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Public Relations and Earned Media

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Response Deadline10/23/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity, titled Public Relations and Earned Media, is issued by the Economic Development agency in California to support tourism projects for the City of Palm Desert. The selected provider will be responsible for generating earned media coverage by drafting press releases, managing journalist and influencer relations, and utilizing PR distribution networks and media databases. Qualified candidates must possess specific experience in destination, tourism, or hospitality public relations. The contract requires the delivery of comprehensive PR campaigns and detailed earned media reports. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of October 23, 2026, under NAICS code 541820.

General Info

California Economic Development seeks PR services for Palm Desert tourism by October 23, 2026.

Agency

California → Economic DevelopmentView Agency

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations AgenciesView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, USA

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Documents

This scope was carved out of 2026-RFP-055.

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Tourism Marketing and Creative Services

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PostedSep 14

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Response DeadlineOct 23

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10/23/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyCalifornia → Economic Development

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Performs public relations services to generate earned media coverage for prime contractors on City of Palm Desert tourism projects. Drafts press releases, conducts media outreach, and manages journalist and influencer relations using PR distribution networks and media databases. Requires experience in destination, tourism, or hospitality PR. Delivers PR campaigns and earned media reports.

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