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RADAR REPORTS & INSIDER BRIEFS

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Radar Report #007 – Week of April 20, 2026
April 20, 2026
New CMOs. Growth capital. Commercialization moves. Radar Report #007 breaks down 7 companies showing signs of potential marketing investment and where agencies may find the best opening.
Global Website Platform Rebuild (Private Introduction)
April 6, 2026
A global organization is exploring a large-scale website platform rebuild across 70+ countries. Selective introductions underway for a complex, multi-phase engagement.

RFP ALERTS

A curated feed of active public sector RFPs for marketing and communications partners

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City of Big Spring Looks for Web Design Partner for Mobile-First Tourism Website Redesign
City of Big Spring needs a web design partner to build a mobile-first tourism website with SEO, CMS control, analytics, and visitor engagement tools for its new CVB. Deadline: May 11, 2026
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City Of Brentwood Marketing Services Opportunity With Annual Budget and Broad Content Scope
City of Brentwood is hiring marketing support to grow Better in Brentwood through social content, website updates, photography, video, and business visibility efforts. Deadline: May 11, 2026
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Texas Education Agency Seeks Marketing Partner to Promote Open Education Resources Statewide
Texas Education Agency is seeking a marketing partner to promote Open Education Resources and help audiences understand the content and how to use the materials across channels. Deadline: May 6, 2026

STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES

A curated feed of strategic opportunities agencies can leverage to win new business

Strategic Opportunities (32)
Princess Cruises Signals a Full-Funnel Video Growth Push
Princess Cruises’ CMO lays out a guest-first, full-funnel approach—premium storytelling, disciplined performance, and the agency collaboration needed to keep the brand modern and measurable.
Strategic Opportunities (31)
Opportunity Areas Emerging Across Levi’s Modern Brand Build
How Levi Strauss is evolving its marketing leadership for a more modern brand era, and what Kenny Mitchell’s approach suggests about agency expectations, creative standards, and partnership fit.
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Adobe’s Next Marketing Chapter Takes Shape Around AI
Adobe’s CMO is sharpening the brand for its next chapter, with a clear focus on creativity, AI, and customer value. Here’s where that direction could create room for agency partners.

CMO MOVES

Leadership changes that often precede agency reviews and budget shifts

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CMO Moves - Week of April 20, 2026
Recent CMO moves can signal new priorities before the market catches up. This roundup highlights the appointments that stand out most for agencies, plus a full list of recent leadership changes.
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CMO Moves - Week of April 13, 2026
Explore this week’s top CMO appointments, then scan the full list of recent marketing leadership changes shaping opportunities for agencies and BD teams.

FUNDING AND M&A SIGNALS

A curated summary of funding, M&A, and restructures signaling new marketing investment

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Funding Signals - Activity Through April 14, 2026
From standout growth rounds to broader market activity, this week’s Funding Signals spotlights the deals that matter most and includes the full list of recent funding.
M&A Signals
M&A Signals - Deals Announced Through April 15, 2026
Big deals first, full list below. This week’s M&A Signals highlights the transactions most likely to trigger messaging, integration, brand, and GTM work for agencies tracking change.

CMO JOURNEYS

Conversations with CMOs revealing their journeys, priorities, and how they choose and work with agencies

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Marie Lee’s Journey From Insider to Challenger
Executive: Marie Lee, Chief Marketing OfficerCompany: Princess CruisesIndustry: Cruise travel and vacation experiencesCompany Snapshot: An iconic cruise brand with deep heritage (including “The Love Boat”),...
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Esi Eggleston Bracey on Leadership, Change, and Doing You
Executive: Esi Eggleston Bracey, Former CMOCompany: UnileverIndustry: Consumer GoodsCompany Snapshot: Global consumer brands companyFormat: CMO Journeys Interview   Why It Matters Esi Eggleston Bracey...
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What Eric Gillin Learned by Following the Biggest Problem
Executive: Eric Gillin, Chief Brand OfficerCompany: Trusted Media BrandsIndustry: Community-driven entertainment across streaming, social, web, and printCompany Snapshot: Trusted Media Brands is behind...

Marie Lee’s Journey From Insider to Challenger

From media strategy to the CMO seat at Princess Cruises, Marie Lee leads with momentum and clarity. She shares how she spots the right agency partners—and why chemistry beats hype in pitches.

Esi Eggleston Bracey on Leadership, Change, and Doing You

Esi Eggleston Bracey reflects on career pivots, creative problem-solving, and the mindset that shaped her leadership — plus what she believes agencies must do to stay essential.

What Eric Gillin Learned by Following the Biggest Problem

Eric Gillin’s career jumped from writing to product to sales—and each shift reshaped how he leads. Now at Trusted Media Brands, he shares what he values in agency partners.

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