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Foundation Digital is a boutique digital agency that partners with companies to develop & execute data-driven media strategies which increase market share, brand awareness, & your bottom line. Foundation Digital has brought home countless awards for the agency, as well as for our clients over the years...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Santa Clarita, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
As a full-service competitive alternative to an agency, Pietryla PR & Marketing is agile, employing the right consultants to achieve the exact goals of our clients. That’s how we’re able to remain fully accountable for results and offer transparent pricing and policies that focus everyone’s attention on...
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- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Deerfield, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
The Weinbach Group, now in its fourth decade of business, consistently ranks among South Florida’s top advertising, public relations, and marketing firms. The agency serves clients in a range of industries, and has special expertise working with healthcare organizations...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
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...
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- 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
19 IDEAS is a communications agency specializing in graphic design, web and app development, marketing and public relations, and is also a certified New York State Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)...
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- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
iquified Agency is an independent full-service advertising and creative agency headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, with a second office in Sarasota, Florida. The agency offers a broad range of services including branding, marketing, public relations, web development and integrated campaigns, working with...
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- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Annapolis, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A full-service advertising and public relations agency with expertise in graphic design, website development, paid search, social media advertising and radio and TV buying...
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- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Erie, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
For growing organizations, BrandExtract provides strategic guidance that is insightfully driven by data and purposeful so that it works. With a thoughtful approach to understanding our client’s needs, curiosity that leads to innovative solutions, and a passion to deliver results, we are dedicated to...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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...
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- 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
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...
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- 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
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
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Website layout and administration is a necessary facet of our digital advertising firm. Our experts don't simply stop certainly there. Throughout the years, our team has developed ideal website concept plans for service businesses. These package deals consist of all you need to have to construct the best...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Bothell, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
(W)right On Communications is an award-winning PR and strategic communications agency trusted since 1998. We help brands in tech, clean energy, healthcare, tourism and more earn visibility in media and on AI platforms through savvy, imaginative, trusted storytelling across media platforms...
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- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Cognito is an integrated global communications agency for finance, technology and professional services firms. We help businesses grow, influence and manage their reputations...
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- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Award-winning entertainment marketing, PR, and full-service integrated marketing agency specializing in the automotive, outdoor and luxury lifestyle markets...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Moorpark, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Guiding you on the road to success using our Local feel, Global appeal™ approach. Public Relations, Branding, Web Design, Social management, and coaching...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Gorilla Webtactics is a niche law firm marketing agency for lawyers that specializes in marketing for criminal defense, family law, injury, bankruptcy and B2C law firms. We work with motivated managing partners and owners of law firms in major metropolitan areas who are looking for more clients or want to...
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- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Web Design
- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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
We specialize in storytelling and strategy for fashion, beauty, lifestyle and e-commerce brands...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Think Three Media is an award-winning creative marketing and communications agency providing unique and innovative solutions for cutting edge brands. From small to large scale clients, we provide the big firm results at an affordable price. Think Three Media is also the creator of the signature PR Yourself...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Sunday Brunch Agency is a full-service communications company in Orange County. Founded on an exclusive custom approach to work with people and businesses we are passionate about. We provide a white glove approach for each client that’s custom & effective to meet your goals...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Web Development
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From improving brand imaging, SEO, Pay Per Click, Facebook ADS, or anything digital, we connect businesses’ to their customers...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
My Digital Agents provide digital marketing solutions for small local businesses to connect with customers and compel them to call or visit their location. Includes time-saving online software applications for boosting online search visibility and reaching more customers by managing online reputation, local...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Eden Prairie, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
Grey ranks among the world's top advertising and marketing organizations, serving one-fifth of the FORTUNE 500, in 86 countries. Under the banner of "Grey Famously Effective Since 1917," we continue to break new ground in brand experience across every platform. Our award-winning work resonates in popular...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Public Relations
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Octagon Media is a fast-growing advertising agency and marketing firm based in Louisiana that handles a variety of accounts across the nation. We believe in a six-step process that begins with conducting in-depth research and ends with a quantitative analysis to show impactful results. Our firm is a...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
