Office of the Governor of Texas Hiring Tourism PR + Influencer Marketing Across Asia Region
At a Glance Buyer: Office of the Governor of Texas (Travel Texas program) Industry: Tourism/destination marketing (public sector) Location/markets: Asia Service Region (primary: India, Taiwan; secondary: Japan, Korea; other markets as directed) Primary scope: Tourism public relations & marketing services (PR-led, with social and promotions) Key deliverables/channels: Media relations + pitching, press releases/kits, influencers, social strategy/content, consumer promotio… 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
SUNY Fredonia Digital Marketing Partner for $250K Annual Paid Media and Creative Production
At a Glance Buyer: State University of New York at Fredonia (SUNY Fredonia) Industry: Higher education (public university) Location/markets: Fredonia, New York; campaign markets not specified Primary scope: Digital advertising strategy, creative development, and media placement/campaign management Key deliverables/channels: Omnichannel media plan; paid search/social/video/programmatic; ad creative (static/video/vertical); GA4 + conversion tracking; real-time dashboard; month… 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
Tarleton State University Wants A Five-Year Sponsorship and Digital Advertising Revenue Partner
At a Glance Buyer: Tarleton State University Industry: Higher education (public university) + NCAA Division I athletics Location/markets: Stephenville, TX; plus Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan, and online audiences Primary scope: Manage campus sponsorships/digital advertising + exclusive athletics & rodeo multimedia rights Key deliverables/channels: Sponsorship sales + activation; TV/radio; in-venue and game-day assets; social/digital; digital signage; guest Wi-Fi/5G; reporting;… 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
Pace Seeks Marketing AOR for Creative + Media Buying and Transit Campaigns
At a Glance Buyer: Pace, The Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority Industry: Public transit/transportation (bus + paratransit) Location/markets: Northeastern Illinois Primary scope: Marketing and advertising services (AOR) Key deliverables/channels: Creative + media strategy; ability to meet regular deadlines + emergency requirements; specialized capabilities (digital, social, events, PR, multilingual writing) Budget: ~$4M/year anticipated advertising budget Contract type/term: Not specified Key dates: Pre-bid meeting: Feb 6, 2026, 10:00 AM CT; questions due: Feb 13, 2026, 2:00 PM CT; proposal deadline: Mar 13, 2026, 2:00 PM CT Eligibility/must-haves: Must register in Pace iSupplier Portal; submit signed AI certification; provide public-sector-relevant case histories (at least two) Why This Could Be Interesting Pace, the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority, is hiring a full-service advertising agency of record for marketing and advertising services. This RFP reads like a true “do-the-work” account: you’re expected to propose creative strategies and marketing activities that show an understanding of Pace’s organizational strategies, then execute against deadlines Pace sets—sometimes on an emergency basis. What makes it notable is the breadth of capabilities Pace wants to see in one partner: digital marketing, social media, event execution, public relations, and in-house writing in languages other than English with culturally appropriate creative. If you’ve built an integrated shop that can move from strategy to production without handoffs, this is the kind of scope that can stay busy. Best suited for agencies with integrated creative + media capabilities, public-sector experience, and proof you can handle formal process and scrutiny (with relevant case histories). Proposal deadline: March 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. Download the full RFP here.
Cowlitz Economic Authority Seeks Brand Identity & Multi-Channel Marketing Partner With Tribal Focus
At a Glance Buyer: Cowlitz Economic Authority (CEA) Industry: Tribal economic development Location/markets: Ridgefield, WA; regional economic development Primary scope: Brand identity + multi-channel marketing strategy for CEA; extend system to Cowlitz Tobacco Outlet Key deliverables/channels: Logo suite, tagline, visual standards, brand style guide + booklet; marketing plan (digital/print/social); content; templates (incl. Canva) Budget: Not specified Contract type/te… 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
Des Moines Public Schools Marketing & Communications Evaluation Services: From Audit to Actionable 3–5 Year Plan
At a Glance Buyer: Des Moines Independent Community School District (Des Moines Public Schools) Industry: Education / Public Sector (PreK–12) Location/markets: Des Moines, Iowa Primary scope: Communications + marketing audit, strategic recommendations and roadmap, website and social modernization, and implementation support Key deliverables/channels: Comms/marketing audit (incl. staffing + benchmarking); multilingual communications strategy; 3–5 year plan (budget + timeline)… 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
Seminole County PR And Marketing Services: Task-Order Pool for High-Visibility Gov Comms
At a Glance Buyer: Seminole County (Office of Communications) Industry: Government/Public Sector Location/markets: Seminole County, Florida (Sanford, FL) Primary scope: Public relations, advertising, marketing, and multimedia services on a task-authorization basis Key deliverables/channels: Comms strategy; key messaging/talking points/FAQs; social media management + content; photo/video/reels/graphics; community outreach + events; media relations; design (digital/print); rep… 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 Illinois Chicago College of Business: SEO, PPC, Creative + Enrollment Services
At a Glance Buyer: University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Business Industry: Higher Education Location/markets: Chicago, Illinois; Domestic market (online and on-campus programs) Primary scope: Graduate student marketing, recruitment, and retention solution Key deliverables/channels: Market research + competitive analysis; positioning; creative; paid media buying; SEO/PPC; prospect nurturing; enrollment + retention services; reporting/ROI dashboard Budget: Not speci… 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 Michigan-Dearborn Advertising Agency Search: $650K–$750K Annual Multi-Channel AOR
At a Glance Buyer: University of Michigan-Dearborn (University of Michigan) Industry: Higher education Location/markets: Dearborn, Michigan; regional and national recruitment/awareness Primary scope: Manage, expand, and optimize multi-channel advertising for brand + student recruitment Key deliverables/channels: Strategy/media plan; creative (existing + new as needed); media buying; campaign management; reporting Budget: $650,000–$750,000 annual all-in (plus potential one-time/college-specific investments) Contract type/term: 3-year agreement with option to extend for two additional 1-year periods Key dates: Questions due Jan 30, 2026 (11:30 PM EST); responses Feb 4, 2026; proposals due Feb 27, 2026 (11:30 PM EST); presentations (if required) Mar 9–13, 2026; selection Apr 10, 2026; negotiations Apr 13–May 1, 2026; project start May 11, 2026 Eligibility/must-haves: Qualified supplier; provide agency overview + relevant experience (esp. higher ed/nonprofit), case studies/references, team bios, strategic approach, sample reports, collaboration model, and detailed pricing (incl. media spend management fees); willingness to sign standard agreement with minimal exceptions Why This Could Be Interesting The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the University of Michigan’s three campuses, serving 9,000+ students and recruiting across southeastern Michigan and beyond. They’re hiring an advertising agency partner to manage, expand, and optimize a multi-channel advertising strategy that supports brand awareness and student recruitment. UM-Dearborn has run a digital-first approach internally since 2015, and signals a step-change in ambition with a substantial budget increase starting July 2026 (annual all-in budget stated at $650,000–$750,000). This is built for continuity, not a quick sprint: the University expects a three-year agreement with two optional one-year extensions. They anticipate kickoff in May 2026, with the goal of being in-market by September 2026 for the next recruitment cycle—so agencies that can ramp quickly and then optimize over time should find this appealing. Best suited for agencies with higher-ed or nonprofit experience, strong paid media operations (search, social, programmatic), and comfort collaborating closely with an in-house Integrated Marketing Strategist and senior leadership. Proposal deadline: February 27, 2026, at 11:30 PM EST. View the full RFP here. Download the RFP here.
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; exper… 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
