Top PR Agencies

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Best 20 PR Agencies

5WPR

1. 5WPR

Specialized Service Agency (Public Relations Agency)

5WPR

Headquarters

New York, NY

Founded

2003

Company Size

444

About 5WPR

5WPR is a full-service PR agency with offices in NYC and Miami. With over 300 PR professionals on staff, 5WPR can expertly serve a broad base of industries in B2C and B2B (Beauty and fashion, Consumer Brands, Lifestyle, Food and beverage, Tech, and Travel). 5WPR emphasizes the creation of unique PR plans for each client that are focused on raising their clients' brands, sales, and, ultimately, bottom-line results. 5W offers Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Reputation Management, Celebrity and influencer Relationships, and Product Integration.

Sectors
Notable Clients
  • Home Light
  • Bespoke
  • Real Estate & Property Technology
  • Rreaf
  • New Western
  • Stanton

    2. Stanton

    Stanton
    About Stanton

    Stanton provides strategic public relations and brand communications services to clients across a spectrum of industry sectors—from large, global firms to mid-size leaders and entrepreneurial enterprises. Clients are attracted to, and find a home at, our firm because we deliver a unique blend of smart strategy, strong relationships, innovative thinking and first-class execution to produce business-changing results.We are a full-service agency with deep experience in:• Financial Services• Private capital and asset management• Professional services• Business to business• Technology• Insurance and reinsurance• Healthcare and life sciences• Real estate• Legal services• Non-profits• Education Our “generalist/specialist approach” gives us a strong understanding of each client’s business and the media and communications channels that can be employed to persuade their key audiences. This enables us to effectively position our clients within a broader context without losing sight of the specific details and requirements of individual markets.

    Sectors
    Financial Services
    Healthcare
    Insurance
    Legal
    Non-Profit
    Professional Services
    Real Estate
    Tech
    Notable Clients
  • RMA
  • Bain Capital
  • Northleaf
  • Allianz
  • Winston Strawn
  • Axia Public Relations

    3. Axia Public Relations

    Specialized Service Agency (Public Relations Agency)

    Axia Public Relations

    Headquarters

    Amelia Island, FL

    Founded

    2002

    Company Size

    22

    About Axia Public Relations

    Axia Public Relations is the expert public relations firm. • Forbes Magazine named Axia Public Relations as one of America’s Best PR Agencies. • Our CEO Jason Mudd is "North America's Best PR Leader" – World Communications ForumAxia builds strong brands and great reputations nationally for some of America's fast-growing and most admired brands.As advertising budgets and newsrooms are shrinking, positive news media coverage about your company and its products, services and experts becomes more and more valuable, more competitive, and more critical to its success.

    Sectors
    Construction
    Entertainment
    Financial Services
    Franchise
    Healthcare
    Hospitality
    Insurance
    Professional Services
    Real Estate
    Retail
    Notable Clients
  • Agency Management Institute
  • Consumer Attorneys
  • Transnet National Ports Authority
  • Compass Group
  • A1A Solar
  • Crenshaw Communications

    4. Crenshaw Communications

    Specialized Sector Service Agency (Tech PR Agency)

    Crenshaw Communications

    Headquarters

    New York

    Founded

    2009

    Company Size

    33

    About Crenshaw Communications

    Crenshaw Communications is a full-service New York Tech PR Agency that offers creative and public relations campaigns. They work with established brands and early-stage startups and support clients across various tech industries, including ad tech and mar tech, AI, eCommerce, Cybersecurity, and retail. While they are a tech PR firm, they work best with companies that can support traditional PR campaigns rather than those that require knowledge of a deep tech firm. In particular, they have had a lot of success amplifying brands that can easily tie into current news cycles and those whose founders have a niche of expertise and ability to showcase it on traditional media and podcasts.

    Best For: Tech Firms looking to scale thought leadership for executive team members.
    Sectors
    AdTech & MarTech
    Artificial Intelligence
    B2B
    Cybersecurity
    eCommerce
    Financial Services
    Healthcare
    SaaS
    Tech
    Telecommunications
    Notable Clients
  • Jopwell
  • Adstream
  • Arkadium
  • WeTransfer
  • Fractal Analytics
  • Hunter PR

    5. Hunter PR

    Hunter PR
    About Hunter PR

    HUNTER is an award-winning consumer marketing communications firm with offices in New York, Los Angeles and London and partnerships that extend our reach globally. Beginning with research-driven insights, HUNTER executes strategic, integrated programs that build brand equity, increase engagement and drive measurable business results for consumer products and services. The 230+ person firm employs a powerful blend of marketing solutions including strategic planning, earned media relations, social and digital media, talent and influencer engagement, experiential marketing, multicultural outreach, and content creation and distribution across all platforms and channels to earn attention for some of the world’s best known and most beloved brands.

