Top PR Firms in San Francisco

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 4, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 30 PR Firms in San Francisco as of September 2026. The top-ranked firm is SmartSites (4.9 stars, 16 verified reviews, $100 - $149/hr, founded 2011, San Francisco). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $25, median client rating is 4.7, and 19% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted PR Firms in San Francisco companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

You can rely on any of the top San Francisco public relations firms to assist both private and public sector companies in fulfilling their complex communication requirements. Many times a question arises as to how the public relations agencies in San Francisco can manage a complicated situation efficiently? Well, it is because the PR agencies in San Francisco have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the audience's mindset. Due to this, they can help the clients build their brands and engage customers. Do you prefer partnering with an agency rather than hiring an in-house team? Then any of the PR firms in San Francisco should be able to do the job for you!

30Verified firms
$25/hrMedian hourly rate
4.7 ★Median rating
19%Have 50+ members

Goodfirms has verified 30 PR Firms in San Francisco - part of 3,054+ Public Relations (PR) Agencies, each passing Goodfirms' 4-step verification process (background check, client interviews, portfolio audit, ongoing quality review). Listings marked "Sponsored" are agencies that pay for premium placement - sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content.

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  • SmartSites is one of America's fastest-growing digital marketing agencies, with a client roster and review profile that reflect genuine, sustained results. As a top-rated digital marketing agency recognized across major industry platforms, they bring SEO, PPC, email, and web design under one roof. Their digital ... read SmartSites reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    2011
    San Francisco, United States
    We had a great experience overall. - Writer
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    • GrammarlyGrammarly

    Lounge Lizard is a full-service digital marketing agency delivering creative and performance-driven solutions for businesses worldwide. Founded in 1998, the agency specializes in branding, web design, SEO, social media marketing, PPC, and digital strategy. With decades of industry experience, Lounge Lizard combines creative expertise with ... read Lounge Lizard reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1998
    San Francisco, United States
    Lounge Lizard transformed our outdated website into a modern platform through a well-structured and collaborative development process. - IT Manager
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    Why Lounge Lizard?

    • Lounge Lizard has been in Business since 1998
    • Agency is Run by a Webby Awards Judge
    • Veteran Brand Story Tellers & Results Mindset
  • Using AI Tools

    • ClaudeClaude
    • ChatGPTChatGPT
    • GitHub CopilotGitHub Copilot

    Impressive Digital is Melbourne's premium digital marketing agency, recognized across Australia for delivering multi-channel campaigns that genuinely move business objectives. As a full-service digital marketing company covering SEO, paid media, content, and social, their approach is built around deep collaboration with each client. Among top ... read Impressive Digital reviews & insights

    $200 - $300/hr
    50 - 249
    2016
    San Francisco, United States
    Impressive allowed us to focus on strategic growth while holding their team accountable for delivering results. - Head of Sales & Operations
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    Why Impressive Digital?

    • Senior Specialists, Not Junior Teams
    • Proprietary AI Technology
    • Proven Across Over 130 Brands
  • Delante

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    Delante specializes in advanced digital marketing strategies that go beyond traditional SEO. As a forward-thinking online marketing agency, the company helps in optimizing the visibility across all major discovery platforms — including Google, YouTube, AI tools like ChatGPT, marketplaces, and social media platforms like TikTok ... read Delante reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2014
    San Francisco, United States
    Fantastic Google Ads service! - Anonymous
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    Why Delante?

    • International and Awarded SEO in 30 markets
    • SEO, SEM & AI Search (AISO) expertise
    • Trusted by international big brands
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  • From startups to Fortune 1,000 members, Spark specializes in helping technology-focused and innovation-minded companies transform their brands by bringing powerful narratives to life through public relations and integrated marketing programs. The agency’s full suite of services includes content and social development, programmatic distribution and other ... read Spark PR reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    1999
    San Francisco, United States
    Very poor PR performance - Ammar Adra
  • Mission North is a communications agency for the companies shaping our future. We guide companies forward by digging in to understand their audience, and capture attention with bold stories and smart campaigns.

    NA
    50 - 249
    2003
    San Francisco, United States
  • Using AI Tools

    • GrammarlyGrammarly
    • CanvaCanva
    • ClaudeClaude
    • ChatGPTChatGPT

    The Key is a boutique public relations agency headquartered in San Francisco, built to serve companies at pivotal moments — from early-stage startups to venture-backed scale-ups and public companies navigating growth, launches, or reputation shifts. Unlocking visibility, one story at a time, is more than a tagline — it's how we approach every client account.Our ... read The Key PR reviews & insights

    $200 - $300/hr
    10 - 49
    2017
    San Francisco, United States

    Why The Key PR?

