Strategic Local Media Buying Services
Location:
Urbana, Illinois, United States; Champaign, Illinois, United States
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Deadline:
Summary:
Seeking an agency to provide strategic local media buying services for annual enrollment and event marketing campaigns using both traditional and digital media platforms.
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The selected vendor will deliver strategic local media buying services, collaborating with the client's internal Marketing and Public Relations team. The agency will assist in planning and placing advertising campaigns with a primary focus on local traditional media outlets, integrating both digital and traditional channels as appropriate.
Key responsibilities include working closely with the in-house team to strategize and execute three major enrollment campaigns annually—fall, spring, and summer—as well as additional program- and event-specific marketing initiatives. Traditional advertising platforms will include out-of-home (OOH), radio, television, and print media such as newspapers, while digital options will supplement these efforts as needed.
Vendors should articulate their media buying process and share examples of how proposed media schedules are developed and presented. Proposals must clearly detail the fee and rate structure for all planning and buying services. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit any questions prior to March 27, 2026.
Best-fit vendors:
• Experienced marketing or media buying agency
• Expertise in local traditional and digital media platforms
• Proven track record in managing multi-channel advertising campaigns
• Familiarity with educational or enrollment-focused marketing
• Strong collaboration skills with internal marketing teams
