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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...
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- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TheBestReputation
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.We help Individuals and businesses restore their online reputation
TheBestReputation ranks No. 201 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list for public relations and reputation management work. Its media placements include Forbes and Entrepreneur for executives and public figures. The PR firm in the US suits leaders facing reputation crises...
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- Reputation Management
- Branding
- SEO
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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
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TheBestReputation Reviews & Testimonials
SEO Review from Undisclosed
Thebestreputation has helped us get quality backlinks and has been an incredible SEO consultant for us. They are great communicators, give you on the spot analysis, and are quick to help you with any troubleshooting you maybe seeing as well as well as but not limited to the following:SEO AuditsOn Page OptimizationsOff Page OptimizationsCROBuilding BacklinksAnd we were extremely lucky to be partnered with them and look forward to continued partnerships! They are just a great
Branding Review from Undisclosed
I knew something had to be done with my brand and online presence, but I didn't know where to focus. Thebestreputation put all the pieces together. They took the time to understand who I wanted my target audience to be. Together, we built a new brand identity and website, creating a strong online presence. I found their approach of testing different brand ideas to find the most effective one to be incredibly helpful. They won an award for design excellence in the branding work they have done for us-completely unanticipated and an added bonus for all.
Online Reputation Management Review from Undisclosed
After my first consultation, I was convinced they would help me fix the reputation of my business and help us get more visibility, which they did. I never knew the impact a bad reputation would have on a business until I experienced one. They helped us with a lot of promotional content and lots of link-building that was very effective. keep the good work going.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsAt Five by Five Global, a specialized creative agency, we pride ourselves on our diverse skill set, enabling us to deliver innovative solutions across various domains without constraints...
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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...
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- 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...
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- 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
Crackle PR
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.B2B Tech PR Agency Specializing In AI Visibility And Generative Engine Optimization
Crackle PR is a B2B tech PR agency that helps companies get cited not just mentioned by AI search engines, journalists, and industry analysts...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
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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...
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- Public Relations
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $450/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
DLPR is a United States PR firm that serves asset managers and hedge funds. In 2025, its team booked 1,300+ interviews on CNBC and Bloomberg, plus over 2,250 press stories. The agency is ideal for financial firms needing media-heavy PR...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $400/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Wise Collective is a full-service integrated marketing communications firm with the knowledge and experience to develop and deliver almost anything you might need - from brand design through to marketing strategy, digital tactics and content marketing, all tied together with a can-do approach to service...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $375/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
EGAMI GROUP is an award-winning multicultural firm and expert’s network empowering clients to successfully reach and win the hearts and minds of diverse audiences...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bernstein Crisis Management has been providing rapid, highly effective strategies for crisis management since January 1994. We work every day to prevent and respond to situations that harm people, property, business continuity, reputation, or the financial bottom line. With more than 30 years experience...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Monrovia, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Speakerbox Media is a boutique podcast agent that turns experts into thought leaders with engaging video podcasts...
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- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Web Design
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ranked as one of the fastest growing agencies in the nation by Inc. Magazines Inc. 5000 list, Local Search Group provides custom and modern digital marketing solutions for clients in the automotive, retail, furniture and medical industries...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Content creation with impact for readers and businesses, on health and wellness, entrepreneurship, business, advocacy, DEI, and consumer insights with an emphasis on helping women and people of color participate in effective thought leadership, specializing in media services, social, and design...
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- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Golden, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
DKC is a full-service public relations and marketing firm providing integrated solutions for media relations, digital marketing, and events...
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- Public Relations
- Big Data Analytics
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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...
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- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- San Rafael, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- 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
As a full-service digital agency, Social Endless provides a diverse range of services that deliver compelling digital marketing solutions. Our expertise and good track record have enabled numerous clients to effectively interact and engage with their customers...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $229/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At Bastion Elevate we are 100% dedicated to performance and working for our clients, not ourselves. We work across various industries to bring campaigns to life and deliver metrics and data that make impact possible in todays digital age...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Launched in Los Angeles in 2000; proudly committed to providing brilliant strategic communications solutions for bold people and companies. Need to discuss strategic marketing for your project or business venture? Let's chat...
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- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $215/hr
Enterie runs a network of independent PR agencies in 80+ countries, founded in 2017. One campaign for EIT Health InnoStars earned over 160 mentions in 42 countries, reaching 115 million people. The agency fits companies entering international markets...
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- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PreApps is the World's Leading App Growth Agency. Over the past 13+ years, the PreApps team has helped the most successful apps in the world launch and scale their app businesses to reach Millions of Downloads through our proprietary marketing programs...