    • Senior counsel on every account, always.
    • Deep fluency in sectors like AI, fintech, & energy
    • Real partnership, not just deliverables.
  • We are a public relations shop specialising in strategic communications solutions for media and entertainment companies.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    San Francisco, United States
  • About whether you close that Fortune 500 account. About scoring that make or break funding round. About driving downloads and getting items into shopping carts. About whether that great engineer wants to work at your company. About attracting resellers who will really sell your stuff. About whether or not people know your name. Passion is ... read Karbo Communications reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2014
    San Francisco, United States
  • Bateman Group is an award-winning integrated public relations and social media communications agency founded in 2004 around a compelling vision — to make a bigger market impact for a smaller, more select group of companies. Working primarily with companies in the high technology, consumer services, sustainability/green tech and non-profit market sectors, Bateman Group combines best ... read Bateman Group reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2003
    San Francisco, United States
  • 10Fold is a PR and integrated marketing agency headquartered in San Francisco, CA with regional offices in Orange County, San Diego and Walnut Creek Calif, Austin TX, and Denver CO. Considered as part of the top eight percent of agencies in the U.S. (based on size), 10Fold offers strategic communications and content services to deep-tech ... read 10 Fold reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1995
    San Francisco, United States
  • Segal Communications is an award-winning PR and social media management agency that helps some of the world's leading companies, organizations, and individuals establish their brands, build reputations, and amplify their stories. We provide strategic advice and tactical execution to legacy brands, disruptive startups, and revered thought leaders in fields as diverse as beauty and biotechnology. ... read Segal Communications reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    10 - 49
    2018
    San Francisco, United States
  • Brown Marketing Communications is a hospitality marketing agency focused on hotel and resort growth. The agency delivers full-service marketing solutions, including digital advertising, branding, website development, SEO, social media management, PR, and creative services. Brown Marketing helps hotels and travel brands improve brand positioning, attract high-value guests, and drive long-term revenue growth through hospitality-focused marketing ... read Brown Marketing Communications reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    2012
    San Francisco, United States
  • Over two decades in business, we’ve crafted thousands of campaigns for hundreds of organizations across the globe. This Antenna Way is a proven approach for achieving breakthrough results that propel your business forward. ​Antenna is a strategic communications and results-driven integrated marketing agency that partners with innovative B2B companies to solve meaningful global challenges

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1996
    San Francisco, United States
  • UPRAISE is a boutique marketing and public relations agency built for the modern brand. We think big before we think small. We create integrated campaigns that move the needle on lead generation, brand building, and awareness. Our team is a dynamic, creative group, where each member contributes complementary skills. Each of us brings 110% every ... read Upraise PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2003
    San Francisco, United States
  • A full-service PR and communications agency serving clients internationally and throughout North America, Graham offers strategic public relations and social media for companies and nonprofits across three practice areas: high-tech, consumer lifestyle/travel, and health/wellness. The firm has built its solid reputation on highly creative and results-driven work as well as notable launches and relaunches embedded ... read Graham & Associates reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1996
    San Francisco, United States
  • LaunchSquad is an award-winning public relations and creative communications agency with offices in San Francisco, New York, Boston and Seattle. We love nothing more than to tell a good story. And for the last 15 years, we’ve been building powerhouse brands by doing just that. We’ve crafted thousands of tailored campaigns for companies that are ... read Launch Squad reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1999
    San Francisco, United States
  • MBED is an independent Digital Strategy team based in San Francisco, CA. We deliver meaningful results for growing brands and agencies—through the Planning, Execution, and Reporting of Paid Media, Brand Amplification and Customer Acquisition campaigns.

    NA
    2 - 9
    2012
    San Francisco, United States
  • SINCE 2009, ECHOS HAS PARTNERED WITH BRANDS WE ADMIRE. WE’RE CONFIDENT THAT YOU’LL QUICKLY SEE WHAT MAKES OUR TEAM STAND APART - STRATEGY, UNPARALLELED CLIENT SERVICE, AND RESULTS.WE EXCEL AT CREATING AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES & COMMUNICATIONS THAT BUILD BRANDS AND RELATIONSHIPS.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2009
    San Francisco, United States
  • LCI loves the power of words, because words have power. We leverage words to find, capture and tell the stories that will elevate your brand. By identifying your business goals, articulating your market differentiators, understanding your target audiences and identifying which communications channels those audiences embrace. We use those stories to articulate messages that help ... read Landis Communications Inc reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    1990
    San Francisco, United States
  • Demonstrate is a strategic communications partner that believes brand purpose must be supported with brand actions in order to build meaningful relationships & ultimately drive business growth.

