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RI Commerce Corporation RFP-2510State & Local

Submission Closed04/25/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is seeking proposals from qualified firms to enhance and implement the state's branding efforts aimed at promoting tourism and supporting economic growth. The selected firm will be responsible for executing comprehensive advertising strategies, including public relations, social media development, digital media buying, and content creation that effectively inform and inspire target audiences. Additionally, the firm will provide strategic media planning, buying, and measurement services, along with research and analytics to optimize marketing campaigns and identify new media opportunities. Collaboration with website, research, and analytics partners will be essential to ensure integrated and impactful marketing initiatives. The overarching goal is to boost tourism revenue, support local businesses, and increase employment within Rhode Island. The contract, valued between 5 million and 15 million dollars, is part of a solicitation issued by the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, with a response deadline set for April 25, 2025. The initiative aims to leverage strategic advertising and media efforts to elevate the state's brand, attract visitors, and foster economic development. The project emphasizes a comprehensive approach that combines creative content management, media planning, and partnership cultivation to deliver measurable results that benefit both the state's tourism sector and its broader economic landscape.

General Info

Agency

Rhode Island Commerce Corporation

NAICS

541850 - Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising

Place of Performance

RI, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

RI Commerce Corporation RFP-2510 RFP.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 11

Solicitation

Response DeadlineApr 25

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Submission Closed

04/25/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Full Description

RI Commerce Corporation (Corporation) seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide further development & implementation of the State of Rhode Island’s brand to, among other things, (1)promote tourism and (2)provide general advertising services through public relations efforts, advertising campaigns, social media development and digital services media buying. The firm(s) will also (3)provide strategic media buying, planning and measurement services, to include digital services media buying, evaluate media opportunities; plan media buys; cultivate promotional & strategic partnerships; & provide research and analytics on all marketing efforts. In addition, the firm(s) will provide services including content management; copywriting; management of production and development of creative content that inspires, informs and drives action. The chosen firm(s) will work collaboratively with website, research and analytics partners, among others. The results of these efforts will benefit businesses, as well as in-state Destination Marketing Organizations by increasing tourism revenue and, on a larger scale, increasing the employment base for the State.