Thursday, March 20, 2008

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 1, 2008 - CALL FOR BIDS

MARKETING & ADVERTISING - CALL FOR BIDS:

The Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism seeks a creative team for advertising development and program support, excluding media placement for fiscal year July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009. Project includes regional and national ad campaign development and design for a combined $1 million advertising budget for the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and the Columbia Regional Sports Council. Letters of interest and samples of work are due April 1, 2008. Project presentation opportunities with selected candidates will follow. EOE.

Please send to:

Kelly Barbrey
VP of Sales & Marketing
Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism
1101 Lincoln Street
Columbia, SC, 29201

Friday, March 14, 2008

Are you Certified Friendly?


The Columbia Riverbanks Region is known for its friendliness. That’s why we offer a one-day training session for employees that frequently interact with area visitors that provides information on enhancing the visitor experience and reinforces the region-wide branding message “Where Friendliness Flows.”

On your next visit, look for desk clerks, wait staff, and a variety of area personnel who wear the gold “Certified Friendly” pin then ask them any questions you might have about the Columbia Riverbanks Region!

Sign up online today at www.certifiedfriendly.com!

Monday, March 10, 2008

Exclusive Kenny Chesney Package Deals! Get your tickets and hotel rooms before they run out!

KENNY CHESNEY @ WILLIAMS-BRICE STADIUM
Kenny Chesney's Poets and Pirates Tour 2008
Williams-Brice Stadium
Saturday, April 26, 2008
4:00 PM
Ticket prices: $49.50, $69.50, $89.50 & Zone Premium Seats $165.00

PIRATE and POET Ticket/Hotel Packages also available!

PURCHASE TICKETS & HOTEL PACKAGES ONLINE NOW!

Watch our video and discover all that Columbia has to offer!

Marketing Campaigns - Call for Bids

CALL FOR BIDS:

The Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism seeks a creative team for advertising development and program support, excluding media placement for fiscal year July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009. Project includes regional and national ad campaign development and design for a combined $1 million advertising budget for the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and the Columbia Regional Sports Council. Letters of interest and samples of work are due March 20, 2008. Project presentation opportunities with selected candidates will follow. EOE.

Please send to:

Kelly Barbrey
VP of Sales & Marketing
Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism
1101 Lincoln Street
Columbia, SC, 29201