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- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Be Known. Create a Media FRENZY...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Sagon-Phior is a full-service creative agency specializing in emotional marketing and brand growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Package Design
- SEO
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We are brand strategists, digital natives, creative thinkers, corporate communicators and media experts. Together, we connect brands with citizens, and tell stories that inspire action...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Leidar was founded in 2009 based on a simple mission: to help leaders navigate the many issues and challenges in todays rapidly changing world. Using high-impact communications and leadership programmes, we can help you set new directions, identify and steer away from trouble spots and stay on course for...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Geneva, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Beson4 is a full service agency, offering clients personalized, creative and effective marketing services. We love to work with entrepreneurs and established companies alike—those who want to take their company to the next level and create an emotional connection with their customers...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Video Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Visceral is a full-service creative agency specializing in brand, digital design, and development for social visionaries. We partner with organizations who are addressing the toughest challenges: philanthropists, nonprofits, educators, conservationists, health pioneers, and social enterprises that are out to...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Crowe PR is a national, award winning public relations agency, specializing in PR, social media and influencer marketing campaigns for leading healthcare technology, consumer goods and hospitality brands...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Channel V Media is a New York City PR Agency that specializes in launching and building market momentum for fast-growing companies...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Pugh & Tiller assists businesses that sell to other businesses in reaching out to the appropriate audiences in order to interact with them and accomplish their communications and commercial goals. Our group of experienced specialists at the senior level provides a complete menu of service options...
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- Location
- Annapolis, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
Benson Fischer Marketing is a full service agency providing a full menu of marketing services to clients nationally...
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- 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
The Key is a boutique PR agency based in San Francisco, built for companies at pivotal moments, from early-stage startups to public companies navigating growth, launches, or reputation shifts. We translate complex technology, finance, and consumer stories into narratives that resonate with investors...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Creative Services
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a full-service, independent brand innovation agency creating work that truly resonates. Our efforts not only earn awards but also deliver tangible business results for our partners...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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...
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- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Web Development
- Location
- Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
Oleander PR collaborates with entrepreneurs, brands, and creatives to elevate their presence and connect them with their audiences. With hands-on experience, Oleander PR provides communications strategies that challenge conventional thinking and blend consumer insights with a human touch. Catering to the...
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- Public Relations
- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship...
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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...
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- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Volume Public Relations is an award-winning strategic communications firm known for accelerating marketing and PR outcomes for B2B and technology brands. The senior-led Volume PR team creates communication and public relations programs that generate more awareness, more customers and more results by basing...
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- Public Relations
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
SheSparks Media is a boutique digital marketing agency founded by Diksha Rao that ignites brand presence through strategic storytelling, PR, SEO, social media and content services. Rooted in creativity and personalized attention, the agency empowers entrepreneursespecially women-led venturesto amplify their...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FischTank PR is a full-service communications and marketing firm serving clients spanning various industries, including but not limited to cleantech and sustainability, healthcare and biotech, B2B and emerging technologies, real estate and professional services...
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- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Roger West Creative & Code is a full-service digital marketing agency that helps companies build brands, generate leads, and keep customers inspired and engaged...
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- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Video Production
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
Braintrust Agency is an integrated marketing and creative agency specializing in brand strategy, digital marketing, public relations, and web development. They collaborate with clients across various industries, including travel, hospitality, retail, and community services, to deliver impactful and meaningful...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Public Relations
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
With decades of experience and a great track record of successfully communicating the value of public and private companies in the emerging growth space, JV Public Relations NY continues to boldly pioneer new methods of reaching your target audience...
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- Advertising
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TrizCom Public Relations offers various PR and event management services to enhance brand visibility and communication effectiveness...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 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...
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- AEO
- Public Relations
- SEO
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- Location
- Israel, West Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
By way of authenticity, intellect, and creativity, SIX is guided by context rooted in the human condition a recognition of symbiotic influences that shape our character, values, aspirations, and ultimately our choices. With an affinity for cultivating raised awareness, we unite to complement and shape how...
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $155/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Omniscient is an organic growth agency that drives attributable business outcomes for B2B brands through SEO, AI search, content, CRO, and digital PR...
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- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- AEO
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
516 Marketing Inc is a dedicated digital marketing company on helping brands elevate their online visibility and shine prominently across search engines...
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- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Flint, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Reputation X operates from San Francisco and specializes in online reputation management services. Our expertise extends globally, aiding companies, executives, and political entities in enhancing their online image. Our services encompass reputation repair, online reputation building, and adept management of...
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- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- SEO
- Location
- Mill Valley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects 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.