Description
Cherokee Nation Cultural and Economic Development (CED) seeks a full‑service media agency to serve as the Agency of Record for multiple tribal enterprises, handling strategic media planning, buying, implementation, billing, and performance reporting. The agency will develop integrated campaigns across print, radio, outdoor, and digital channels, provide audience intelligence, KPI dashboards, and support the October 2026 “go‑live” launch. The work covers Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism, Cherokee Film (including Osiyo.TV), 1839 Cherokee Meat Company, and Sallisaw Creek Park, with an annual media spend of $450‑$650 k and a required mini‑campaign demonstration budget of $125‑$175 k. The vendor must meet tribal employment fee requirements, insurance/bond standards, and submit a signed NDA prior to the pre‑bid call.
• Develop and execute integrated media plans (print, radio, outdoor, digital) for four tribal entities.
• Provide strategic KPIs, monthly flowcharts, invoicing, and a custom reporting dashboard.
• Manage media purchases, flighting, and campaign optimization for an anticipated $450‑$650 k media spend, with a target launch in October 2026.
• Must comply with TERO fee, insurance minimums, and bond requirements; attend mandatory pre‑bid conference on June 5, 2026.