U.S Military Social Media Ad Buys (Coast Guard)

Outline Editorial filed this request with the Coast Guard of the United States of America.
Tracking #

CG-0922
Multi Request U.S Military Social Media Ad Buys
Submitted Nov. 7, 2018
Est. Completion None
Status
Fix Required

Communications

From: Outline Editorial

Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request: U.S Military Social Media Ad Buys (Coast Guard)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

All materials related to social media ad buys for the recruiting purposes associated with any branch of the U.S. Military or Department of Defense. We are specifically looking for records indicating how much money was spent on these ad buys, and what demographics were targeted by the ads.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Outline Editorial

From: Coast Guard

Subject: RE: Your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act (PA) 2019-CGFO-00355

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To Whom It May Concern,
This acknowledges receipt of your November 08, 2018, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).
Your request was received on November 09, 2018 and has been assigned FOIA[PA] number 2019-CGFO-00355.
We have queried the appropriate component of the USCG for responsive records. If any responsive records are located, they will be reviewed for determination of releasability. Please be assured that one of the processors in our office will respond to your request as expeditiously as possible. We appreciate your patience as we proceed with your request.
You may check the status of your request by entering FOIA[PA] request number 2019-CGFO-00355 into the following site: http://www.dhs.gov/foia-status Request status is updated and refreshed on a nightly basis electronically.
You may contact this office via telephone at 202-475-3522 or via email at EFOIA@uscg.mil if you have any further questions. (mailto:EFOIA@uscg.mil)
Sincerely,
U.S. Coast Guard
FOIA/PA Office

From: Coast Guard

Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request: U.S Military Social Media Ad Buys (Coast Guard)

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Good Morning,

The email request received in our office regarding FOIA case 2019-CGFO-00355 has a date of November 8, 2018, I’ve attached the copy we have in our system. This request has been assigned to CG-0922 for processing. For further information, such as the estimated date of response, please contact the FOIA point of contact at the unit, Gwenda Bradford. Ms. Bradford can be reached via email at Gwenda.E.Bradford@uscg.mil<mailto:Gwenda.E.Bradford@uscg.mil>.

Please be sure to provide the FOIA case number to Ms. Bradford as that will allow her to better assist you.

Jonathan Griffie
CG-611 FOIA Consultant
Credence Management Solutions
Jonathan.A.Griffie@uscg.mil

From: Coast Guard

Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request #CG-0922

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Good Morning,

The Government shutdown has impacted the Coast Guard’s ability to process FOIA requests. For information regarding a response date for FOIA case 2019-CGFO-00355 please send an email or voice message to the FOIA contact person at the office it has been assigned, CG-0922. The contact person for this office is Gwenda Bradford, Ms. Bradford can be reached via email at Gwenda.E.Bradford@uscg.mil<mailto:Gwenda.E.Bradford@uscg.mil> or (202) 372-4625. Unfortunately, due to the Government shutdown I do not believe you will be able to contact Ms. Bradford until appropriations have been finalized.

I apologize for the delay and thank you for your continued patience, should you have any further questions please feel free to contact me at this address.

Jonathan Griffie
CG-611 FOIA Consultant
Credence Management Solutions
Jonathan.A.Griffie@uscg.mil

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