Public Relations Firm Service

Overview

Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

United StatesPosted 3 months agoDeadline: March 13th, 2026

Fit Score

Settle Intelligence

Settle helps teams find, evaluate, and respond to public RFPs. We continuously surface new opportunities, score them against your company strengths, and draft proposal responses so you can focus on the work that wins business.

SUMMARY

Seeking a public relations firm to design and implement a strategic PR program supporting urban place management organizations on a national and global scale.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Experience developing and executing strategic public relations programs for associations, nonprofits or mission-driven organizations
Strong media relations expertise, including success placing complex, issue-driven stories
Ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with national, regional and trade media covering business, policy, real estate, economic development or urban issues
Experience supporting thought leadership, advocacy-adjacent communications or policy-influenced narratives

BUDGET

Verified

$100,000

TIMELINE

Proposal Deadline: February 27th, 2026

Selection of Firm: March 13th, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: March 27th, 2026

Issuing Agency

International Downtown Association

Organization overview and procurement intelligence available on paid plans.

See Issuer Research

DESCRIPTION

An association representing urban place management organizations is seeking a qualified public relations consultant or firm to design and execute a strategic public relations program. The objective is to enhance the visibility, credibility, and influence of the association, its members, and the overall place management profession on both national and global levels.

The selected partner will be responsible for clearly communicating the economic, social, and community value of urban place management organizations. This includes developing messaging and PR strategies that align with the association’s 2030 Strategic Plan, highlighting key initiatives such as research, advocacy, events, awards, and professional development. Responsibilities also involve proactive media outreach, building and maintaining relationships with national, regional, trade, and business media, and supporting priority initiatives like annual conferences, research releases, advocacy campaigns, awards programs, and major organizational announcements.

The firm will identify opportunities to shape long-term narratives on topics such as downtown revitalization, urban investment, and the role of place management. Establishing clear metrics and KPIs to measure progress in awareness and influence is integral to the engagement. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated expertise in strategic public relations, media relations, and supporting thought leadership within the urban development or association sectors.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.