Media and Influencer Relation Services

RFP issued: April 24th, 2026

Questions due: May 1st, 2026

Intent to respond due: May 8th, 2026

Proposals due: May 22nd, 2026

Finalists notified by: June 1st, 2026

Finalist presentations: Week of June 8th, 2026

Anticipated contract term: June 15th, 2026 – July 14th, 2027

The organization is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive media and influencer relation services, functioning as a strategic extension of their media relations team. Responsibilities include advancing the agency’s reputation as a leading global destination through high-impact earned media and culturally relevant storytelling, managing all media and influencer inquiries, and implementing a targeted media and influencer relations plan. The selected vendor will develop and maintain a prioritized list of media and influencer targets segmented by market and content vertical, participate in regular strategy meetings, and proactively pitch agency initiatives and storylines to media and influencers through various channels.

Key tasks include securing national and regional broadcast opportunities, organizing in-market media and influencer events, and developing and distributing high-quality press releases aligned with strategic priorities. The vendor will also facilitate social media engagement tied to these visits, provide on-the-ground support for events, deliver monthly performance reports detailing reach and impact, and offer strategic counsel for reputation management and crisis situations. The contract period is one year.