Government kicks off $175m master media account pitch
The Australian Government has officially launched the tender for its master media account, which is set to be one of the largest media pitches of the year.
The $175m account – one of the biggest in the market – is currently held by Dentsu Mitchell.
The Federal Government has posted a tender notice to market, kicking off the widely anticipated process.
The Federal Government is seeking a media agency that will “optimise media planning and placement”, “drive efficiencies through the implementation of evidence based campaign and non-campaign policies” and “provide advice to Government in relation to information and advertising campaigns”, says the tender.
The successful tender will “secure optimal media discounts on Commonwealth-wide media rates by consolidating Government advertising expenditure and buying power” and “secure optimal media discounts on Commonwealth-wide media rates by consolidating Government advertising expenditure and buying power,” the tender states.