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NAICS Code· 541890

NAICS 541890: Other Services Related to Advertising

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advertising services (except advertising agency services, public relations agency services, media buying agency services, media representative services, display advertising services, direct mail advertising services, advertising material distribution services, and marketing consulting services). Illustrative Examples: Advertising specialties (e.g., keychains, magnets, pens) distribution services (except direct mail) Sign lettering and painting services Display lettering services Store window dressing or trimming services Mannequin decorating services Welcoming services (i.e., advertising services) Merchandise demonstration services Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 541890 – Other Services Related to Advertising encompasses specialized advertising support services that fall outside traditional media buying or creative agency work, including digital campaign analytics, audience targeting solutions, multichannel messaging optimization, public affairs communications, and branded content development tailored for government audiences. These services enable federal agencies to effectively communicate policy initiatives, public health campaigns, recruitment efforts, and community engagement programs through data-driven, compliant, and culturally resonant messaging strategies.

11
Active Contracts
$22.9M
Total Obligations (12mo)
103
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
48
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-2.5%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 541890.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 541890 – Other Services Related to Advertising encompasses specialized advertising support services that fall outside traditional media buying or creative agency work, including digital campaign analytics, audience targeting solutions, multichannel messaging optimization, public affairs commun...

NAICS 541890 – Other Services Related to Advertising encompasses specialized advertising support services that fall outside traditional media buying or creative agency work, including digital campaign analytics, audience targeting solutions, multichannel messaging optimization, public affairs communications, and branded content development tailored for government audiences. These services enable federal agencies to effectively communicate policy initiatives, public health campaigns, recruitment efforts, and community engagement programs through data-driven, compliant, and culturally resonant messaging strategies. In the federal contracting landscape, this niche supports mission-critical outreach functions where precision, regulatory adherence, and behavioral insight are paramount, often intersecting with digital transformation and public engagement modernization efforts. Top contractors in this sector include AUDACY OPERATIONS, LLC and DMVHUB, INC, both of which operate as mid-sized specialized firms with expertise in digital media distribution, localized public messaging, and data-enabled audience segmentation. These firms often serve as subcontractors to larger primes or directly contract with agencies requiring agile, niche advertising execution capabilities beyond traditional creative agencies. The Department of Defense and the Department of Health and Human Services are the primary procuring agencies, leveraging these services to support military recruitment campaigns, veteran outreach, public health education, and emergency response communication initiatives. Demand is driven by missions requiring high-impact, compliant, and measurable public communication across diverse demographics and digital platforms. The competitive landscape is characterized by a concentration of specialized, often small-to-mid-sized firms with deep domain expertise in federal communications, digital engagement, and behavioral science. Opportunities are dense for contractors with proven experience in federal compliance frameworks, secure data handling, and cross-platform campaign execution, particularly those capable of integrating analytics with messaging to demonstrate outcomes. Growing emphasis on digital-first outreach and personalized public communication is expanding demand for agile, tech-enabled advertising support services.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 541890, ranked by dollars won.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 541890, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Usually Single-Bid

Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 6,649 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

65%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

2%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

0

92% of 7,223 total awards

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
541890This Code
Other Services Related to Advertising
Usually Single-Bid165%
6,64992% of 7,223
54189NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid165%
6,64992% of 7,223
5418Industry Group
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
Usually Single-Bid157%
31,69882% of 38,653
541Subsector
Fewer Bidders249%
2,915,44885% of 3,412,306
54Sector
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Fewer Bidders249%
2,915,44885% of 3,412,306

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

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NAICS code 541890 covers Other Services Related to Advertising. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advertising services (except advertising agency services, public relations agency services, media buying agency services, media representative services, display advertising services, direct mail advertising services, advertising material distribution services, and marketing consulting services). Illustrative Examples: Advertising specialties (e.g., keychains, magnets, pens) distribution services (except direct mail) Sign lettering and painting services Display lettering services Store window dressing or trimming services Mannequin decorating services Welcoming services (i.e., advertising services) Merchandise demonstration services Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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