Funding Signals – Activity Through March 10, 2026
Highlights Sierra Space raised $550M (Series C) led by LuminArx Capital Management Sierra Space builds satellites, spacecraft, propulsion systems, reusable spaceplanes, and other space infrastructure for defense, civil, and commercial missions. The company plans to use the funding to expand national security space initiatives, secure additional contracts, and scale production of mission-critical technologies. That makes this a clear growth round tied to capac… Get Unlimited NextBigWin Access Subscribe to become a NextBigWin Pro member and get access to all our exclusive content. Turn access and intelligence into your next big client win. Already a member? Login Subscribe to NextBigWin Pro
U.S. Army RFI Flags Full-Service Marketing Scope With National Recruiting Reach
At a Glance Buyer: U.S. Department of the Army, Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Knox, on behalf of the Army Enterprise Marketing Office Industry: Government/Military Recruiting Marketing Location/markets: United States; all regions of the country Primary scope: Marketing and advertising services supporting Army personnel acquisition and retention programs Key deliverables/channels: Strategic and operational planning, creative and content development, prod… Get Unlimited NextBigWin Access Subscribe to become a NextBigWin Pro member and get access to all our exclusive content. Turn access and intelligence into your next big client win. Already a member? Login Subscribe to NextBigWin Pro
Jefferson County Attorney Website Redesign RFP With Broad Public-Service UX Scope
At a Glance Buyer: Jefferson County Attorney’s Office Industry: Public sector legal services Location/markets: Louisville, Kentucky Primary scope: Complete website redesign, build, and installation for the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office Key deliverables/channels: Cloud-based website, nonproprietary CMS, responsive UX/UI redesign, onboarding, staff training, accessibility compliance, multilingual support, analytics access, forms, social and video integration, internal sea… Get Unlimited NextBigWin Access Subscribe to become a NextBigWin Pro member and get access to all our exclusive content. Turn access and intelligence into your next big client win. Already a member? Login Subscribe to NextBigWin Pro
City Of Bisbee Tourism Marketing Opportunity Includes Branding, PR, and Digital Campaigns
At a Glance Buyer: City of Bisbee Industry: Tourism/destination marketing/public sector Location/markets: Bisbee, Arizona; regional, national, and international audiences Primary scope: Serve as the City’s Destination Marketing Organization and develop a comprehensive year-round tourism marketing program Key deliverables/channels: Annual marketing plan, branding, advertising, digital campaigns, website management and updates, SEO, social media, email, public relations, perfo… Get Unlimited NextBigWin Access Subscribe to become a NextBigWin Pro member and get access to all our exclusive content. Turn access and intelligence into your next big client win. Already a member? Login Subscribe to NextBigWin Pro
Port of Portland Creative Services RFP Covers Five On-Call Categories Across PDX Brand Work
At a Glance Buyer: Port of Portland Industry: Public sector transportation and economic development Location/markets: Portland, Oregon; Pacific Northwest Primary scope: On-call creative consultant services across one or more service categories Key deliverables/channels: Illustration, videography, social/content creation, copywriting and narrative content, communications, and creative campaign strategy Budget: Not specified Contract type/term: On-call, task order-based, nonex… Get Unlimited NextBigWin Access Subscribe to become a NextBigWin Pro member and get access to all our exclusive content. Turn access and intelligence into your next big client win. Already a member? Login Subscribe to NextBigWin Pro
Ivy Tech Community College Launches AOR RFP Covering 19 Campuses and Systemwide Brand
At a Glance Buyer: Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana Industry: Higher education Location/markets: Indiana; statewide across 19 campuses, 26 satellite locations, and Systems Office Primary scope: Marketing Agency of Record, Public Relations & Communications, and Website Hosting, Design, and Development Key deliverables/channels: Statewide marketing strategy, media planning and buying, creative, PR and crisis communications, brand management, reporting, website hosting… Get Unlimited NextBigWin Access Subscribe to become a NextBigWin Pro member and get access to all our exclusive content. Turn access and intelligence into your next big client win. Already a member? Login Subscribe to NextBigWin Pro
George Mason University Seeks Creative & Marketing Partners for a Multi-Award, 7-Year Opportunity
At a Glance Buyer: George Mason University Industry: Public higher education Location/markets: Fairfax, Virginia; university-wide departments and related audiences Primary scope: Ongoing, as-needed creative and marketing services across multiple service areas Key deliverables/channels: Creative concepting and design, websites and landing pages, copywriting/editing, video and animation, market research, media buying, experiential/event marketing, and limited staff augmentation Budget: Not specified (history of high six-figure annual spends across multiple agencies) Contract type/term: Multiple-award contract pool; 1-year initial term with six 1-year renewal options Key dates: Questions due Mar 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET; answers posted by Mar 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET; proposal deadline Apr 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET; negotiations week of May 25, 2026; anticipated start Jun 2026 Eligibility/must-haves: Proposals must be submitted via Bonfire; Attachment A is required; offerors may bid on one or more service areas, but not staff augmentation only; 3 references, 3–5 case studies, hourly rates, and a sample invoice are required; work must follow George Mason branding, accessibility, security/privacy, and AI policies; eVA registration required before award Why This Could Be Interesting George Mason University is a major public research university in Virginia looking to build a pool of outside partners for ongoing creative and marketing support. This is not framed as a one-off campaign. It is set up as an as-needed resource for multiple departments across the institution. The scope is broad enough to catch the attention of agencies with integrated capabilities. George Mason is buying across creative, web, copy, video, market research, media buying, experiential marketing, and related support, which creates room for both specialists and fuller-service firms. What makes this worth a look is the structure. The university expects multiple awards, which lowers the barrier to entry versus a winner-take-all AOR, and the contract carries one base year plus six renewal options. That creates meaningful long-tail potential even though no budget or minimum volume is guaranteed. Best suited for agencies that can work within public-sector rules, show strong process discipline, and deliver across one or more stated service lines without relying solely on staffing support. Proposal deadline: April 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET Download the full RFP here.
