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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Reputation Pros helps high-profile and high-net-worth individuals improve and protect their online reputation. We help control the narrative on what others see when they search your name or business on the internet...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- SEO
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The OneBillion! Agency isn't your typical agency. We're a marketing effectiveness shop helping brands grow through data-driven, customer-centric, and results-oriented marketing campaigns...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Market Research
- Branding
- eCommerce
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
USA Marketing Hub delivers guaranteed PR placements on Forbes, Bloomberg, and CNBC. At USA Marketing Hub, we guarantee your brand appears on Forbes, Business Insider, NY Times, Bloomberg, and CNBCor you don't pay. Our seasoned journalists craft compelling stories that secure placements on the world's biggest...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $450/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Your company's story deserves to be heard, nationally. Ready to make headlines? Step into the spotlight. Get the publicity you deserve...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- White Plains, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
The Pollack Group is an innovative agency that specializes in delivering powerful brand experiences. Our team of experts, Brand Psychologists, Audience Behavior Analysts, Content Creators, and Master Communicators, unlock the potential of your organization with meaningful strategies designed to foster loyalty...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
BrandEQ Agency is a creative powerhouse specializing in global communication, marketing, PR, and branding. With a team rich in diverse professional experiences, they are dedicated to crafting original campaigns that effectively deliver results for their clients...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
SEO Image is an award-winning New York City agency providing SEO, AI search optimization, local SEO, reputation management, PPC, and web design. Since 2002, the agency has helped established brands and growing businesses improve visibility and achieve measurable results...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We practice and preach that execution and rapid iteration based on unbiased data are the keys for a successful company. Magnitude doesn't just build winning digital strategies; we also invest in startups, manage online marketplaces, and run our own companies. Our team knows first hand that commerce has...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- SEO
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Meredith Corning is the visionary behind Meredith Corning PR and Meredith Events, established in the picturesque Ozark Mountains area of the United States. Her agency specializes in luxury public relations encompassing fashion, beauty, wellness, hospitality, events, medical aesthetics, and law...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Location
- Bentonville, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Firecracker PR is a new generation public relations agency that helps companies get known. For over 20 years, their proven 5-step process called Ignites has helped organizations large and small get the press they deserve. Firecracker's "Ignites" 5-step process has been helping brands get media coverage for...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Brea, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ballin PR & Marketing is an award-winning San Francisco-based boutique marketing + public relations. Our clients are a distinguished group of fashion designers, interior designers, craftspersons and creatives who shape culture...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- San Rafael, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Earth Coast we help you tell you story to the world with video. From company culture videos to multi-vantage point live broadcasting experiences - we've got the coverage and tools to level up your online media presence...
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're Milk & Honey PR, an agency shaped by our values, owned by our team, and bought in to by clients with purpose. We were created to cater to the growing calls for change in business. Milk & Honey is the land of opportunity. Opportunities for our team our clients, the media and the end consumer. Mainly...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Audio Production
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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...
Top Services:
- 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
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
EnerCom, Inc. is an internationally-recognized consulting firm advising companies on marketing, analysis and valuation, media, branding, and visual communications design. EnerCom, Inc. is certified minority & women owned business enterprise...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Web Development
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Honest Digital is revolutionizing the automotive industry's digital landscape. Frustrated by stories of dealerships being let down by SEO and digital marketing agencies, Honest Digital is committed to a different approach...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- PPC
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- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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
Story and Strategy PR is an award-winning public relations and strategic communications firm based in Fort Worth, Texas. The agency helps organizations build trust, manage crises, strengthen reputations, and increase visibility through strategic storytelling and data-driven communication. With expertise in...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Content Marketing
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Benson Fischer Marketing is a full service agency providing a full menu of marketing services to clients nationally...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Potomac, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Idea Peddler believes that true progress and success come from authentic approaches to thinking, living, and doing. Join us as we make great work with passion. Feel free to explore our world—you won't ever be disappointed...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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
Segal Communications is an award-winning PR agency specializing in omnichannel strategies across the food, retail, events, and hospitality sectors. The agency excels in crafting compelling narratives that amplify brand presence and reputation through strategic media and influencer relations. With a commitment...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The agency is an integrated branding creative agency focused on advertising, brand, and design. They connect companies with customers through strategic thinking and compelling design to deliver game-changing returns...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
GreenRubino is an independent, integrated marketing, advertising, and public relations agency based in Seattle. For nearly 50 years, we have helped organizations solve complex marketing challenges and build momentum that produces measurable business results...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Phase 3 Marketing and Communications is an integrated marketing services company providing solutions from ideation to execution. Our mission is to simplify life for marketers by delivering the most-needed marketing services in-house, under one roof...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
