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Hawkins Hires Kristen Boehm for Digital Practice Hawkins International PR nabbed Kristin Boehm from DKC as their digital director. Boehm brings a resume that includes a stint as online editor at the New York Post and People.com’s editor-in-chief. In additional to Boehm, the firm put Andrea Capodilupo in as their first specialist in corporate communications at the end of 2016. She’s directing corporate thought leadership and picking up more media exposure for clients and brands represented by the agency. Ben Wyskida Becomes CEO at Fenton Michael Huttner has been acting CEO and with the change of bringing Ben Wyskida in... Read More >

Weber Shandwick Helps with Nike’s Breaking2 Exhibition Marathon Nike sponsored the Breaking2 Marathon last week. It was a private exhibition race which means  photos from the event can be used by Nike for marketing purposes. And they will be. Already there’s controversy over the race photos. At such events, there is usually a clock on display showing the time a winner crosses the finish line. That clock doesn’t usually show the official time, usually being off by anywhere from a few seconds to a couple of minutes. The clock showed 2:00:23 and the official time was 2:00:25. Very little difference.... Read More >

Waterfront Toronto is seeking a Media Monitoring company. Waterfront Toronto Corporate Mission: Waterfront Toronto is the public advocate and steward of waterfront revitalization. Created by the Governments of Canada and Ontario and the City of Toronto, Waterfront Toronto is mandated to deliver a revitalized waterfront. Formally created in 2001, Waterfront Toronto has a 25-year mandate to transform 800 hectares (2,000 acres) of brownfield lands on the waterfront into beautiful, sustainable mixed-use communities and dynamic public spaces. The project is the largest urban renewal project currently underway in North America and one of the largest waterfront redevelopment initiatives ever undertaken in... Read More >

Cognitive Context Launched by Weber Shandwick and Storyful The content intelligence service for marketers and corporate communicators, Cognitive Context, was recently launched as a joint venture between Storyful and Weber Shandwick. The two agencies bring their expertise in strategic planning and data-driven content insights to optimize social media and brand campaigns. The venture will allow clients of Weber Shandwick to Storyful surfaced pre-viral social media content with speed and accuracy. Julie Georgas to Become Managing Director for Canadian Operations of Zeno Julie Georgas has been running her own firm, Instigator Communications, but is leaving that behind to become the managing... Read More >

Rhode Island Commerce is seeking a marketing firm to: Review and optimize municipal marketing plans Drive meeting to determine: Outreach timeline Capacity of Solar Ambassadors and volunteer team (who are they, how can they be    engaged?) Assessment of outreach resources available (i.e. time capacity, email lists, or mailers) Select installers for participation with the Solarize Program. Clarify anticipated scope of work with competitively selected Installer(s) Conduct a discussion with Program Team. Set Expectations on Installer communication and site assessment process Effectively communicate program information and program goals to residents and business owners in selected municipalities Regular bi-weekly check- in meeting... Read More >

Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is seeking an agency versed in Digital Media Acquisition, Engagement, Fundraising, and Advocacy Strategy Creation and Support. CBF is the largest regional non-profit conservation organization working solely to save the Bay. Established in 1967, CBF has a staff of approximately 175 employees working in offices in Annapolis and Easton, Maryland; Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Washington, D.C., and in more than a dozen field education program locations. CBF's headquarters office is in the Philip Merrill Environmental Center in Annapolis, the world’s first LEED Platinum building. CBF has an annual budget of approximately $23 million and... Read More >

New Mexico Lottery has issued an advertising RFP.  It has the following objectives: Maximizing net revenue from NMLA sales for the beneficiaries designated by the New Mexico Legislature. Conducting advertising and related programs in a manner that promotes the positive image and integrity of the NMLA and the programs funded with NMLA proceeds. Marketing NMLA products effectively, creatively and efficiently in accordance with the New Mexico Lottery Act and within any rules, regulations, procedures or policies officially adopted by the New Mexico Lottery. Maximizing value of the NMLA’s advertising budget. SCOPE & SPECIFICATIONS OF THE RFP Planning and Reporting Assist... Read More >

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of North Texas, formerly the Emeritus College, is an organization created to provide an extensive range of educational opportunities, travel programs, and social activities for adults age 50 and over. Since 2009, OLLI at UNT has offered classes to allow adults a new way to experience college. There are no admission requirements, no tests, and no grades. OLLI at UNT provides avenues for adults to boost both their cognitive capacity as well as social interaction. More information about the OLLI at UNT program is available at https://lifelong.unt.edu/OLLI. OLLI at UNT has... Read More >

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, Vision Zero Education and Communication is seeking a communications, marketing and public relations agency to provide raise awareness of and support for SFMTA’s Vision Zero Policy and other SFMTA related programs. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency oversees transit, streets and taxis in the city of San Francisco, California. Scope of Work: Research and Evaluation - Provide audience and behavior change research and program evaluation to achieve Vision Zero SF and transportation-related culture change and develop messaging, branding and/or materials in support of the overall communications goals for Vision Zero SF and the SFMTA. Conduct... Read More >

The City of Garland, Texas is requesting qualifications and a statement of interest for providing engagement and digital advertising services. The City recently completed a study of internal and external perceptions of the Garland community and is seeking a partner to initiate actions to increase brand awareness and favorable perceptions. The study calls for increased online advertising and social media efforts to promote Garland and engage the community as ambassadors. The city also seeks assistance in reaching key audiences, such as real estate professionals.The City is seeking a firm with knowledge, ability and demonstrable experience in engaging specific audiences; using... Read More >