    NA
    10 - 49
    San Francisco, United States
  • Founded in 2000, Singer Associates is led by Sam Singer, one of the nation’s leading corporate and crisis communications strategists. Singer Associates was named “Public Affairs Agency of the Year” in 2013 by the New York trade journal, The Holmes Report, and PRWEEK’s “Public Relations Agency of the Year” in 2015. Singer Associates’ mission is ... read Singer Associates reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2000
    San Francisco, United States
  • We are the experiential partner driving engagement among consumers and employees for some of the world’s most iconic brands. With headquarters in San Francisco, fabrication on both coasts and production teams in top markets, we have executed thousands of programs in all 50 states and around the world.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2001
    San Francisco, United States
  • cred is a unique communications agency dedicated to owning the events space. Founded in 2015, we build thought leaders by connecting clients to the right speaking opportunities and helping clients host events. We pride ourselves on having a finger on the pulse of the event industry’s biggest trends and topics.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    San Francisco, United States
  • Merritt Group is a nationally recognized strategic communications agency that provides marketing, public relations and digital strategy and services to organizations ranging from venture-funded startups to global Fortune 500 companies. Merritt Group applies its deep expertise in four market areas – technology, energy, healthcare and government – to deliver results that get people talking.

    NA
    10 - 49
    1996
    San Francisco, United States
  • We do everything you’d expect from a creative agency; we’ve just erased the lines between the strategy, media and creative departments. Everyone on our team has fully functioning left and right brains, so we all wear multiple hats. No tight-fitting knit beanies, however. Those are stupid. If we haven’t met, we are Most Likely To. ... read Most Likely To reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    San Francisco, United States
  • We are an SEO agency that focuses on generating new leads and growing the online presence of our clients' brands. Through technical seo where we delve into code, speed, optimization and more, we are able to signficantly boost and strengthen all SERP positions. We also create a holistic approach to SEO and collaborate with PR, ... read Got.Media reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2013
    San Francisco, United States
  • D&A Communications (D&A) is an equity-first, full-service integrated communications and public relations agency, based in San Francisco for over 30 years. Under the leadership of Darolyn Davis, D&A was among the first communications firms in the nation to explicitly integrate the core values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) into all of its communications ... read D&A Communications reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1996
    San Francisco, United States
  • Kobelphi is a strategic B2B marketing agency helping brands grow through data-driven campaigns, smart positioning, and creative execution. We turn marketing complexity into clarity so your business can scale with confidence.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2025
    San Francisco, United States
  • In this excelling world of online businesses having a website has become the most important thing. This is exactly where Website Inventive comes in to offer their exclusive website development services to businesses that are striving in the online market. Our company has employed the most skilled web developers that are determined to build a ... read Website Inventive reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    50 - 249
    2022
    San Francisco, United States

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Industry Leaders
Top-right · Both axes ≥ 50
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Strong on both Core Competencies and 360-Performance. These firms have proven track records, deep specialisation, and solid client outcomes. Default recommendation for most buyers.

Top 5 by composite score

1Probey Services56 / 68
The Industry Leaders in detail

The 1 highest-scoring firms in the Industry Leaders quadrant. Each has both Core Competencies and 360-Performance ≥ 50. Click any card for the full profile.

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
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Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
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Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

1 cities with the best Value Score for hiring.

Ranked by a composite blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and average hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this surfaces genuinely affordable destinations - not just the biggest markets.

Where the firms are.

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Every city in scope, ranked by Value Score.

CityFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
USSan Francisco194$90/hr4.767View firms
USSan Francisco
194 firms$90/hr4.7
Value Score67 / 100

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Cost matters - but so does being able to actually talk to your developer during your workday. Here are the best destinations for each major hub.

If you're in US (PT/ET)Recommended

Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

How firms are placed on the matrix

Every position on this chart is the output of the Goodfirms ranking algorithm - a weighted composite of signals across two axes. The algorithm is recomputed regularly and is fully documented.

Sponsorship does not affect placement. PRO members receive visible badges and ad placements, but their algorithmic scores are calculated identically to free listings.

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
2
Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
3
Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
4
Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
5
Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Cities with the best Value Score for digital marketing hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
San Francisco · $0-24/hr

34 firms in this tier - more than any other city, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: Probey Services, PageTraffic Inc, Naveck Technologies.

Mid-tier leader
San Francisco · $50-99/hr

22 firms in this tier - more than any other city, averaging 4.9 ★. Top picks: Funnel Boost Media, Delante, DoodleWeb.

Top tier leader
San Francisco · $150+/hr

24 firms in this tier - more than any other city, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: Scalio, DaySpring Technologies, Amz Automation.

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Every cell in the grid above is the count of firms in (place × hourly-rate tier). Firms are placed by their published hourly rate; those without a disclosed rate are not plotted.

Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

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Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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