    Founded in 1989 with a specialization in food and nutrition, HUNTER has grown into one of the most respected mid-size marketing communications firms in the country, proudly serving a broad range of esteemed companies and brands across the Food + Beverage, Wine + Spirits, Health + Beauty, Home + Lifestyle, Retail + Ecommerce, Travel and Education sectors. Our motto is “we earn it,” and at HUNTER we focus on doing so in three key areas: earning consumer attention, earning client relationships and earning staff dedication. Our creative approach, client service-orientation and values-driven culture has led to one of the longest average staff tenures in the business and some of the most enduring client relationships including TABASCO® Pepper Sauce, our first client 32 years ago and still a client today.

    Edelman

    6. Edelman

    Edelman
    About Edelman

    Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead, act with certainty and earn the lasting trust of their stakeholders.

    We develop powerful ideas and tell magnetic stories that move at the speed of news, make an immediate impact, transform culture and spark movements.

    Since our founding in 1952 by Dan Edelman, we have remained an independent, family-run company. We use our profits to strengthen our business, provide our employees with opportunities to grow, advance our industry, and serve as a responsible citizen of the world. Every day, we strive to live and work by a long-held set of core values: the pursuit of excellence, the freedom to be curious, the courage to do the right thing, and a commitment to improving society.

    Edelman is an equal opportunity employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

    Sectors
    B2B
    Environmental
    Financial Services
    Food
    Health & Wellness
    Healthcare
    Multicultural
    Retail
    Sports
    Technology
    Notable Clients
  • DP World
  • LEGO
  • Hellmann's
  • Dove
  • ASICS
  • Reed Public Relations

    7. Reed Public Relations

    Reed Public Relations

    Headquarters

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Founded

    2012

    Company Size

    16

    About Reed Public Relations

    Reed Public Relations is a national PR firm and marketing company based in Nashville, Tennessee. We have a smart and relentless team that works with brands across the country and lives to overdeliver for our clients. Our PR and marketing team is nimble with an entrepreneurial spirit and feet on the street energy. We always deliver strategies in tune with your goals, not ours. Our brains move at a fast pace – it’s what makes us so good – so try and keep up.

    Sectors
    Entertainment
    Food
    Healthcare
    Hospitality
    Professional Services
    Restaurant
    Retail
    Senior Living
    Technology
    Travel
    Ruder Finn

    8. Ruder Finn

    Ruder Finn

    Headquarters

    New York, NY

    Founded

    1948

    Company Size

    902

    About Ruder Finn

    Ruder Finn is one of the world’s largest independent global communications and creative agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for 75 years, shaping communications that move industry-defining brands, companies, and leaders from what’s now to what’s next. Ruder Finn provides clients with bold communications strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, and rethink customer experiences. The agency is organized around five core areas of expertise—Healthcare, Technology, Commerce, Leadership and Workplace—with AI-powered creative hub RF Studio53 and tech incubator RF TechLab providing cutting-edge predictive analytics, breakthrough creative, and customer-focused digital engagement. Ruder Finn has offices across 3 continents including the U.S., Asia and Europe. Wholly owned agencies within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., RF Studio53, RF Engage, Touchdown, Peppercomm, RF Comunicad, Mantis, jacobstahl, RF Bloom. For more information visit www.ruderfinn.com. +++ At Ruder Finn we value integrity and transparency in our recruitment process. We have become aware of fraudulent actors impersonating our company on platforms like Telegram and similar communication platforms, falsely claiming to conduct job interviews. We want to clarify unequivocally: We Never Charge for Job Interviews or Ask for Your Financial Information: Our recruitment process does not involve any form of payment from candidates at any stage. If you’re being asked for payment or your financial information, it is not us! All our job-related communications come exclusively from our official email addresses (ending with @ruderfinn.com). If you are contacted for an interview or a job offer and have doubts about its legitimacy, or if you have any other questions, please contact us via our official website or official LinkedIn channel.

    Miller Ink

    9. Miller Ink

    Miller Ink

    Headquarters

    Los Angeles, California

    Founded

    2013

    Company Size

    20

    About Miller Ink

    A Los Angeles-based full-service strategic communications and crisis PR firm that helps businesses, executives, and non-profits amplify their voices, build their brands, and advance their goals through carefully crafted messaging and compelling content.

