Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Tupelo Convention and Vis- itors Bureau (“Tupelo CVB”) is accepting proposals from well-qualified vendors to support Tupelo CVB’s strategic communications and brand messaging through advertising agency services. Qualified advertising agency will have a working knowledge of the tourism industry, have the capacity to provide strategic counsel and direction, actively share and promote the destination’s message, amplify successes, and position Tupelo as a premier destination in Mississippi for leisure travel at the national, regional, and local levels. As the Tupelo CVB’s advertising agency, the selected company will be responsible for assisting in the development and support of Tupelo CVB’s advertising marketing messaging services. The advertising agency must be able to provide strong insight and message development to assist Tupelo CVB with leisure and niche campaigns. Tupelo CVB intends to contract with a qualified advertising agency to support its continued recovery efforts, stemmed from the negative economic impacts of COVID19. This contract will be funded through federal ARPA dollars for Mississippi Tourism Recovery, II, and all applicants must agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the standard services contract which includes the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Addendum and the Mandatory Addendum to all City of Tupelo Contracts.
