Top Public Relations (PR) Agencies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 16, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 3,063 Public Relations (PR) Agencies as of September 2026 across 95 countries. The top-ranked firm is SmartSites (4.9 stars, 16 verified reviews, $100 - $149/hr, founded 2011, Jersey City). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $25, median client rating is 4.8, and 18% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Public Relations (PR) Agencies companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

Building a strong public image of your business shapes how people trust, choose, and remember your brand. That is where experienced Public Relations (PR) agencies step in. The right public relations agency helps you stay visible, credible, and consistent across channels. These PR firms work closely with media, influencers, and industry platforms to position businesses as leaders, not just participants. To simplify your search, Goodfirms have curated a list of top public relations agencies known for proven results and authentic client feedback.

How this list is built: All 3,063 firms below pass 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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  • For every business challenge, there is a communications opportunity. We thrive on bringing entire organizations together to do better, be better and achieve more through strategic communications. Our clients, our values, our people and our passion make the difference.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1996
    Hudson, United States
  • Laura Raun Public Relations helps those in the water industry tell their story. We are an award-winning PR firm thatspecializes in public outreach and stakeholder input.

    NA
    10 - 49
    Austin, United States
  • We are a digital PR agency specializing in owned and earned media. We create integrated content strategies to help brands tell their story to the right audience, with the right content, on the right channel, at the right time.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2001
    Cincinnati, United States
  • Perry Communications Group is an independent, full-service strategic communications firm specializing in public relations and public affairs. We are big thinkers and shrewd strategists. We’re best known for our depth of experience in health care, but our award-winning work doesn’t stop there. We apply the same great thinking and fresh creativity to the consumer, education, ... read Perry Communications Group reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1996
    Sacramento, United States
  • Randle Communications, Sacramento's top Public Relations and Public Affairs firm as ranked by the Sacramento Business Journal, was launched in 2001 by Jeff Randle and Mitch Zak. The firm wins by thinking creatively and acting decisively to provide the finest Public Relations and Public Affairs services. Randle’s team includes experts in community education, digital communications, ... read Randle Communications reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2001
    Sacramento, United States
  • Slice Communications exists to get people to pay attention to our clients. It is who we are as people, what gets us up in the morning, and what keeps us going. Since our founding, we have put our collective innate need for attention to work for our clients. We are proud that we have helped ... read Slice Communications reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2008
    Philadelphia, United States
  • Outreach Strategists, LLC is a global communications and public affairs firm. Our diverse team of experts has extensive backgrounds in government, politics and media, Outreach Strategists brings people together to get things done. We specialize in domestic and international public relations, conflict solutions, proactive business development and communications.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2002
    Houston, United States
  • Gray Ryan Companies believes in Connecting Places to People. Founded in 2009, we partner with clients on PR and strategic communications campaigns that create additional value for their businesses, customers, and investors. We also invest in and develop real estate projects. Our communications firm -- Gray Ryan Communications -- currently represents real estate assets across ... read Gray Ryan Companies reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2009
    Richmond, 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
  • We are a full service public relations and marketing agency based in Phoenix, Arizona with clients across the country. We don’t represent the masses, only the best. Our elite team of media and marketing experts are former senior-level newspaper editors and TV news journalists. We position your company as the industry authority in traditional media ... read Phoenix reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Phoenix, 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
  • Founded in 2011 as a company that believes in the power of partnership, NINICO Communications® is an award-winning agency providing practical brand strategy, public relations and advertising solutions. For nearly a decade, the firm has created campaigns, developed messaging and served as publicist to some of California’s most storied brands and business leaders. A member ... read Ninico Communications reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2011
    San Jose, United States
  • CarusoPR, a division of Caruso Communications LLC, is a Chicago boutique public relations marketing communications firm that believes in maximizing business value. We offer big agency PR talent and services and deliver solid, proven programs with measurable results at prices you can afford.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Chicago, United States
  • Fineman PR provides full-service integrated communications, PR and digital performance marketing to serve your needs – all under one roof. For more than 30 years, we have tailored programs to drive brand value and customer loyalty, implementing strategies that build and safeguard our clients’ reputations. Communication is our lifeblood. We are principled strategists who can ... read Fineman PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1988
    San Jose, United States
  • At GMG, we’re focused on helping high-growth technology companies increase market awareness and rapidly grow sales through the strategic planning and execution of highly effective marketing, public relations, branding and communications programs. Whether you’re launching a new product, rebranding an old one or need to put a new twist on an existing brand, we help ... read Gabriel Marketing Group reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Mclean, United States
  • At Siltanen & Partners, we’re dedicated to helping businesses of all shapes and sizes solve real-world marketing problems through the power of creativity. We’ve spent two decades reimagining brands and creating groundbreaking campaigns—and this year, S&P was recognized as one of AdAge’s top agencies in the country. Siltanen & Partners is unique in its passion, ... read Siltanen & Partners reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    El Segundo, United States
  • Gregory is one of the largest PR firms in the U.S., with offices in New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and London, and a client base that spans the globe. Gregory was named Agency of the Year in 2025 by PR Daily, and ranks as the seventh-largest financial services PR firm and seventh-largest real estate PR ... read Gregory reviews & insights

