Strategic Media Relations Services

The University of Akron is seeking a strategic media relations partner to provide earned media planning, press outreach, executive positioning, crisis communications support, storytelling, and real-time media monitoring.

The University of Akron


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Nov 04, 2026 06:00 PM
3 years
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Description

The University of Akron is seeking a qualified strategic communications or media relations contractor to serve as a strategic media relations partner. The scope includes developing and implementing earned-media plans; targeting prospective students, parents, and the broader community; cultivating regional media relationships; executing statewide and national press campaigns; and supporting institutional enrollment, brand-awareness, and community-engagement objectives. The selected provider will also deliver executive positioning and thought-leadership strategy, press materials, media briefings, talking points, interview preparation, storytelling pillars, research and innovation narratives, 24/7 urgent and crisis communications support, and real-time monitoring across print, digital, broadcast, and online media. Proposals must include the provider profile, strategic approach, at least two relevant case studies with client references, key personnel biographies or resumes, and an itemized fee structure. The potential contract term is three years, and selected respondents may be invited to a one-hour virtual presentation.

Classification Codes
NAICS541820Public Relations Agencies
PSCR708Public Relations Services(includes writing services, event planning and management, media relations, radio and television analysis, and press services)
Smart Codes
media relations servicescrisis communications supportmedia monitoring services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 14, 2026-RFP Released
Oct 23, 2026-Questions Deadline
Oct 27, 2026-Responses to Questions
Nov 4, 2026-Review of Responses
Nov 04, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposals Due
Nov 6, 2026-Review of Responses Ends
Nov 9, 2026-Shortlist Presentations (optional)
Selected respondents may be invited to a virtual presentation limited to one hour; specific date, time, and joining information are not provided.
Nov 13, 2026-Shortlist Presentations Ends
Nov 18, 2026-Final Selection
Requirements
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  • Minimum 2 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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