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SW Montana Dangles Digital Contract

Tue, Apr. 21, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MontanaSouthwest Montana is looking for a firm to handle digital communications, content development and website management to support its destination promotion efforts.

Tourism Jasper Offers Event Production Pact

Wed, Apr. 15, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

JasperTourism Jasper is looking for a firm to handle its annual Jasper in January festival, which is vital in supporting winter visitation to the town located on the northern edge of the Canadian Rockies.

Heart of Bluegrass Country Seeks Travel PR

Mon, Apr. 6, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Shelby CountyShelby County, which is located in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region, is looking for a firm to raise its profile from a regional to national travel destination.

Wisconsin Dangles EcoDev Contract

Fri, Apr. 3, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

WisconsinThe Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation seeks a marketing communications firm to develop and deliver an integrated brand program to position the Badger State as a premier location for business, innovation, talent and community vitality.

VA's Stafford Co. Seeks PR Partner

Thu, Apr. 2, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

StaffordVirginia’s Stafford County is looking for strategic marketing and advertising support for its Department of Economic Development and Tourism.

New Rochelle Looks for EcoDev Partner

Wed, Apr. 1, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

New Westchester County's New Rochelle is looking for a firm to provide marketing, brand-building and economic development services.

Michigan Seeks Workforce Development PR

Fri, Mar. 27, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MichiganMichigan Works! Southwest seeks proposals for communications and outreach plans to increase the awareness and knowledge of available public workforce development programs.

Accounts in Transit: Violet PR Picks Up Birmingham Business Alliance

Thu, Mar. 12, 2026

By Steve Barnes

BirminghamViolet PR picks up the Birmingham Business Alliance, the Alabama metro's lead economic development organization and chamber of commerce... Glodow Nead Communications comes on board as US agency of record for Wines of Georgia... Moroch gets AOL status for record for Leslie’s, Inc., a direct-to-consumer brand that markets pool and spa care products.

Maple Shade (NJ) Seeks Marketing Help

Wed, Mar. 11, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Maple ShadeMaple Shade Township, which is located in South Jersey's Burlington County, is seeking proposals and resumes for a marketing and social media consultant to work on an as-needed basis.

Hunterdon County, NJ Issues Tourism Marketing RFP

Fri, Mar. 6, 2026

By Jon Gingerich

HunterdonHunterdon County, New Jersey, is looking for an agency that can improve the visibility of the county’s tourism brand by providing digital as well as traditional marketing and public relations services.

Accounts in Transit: Praytell Drives Up to Burger King

Fri, Mar. 6, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Burger KingPraytell is selected as U.S. PR agency of record for Burger King. Mojo Supermarket takes on social AOR duties... P-22 Agency signs on with Explora, a family-owned, certified B Corporation offering immersive journeys in South America... GV Public Relations is representing The Whitney Hotel in Boston; The Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia; and Juniper Preserve, Golf & Wellness Resort in Bend, OR.

Travel Nevada Looks for Comms Partner

Wed, Mar. 4, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Travel NevadaTravel Nevada is seeking a creative shop that will be responsible for managing all aspects of its brand strategy and campaign production.

WI State Fair Shops for Marcomms Help

Mon, Mar. 2, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

WisconsinThe Wisconsin State Fair, which will celebrate its 175th anniversary on opening day August 6, is looking for a firm to handle brand strategy, marketing and advertising.

On the Move: USAA Hires Curtin of Sam's Club

Mon, Mar. 2, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Chris CurtinUSAA, which provides insurance, banking and retirement solutions for members of the US and their families, names Chris Curtin as CMO... Hemlo Mining, a Canadian gold producer, appoints Jason Banducci as VP, corporate development & investor relations... rbb Communications promotes four senior executives to SVP.

OR's Lake Oswego Looks for StratComm Plan

Thu, Feb. 26, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Lake OswegoOregon’s Lake Oswego is seeking branding and communication services to increase public involvement, provide cohesive and effective communications, and build public trust.