Connect with trusted public relations firms in the USA to shape your brand narrative, secure top-tier media coverage, and position your business as an industry leader. Narrow your search by location, expertise, and budget to find the right partner for your business.

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  • Start Signing Clients On-Demand

    BEC Growth is a specialized B2B cold email and client acquisition agency that helps service-based & product companies generate consistent outbound leads and add an additional $30,000 to $100,000+ in revenue within 90 days using cold email only...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your front-row seat to PR via strategic media placements, creative storytelling, and bespoke events

    Founded in 2015, Kaleidoscope Luxury PR & Communications brings decades of expertise to luxury brand development, specializing in public relations, strategic communications, and exclusive events for prestigious houses in home furnishings, fine art, watches, and jewelry...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $550/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Ideas That Create Change Through Strategic Communications

    Landis Communications has practiced PR for 36 years, earning Ragan's title of America's #1 PR Firm. Its roster tops 100 brands, including Walmart, Hilton, and UCSF. The agency is a strong match for healthcare and LGBTQ+ organizations...

    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
  • Were Storytellers. Let Us Help You Tell Your Story.

    Lifestyle communications agency helping luxury brands create awareness by telling their story in the right voice, to the right audience, through the right medium...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
  • Curious By Nature & Driven By Results

    Are you struggling to become the creative agency of choice and have client come straight to you so that you don't even have to pitch? Do you feel like you're virtually invisible -- the best kept secret in the industry and end up competing on price alone? What you need is a plan to build your image and...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Dobbs Ferry, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Become The Authority In Your Category

    AKA is a small, senior-led strategy and reputation advisory for ambitious creative companies. We help founders and creative leaders build earned authority through positioning, thought leadership, and industry presence. From shaping your narrative to getting it seen on the right stages, in the right rooms, and...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    Location
    Jersey City, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Branding Excellence From Coast To Coast

    Klunk & Millan is an award-winning integrated marketing communications agency, serving Fortune 500 corporations to local brands for over 25 years. With strategic locations in Pennsylvania and California, we offer expertise in brand development, digital marketing, advertising and PR...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Web Development
    Location
    Allentown, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
  • Empowering Brands With Exceptional PR

    Fox Group PR is a public relations and affiliate agency for consumer brands, based in New York and Los Angeles. We get products onto the best-of lists, gift guides and awards shoppers check right before they buy, and we run clients' affiliate programs on Awin, Impact and Linkby so every placement can be...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Coloring the World, One Story at a Time

    SplashPR Agency is a full-service PR and Digital Marketing Agency also specialized in events, headquartered in Los Angeles. We cater our services to artists, fashion designers, food & wine retailers, lifestyle-oriented companies, cosmetics, hospitality establishments, nonprofit organizations & corporationsB2B...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Marketing Excellence, Guaranteed.

    Naveo Marketing is a Milwaukee-based full-service B2B marketing agency. Its team prioritizes understanding each client's unique business and market dynamics to deliver tailored solutions. Focusing on effective advertising, branding, and digital marketing strategies, Naveo Marketing helps businesses establish...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Siarza Social Digital is a unique online communications agency with a specialization in social media, email marketing, and website development...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Were the Leading Public Relations & Marketing Agency

    MyStory Public Relations is a versatile agency offering various services, including media relations, crisis management, online reputation management, public relations, marketing, and branding...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Elevate Your Brand with Creativity, Excellence and Success

    The Way Up Creative specializes in coaching small businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits and startups. We aid you in refining your messaging, effectively communicating with your target audience, and integrating both traditional and digital content solutions to elevate your brand's market position...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Business Consulting
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Mansfield, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Amazing brands start here.

    AMZG stands as a distinguished digital agency, garnering recognition for its excellence in the realms of social media management, public relations, and advertising solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Darien, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Smart PR for Bold Brands

    Crenshaw Communications provides smart, strategic public relations services for B2B brands, specializing in technology and crisis management...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Deliver World-wide & Nationwide Digital Marketing

    Market Prism Team is a results driven digital marketing agency helping businesses grow their online presence and achieve measurable success. We specialize in strategic SEO, targeted advertising, performance marketing, social media management and conversion focused web development. Using a data driven approach...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Don't Market Your Brand. We Tell Your Story.

