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Old Dominion University in Virginia awarded a contract to Live Wire Strategic Communications, LLC on June 15, 2026, with a cumulative value of $140,261.80. The contract encompasses a 15-month engagement for comprehensive strategic communications and public relations services, with all deliverables directed to ODU Global. Primary services include media relations support, thought leadership development, event support, and a recurring monthly subscription to Muckrack, a media intelligence platform. An embedded administration fee of 10 percent is included within the service pricing structure.

The contractor will provide dedicated staffing resources across multiple levels, including executive-level leadership positions (President/Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President, and Vice President), management personnel (Director, Senior Account Manager, Account Manager, and Account Supervisor), and specialized support roles (Director of Digital Services, Digital Media Producer, and Account Coordinator). Additionally, the contract includes budgeted travel expenses estimated at $261. All services and associated costs are governed by the attached Statement of Work under external contract reference 26-ODU-02-JNH, with services delivered to the ODU Global location.