Metro is seeking proposals from qualified firms to perform the following services and to deliver the products described:
Provide recommendations to effectively reach the Hispanic community in the Portland metropolitan area, including radio, print and TV buys, partnership opportunities and events.
Research and advise Metro on the reach and demographic profiles of area radio and TV stations and print outlets, and recommend best buy for the dollar.
Negotiate and place radio or TV buys with select stations. Budget is not to exceed $25,000, to be spent between August 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.
Advise Metro on appropriate messaging to reach various segments of the Hispanic community.
Advise Metro about other public relations and community outreach opportunities in the region, including publications, events and other community agencies that can be solicited as partners.
Provide opportunities for Metro staff to appear on local Spanish media outlets, both radio and TV (talk and call-in shows, for example).
Confirm that all media ads run as scheduled; provide Metro with invoices and affidavits showing when ads ran. Pay radio and television invoices.