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Best Startup PR Firms

216 Companies-Rankings updated: August 19, 2026

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  • TheBestReputation

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    We help Individuals and businesses restore their online reputation

    We help Individuals and businesses restore their online reputation

    TheBestReputation is one of the PR firms combining media relations with SEO and reputation management, based in Williamsburg, Virginia. The team pursues press placements, crisis response, and content removal and was ranked No. 201 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies...

    Top Services:

    • Reputation Management
    • Branding
    • SEO
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Williamsburg, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Elevating Your Brand, Together: We're Your Digital Marketing Partner

    Elevating Your Brand, Together: We're Your Digital Marketing Partner

    Preto Business ranks among PR companies blending PR services with growth hacking, business development, and online reputation management. With offices in St. Petersburg, Florida, Sacramento, and Johannesburg, the team pairs digital marketing with public affairs and GR work...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • PPC
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    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Get The Word Out!

    Get The Word Out!

    Buzz Dealer functions as a public relations firm alongside GEO, reputation management, and SEO services, helping brands stay visible across search engines and AI answers. Based in Limassol, Cyprus, the agency has worked with 200+ global brands in 15+ languages since 2008...

    Top Services:

    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Strategy
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • SEO
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    Location
    Limassol, Cyprus
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • There is no greater power than a visitor's emotion.

    There is no greater power than a visitor's emotion.

    Since 2014, 365Digital has been a leading expert in digital marketing, specializing in customized strategies that help businesses connect with their customers online. Our comprehensive services include dedicated SEO, E-commerce SEO, and International SEO to grow traffic and increase revenue. We also offer GBP...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Chipyana Khurd Urf Tigri, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Unstoppable. Unflappable. Unapologetic.

    Unstoppable. Unflappable. Unapologetic.

    If you're a marketing leader at a challenger brand, you need an ally who works as hard as you do. A partner who respects your budget. A team that understands the pressure to drive measurable growth, defend market share, and make every dollar accountable. That's where The Miller Group comes in...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • We build Powerful Automotive Brands

    We build Powerful Automotive Brands

    Serving automotive, defense, and heavy equipment brands, CMB Automotive stands among top PR firms folding PR into campaigns spanning digital, print, and events. Based in Royal Oak, Michigan, with a UK office in London, the agency has worked with Cummins and Tag Dynamics for over 18 years...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Event Marketing
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    Location
    Northampton, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $350/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Ideas That Create Change Through Strategic Communications

    Ideas That Create Change Through Strategic Communications

    Landis Communications ranks among the top PR firms in San Francisco, pairing media relations with GEO and AI search optimization through its Search Everywhere PR framework. Founded 36 years ago, the agency has secured coverage in The New York Times for clients including Whole Foods and UCSF...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Print Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We do everything digital.

    We do everything digital.

    Serving small businesses across Greater Toronto, Jeff Social Marketing ranks among PR companies offering press release distribution and public relations alongside SEO and social media. Headquartered in Toronto, the 7-year-old agency has been featured in Business Insider and The Globe and Mail...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Join us in pursuit of the haute life.

    Join us in pursuit of the haute life.

    You want high-end PR & Marketing strategies, constructed by hand for your brand from start to finish. We are an award-winning team who believes in Integrity, Community, Passion, and Compassion. With clients all over Texas, and in almost every industry, we can propel and curate your brand’s online and...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • We Help Startups Crush Their Marketing Goals

    We Help Startups Crush Their Marketing Goals

    Firebrand is a PR company built specifically for B2B AI and tech firms, pairing media relations and executive visibility with SEO/GEO, paid media, and social. Based in San Francisco, the agency has secured coverage in Forbes, BBC, and Bloomberg for clients like AppOmni and Planful...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Result-Driven, Affordable SEO & Link Building Agency to Rank on Search and Chatbots

    Result-Driven, Affordable SEO & Link Building Agency to Rank on Search and Chatbots

    OneLittleWeb runs digital PR campaigns that secure backlinks and mentions from outlets such as Forbes, The New York Times, and TechCrunch, complementing its core link-building service. Headquartered in Queens, New York, the agency counts itself among top PR firms for SaaS and B2B brands...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Web Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Joseph Studios | Awarded Best Digital Marketing 5x | The Agency That Seriously Pulls lts Weight

    Joseph Studios | Awarded Best Digital Marketing 5x | The Agency That Seriously Pulls lts Weight

    Joseph Studios is a public relations firm and organic marketing agency based in Atlanta, Georgia, pairing media placements with SEO, social, and content marketing. The team uses a proprietary Deep Insight methodology to build campaigns for startups through enterprise brands...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • PR Agency of the Year. Earned media, digital marketing, and GEO that move business.

    PR Agency of the Year. Earned media, digital marketing, and GEO that move business.

    5W is a public relations firm founded in 2003, headquartered in New York with additional offices in Miami and Tampa. The team combines earned media, crisis communications, and generative engine optimization for Fortune 500 and IPO-stage clients such as Zeta, Nokia, and Vizio...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • SmartSites

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    Think Web. Think Smart. Partner With the #1 Rated Digital Marketing Agency.

    Think Web. Think Smart. Partner With the #1 Rated Digital Marketing Agency.

    SmartSites drafts and distributes press releases, securing placements across 450+ premium news sites and earning backlinks that support SEO campaigns for clients nationwide. Based in Paterson, New Jersey, the agency is one of the established PR companies serving small and mid-sized brands...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Paramus, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We Build Brands

    Caveni Digital Solutions is one of the PR agencies bundling public relations into its digital marketing services, pairing media placements with SEO, content, and social strategy. Based in Philadelphia, the team has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, and Fox News among 100+ outlets...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    20 Projects Listed
  • We Maximize Your ROI, Trusted by 1000+ Clients ️

    We Maximize Your ROI, Trusted by 1000+ Clients ️

    WebSpero is a PR company offering media outreach and digital PR packages that secure placements in outlets such as Forbes, Business Insider, and USA Today. With a Los Angeles office among its global locations, the team has landed 5,000+ live backlinks across 200+ publications...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • IT Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Testing
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    Location
    Mohali, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    32 Projects Listed

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