    Notable Clients
  • American Friends of Yad Sarah
  • Jewish Future Pledge
  • American Jewish University
  • Denterlein

    10. Denterlein

    Denterlein

    Headquarters

    Boston, MA

    Founded

    2000

    Company Size

    30

    About Denterlein

    We are an independent public relations agency that inspires and influences the people you care about most. Our campaigns help boost integrity and loyalty, edge out the competition, manage your risk and build support for your vision.We craft tailored strategies to amplify your reach and engage the right audiences at the right time. From traditional press to powerful content and digital campaigns, we make your voice heard.Your company is only as strong as its reputation. We also help organizations prepare for and weather crisis events that can damage even the most stalwart brands. From cyber breaches to leadership transitions and litigation, we help executives communicate in even the most complex of circumstances.Denterlein is a partner firm in PR World Alliance, with representation in major cities throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and the Pacific Rim. Working with our partner members of the Alliance, we provide a complete range of PR and press relations services worldwide, giving your communications, messages, and brand an international presence.

    Sectors
    Education
    Energy
    Healthcare
    Life Sciences
    Lifestyle
    Non-Profit
    Professional Services
    Public Affairs
    Real Estate
    Transportation
    rbb Communications

    11. rbb Communications

    Specialized Service Agency (Public Relations Agency)

    rbb Communications

    Headquarters

    Miami, FL

    Founded

    1975

    Company Size

    103

    About rbb Communications

    rbb is an integrated communications agency based in Miami, Florida. With over 100 staff members, rbb offers a wide variety of services, including media relations, digital marketing, influencer marketing, corporate comms, social media, and creative services. They operate a variety of "specialty practices," including consumer products/services, travel, food and beverage, health, entertainment, and real estate.

    Sectors
    B2B
    Consumer
    Energy
    Franchise
    Healthcare
    Hispanic Marketing
    Hospitality
    Luxury & Lifestyle
    Professional Services
    Travel
    Notable Clients
  • amresorts
  • Dreams Resorts and Spas
  • m&m's Brand
  • Invicta Stores
  • Codina Partners
  • PR Hub

    12. PR Hub

    Public Relations Agency

    PR Hub

    Headquarters

    Miami, Florida

    Founded

    2022

    Company Size

    12

    About PR Hub

    PR Hub is a public relations agency that specializes in data-driven PR and SEO. Its approach to data storytelling sets it apart from the competition. They use data to gain insights into target audiences, track ROI, create data assets for media, and optimize efforts for better outcomes for B2B and B2C brands. They have helped their clients increase sales, scale stakeholder relations, and position brands and their executives as market thought leaders.

    Best For: Data-Driven Startups and Brands looking to Scale their PR Efforts
    Notable Clients
  • IHOP
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Agents Only
  • Unilever
  • Zapier
  • Red Banyan

    13. Red Banyan

    Specialized Service Agency (Public Relations)

    Red Banyan

    Headquarters

    Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Founded

    2010

    Company Size

    32

    About Red Banyan

    Red Banyan is a strategic communications firm with offices in Florida, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. specializing in public relations, crisis management/ crisis communications, social media, and marketing. Red Banyan combines creative thinking, steady judgment shaped by experience and a relentless commitment to achieving results for its clients.

    Sectors
    Education
    Financial Services
    Insurance
    Legal
    Non-Profit
    Startup
    Tech
    Marino PR

    14. Marino PR

    Marino PR

    Headquarters

    New York, New York

    Founded

    1993

    Company Size

    90

    About Marino PR

    Marino is a full-service strategic communications firm founded in 1993, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles. We develop and execute customized public relations, digital and marketing programs that support our clients’ business and organizational objectives.Our clients include international, national and regional businesses, trade associations, community organizations, institutions, and not-for-profits. Our representations run the gamut from global Fortune 100 companies to local neighborhood businesses and groups. Our client base spans a full array of market sectors: real estate, energy, community development, economic development, healthcare, education, consumer, lifestyle, non-profit, financial services, media, publishing, and professional services.

    Sectors
    Cannabis
    Consumer & Lifestyle
    Education
    Energy & Sustainability
    Healthcare
    Hospitality
    Non-Profit
    Professional Services
    Real Estate
    Technology & Innovation
    10 to 1 Public Relations

    15. 10 to 1 Public Relations

    10 to 1 Public Relations

    Headquarters

    Scottsdale, Arizona

    Founded

    2012

    Company Size

    16

    About 10 to 1 Public Relations

    Sharing your story, the way it should be told. We offer public relations services that are targeted, compelling, & achieve our clients' goals. In today’s flood of non-stop communications across a multitude of channels, it’s tough to get noticed – much less get results. At 10 to 1 Public Relations our creative plans and messages are distinctive and memorable. We know how to develop original, highly relevant approaches to storytelling that break through the noise and grab the attention of media outlets, and more importantly your target audience. Do you know the 10 to 1 rule? It’s the idea that it takes 10 good things to be said about you to equal one bad impression. You need a bank of good will to grow, protect and defend your image and brand before something potentially goes wrong. We believe in this philosophy so strongly, that we named the firm 10 to 1 Public Relations. The 10 to 1 idea goes beyond preparing for a crisis, it’s about how best to raise positive awareness to grow your business. We believe it’s much more beneficial to a company to dominate industry and local media coverage with multiple different story placements over time rather than solely focusing on a placement in a well-known mainstream media outlet.

