Town of Pittsboro Integrated Marketing to Drive Visits, Foot Traffic, and Investment
At a Glance Buyer: Town of Pittsboro, North Carolina Industry: Local Government / Economic Development / Tourism Location/markets: Downtown Pittsboro, North Carolina (residents, visitors, entrepreneurs, investors) Primary scope: Integrated marketing services for Downtown Pittsboro Key deliverables/channels: Weekly social content (reels + photography); event marketing; economic development collateral; wayfinding/signage design manual; experiential video stor… 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
National Forest Foundation Seeks Growth Marketing Partner For $400K Paid Media + Creative
At a Glance Buyer: National Forest Foundation (NFF) Industry: Nonprofit / Conservation / Public Lands Location/markets: United States (national audiences) Primary scope: Growth marketing and paid media agency support Key deliverables/channels: Social media audit; campaign strategy + creative assets; paid media plan + buys; “always-on” lead gen/email capture; monthly reporting; bi-annual strategic reviews Budget: $400,000 total (agency fees + media placeme… 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
Oregon Health Authority Hiring AOR-Style Comms Team for Family Connects Oregon With $400K Budget
At a Glance Buyer: Oregon Health Authority (Public Health Division, Family Connects Oregon Program) Industry: Public Health (State Government) Location/markets: Oregon statewide; families with newborns; hospitals/medical providers; local program sites Primary scope: Strategic communications to increase awareness, acceptance, and use of Family Connects Oregon Key deliverables/channels: Brand + campaign strategy; multiplatform media buy; social ads; PR pitching; SE… 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
State of Michigan Seeks Statewide Marketing and Advertising Vendor Pool With Media Buying
At a Glance Buyer: State of Michigan (DTMB – Procurement) Industry: Government / Public Sector Location/markets: Michigan (statewide; general public) Primary scope: Creative Media Advertising and Digital Media Marketing Services Key deliverables/channels: Campaign planning; creative; paid media planning/buying; production; PR/earned media (as needed); TV/streaming, radio/streaming, social/digital, out-of-home/transit, print, translated mat… 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
Tennessee Department Of Tourist Development: Brand and Campaign Work With Major Media Spend
At a Glance Buyer: State Of Tennessee — Department Of Tourist Development Industry: Travel/Tourism (State Government) Location/markets: Tennessee; in-state and out-of-state tourism audiences; domestic + international markets Primary scope: Marketing, advertising, and public relations services for Tennessee tourism Key deliverables/channels: Brand + sub-brand development; creative concepting; campaign production/execution; PR; performance analytics + reporting; tourism websites/digital platforms Budget: Estimated $25–$30M annual spend; public relations services estimated at $500,000 annually Contract type/term: State contract; 5 years Key dates: Questions deadline: Jan 21, 2026 (2 PM CT); Proposal deadline: Feb 25, 2026 (2 PM CT); Oral presentations: Mar 24–25 & 27, 2026; Notice of Intent to Award: Apr 13, 2026 (2PM CT) Eligibility/must-haves: $1,000,000 line of credit letter; indicate whether annual billing meets/exceeds $20,000,000; domestic + international media placement experience; meet IT security requirement option; provide research tools (State will not procure) Why This Could Be Interesting The State of Tennessee’s Department of Tourist Development is seeking a contractor to support its tourism growth goals—specifically increasing both in-state and out-of-state travel to Tennessee. They’re procuring marketing, advertising, and public relations services, including brand and sub-brand development, creative concepting, and the production and execution of advertising campaigns. The RFP also calls out performance analytics and reporting, and work that boosts engagement across the State’s designated tourism websites and digital platforms. The headline signal is scale: the State estimates $25–$30M in annual spend, and notes public relations spend is estimated at $500,000 annually. The contract term is five years, creating long-run upside if you can navigate a formal, stakeholder-heavy environment. The State expects domestic and international media placement and requires the contractor to provide its own research tools and resources for research and reporting, fully operational at contract execution (the State will not provide or procure research tools on behalf of the Contractor). Mandatory requirements also include a $1,000,000 line of credit and disclosure of whether annual billing meets or exceeds $20,000,000. Best suited for mid-to-large agencies with destination/tourism experience, strong domestic + international media buying, integrated creative/PR, and a mature analytics + web/ADA practice. Proposal deadline: February 25, 2026, at 2 PM CT Download the full RFP here.
