Detroit Reviews Emerald Media Buying Services Contract

Detroit is reviewing the future of its media buying services, which are currently performed by Emerald Media and are also subject to an RFP. The City requested cost projections comparing in-house staffing with continued contracting.

Document date · September 24, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Renewal

Current services are reportedly being rebid through an RFP; renewal or successor-contract terms were not stated.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

City of Detroit Agenda 2026-09-24 Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by City of Detroit?

Emerald Media was awarded this professional services contract by City of Detroit, as recorded on September 24, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Detroit Agenda 2026-09-24 Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee (Agenda), dated September 24, 2026 from City of Detroit. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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