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SmartSites
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SmartSites ranks as the #1 digital PR company and a top three public relations firm in New York and New Jersey. It writes and distributes press releases across 450+ news sites. The agency is recommended for small to mid-sized businesses that want PR paired with SEO...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Paramus, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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SmartSites Reviews & Testimonials
Digital Services Review from Paloma Anguiano
Overall I feel very confident working with Patrizia and Darius from Smart Site, they have given us clear explanations and accompanied us throughout the process for the growth of the brand. The attention to us is very fast and they advise us in an adequate way.
Digital Services Review from Brianna Porter
SmartSites impressed me from day one. They are knowledgable, kind, and most importantly keep things simple and streamlined so that even an SEO-newb like me can understand. Tiffany and Luna are my main points of contact and they are especially great! I would recommend to anyone looking for an agency to really take their website and digital presence to the next level.
PPC Review from Jim Curry
At first, a survey was conducted to gather company background, product information, target markets, etc. Next, accounts were established on various Google Business platforms, social media, etc. Then SmartSites created the ads and campaigns, and we were off and running in just a few weeks.
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Ignite Visibility
AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.Ignite Visibility has run digital PR since 2013, pairing press campaigns with SEO link earning. One campaign drove 1,848% organic traffic growth for a home services client. The agency is suited to franchises wanting PR tied to SEO...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Austin Williams is a full-service marketing agency in New York...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
- Market Research
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- Location
- Hauppauge, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
The Revival Agency is a Bentonville, Arkansas based, full-service creative agency founded in 2017. The multi-disciplinary, values-driven firm delivers strategy, design, video, social, paid media, influencer, and growth solutions to help brands break the mold and accelerate toward meaningful impact...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Package Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Bentonville, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Motion Agency began as a PR firm and leads with media relations and crisis management. Its work secures 1.5B yearly impressions for Klein Tools, plus a 22% jump in Whirlpool media interviews. The agency fits brands wanting measurable media reach...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Paul Gregory Media has run PR for mission-driven organizations since 2006, earning 149 awards. Its media network includes the Chicago Tribune and Crain's Chicago Business. The agency is a fit for nonprofits wanting PR bundled with marketing...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Naperville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Siege Media is a full-service GEO agency for brands that want to win in search and AI. We help high-growth startups and enterprises drive traditional search and LLM visibility through SEO/GEO consulting, content marketing, affiliate partnerships, Reddit marketing, and digital PR...
Top Services:
- AEO
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Public Relations
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Identity is an award-winning public relations firm delivering impactful media, marketing, social, and creative strategies for clients across Michigan and nationwide...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Birmingham, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SCG has been providing comprehensive advertising and public relations solutions since 1958. Over the years, we have collaborated with an extensive array of businesses, representing diverse industries and sizes...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Where do you want your brand to take you? vitalink is a small band of marketers who dare to go big...and help you soar. We make sure your brand and messaging are just right, then combine new tools with the tried and true to deliver results. We work with universities, government agencies, non-profits, member...
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- Branding
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Meet LAVIDGE, an employee-owned ad agency specializing in discovering and communicating insights which engage, motivate and inspire. From building brand awareness to driving revenue and from positioning thought leaders to enhancing perceptions, its why we do what we do...
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- Advertising
- Branding
- PPC
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
At Serendipit, we pursue challenge and change. Winning is accomplished without ever compromising our values. Our partners are people and clients who enthusiastically help us evolve, and we expect partners to do the work with us. We relish fresh ideas and the fun of the process...
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- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Baker Creative can help you roll out new products and services to new markets. Our appraoch offers solutions from a concentric perspective to help you emotionally connect with your audiences...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Groveport, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Passionately committed to the betterment of business, family and the communities we serve...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We know why you’re here: you want to get noticed, drive traffic, get hired, make sales. Our job is to help you raise your visibility in ways that are consistent with who you are and that put your story in front of the right people...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Market Research
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Collective Alternative, we believe marketing isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. We'll work with you to create a custom, marketing strategy, fit with comprehensive tactics, and constantly adjust as necessary to ensure we are reaching your target audience and helping you see the results you deserve...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The Prosper Group is a top digital agency with a purpose. PG is a full-service digital agency with award-winning expertise in online advertising and digital fundraising. The agency is known for a team that loves working hard while finding new and creative ways to amaze clients - delivering positive...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Greenwood, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
(W)right On Communications is an award-winning PR and strategic communications agency trusted since 1998. We help brands in tech, clean energy, healthcare, tourism and more earn visibility in media and on AI platforms through savvy, imaginative, trusted storytelling across media platforms...
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- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Think Three Media is an award-winning creative marketing and communications agency providing unique and innovative solutions for cutting edge brands. From small to large scale clients, we provide the big firm results at an affordable price. Think Three Media is also the creator of the signature PR Yourself...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
BIG FISH PR is a boutique public relations agency that establishes clients as market leaders through earned media, GEO, PR campaigns, and corporate communications programs. BIG FISH captures greater mindshare & market share for clients. BIG FISH delivers boutique agency service, BIG agency outcomes...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Event Marketing
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
GradLabs is education management that provides content, website relaunches, and SEO services...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Bellevue, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A boutique public relations agency providing public relations services to fast-track, emerging growth companies, non-profit organizations and authors. And when everything goes awry, we are brought in to handle crisis management...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Beverly Hills, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
NTC develops relationships with thousands of schools and corporations, nonprofits and governmental organizations. Our value is not just in the impact we create; our turnkey services also change the lives and trajectories of students, mobilize parents and entire families with beneficial messages, and cultivate...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Video Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We assist our clients in identifying opportunities and setting them up for success...
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- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
With a unique combination of market-leading knowledge and groundbreaking storytelling, RH Strategic (Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications) is your partner for turning innovative visions into reality...
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- Public Relations
- Business Consulting
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We Provide PR, Design, Digital Solution. We like building partnerships based on trust and transparency. Clients get the best creative and business results, and we enjoy delivering them...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
As an integrated cross-cultural marketing agency, Sensis connects brands with people through meaningful marketing strategies that build sustainable demand. Our cross-cultural model combines expertise in the Hispanic, African American, and Asian markets, while our research-based approach offers cost-efficient...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- SEO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Founded in 2010, Violet PR has grown to become one of the top boutique PR firms in New Jersey by helping clients making a positive impact on the world. The industries we partner with include: Economic Development; Real Estate, Architecture and Engineering; and Media, Arts and Social Good...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Montclair, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The Mach 1 Group is a well-regarded Austin-based public relations firm, nationally recognized and honored with awards. As a certified Historically Underutilized Business (HUB), it is 100% female-founded and-owned...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Elevate Visibility Group builds strong digital identities for experts and service based businesses. We focus on visibility, authority, and online trust. Our work helps clients show up strong online, earn real recognition, and become the clear choice in their field...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Waldorf, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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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 type | Typical cost range | Notes |
| Monthly retainer (ongoing support) | $5,000-$20,000+ per month | Common 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 month | Fixed 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.