  Canada’s national tourism marketing organization has issued a marketing RFP. A federal Crown corporation, DC supports the Canadian tourism industry by marketing Canada as a premier four-season tourism destination, and supports the Canadian economy by generating tourism export revenues. Through collaboration and partnerships with the private sector, the Government of Canada, plus the provinces and territories, DC works with the tourism sector to maintain our competitiveness and position Canada as a destination where travelers can create extraordinary personal experiences. DC’s approach focuses on those global markets where Canada’s tourism brand... Read More >

Howard Community College has issued a Digital Marketing RFP.  They seek an agency to assist with the development and implementation of digital marketing strategies and tactics that enhance student enrollment and institutional objectives. Opened in 1970, the College is a publicly funded two-year community college servicing the educational needs of citizens and employers in Howard County, Maryland.  The College attracts 46 percent of Howard County undergraduates who attend public and private two-year and four-year Maryland colleges. In fiscal year 2016, the College served over 30,000 unduplicated credit and noncredit students, who chose from numerous programs of study offered among the... Read More >