City of Dublin 2027 Dublin Irish Festival Marketing and Communications RFP
City of Dublin cityCity · Dublin city, OH- Due
- Oct 16, 2026
- Due today
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Dublin is seeking proposals from qualified marketing and communications agencies for the 2027 Dublin Irish Festival. The scope includes marketing, public relations, creative production, paid media management (paid search, paid social, influencer or sponsored-content activities), campaign management, and strategy development for the 40th anniversary. Phase 1 has an anticipated fixed fee of $15,000-$25,000, and Phase 2 implementation budget is $125,000-$150,000. Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on October 16, 2026. The anticipated contract start date is December 1, 2026.
Marketing and communications strategy, Creative direction, Campaign theme or tagline, Anniversary visual direction, Paid media planning and management, Public relations and marketing outreach
SUMMARY
The City of Dublin is seeking proposals from qualified marketing and communications agencies for the 2027 Dublin Irish Festival.
The scope includes marketing, public relations, creative production, paid media management (paid search, paid social, influencer or sponsored-content activities), campaign management, and strategy development for the 40th anniversary. Phase 1 has an anticipated fixed fee of $15,000-$25,000, and Phase 2 implementation budget is $125,000-$150,000. Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on October 16, 2026. The anticipated contract start date is December 1, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Marketing and communications strategy
- Creative direction
- Campaign theme or tagline
- Anniversary visual direction
- Paid media planning and management
- Public relations and marketing outreach
- Scope location
- Dublin, Ohio
- Reported agency
- City of Dublin
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