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The University of Houston System (University) comprises the largest Texas state institution system of higher education located in an urban, metropolitan environment. The University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of disciplines; courses are conducted throughout most of the calendar year. The student population of the main campus in Houston, TX is comprised of approximately 37,900 students who commute to the campus and 2,100 students who reside on campus. The University of Houston Marketing Department has issued an RFP for a digital marketing reputation campaign.  The goal of the campaign is to increase the brand and reputation... Read More >

QuadCo Management Solutions, a wholly subsidiary of Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS) is seeking agencies who are interested in creating, implementing and/or managing an advertising, marketing and public relations campaign with the goal to create awareness of FWHS’s subsidiary brand identity to current and prospective business partners, community stakeholders and general public. The project consists of establishing a strong business and community voice and updating the visual identity in keeping with current corporate colors and to add experiential marketing all of which will include a brand vision, messaging platform and engagement plan. The end result is a higher awareness and... Read More >

Foothill Transit in California has issued an RFP for a marketing agency. The mission of Foothill Transit is to be the premier public transit provider committed to  safety, courtesy, quality, responsiveness, efficiency and innovation.  With 361 buses (344 Compressed Natural Gas or CNG and 17 fast-charge electric) in service, Foothill Transit is the largest municipal operator in Los Angeles County, second in fleet size only to regional provider Metro. Foothill Transit serves more than 14 million riders a year in the San Gabriel and Pomona Valley. Foothill Transit is seeking a full-service marketing/advertising agency (“Agency”) to serve as advisor and... Read More >

MWWPR Adds Tech Companies MWW has been having a good couple of months as they add to their tech client roster with companies such as Qualpay, RetailMeNot, Inc., Arccos Golf, Therachat, and Unison Home Ownership Investors. These additions come quickly after Karen Clyne became the US tech practice lead and GM for their San Francisco office. The firm has increased capacity and experience in corporate communications, travel and tourism, lifestyle, and reputation management as well under her leadership. Nic Jarvis Leaves Edelman to Form Jarvis Counsel Nic Jarvis has been with Edelman since late 2007 and most recently served as... Read More >

India Brand Equity Foundation is seeking a branding agency for the Branding of Indian agri-products for India Brand Equity Foundation. The India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) is a Trust established by Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. IBEF’s primary objective is to promote and create international awareness of the Brand India label in markets overseas and to facilitate dissemination of knowledge of Indian products and services. Towards this objective, IBEF works closely with stakeholders across government and industry to promote Brand India. IBEF is working with APEDA, Tea Board, Coffee Board and Spices Board for... Read More >

College of DuPage, Illinois Community College is requesting proposals from qualified marketing and PR firms for the the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) The McAninch Arts Center (MAC) houses three performance spaces: 800-seat Belushi Performance Hall, 200-seat Playhouse Theatre and 60+ seat Studio Theatre. It is home to two resident professional ensembles: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble and New Philharmonic; gallery space for professional, faculty and student exhibits and supports productions for COD College Dance, Music and Theater Departments. In an average week, the MAC hosts 5.1 public performances, 1.6 arts programs, 2.2 rental events, 10.25 rehearsals and one non-art College Department use,... Read More >

The Southern Group of State Foresters’ Forest Management Committee is seeking an agency to develop a public relations and marketing campaign to educate unengaged southern family forest owners through strategic messaging to increase awareness of the importance of, and motivation to engage in sustainable management of the region’s trees and forests resources to maintain healthy landscapes. Campaign messages and strategies should be based on findings of recent landowner research, be thoroughly tested prior to campaign implementation and should complement existing landowner outreach programs. About the Southern Group of State Foresters The Southern Group of State Foresters (SGSF) is a non-profit... Read More >

A San Antonio Community, Brooks City Base is attracting local, national and international investment to achieve world-class opportunities that transform the campus, surrounding neighborhoods and the region, while respecting our rich and vibrant history. The community’s mission is to promote and develop a vibrant, sustainable community that serves as a catalyst for progressive economic development and regional prosperity.Brooks is a dynamic San Antonio community, rich in history and strategically located where you can Live, Work, Learn & Play. GENERAL INFORMATION Brooks Development Authority is a redevelopment authority and political subdivision of the state of Texas, formed under Chapter 379B of... Read More >

Chobani Switches PR Rep Again – This Time to Edelman As of the 1st of March, Edelman represents the Greek yogurt brand Chobani. Edelman replaces Weber Shandwick which had represented the brand since late 2013. Before WS, it was FleishmanHillard for four years. Chobani has $1 billion in annual sales and since launching in 2007 has become one of the US’s fastest growing brands. But they are taking all the great efforts that have been made by their previous PR representatives and building on that preexisting work, so there are more sales in Mexico and sales in the US are becoming... Read More >

The Village of Tinley Park, located 25 miles southwest of Chicago, with a population of 58,000, is a dynamic metropolitan community offering a wide range of entertainment options, cultural opportunities, superb dining, great shopping and a convenient, enviable location – all within easy reach of Chicago’s world‐renown attractions. The community is conveniently situated with two interchanges off of Interstate 80 and boasts two stops (each housing a gorgeous train station) along the Chicago Metra Rock Island commuter rail line. The Tinley Park Convention Center and 1,000‐room hotel district draw tens of thousands of visitors annually. The Village of Tinley Park... Read More >