Brenits Creative is an integrated brand marketing and creative strategy firm helping growing businesses - and business owners working (mostly) by themselves - compete with name brands by developing and maintaining a consistent way to look, communicate and act...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Queen Creek, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
A branding, marketing, and consulting firm called Imagine creates distinctive, genuine destination brands. Every plan we create is truly unique to each engagement and is based on in-depth study and experience gained only through years of marketing...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Design Services
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- Location
- Manassas, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
829 Studios is a fully integrated marketing agency that combines deep strategic expertise with creative execution. Our team specializes in performance marketing, branding, web development, and full-funnel digital campaigns that drive measurable results. From SEO and paid media to email, content, and design...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Win attention, trust, and leadership in your category through expertly crafted PR, branding, GEO and digital communications strategies. GMG partners with B2B tech leaders to spark momentum and measurable impact. Our integrated, full-service approach includes go-to market strategy, PR, media relations, and...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- McLean, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Socially Loud is a Miami agency for the moments a brand has to earn: a festival weekend, a launch dinner, a creator program with real people in it, a public meeting where a community needs to be heard. Founded in 2010, independent, women-owned, WBENC and WOSB certified. Clients include PUMA, Wild Fork Foods...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
STIR is a multi-faceted, full service advertising and communications firm. Our particular strength lies in generating marketplace results and client success (ROI) through customized campaigns accoss platforms, deploying optimal messaging through metrics-based planning processes...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $174/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Shoden Global is an international marketing agency specializing in AI visibility, LLM SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and digital PR helping brands generate leads, build authority, and become the trusted solution in AI-generated answers...
Top Services:
- AEO
- Public Relations
- SEO
- AI Development
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- Location
- Israel, West Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
lotus823 is an award-winning integrated marketing communications agency offering a wide range of services that collectively work together to help increase brand visibility both online and offline. Combining creative genius, smart thinking, and analytical acumen, our innovative communications model utilizes a...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Ocean Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A strategic and creative partner who provide smarter answers for today's marketing and business challenges...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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
516 Marketing Inc is a dedicated digital marketing company on helping brands elevate their online visibility and shine prominently across search engines...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Flint, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MMGY Global, a comprehensive travel marketing agency, specializes in catering to the hospitality marketing sector, encompassing tourism, hotels, and entertainment. Our focus lies in elevating hospitality businesses by igniting a sense of inspiration among their clients...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Point Taken Communications is a boutique public relations (PR) and marketing firm serving hospitality, lifestyle, and nonprofit brands nationwide. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, our senior-level team crafts campaigns that spark growth and inspire audiences to take action...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
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
Big-agency capabilities with small-agency dedication. SCG is B2B, helping brands find new ways to reach their goals and engage their audiences...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Prim + Co specializes in a wide range of services to enhance brand visibility and engagement primarily through event management...
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- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
The Felice Agency is a full-service branding and marketing company in Phoenix and San Diego known for Madison Avenue quality regardless of your budget...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Web Development
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Fifteen East Media Group is a public relations, branding, marketing strategy and communications firm based in the NJ/NYC area. We specialize in the beauty, health/wellness, food/beverage and lifestyle spaces, along with businesses in the non profit and for-profit sectors. We also focus on delivering qualified...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- East Brunswick, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A full-service, award-winning, creative agency offering brand strategy, marketing, graphic design, website development, advertising campaigns and digital marketing for select clients. We are dedicated to elevating brands through creative and strategic excellence and killer ideas...
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- Advertising
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Morganton, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
M studio helps build better brands. We create purpose-driving branding and communications strategies that position our clients for success. We take what matters to a market - what resonates with their core - and we create compelling narratives that shape perceptions and compel action...
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- Branding
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Asbury Park, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Grady Britton is Portlands original B-Corp marketing agency, dedicated to helping purpose-driven brands thrive. Since 1974, weve partnered with like-minded companies to amplify their impact through full-service marketing strategies that bring their vision to life...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Decibel Blue exists to help companies of all sizes and stages grow their business, using public relations & marketing to connect them with their target customers...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Found are the Everysearch agency. Masters of search performance across all digital marketing platforms. Employing PPC, SEO, paid social, and creative content, they harness the power of data and AI to craft and execute winning digital marketing strategies...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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 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.