    Magrino Public Relations

    16. Magrino Public Relations

    Magrino Public Relations

    Headquarters

    New York, New York

    Founded

    1992

    Company Size

    79

    About Magrino Public Relations

    With expertise in brand development, social media strategy, content creation, creator relations, experiential design & events, and over 30 years in media relations, Magrino serves as the ultimate connector across the entire communications ecosystem to keep your story trending and driving consumer preference for your brand. That is the reason some of the world’s most revered lifestyle brands turn to us — and return to us. Magrino continues to be run by its Chairman & CEO Susan Magrino, along with a diverse team of communications experts focused on staying ahead of the ever-evolving media ecosphere. An all-star team, multi-category reach, cross-channel expertise, industry connections… Access granted. Magrino grants you access to the buzz and network you’ve been waiting for.

    Notable Clients
  • Hilton Vallarta Riviera
  • Constellation Brands
  • Main Street Hospitality
  • Madras Dosa Co
  • M Social Times Square
  • Teak Media + Communication

    17. Teak Media + Communication

    Teak Media + Communication

    Headquarters

    South Boston, MA

    Founded

    1997

    Company Size

    10

    About Teak Media + Communication

    New England’s sole B Corp-certified public relations firm, Teak Media + Communication, has a singular goal: to help socially responsible and sustainable companies, and nonprofit organizations achieve widespread recognition and increase their revenue. Former reporters using a proprietary journalistic process, we work closely with each client to develop campaigns that intrigue the media, draw attention to good work, and inspire others. And, we’ve been doing so successfully for more than 20 years.

    Sectors
    Education
    Environmental
    Finance
    Healthcare
    Non-Profit
    Sustainable
    Notable Clients
  • The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division
  • Project Bread
  • New England Aquarium
  • Capital Good Fund
  • The Nature Conservancy
  • SHERMAN

    18. SHERMAN

    Specialized Service Agency (Public Relations)

    SHERMAN

    Headquarters

    Chicago, Illinois

    Founded

    2001

    Company Size

    3

    About SHERMAN

    You and your organization should have access to an exceptional Chicago public relations firm. A trusted agency and partner that believes its future is tied to yours.We’re about adding meaningful and measurable value to your organization through strategic and creative public relations, marketing communications, internal communications, interactive solutions and market research.We offer you the flexibility and “big-fish” experience of working with a seasoned consultant along with the resources of an established agency. Though based in Chicago, we’ve served clients from Sarasota to San Francisco. We offer:*Smart strategy*Results-oriented creativity*Relentless execution*Painstaking attention to your satisfactionWe are passionate, curious and relentlessly pursue results. Not just output. You can always expect us to bring a fresh perspective, and to increase your brand equity and bottom line.

    Sectors
    Energy
    Environmental
    Financial Services
    Healthcare
    Non-Profit
    Professional Services
    Real Estate
    Sports
    Tech
    Transportation
    Notable Clients
  • Allegiance Perioperative Services
  • American Academy of Art
  • Allegiance Convertors
  • Action Screen Print
  • Abbott
  • Society22 PR

    19. Society22 PR

    Society22 PR

    Headquarters

    New York

    Founded

    2008

    Company Size

    24

    About Society22 PR

    Society22 PR is a results-driven public relations and creative agency based in Los Angeles, New York, and Worldwide. At Society22 PR, we help our clients gain exposure and recognition beyond what’s possible with their traditional marketing efforts, because expanding a brand’s reach is the first step to significant growth as a company. Society22 PR serves growth-minded clients with a cutting-edge take on effective public relations in the global marketplace, so they can scale their businesses through increased exposure, strategic partnerships, and marketplace recognition—simply put, we put companies on the map to go from best-kept secrets to household names—in an era of tired PR practices that no longer work in our fast-paced, internet-driven, connections-oriented culture.