NC Department of Public Safety Prequalification for Marketing Agency Support
At a Glance Buyer: North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) Industry: Public Sector / Public Safety Location/markets: North Carolina Primary scope: Prequalification of prime contractors for marketing, advertising, and public relations services (as-needed) Key deliverables/channels: Market research; creative (print, billboards, websites, social, video, audio, broadcast scripts, talent management); account/project management; monthly performance monitoring/… 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
University Of South Dakota Trademark Licensing Partner for 184-Vendor Program Growth
At a Glance Buyer: University of South Dakota (USD) – Marketing and University Relations Industry: Higher Education / Collegiate Athletics Licensing Location/markets: Vermillion, SD; Sioux Falls, SD; national exposure goals Primary scope: Trademark licensing and marketing services for USD’s collegiate licensing program Key deliverables/channels: Marketing plans; information systems + electronic account access; license management; digital logo/mark distribution; pre-productio… 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
Eastern Washington University Direct Admissions and Lead Gen Vendor Pool With Multi-Year Term
At a Glance Buyer: Eastern Washington University (EWU) Industry: Higher Education (Public University) Location/markets: Cheney and Spokane, Washington; statewide and online programs Primary scope: Enrollment Management and Marketing Services (qualified contractor pool) Key deliverables/channels: Student search + lead gen; direct admissions; digital marketing + paid media; content strategy + creation; graphic design + visual storytelling; print + direct mail; perf… 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
Community College Of Baltimore County Full-Service Advertising Support
At a Glance Buyer: Board Of Trustees, Community College Of Baltimore County (CCBC) Industry: Higher Education / Community College Location/markets: Baltimore County, Maryland Primary scope: Full-service advertising and marketing support for integrated recruitment and brand-building campaigns Key deliverables/channels: Market research + audience segmentation; annual media strategy; creative concepts + asset production; media planning/negotiation/buying; SEM; paid … 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
Florida Prepaid College Board Seeks 529 Advertising and Digital Partner
At a Glance Buyer: Florida Prepaid College Board Industry: Public Sector / Financial Services / Education Savings (529) Location/markets: Florida (statewide); Investment Plan nationwide option under evaluation Primary scope: Advertising/creative, digital marketing, and social media and/or public relations, partnerships, and events for Florida Prepaid/Investment, ABLE United, and the Foundation Key deliverables/channels: Campaign strategy + creative; paid media planning/buying; web/UX/analytics; SEO blog content; email journeys/segmentation; organic social; media relations/storytelling; partnerships; community engagement; events; measurement/reporting Budget: Prepaid/Investment total marketing budget expected $20M–$25M per year; ABLE United $1.5M–$2.0M per year; Foundation $1.0M–$1.5M per year Contract type/term: Up to two firms; retainer by component with approved passthrough/hourly project-based services; term length not specified Key dates: Proposal deadline January 22, 2026, 12:00 PM ET; response opening January 22, 2026, 2:00 PM ET; negotiation period January–April 2026; anticipated contract effective April–July 2026 Eligibility/must-haves: Florida-based permanent office; 5+ years experience (per component); 5+ years financial services experience; minimum annual billings ($15M advertising/digital/social; $5M PR/partnerships/events); no “Going Concern” language in prior three annual audits (as of June 30, 2025) Why This Could Be Interesting The Florida Prepaid College Board administers Florida’s 529 tuition and investment plans and is seeking an agency partner to strengthen advertising, digital, partnerships, and public relations across the Board, ABLE United, and the Florida Prepaid College Foundation. This ITN has two components: (1) advertising/creative, digital marketing, and social media; and (2) public relations, partnerships, and events. Respondents may propose on one or both, and the Board intends to award contracts to up to two firms for retainer-based support (with some services billed as approved passthrough/hourly project work). The opportunity is performance-driven and in a moment of change. The Prepaid/Investment programs share a total marketing budget expected at $20M–$25M per year, with success tied to metrics like traffic, conversion, customer acquisition cost, adoption, satisfaction, and retention. The Board has launched a Salesforce-powered records/CRM system, a customer access portal, and a redesigned marketing website. ABLE United is preparing for major eligibility expansion under the ABLE Age Adjustment Act, and the Foundation is evolving from a passive match program into an active statewide scholarship partner with plans to build out dashboards and lead tracking in Salesforce. Best suited for Florida-based agencies with strong paid + digital, CRM-aware lifecycle marketing, and/or PR/partnerships/event capabilities in financial services. Proposal deadline: January 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET Download the full RFP here.