Where Figma’s Enterprise Shift Creates Agency Opportunity
At a Glance Interviewee: Sheila Joglekar Vashee, Chief Marketing Officer Company: Figma Estimated Revenue: $1.056B Location: San Francisco, California Website: figma.com Industry: Collaborative design software and product development Company Notes: Figma is a public software company expanding from design into broader product, developer, and marketing workflows Best-Fit Agencies: Product marketing, brand strategy, enterprise ABM, customer marketing, community, content, and th… Get Unlimited NextBigWin Access Subscribe to become a NextBigWin Pro member and get access to all our exclusive content. Turn access and intelligence into your next big client win. Already a member? Login Subscribe to NextBigWin Pro
Ruby Tuesday’s Reconsideration Push and Media Reset Priorities
An analysis of the executive conversation and our research, surfacing the priorities and opportunity lanes agencies can leverage to win new business. At a Glance Interviewee: Edithann Ramey, Chief Marketing Officer Company: Ruby Tuesday Location: Maryville, TN Website: www.rubytuesday.com Industry: Casual dining restaurants Company Notes: A legacy casual-dining brand rebuilding consideration with a sharper value story, led by Garden Bar equity and a renewed loyalty push Bes… Get Unlimited NextBigWin Access Subscribe to become a NextBigWin Pro member and get access to all our exclusive content. Turn access and intelligence into your next big client win. Already a member? Login Subscribe to NextBigWin Pro
Radar Report #001 – Week of March 9, 2026
7 Accounts Showing Buying Signals Each week, the Radar Report highlights companies showing signals of potential marketing investment. These moments often lead organizations to reassess agency relationships and growth initiatives. For agencies looking for new business opportunities, Radar Report surfaces companies likely preparing to invest in marketing and brand. 7. UpGuard UpGuard’s $75M Series C signals aggressive global expansion of its AI-powered cyber risk platform and a scaling of enterprise go-to-market operations. Trigger UpGuard raised $75 million in a Series C round led by Springcoast Partners to accelerate product development, expand global go-to-market efforts, and pursue strategic M&A opportunities in the cybersecurity risk management market. Why This Matters Growth capital at this stage typically signals a shift from product validation toward market expansion. UpGuard is positioning its AI-powered Cyber Risk Posture Management platform to serve enterprise and mid-market security teams globally. The promotion of long-tenured executive Spiro Spiroski into a field and partner marketing leadership role suggests a stronger focus on partner ecosystems, field enablement, and scaling demand in enterprise channels. Agency Opportunity Enterprise cybersecurity brand positioning Global demand generation programs Partner marketing strategy Sales enablement and field marketing Analyst relations & cybersecurity PR Smart Outreach Angle Agencies could offer insights on how cybersecurity companies translate complex AI risk platforms into clear enterprise narratives—especially for CISOs and procurement leaders evaluating vendor risk solutions. Company Context UpGuard provides AI-driven cyber risk posture management software used by organizations to monitor vendor risk, breach exposure, and security threats across complex digital ecosystems. The company serves over 50,000 organizations globally. 6. EPAM Systems EPAM Systems’ appointment of veteran B2B technology marketer Phil Walsh as Chief Marketing Officer signals a push to strengthen global demand generation and brand positioning for its AI and digital engineering services. Trigger EPAM Systems appointed Phil Walsh as Chief Marketing Officer in March 2026. Walsh joins as an external hire after serving as CMO at Turing and previously leading global marketing roles at Cognizant and AKASA. Why This Matters External CMO hires at large technology services firms often signal renewed focus on growth strategy, brand differentiation, and global demand generation. Walsh brings more than two decades of experience scaling enterprise technology brands and building global marketing teams across IT services, AI, and healthcare technology sectors. Agency Opportunity Enterprise technology brand positioning Global demand generation and ABM programs AI and digital engineering thought leadership Analyst relations and technology PR Executive visibility and content platforms Smart Outreach Angle Agencies could offer insights on how global technology services firms are repositioning around AI and digital engineering as enterprise buyers increasingly prioritize partners capable of delivering both consulting and advanced technology implementation. Company Context EPAM Systems is a global digital engineering and IT services firm that helps enterprises design, build, and scale software platforms, digital products, and AI-driven solutions.