    $200 - $300/hr
    50 - 249
    1990
    Ardmore, United States
  • We help B2B companies in the mortgage, private money, commercial real estate finance and fintech sectors build market share and expert positioning. We do this through customized marketing communications and brand positioning strategies. Because your culture has a direct impact on the quality of your brand, we also assist with developing continuous-improvement cultures and strategies ... read Seroka reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1987
    Brookfield, United States
  • Founded in 1979, Makovsky is one of the world's leading independent communications consultancies, building businesses and reputations with ideas that cross the boundaries of traditional, digital, social and experiential media. We specialize in integrated communications programs for the financial, professional services, health, technology and energy sectors.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1979
    NYC, United States
  • Maricich Health is a branding, advertising and marketing communications agency. We help integrated healthcare organizations and others build market share by developing inspired campaigns that positively influence the way consumers and stakeholders make decisions about healthcare. By transforming strategies into creative ideas that further organizational and population health goals, we deliver healthy marketing outcomes for ... read Maricich Health reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1986
    Irvine, United States
  • Finding your way as a brand is a challenge. Which avenues are right, and how do you get there? The Latino Way/TLW is a fully-integrated Hispanic marketing agency, specializing in all the methods, connections, and tools needed to catapult your product/service to today’s fastest growing and solid market. “Hispanic” invokes cultural diversity, that is why ... read The Latino Way reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Hartford, United States
  • We are an innovative full-service advertising agency offering optimized local marketing executions which provide our clients with the most efficient and effective marketing plans. Our team will supply your business with a broad range of marketing services backed by more than fifteen years experience supporting local, regional, national and international brand accounts. Whether you are ... read Palladium Media reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    San Antonio, United States
  • C2 Strategic Communications provides the communications strategy, advice and services you need to reach your ultimate goal. Our team has decades of experience in newsrooms, board rooms, classrooms and situation rooms.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Louisville, United States
  • Ability Advertising is a full service advertising agency. We believe consumers do not see “Traditional”, “Digital”, “Social” or “Mobile” media silos. They just live their lives. Our job is to figure out which platforms speak to our target audiences throughout their day. There truly is no finish line, for the mix of platforms is changing ... read Ability Advertising reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Lafayette, United States
  • The Design Group is more than a mere creative boutique. We are a full-service multicultural communications company that provides market expertise to clients who want to reach African-American, Latino, urban and youth consumer audiences. WE ARE THE DESIGNERS and ARCHITECTS behind communication platforms that bridge the gap between YOUR BRAND, and the nation's ever-growing ethnic ... read The Design Group reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2007
    Little Rock, United States
  • CJRW is a company with a rich and long history of success on behalf of the business partners we serve. Since the beginning, our mission has been to bring the most advanced and effective marketing strategies and creative ideas to our clients and to help them achieve (and exceed) their business goals. Our longevity and ... read CJRW reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    1961
    Little Rock, 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
  • At Second Wind Media, we work alongside entertainment leaders to deliver results. Whether you're building a brand, launching a career, or taking your business global, we’re here to help you make a lasting impact. Our expertise spans marketing, advertising, PR, sponsorships, and business strategy, all designed to ensure your story is told better.

    $200 - $300/hr
    10 - 49
    2024
    Wilmington, United States
  • Wheels Up Collective is a full-service marketing agency for complex, growing companies that need marketing to actually move the revenue needle — not just look good in a quarterly deck. Our team has sat in the CMO seat, owned pipeline targets, cleaned CRMs that should never have been touched, and rebuilt GTM motions from scratch. ... read Wheels Up Collective reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    10 - 49
    2020
    Aiken, United States

    Why Wheels Up Collective?