    BIG FISH PR

    20. BIG FISH PR

    BIG FISH PR

    Headquarters

    Boston, Massachusetts

    Founded

    1999

    Company Size

    22

    About BIG FISH PR

    THE PR FIRM FOR INNOVATIVE AND DISRUPTIVE BRANDS. BIG FISH PR is a boutique public relations agency that helps our B2B, B2B2C, and B2C clients build awareness and redefine their industries through thoughtful storytelling and strategic media campaigns. Explore our award-winning services and client work, and drop us a line to learn how our agency can elevate your brand.

    Sectors
    eCommerce
    Tech
    Transportation
    Notable Clients
  • Ring
  • Amazon
  • ASUS
  • FormLabs
  • PLAY Airlines
  • What is Public Relations?

    Public Relations (PR) is the strategic management of communication between an organization and its audiences to build trust, shape public perception, and enhance reputation through earned, owned, and shared media.

    Key Components of Public Relations

    Media Relations

    Public relations focuses on establishing media relations by building relationships with journalists and securing earned media coverage through pitches and press releases.

    Crisis Communication

    Public relations is also in charge of handling any eventual crisis that might come up and managing brand messaging during reputational threats, legal challenges, or social media blowups.

    Corporate Communications

    PR specialists are in charge of corporate communications as well, taking care of internal and external messaging for company milestones, leadership changes, and policy updates.

    Thought Leadership & Executive Visibility

    Another specialty of PR is making sure that executives get enough visibility as thought leaders, ensuring founders and executives are positioned as experts in their fields through op-eds, interviews, and speaking engagements.

    Influencer & Creator Partnerships

    Public relations also leverages social voices to amplify brand stories through earned or lightly compensated collaborations, like influencer and creator partnerships.

    Community & Stakeholder Engagement

    PR agencies ensure community and stakeholder engagement, building goodwill and transparency with employees, local communities, regulators, and nonprofit partners.

    Unique Aspects & Challenges in Public Relations

    1. The Power (and Risk) of Earned Media

    In public relations, media is not controlled, but earned. For instance, success heavily relies on good relationships, timing, and newsworthiness; as such, headlines can’t be simply bought, and media placement is not controllable. Besides media placement, brand credibility is also not controlled, considering that media mentions carry third-party validation but lack guaranteed message control, unlike paid ads.

    2. Managing Brand Reputation in Real-Time

    When it comes to public relations, timing and sensitivity are crucial for successful brand reputation management. Consequently, PR teams must swiftly respond to media cycles, public backlash, or crisis scenarios without fueling any controversy, while putting out messages that resonate with media, employees, investors, and the public simultaneously.

    3. Navigating Media Fragmentation & Decline

    Nowadays, with the digitalization of media and the rise of alternative gatekeepers, traditional media outlets and newsrooms have shrunken and lost some space to podcasts, newsletters, and niche creators when it comes to shaping public opinion. This shrinkage increases the competition for coverage and pushes public relations teams to be more precise, newsworthy, and valuable to remain competitive and maintain their coverage space.

    4. Metrics Are Harder to Quantify

    Connecting public relations efforts to business outcomes can be quite challenging, requiring nuanced tracking and integrated analytics, as PR success isn’t always visible in metrics such as CTRs or conversions, but rather in visibility, public sentiment, and long-term trust, which can be more complex to track and quantify.

    Why Hire a PR-Focused Agency?

    Sector-Specific Knowledge & Expertise

    Specialized public relations agencies are experts in narrative development, knowing how to craft compelling storylines tailored to industry-specific audiences, regulatory landscapes, and public sensitivities. In addition, PR firms are up to date with editorial trends and know what’s newsworthy in each field, whether it’s a B2B SaaS firm or a consumer brand, these firms will pitch accordingly. Moreover, PR companies’ experience spans sector-specific crisis management as well, being able to anticipate reputational risks and create contingency plans specific to each industry, which may be overlooked by generalist firms.

    Industry Relationships & Networks

    PR agencies have established relationships and networks with relevant reporters, trade publications, and influencers in a myriad of industries, giving their clients exclusive journalist and editor access according to their niche. Specialized agencies also possess connections with conference organizers, podcast hosts, and panel curators, being able to accelerate their clients’ media exposure and speaker placements. Besides, because of their extensive network, public relations companies know exactly in which sectors creators play a bigger role, which voices carry weight, and how to engage these voices authentically.

    Better ROI Through Specialized Insights

    Public relations agencies are skilled at creating targeted narratives and tailored outreaches, leading to higher placement rates and more impactful coverage for their clients. PR firms are also masters of PR-specific metrics, measuring success through sentiment analysis, media quality scoring, and long-term lift, metrics of which may not be tracked by generalist firms. Ultimately, PR agencies understand each industry’s media landscape and do not need to waste time on a learning curve, leading to faster, smarter executions and better use of budget.