If you're a company in growth mode (pre-IPO, raising capital, M/A), in a regulated or consumer industry, we're the agency for you. As a boutique PR firm, we pair executive PR expertise with your business goals. Inc. Power Partner since 2023, Clutch's Top Los Angeles Boutique PR Agency...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects 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
ChicExecs is a retail-focused PR agency that not only secures press features for clients, but also uses media coverage as proof of concept to showcase to retail buyers to get brands into stores. The agency was founded by Nikki Carlson and Kailynn Bowling after they successful launched their own tech product...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- San Marcos, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We’re a global team of consultants specialized in thought leadership strategies for CEOs, Founders, Executive Suites, and Corporate Teams. Providing PR, marketing, sport marketing, and digital services...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We offer fully-strategic, customized SEO solutions that are white-hat, Google approved and ultimately successful. Our SEO strategies are as unique as the brands we serve. We work with eCommerce, SaaS, Fintech, Global Data Providers, Colleges / Universities, and most verticals in-between...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
BIG FISH PR is a boutique public relations agency that establishes clients as market leaders through earned media, GEO, PR campaigns, and corporate communications programs. BIG FISH captures greater mindshare & market share for clients. BIG FISH delivers boutique agency service, BIG agency outcomes...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Event Marketing
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
T3 Marketing is more than just a marketing company. We're an agency partner built on technology, transparency, and best-in-market solutions...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Brand Orbit builds marketing and communications tools in a highly oxygenated environment of integrity and innovation. Our clients tell us their companies' programs are thriving...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
At b.iD we take your business goals to heart. We are committed to helping you be remarkable, and accordingly we utilize our expertise in branding strategy, target analysis, and creative designs to help you achieve those goals. As your dedicated branding and design agency, we can take you from logo to...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Whether you are a small business owner attempting to define who and how to market your services, or an established brand attempting to polish your current strategy, we can help. The face of marketing has changed and is changing every day...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The TASC Group was build on a foundation of progressive values and a passion for public service, which reflects in the work that we do for our client partners every single day. We exist to make a meaningful, demonstrable difference to advocacy organizations, nonprofits and socially-driven businesses that are...
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- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hope-Beckham Inc. is committed to being the best resource for public relations and event marketing services. We are storytellers and artists. We are communicators and strategists. We are futurists who thrive on innovation...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full service marketing agency since 2008, we have provided an excellent service to our clients based on a deep knowledge of radio, tv and online advertising. A team of professionals with a high level of passion for customer service and B2B marketing services. We can develop a marketing and...
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- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BOOM Creative is a small, integrated agency, combining traditional and digital marketing with innovative creative and powerful design. We deliver cutting-edge solutions that maximize revenue and build brand affinity...
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- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tru Performance is a global technology consulting and services company, supported by a team of over 125 associates across 5 locations worldwide...
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- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Middletown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Power Digital is an award-winning, data-driven marketing company that is nationally recognized for its ability to combine the best of art and science. As a full-service firm, Power Digital is hyper-focused on helping brands scale using data and analytics to guide strategy. Leveraging their team of the...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a creative communication collective created to help brands efficiently and effectively through marketing campaigns by becoming an integral part of their team. We are here to make sure everyone has a chance to sit at the bar. We want to amplify all voices to create an inclusive environment while...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Armonk, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Advantage Attorney Marketing and Cloud Solutions is the fastest growing marketing and technology agency for small to medium sized law firms. We work with more than 200 attorneys across the United States and Canada. We provide world-class service and unmatched results with the highest ROI in the industry. We...
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- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Santa Ana, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
NisonCo PR & SEO: Leaders in Nonprofit SEO - Founded in 2013, NisonCo expertly blends PR and nonprofit SEO to amplify top brands globally. We design intricate SEO strategies, allowing clients to concentrate on core tasks. Our innovative methods ensure a dominant online presence, setting you apart in the...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- East Brunswick, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Along with being in business for 17 years, our leadership each have 20+ years in marketing careers. We can confidently say that one size never fits all in marketing campaigns. Our sales and marketing plans are tailored to the client's goals—and executed with care, as if the client's business is our own...
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We believe marketing is a recipe, not a formula. Whether you’re a small business or large corporation, your business is unique. That’s why we believe there is no such thing as a “one-size-fits-all” marketing strategy. Just because X+Y = success for one company, doesn’t mean it will work for another...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Premier Legal Marketing is not like most other marketing firms. Our client-focused approach provides personalized service and custom programs for lawyers and law firms looking to maximize and increase their digital presence on the web...
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Among all the digital agencies in the world, SGD Advertising is one of the few that specializes in advertising, marketing, branding, and public relations with a spotlight focused exclusively on accounts who target seniors, boomers, and adult children...
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- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Novato, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
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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.













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