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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
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
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...
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- 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
Our small but mighty squad is made of the best in the biz interweb intellectuals, visual artists, marketing savants and digital wizards. We celebrate both creative collaboration and individual initiative to accomplish great things. We identify upcoming trends and beat them to the punch, but always with class...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The McRae Agency is a full-service public relations, digital and marketing agency based in Scottsdale, Ariz. The firm was founded in 1995 by Beth McRae. Client experience includes work for Google, Red Bull, Discount Tire, Tiffany & Co., Sunny Delight, KB Home, Massage Envy, Kingspan Light + Air, CBRE and many...
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- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Paradise Valley, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $215/hr
Identity is an award-winning public relations firm delivering impactful media, marketing, social, and creative strategies for clients across Michigan and nationwide...
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- 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
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
Unlike one-size-fits-all approaches, we believe in tailoring every package to fit the unique needs of each client. We don't confine ourselves to one niche because your brand is as unique as your fingerprint. Avanti Creativo is where creativity meets results, and where your brand's journey becomes a...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
Snow Monkey is a full-service online reputation management firm that helps individuals and businesses protect, repair, and grow their digital presence...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Gregory is one of the largest PR firms with offices in NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, and London. Named 2025 Agency of the Year by PR Daily and ranked #7 nationally for financial services and real estate PR, we're also the world's most AI-enabled PR firm, winning PRSA's Silver Anvil for our AI work...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Ardmore, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- 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
Sōvyn is a full-service public relations, marketing, and communications agency specializing exclusively in healthcare, health tech, biotech, life sciences, and dental tech. The agency helps healthcare organizations build brand visibility, establish thought leadership, and generate business through...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Stamford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Winger Marketing is a full-service marketing and public relations agency headquartered in Chicago. Winger Marketing has worked with businesses to create effective integrated marketing and public relations programs and campaigns since 1986. We work seamlessly with internal resources or, in some instances...
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- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $190/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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
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
Bigmouth Creative is a purpose-driven brand and marketing agency that helps brands find their voice and amplify their impact. As a Certified B Corp, we blend strategy, design and storytelling to build brands that are as human as they are effective—helping companies and organizations do well by doing good...
Top Services:
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Email Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
Versa Creative is an award-winning marketing and advertising agency that’s dedicated to delivering powerful narratives and exceptional results...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- 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
McMillan & Phillips (M&P) Digital Creative Agency is founded on combining stunning creative with detailed analytics. Our team of creatives is paired with analysts to provide our clients with actionable insights from digital marketing campaigns...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
In 2022, one of our clients decided to create their own advertising team and bring all paid advertising internal, along with the organic efforts that were already in-house. The Red Sparrow team took on all aspects of marketing and advertising, and produced results that blew the previous agency out of the...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lewisville, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Quinn is a global, integrated communications agency operating in luxury, ultra-luxury and lifestyle. We will help you build audiences, increase revenue and transform your brand...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The Big Mouth PR is a loud-by-design brand & PR studio for the founders, executives and brands who refuse to be the best-kept secret...
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- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Bloomington, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Aidan James is a creative agency that brings brands and people together with a multidisciplinary approach, combining strategy and creativity to build brand experiences...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Real Marketing Solutions is an award-winning digital marketing agency providing full-service marketing support for government agencies, corporations and small business owners. Through our comprehensive suite of marketing services, we help increase visibility, expand reach, and build awareness with target...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- St. George, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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Founded in 1993, ON Advertising is an award-winning, full-service creative, advertising, marketing, public relations, digital, social media, graphic design, web design and video services agency. We serve companies of all sizes from local to national. We exist to build brands and grow business for our clients...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Padilla builds brands. Protects reputations. Creates high-impact communication strategies. And delivers fresh ideas that inspire action among consumers, investors, employees, community leaders, and other people pivotal to our client's success...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Video Production
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Intentional Marketing is an expert in assisting firms to realize their marketing objectives. Our experienced team has the knowledge, resources, and experience to develop a complete approach that will maximize your reach and influence. Our offerings include of content marketing, digital marketing, SEO, and...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- 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
Joseph Studios is a PR firm in the USA that delivers two press releases a month, distributed to hundreds of media outlets. Releases reach an average of 34 million viewers each. The agency fits B2B companies whose audience reads professional publications...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
WebiMax has run online PR since 2008 as part of its digital marketing under Vertoz. Its media network has placed clients on Bloomberg, CNN, and Forbes, with month-to-month contracts. The agency fits brands wanting PR paired with SEO...
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- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Evesham, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Pressiqa serves as the pivotal link between your brand and top-tier publications, effectively showcasing your unique story to a wider audience. With our expertise in media relations, we ensure your narrative receives the recognition it deserves, maximizing exposure and engagement...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Herd Strategies is a full service integrated marketing and communications firm headquartered in Indianapolis, IN that offers comprehensive strategic communications services to organizations looking to increase their visibility, market share, and brand trust. With services including media relations, media...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Sage Design Group wants to be the go-to-place for ideas that help CREATE, INSPIRE and GROW profitable businesses through meaningful human connections...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Design Services
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Saddle Brook, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Born from CEO Jeff Crilley's newsroom insights, Real News PR pioneers in molding publicity tailored for law firms. By blending journalistic know-how with legal insight, our Dallas-based team crafts compelling narratives that resonate with the media, elevating law firm brands to unprecedented heights...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Reputation Ink champions legal marketing and PR by leveraging thought leadership. Despite stringent bar laws, we elevate law firms to industry prominence. Our multifaceted strategy includes proactive media placements, timely news updates, and strategic content creation, spotlighting our clients in top-tier...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
For over five decades, Fearey has stood out in public affairs through its blend of originality, genuine commitment, and fearless innovation. Established to challenge the ordinary, our ambition is to build lasting relationships and become the top communications firm on the west coast...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The PR Boutique is your go-to creative team for effective PR solutions. This boutique OR agency offers various services, including media relations, event marketing, community involvement, influencer programming, social media management, web design, and digital marketing...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Oakland Trust Marketing commenced its journey in 2019, initiated by a college freshman eager to venture into advertising, later realizing it was merely a component within the broader realm of marketing...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Waltham, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At MarketingBull, we excel in translating your business's core ideas into actionable strategies that directly impact your revenue and advance your mission. With our expertise and tailored approach, we ensure that every implemented idea aligns seamlessly with your business objectives, driving tangible results...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Boutique PR and marketing for contractors, industrial firms, home services, and nonprofits across Los Angeles and Southern California. We connect media relations, SEO, paid search, websites, social and content into one system built to generate visibility and qualified leads...
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- Public Relations
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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
TechWaves is an international PR agency helping Web3, AI, fintech, and cybersecurity companies earn trust, build visibility, and scale globally. We turn complex tech into compelling stories that drive real impact across media, markets, and investors...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- 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
Eighty Six Strategies was built on a simple idea: small businesses deserve the same caliber of marketing and strategy that big companies take for granted. We partner with local businesses, contractors, and service providers to cut through the noise and build real momentum from brand identity and web...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Smithfield, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At 1MDE, we work with you to develop a successful lead or sales generation platform. Our team of strategists, SEO specialists, designers, developers, and marketers help develop an upscale and modern website that utilizes the latest trends in video production to make unique company branding. We are committed...
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Public Relations
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We develop customized strategies with precision and expertise to uncover the ranking factor you need to grow your business. Our approach ensures your brand shines in various digital platforms, capturing the attention of your target audience. We are dedicated to one goal: revolutionizing business growth...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Casper, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/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.