    • We’re Expert Operators.
    • We Move Fast. We Stay Accountable.
    • We Bring Clarity to the Chaos.
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    At PRWire Online, we help businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, and agencies increase their brand visibility through strategic press release distribution and digital PR solutions. Our goal is to connect brands with relevant media outlets, online publications, and target audiences to build credibility, strengthen online authority, and improve search visibility. We focus on delivering effective media exposure ... read PRWire Online reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2023
    Sheridan, United States

    Why PRWire Online?

    • Reliable
    • Insightful
    • Efficient
  • Using AI Tools

    • ChatGPTChatGPT
    • ClaudeClaude
    • PerplexityPerplexity

    Level Up PR is a public relations agency that helps businesses, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders increase their visibility through strategic media placements, thought leadership, and brand storytelling. The agency focuses on building credibility, strengthening reputation, and creating meaningful connections with target audiences through trusted media coverage and tailored PR strategies.

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2021
    Wilmington, United States

    Why Level UP PR?

    • Strong Media Connections
    • Customized PR Strategies
    • Focus on Long-Term Brand Growth
  • Bob Gold & Associates is a PR and marketing agency focused on data-driven public relations and brand management. The agency aims to tell compelling stories, share expertise, demonstrate unique value, and connect with target audiences globally. They utilize a proprietary method called BG&A Insight™ for tailored strategies in today's digital-first world, starting with a deep ... read Bob Gold & Associates reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    1997
    Redondo Beach, United States
  • It wasn’t magic that made Wilson Binkley Advertising & Marketing one of the area’s largest full-service advertising agencies. It was a lot of hard work and a professional approach to marketing.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1989
    Las Cruces, United States
  • ZevaHit, was founded in 2017 and has become one of if not the fastest growing Outsourced Link Building and Content Marketing Agencies in the World. We work on Link Building and Content Marketing campaigns. We have an exemplary record for delivering services on time and we pride ourselves in offering unrivalled customer support with a ... read Zevahit reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2017
    Phoenix, United States
  • Lopez Marketing Group (LMG) has been a leader in brand management for 25 years. Our clients represent major national and international brands, including beverages, fast food restaurants, baseball equipment manufacturers and healthcare networks.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1989
    Houston, United States
  • We are an award-winning advertising and branding agency, focused on measuring results, not square footage. As a team of experienced advertising and marketing veterans, we work as a virtual agency.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2000
    San Antonio, United States
  • One of the largest independent marketing, advertising, and public relations agencies with nine offices and more than 175 employees. Our deep audience knowledge and experience has helped clients build their brands, engage customers and generate revenue.

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    1968
    Rochester, United States
  • Domus, Inc. is a U.S.-based marketing and communications agency specializing in public relations, advertising, and digital strategy. Founded in the early 1990s and headquartered in Philadelphia, the company focuses on helping businesses strengthen their brand presence through integrated marketing solutions. It positions itself as a strategic partner that combines creativity, data, and business insights to ... read Domus reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1993
    Philadelphia, United States
  • Red Tettemer O'Connell + Partners is a full service agency that stops at nothing to make its clients unforgettable. We’re combining technology with creativity to give clients an unfair advantage. Mod Op is a global, insights-led marketing tour de force, with over 280 employees, hailing from 25 different countries. Mod Op blends artificial intelligence, data, ... read Red Tettemer O'Connell + Partners reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1996
    Philadelphia, United States
  • At Elisco’s Creative Café™, we have a passion for original thinking, service, and food, so we decided to combine what we love into a new kind of venue: a branding agency in a café-like setting, where we serve fresh ideas daily and lunch occasionally to clients and friends. At Elisco, we’re always cooking up new ... read Elisco's Creative Cafe reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1978
    Pittsburgh, United States
  • We exist to find and tell brand truths. Simple as that. But as we’ve learned over our 29 years in business, those truths are not best told by pretense or sleight of hand.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Kansas City, United States
  • Brew Agency is a full-service branding and advertising agency with a knack for business, strategy and visual communication. We understand that every business and organization has unique needs, which is why we’ve customized our approach for everyone, from start-ups to mature businesses looking to evolve and grow.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2010
    Baton Rouge, United States
  • We’re a strategically driven advertising agency that creates engaging, inspiring, and innovative brand experiences with honest passion and tenacity. Rockit Science delivers high-impact communications that break through to get attention and drive change. We fuel audiences with captivating and strategy-oriented creative for clients who want to stay ahead of the curve.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2002
    Baton Rouge, United States
  • At Feigley Communications, we specialize in communications. We strategize about what you're going to say. How you're going to say it. And where it's going to be said. It's part science, part art and all about results.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2016
    Baton Rouge, United States
  • By integrating and directing advertising, public relations, and Internet marketing into a cohesive strategy, JH Communications develops focused, creative and well-managed communications campaigns.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2002
    Providence, United States
  • Grapevine Public Relations ranked fastest growing PR Agency in the U.S. Grapevine PR specializes in strategic partnerships and brand integrations within the music & sports industries. Grapevine Public Relations is a results focused PR Firm & Advertising Agency headquartered in Orange County, CA. Grapevine Public Relations currently employs a highly motivated/results oriented staff fixed on ... read Aresheh Public Relations reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Orange County, United States
  • B2B brands power the world, but their story isn’t always heard. Too often, companies play it safe with corporate speak and uninspiring campaigns that don’t reflect their true innovation or help them reach their full potential. We get it. Running a business is hard enough; building a brand that inspires can seem next to impossible.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2001
    Chicago, United States
  • Resolute was built on the principle that hard work, consistency, determination and devotion to our clients is the formula for creating a successful public relations agency. Our team members have previously landed stories in the Washington Post and Forbes. Our past experience includes launching ground-breaking products and services across the region. And we’ve brought attention ... read Resolute PR reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Tulsa, United States

