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RADAR REPORTS & INSIDER BRIEFS

Exclusive opportunities sourced through our network of marketers, consultants, and agency relationships

Radar Report #008 – Week of April 27, 2026
April 27, 2026
Which companies are most likely to rethink marketing next? Radar Report #008 spotlights 7 buying signals tied to new CMOs, funding rounds, growth hires, and category shifts.
Global Website Platform Rebuild (Private Introduction)
April 6, 2026
A global organization is exploring a large-scale website platform rebuild across 70+ countries. Selective introductions underway for a complex, multi-phase engagement.

RFP ALERTS

A curated feed of active public sector RFPs for marketing and communications partners

RFP Alerts 1 (86)
Texas Department of Transportation Public Awareness Campaign With Multi-Year Potential
The Texas Department of Transportation has a statewide advertising brief focused on safer driving, pedestrian safety, speed, work zones, campaign strategy, and evaluation. Deadline: May 18, 2026
RFP Alerts 1 (85)
Washington State University Google Ads Services for Pharmacy Enrollment Campaigns
WSU’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences needs a higher-ed marketing partner to manage Google Ads campaigns tied to leads, applications, and enrollment. Deadline: May 22, 2026
RFP Alerts 1 (84)
City of Santa Clarita Advertising Campaign Opportunity With $460K Tourism Scope
City of Santa Clarita is seeking a full-service advertising agency for Visit Santa Clarita, with scope across tourism strategy, media buying, creative, SEO, AIO, and reporting. Deadline: May 18, 2026

STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES

A curated feed of strategic opportunities agencies can leverage to win new business

Strategic Opportunities (34)
Lyft’s Brand Maturity Signals a Broader Mobility Opportunity
Lyft’s brand is entering a more mature phase, with creative leadership focused on consistency, business impact, and stronger agency partnerships across a broader mobility platform and growth story.
Strategic Opportunities (33)
SBS Sharpens Marketing Around Growth and Commercial Alignment
SBS is tightening the link between brand, sales, and go-to-market execution. Here’s what Adam Shpiro’s approach reveals about modern marketing leadership and agency fit.
Strategic Opportunities (32)
Princess Cruises Signals a Full-Funnel Video Growth Push
Princess Cruises’ CMO lays out a guest-first, full-funnel approach—premium storytelling, disciplined performance, and the agency collaboration needed to keep the brand modern and measurable.

CMO MOVES

Leadership changes that often precede agency reviews and budget shifts

CMO Moves 2
CMO Moves - Week of April 27, 2026
This week’s CMO Moves tracks new marketing leaders at Michael Kors, Renuity, Children’s Wisconsin, Margaritaville at Sea, and more — plus the agency-relevant signals behind each new appointment.
CMO Moves 2
CMO Moves - Week of April 20, 2026
Recent CMO moves can signal new priorities before the market catches up. This roundup highlights the appointments that stand out most for agencies, plus a full list of recent leadership changes.

FUNDING AND M&A SIGNALS

A curated summary of funding, M&A, and restructures signaling new marketing investment

Funding-Signals
Funding Signals - Activity Through April 21, 2026
Funding Signals this week includes standout rounds from Loop, Slash, Bluefish, Zenskar, and Ethermed — plus a full list of recent funding rounds agency leaders should have on their radar this week.
M&A Signals
M&A Signals - Deals Announced Through April 22, 2026
From major platform moves to strategic capability buys, this week’s M&A Signals highlights the deals that matter most, plus a complete list of recent transactions.

CMO JOURNEYS

Conversations with CMOs revealing their journeys, priorities, and how they choose and work with agencies

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Adam Shpiro on Reinvention, Growth, and Leading Across Change
Executive: Adam Shpiro, Chief Marketing OfficerCompany: SBSIndustry: Financial technology softwareCompany Snapshot: SBS provides software platforms for banks, lenders, and payment systems.Format: CMO Journeys...
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Marie Lee’s Journey From Insider to Challenger
Executive: Marie Lee, Chief Marketing Officer Company: Princess Cruises Industry: Cruise travel and vacation experiences Company Snapshot: An iconic cruise brand with deep heritage (including “The Love...
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Esi Eggleston Bracey on Leadership, Change, and Doing You
Executive: Esi Eggleston Bracey, Former CMO Company: Unilever Industry: Consumer Goods Company Snapshot: Global consumer brands company Format: CMO Journeys Interview   Why It Matters Esi Eggleston...

Adam Shpiro on Reinvention, Growth, and Leading Across Change

Adam Shpiro’s career twists shaped a grounded leadership style built on curiosity, speed, and business thinking — and a clear view of what agencies get right, and wrong.

Marie Lee’s Journey From Insider to Challenger

From media strategy to the CMO seat at Princess Cruises, Marie Lee leads with momentum and clarity. She shares how she spots the right agency partners—and why chemistry beats hype in pitches.

Esi Eggleston Bracey on Leadership, Change, and Doing You

Esi Eggleston Bracey reflects on career pivots, creative problem-solving, and the mindset that shaped her leadership — plus what she believes agencies must do to stay essential.

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