    Encoded Noire is a full-service creative agency headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. We specialize in brand identity, marketing strategy, and visual content production for clients in consumer goods, healthcare, financial services, and cultural organizations. Our work combines studio-level design craft with...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Grand Coteau, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Films That Fight For People & Planet

    What Took You So Long is a global creative agency with 15 years of experience producing films, photography, and digital campaigns across 150+ countries. From conflict zones to climate summits, we tell stories that matter with ethics at the heart of every production. Our clients include the UN, NGOs, and...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • VR/AR
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We're Here To Help You Elevate Your Brand

    You know your work is good. Your brand should say so, too. Firelight is a strategic communication partner. We help organizations find their direction, then build the brand, website, and materials that carry it. Strategy first, so everything after it says the same thing...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Meridian, Idaho
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Reputation Is The Biggest Company Asset.

    Reputation is the biggest company asset. PR is a powerful tool to maintain positive public image, build trust and credibility and increase sales revenue. Nia PR tailors bespoke PR campaigns we find a personal approach with our smile and dial campaigns work best over blanket emails...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Posted. Published. Perfected.

    Posted Consulting offers marketing services including social media, public relations, event planning, advertising, and more in Spokane, WA. We support small businesses, start-ups, mid-sized businesses, and large enterprises throughout Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and the Pacific Northwest...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    • Event Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Spokane, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Agency by Artists for Artists

    Contagion Media specializes in content marketing for artists & creative brands. With a mission to make artists more important, our team features artists of all mediums...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Curating Hospitality Stories

    Brown Marketing is a full-service marketing agency specializing in luxury travel and hospitality, helping hotels, resorts, and boutique properties build strong, memorable brands. Acting as an extension of each clients team, the agency provides senior-level expertise across brand strategy, storytelling...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Danville, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Marketing In Motion

    MOVIA is a motion-first creative and marketing agency built to move brands forward with clarity, momentum, and measurable impact. We partner with ambitious brands at moments that matter launches, repositioning, and scale building connected systems where strategy, creativity, and performance work as one...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Helping Lawyers Grow Online

    Wiscripts is a legal marketing agency that helps law firms strengthen their online presence through SEO, content marketing, social media management, and thought leadership strategies. Specializing exclusively in the legal industry, the agency supports personal injury, family law, technology law, and other...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Web Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • An Extension of You.

    gmarketing started for a simple reason: to tell a small business's story. Of course, there are many marketing companies out there, but not many genuinely embody the small business as their own...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Where Cultural Intelligence Meets Luxury Strategy

    HyveThink is a luxury cultural intelligence studio helping premium brnds connect authentically with multicultural audiences. We combine deep cultural insight with strategic creativity to build brand identities that sesonate across culturres, markets, and generations. From brand strategy and identity desing to...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Pembroke Pines, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Drive Growth. Deliver Results. Digital Marketing That Works

    Alev Digital is a results-driven digital marketing agency that helps brands grow through innovative strategies in SEO, paid ads, content marketing, and data-driven insights. With a focus on performance and measurable results, we craft custom campaigns tailored to the unique needs of each client. Whether...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Bold Strategy. Creative Impact. Real Results.

    Pedroza Media is a Miami Beach-based creative agency specializing in digital marketing, content creation, and influencer-driven brand growth. We craft impactful strategies that elevate visibility and engagement across social platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Turning Stories into Published Success

    American Book Publisherz provides professional book publishing services for authors at every stage of their publishing journey. From book writing, editing, and proofreading to cover design, printing, Amazon publishing, and book marketing, our team helps turn ideas into professionally published books. We offer...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Tenebris Design crafts bold, modern websites that blend creativity with functionality. We specialize in redesigns, development, and digital strategies that help brands grow online. Our mission is to deliver stunning design with measurable impact...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $32/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Top Link Building Company & PR Services Trusted By 2500+ Brands

    Have you been struggling to take your business the next level? As a Top Link Building Company, we deliver SEO and link building services that boost your visibility and rankings. Trusted as a Top Link Building Agency, weve helped businesses across industries achieve measurable success...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Nationwide Solutions For Any Size Fleet

    A professional salon offering quality hair, beauty, and personal care services in a welcoming and relaxing environment...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Show more
    Location
    Blue Ash, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Empowering Success Through Strategic Media Exposure.

    VirtuoPress is a cutting-edge media agency that helps artists, rappers, entrepreneurs, startups, and companies gain massive exposure by featuring their stories on premium, high-authority websites with millions of monthly visitors...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    Location
    Kalispell, Montana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

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Public Relations Firm FAQs

What types of PR campaigns do they typically run?