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Industry Leaders
Top-right · Both axes ≥ 50
2FIRMS

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.

Industry Contenders
Top-left · Y ≥ 50, X < 50
1FIRMS

Strong execution but broader service mix. High-quality generalists - good fit if your project crosses multiple disciplines in one engagement.

Top 5 by composite score

1BrandBurp Digital23 / 52
The Industry Leaders in detail

The 2 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
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

Where the firms are.

Bubble size shows how many firms each country has; colour shows its average hourly rate. Tap any country for its firm count, average rate, rating, and Value Score.

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Average hourly rates by region.

Where you hire affects what you pay by up to 3×. Comparable quality is available across regions - the rate gap between the priciest and cheapest is the single biggest lever on a project budget.

Average hourly rate · USD

ZAAfrica$81/hr$81
AUOceania$71/hr$71
USNorth America$67/hr$67
UAEastern Europe$66/hr$66
GBWestern Europe$65/hr$65
SGAsia Pacific$62/hr$62
MXLATAM$62/hr$62
INSouth Asia$47/hr$47

What the gap actually buys you

The rate gap between the highest- and lowest-cost regions is largely a cost-of-living and labor-market gap - not a quality gap. Top-tier firms in lower-cost regions routinely deliver work competitive with premium markets at a fraction of the cost.

That said, time-zone overlap, language alignment, and IP protection vary by region. Eastern Europe and LATAM hit a sweet spot: meaningful cost savings with same-day overlap for US/EU clients.

~70%

Typical cost savings when moving a $100K/year dev contract from a premium market to a top value destination - comparable skill, comparable delivery quality.

All countries ranked by Value Score.

Every country with 100+ vetted firms in this category, ranked by Value Score.

CountryFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
INIndia653$47/hr4.881View firms
GBUnited Kingdom234$67/hr578View firms
CACanada148$62/hr578View firms
USUnited States1,031$68/hr4.877View firms
INIndia
653 firms$47/hr4.8
Value Score81 / 100
GBUnited Kingdom
234 firms$67/hr5
Value Score78 / 100
CACanada
148 firms$62/hr5
Value Score78 / 100
USUnited States
1,031 firms$68/hr4.8
Value Score77 / 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
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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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Countries with the best Value Score for public relations 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
United States · $0-24/hr

276 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 4.7 ★. Top picks: Pure Design Solution, Cube A Creative Solution, Iqsive.

Mid-tier leader
United States · $50-99/hr

104 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: WebiMax, Venture Aviator, Brenton Way.

Top tier leader
United States · $150+/hr

75 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: ISBX, SEARCHEN NETWORKS®, Forcery Salesforce and Pardot Consulting NYC.

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Best Value marks the densest, highest-rated, most-affordable cell per row

How the heatmap is built

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.

Read the full methodology
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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