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Executive Communications and Positioning Services

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Response Deadline11/04/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Executive Communications and Positioning Services focuses on providing strategic counsel and materials to enhance the leadership profiles of prime contractors working on University of Akron projects. The scope of work includes the development of thought leadership strategies, the creation of press materials and talking points, the coordination of media briefings, and the provision of interview preparation. Key deliverables include executive briefing books and the procurement of high-profile feature coverage. Qualified providers must possess demonstrated experience in executive-level positioning specifically within academia or the public sector. The opportunity was posted on October 14, 2026, with a response deadline of November 4, 2026. This engagement falls under NAICS code 541613 and is centered on supporting the University of Akron in Ohio.

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Subcontract for executive communications and positioning services supporting University of Akron projects.

Agency

Ohio → The University of Akron

NAICS

541613 - Marketing Consulting Services

Place of Performance

OH, USA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of the-university-of-akron-1233543.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Strategic Media Relations Services Request for Proposal

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Timeline

PostedOct 14

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Response DeadlineNov 4

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11/04/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 20 days

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AgencyOhio → The University of Akron

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Provides strategic counsel and materials to elevate university leadership profiles for prime contractors on University of Akron projects. Develops thought leadership strategies, prepares press materials, media briefings, and talking points, and conducts interview preparation. Requires experience with executive-level positioning in public sector or academia. Delivers executive briefing books and secured high-profile feature coverage.

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