WRC Media Planning and Buying
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Waikato Regional Council is seeking a supplier to provide media planning and buying services, including campaign reporting, for advertising across a range of media channels. Scope The scope includes: Media planning and buying services for advertising campaigns Campaign reporting Placement of advertising across traditional media (print and radio) Placement of advertising across digital media (websites, social media, streaming services and apps) Placement of advertising across out-of-home/ambient media Placement of advertising across cinema media Placement of advertising across emerging media Management of the placement and administration of public notices Enquiries Contact: Cameron Hodgson-Dwyer Email: cameron.hodgson-dwyer@waikatoregion.govt.nz Phone: +6478590522
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