Burson Marsteller

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, County Administrator is accepting competitive proposals from qualified individuals, firms, partnerships, and corporations for the purpose of assisting the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas with government relations and lobbying efforts at the federal level.   Background The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is a consolidated city/ county government serving all of the citizens of the City of Kansas City, Kansas, and Wyandotte County. The City of Kansas City, Kansas is located entirely in Wyandotte County and, along with ten other Kansas and Missouri counties, makes up the Metropolitan... Read More >

Jonathan Stern Now MD for Burson-Marsteller’s Miami Office Jonathan Stern just joined Burson-Marsteller this week to become their managing director and market leader in the Miami office. This office works for Florida accounts but also works a great deal with Latin American businesses. Stern will be in charge of client branding/marketing, consumer, digital, health care, media relations, reputation management, tech, corporate, crisis management, sports, public affairs, investor relations, government affairs, and also provide senior counsel to top clients. In the past, he’s worked with MillerCoors, Platinum Marketing Communications, and Cramer Krasselt. Fahlgren Mortine Now Part of Eastport Holdings, LLC in... Read More >

Finn Partners Expands International Efforts With ABI Marketing Acquisition With offices in New York, London, Frankfurt, Shanghai, and Singapore, ABI Marketing Public Relations will add an international flare to Finn Partners, especially in the trade and industrial markets. They work with clients in a variety of languages including German, French, Polish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese, Russian, Romanian, Spanish, and Italian. ABI has been around for more than 35 years and run by Alan Isacson, who will join Finn Partners as their Managing Partner, ABI, Finn Partners. Michael Isaacson New CFO for Rubenstein PR Rubenstein just brought Michael Isaacson, CPA, on board... Read More >

The College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM) at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, has initiated a Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify an agency or company to plan, execute, and deliver branding services, including a core brand message, key marketing pieces, and a complete redesign of the college’s website (auburn.edu/cosam). COSAM would prefer an agency or company that has demonstrated experience in defining brands and managing website projects for higher education, and has expertise with best practices regarding successful implementation of brand messaging and website design, development, and deployment. The purpose of this RFP is to 1) to provide information... Read More >

42West Hires Joe Quenqua as Managing Director in Los Angeles Office Joe Quenqua, formerly of DKC L.A. office is joining 42West in a new office being established in Los Angeles with bicoastal duties working on digital and filmed content as well as live events. With DKC he oversaw their national entertainment practice as EVP including the agency’s 2015 launch of DKC/O&M which was established to work on Broadway and live events. Quenqua has a history with one of 42West’s co-CEOs (Dart) when they both worked at PMK, but he also worked at mPRm Public Relations where he was a VP... Read More >

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District (FVRL), the fifth largest library district in the state of Washington, is requesting proposals for consulting services for two related projects: 1) Modernizing its branding and visual identity; 2) Developing an actionable marketing plan for the district. Scope of Work: Branding With a new strategic plan, and a new mission, vision and values statements, FVRL is ready to open a new chapter in its history. As part of the rebranding process, we are seeking a new logo and branding that energizes and emphasizes our strengths while honoring our past. Our brand should represent the diverse... Read More >

Missouri Foundation for Health issues communications RFP. Missouri Foundation for Health is a resource for the region, working with communities and nonprofits to generate and accelerate positive changes in health. As a catalyst for change, the Foundation improves the health of Missourians through partnership, experience, knowledge, and funding. The selected agency will be expected to work closely with MFH staff, stakeholder organizations, and coalitions throughout the MFH service region to coordinate and align efforts. Scope to include: Develop a messaging campaign (to be rolled out in the fall of 2017 and continue through summer 2018) that will engage Missourians in... Read More >

University of Central Arkansas has issued an RFP for a lobbying agency. The successful firm will handle a range of activities including: Work closely with the University Chief of Staff and key staff to develop a detailed strategic plan for acquiring appropriations and funding for the University of Central Arkansas. A minimum of two (2) meetings will be required. Status updates will be presented to the University on a semi-annual basis and as-needed or required throughout the term of the Contract. Identify State and Federal grant opportunities; draft funding/grant applications in collaboration with the University, which addresses specific funding needs... Read More >

The Oregon State Lottery Commission is seeking an agency to deliver marketing communications services that support Lottery's programs and other marketing outreach efforts. Lottery’s mission is to operate a statewide lottery with the highest standards of security and integrity to earn maximum profits for the people of Oregon, commensurate with the public good. Every year, the Lottery generates over $1 billion in sales of its many products. The Lottery sells many different games, and is responsible for managing a diversified product portfolio. In line with Lottery’s mission of maximizing revenue, Lottery’s goal is to communicate the availability of different products... Read More >

Background: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is seeking a strategic creative agency. Scope of Work: Prepare complete brand & marketing strategy, develop creative ideas and production for all communication channels, including: Broadcast media: television, radio, print, internet, mobile phone communication, Outdoors: posters, leaflets, stage back drops, brochure, calendars, cover designs, booklets, hand-outs, banners, hoarding, display panels , etc. Digital Entertainment: Cinema, sports, endorsements Inter-personal: Audio, video, telecom Outreach programs Campaigns will be carried out in Hindi, English, Tamil, Malayalam, Telegu, Kannada, Bengali, Assamese, Gujurati, Marathi, Punjabi, Urdu, Odia and any other local Indian languages for various media as... Read More >