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Nine strategies to energize government marketing RFPs

Nine strategies to energize government marketing RFPs

In military recruiting’s “do more with less” culture, marketing and contracting officers are facing a big challenge.  America’s booming economy, low unemployment rate, and a glut of nearly seven million unfilled jobs have military recruiting in a fierce battle with civilian employers and universities to attract qualified candidates.  Add to this the fact that 71 percent of 17 to 24-year-old Americans are ineligible for military service; it’s easy to see the importance of getting the most out of every marketing effort.  This article provides nine strategies to help energize government marketing RFPs to drive greater and more cost-effective results.