Here are the most common PR campaigns: 

Growth campaigns 

  • Launch PR: Coordinated outreach around a product, service, or company launch to generate awareness and credibility quickly. 
  • Thought leadership: Ongoing placement of expert commentary, bylines, and POV development to position executives or brands as authorities.  

Corporate and stakeholder campaigns 

  • Corporate communications: Structured messaging around company news, such as milestones, financial updates, or leadership changes. 
  • Fundraising and investor PR: Media and narrative support around funding rounds, IPOs, or investor milestones.  
  • Employer branding PR: Storytelling that highlights culture, leadership, and workplace values through earned media. 
  • Awards programs: Strategic identification and submission to industry awards to secure third-party validation.  

Risk and resilience campaigns 

  • Crisis response: Rapid communications to manage negative events, misinformation, or reputational threats. 
  • Reputation repair: Sustained PR efforts to rebuild credibility after a crisis, controversy, or prolonged negative coverage. 

How do top PR firms in the USA secure media coverage and build long-term momentum?

American PR firms secure media coverage and sustain momentum through a structured, repeatable process that combines strategy, execution, and relationship management. 

  • Narrative development: Defining a clear, newsworthy story that aligns brand goals with what journalists write about, ensuring relevance rather than promotional messaging. 
  • Proof-point assembly: Gathering customer outcomes, data, executive credibility, and third-party validation to support claims. 
  • Media mapping: Identifying journalists and media outlets based on beat, audience fit, and past coverage. 
  • Angle creation: Adapting the core narrative into timely, outlet-specific angles tied to trends, news hooks, or audience pain points. 
  • Pitching cadence: Sending pitches in controlled waves to avoid inbox fatigue while maintaining steady visibility across priority publications. 
  • Follow-ups and refinement: Using thoughtful follow-ups to clarify relevance or provide a new context rather than repeat the same message. 
  • Reactive opportunities: Monitoring breaking news and journalist requests to insert expert commentary quickly, compounding coverage between major campaigns. 
  • Relationship building and iteration: Earning trust through reliability and relevance—relationships can open doors, but newsworthiness still drives results. 

How much does it cost to hire a PR agency in the United States?

PR agency costs in the United States vary widely based on the scope of work, pitch volume, media tier, industry complexity, crisis sensitivity, and specific deliverables. However, price ranges typically fall within the following: 

Engagement typeTypical cost rangeNotes
Monthly retainer
(ongoing support)
$5,000-$20,000+ per monthCommon range for standard campaigns; larger national/global programs can exceed this.
Hourly rate$100-$300 per hour
(avg. $270 per hour)
Used for consulting, strategy, or special projects.
Project-based fees$5,000-$50,000+One-off campaigns, like product launches or funding announcements.
Pre-set packages/tiered retainers$4,000-$8,000+ per monthFixed deliverables at defined tiers.

What’s the difference between a B2B public relations agency and a B2C PR firm?

B2B (business-to-business) and B2C (business-to-consumer) PR firms differ based on audience, buying cycle, and media focus. 

B2B PR agency 

B2B PR targets niche decision makers and long buying cycles, with coverage focused on industry and trade publications. Messaging relies on proof points like ROI, case studies, and expertise, with indirect conversion goals tied to pipeline influence and a steady, lower volume cadence. 

B2C PR firm 

Consumer PR targets broad audiences and shorter buying cycles, emphasizing mainstream media, lifestyle outlets, and creators. Storytelling is emotion-led and trend-driven, with clearer near-term conversion expectations such as traffic or sales and a faster, campaign-based cadence. 

When should I hire a PR company instead of handling PR in-house?

Brands should decide between an agency and in-house PR based on scale, speed, and risk tolerance. 

Hire a PR company if: 

  • You need rapid scale or intensive campaign support that exceeds internal bandwidth. 
  • You want immediate access to established media relationships across top-tier and niche outlets. 
  • You are planning a high-stakes launch, funding round, rebrand, or market expansion. 
  • You need crisis readiness or a 24/7 response capability that in-house teams cannot sustain. 
  • You operate in a complex or regulated industry that requires specialized PR expertise. 
  • You want an external perspective to sharpen positioning and messaging. 

Keep it in-house if: 

  • PR needs are steady, predictable, and limited in scope. 
  • Your team already has strong media relationships in your core category. 
  • Campaign intensity is low and tied mainly to internal updates or announcements. 
  • Budget constraints favor salaried roles over agency retainers. 
  • You prioritize deep institutional knowledge over broad external reach.