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Media Buying and Placement

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Response Deadline11/11/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Ohio → The University of Akron

NAICS

541810 - Advertising Agencies

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 2026-10-402 SLI.

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

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School of Performing Arts Attendance Campaign Request for Proposal

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Timeline

PostedOct 27

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Response DeadlineNov 11

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AgencyOhio → The University of Akron

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Plans and executes media placement for prime contractors on University of Akron attendance campaign projects. Purchases ad space and time across multi-channel platforms to increase attendance at E.J. Thomas Hall and The Akron Civic Theatre using media buying platforms and tracking tools. Complies with Buy America and Buy Ohio preferences. Delivers executed media placements and a detailed net media spend report.

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