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  • More Than Just Local SEO for Small Businesses in Los Angeles

    More Than Just Local SEO for Small Businesses in Los Angeles

    We help companies in specific industries like Private Investigation Companies get a Steady stream of quality cases and scale to 1M+/Year using the (ICA) System...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Visibility | Awareness | Credibility

    Visibility | Awareness | Credibility

    The best boutique Public Relations Agency for PRESS RELEASES based in New York City. We help you make a statement to STAND OUT online...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Mission-driven Marketing to Create Change for Good

    Mission-driven Marketing to Create Change for Good

    Marketing Partners leverages communication to drive change and support mission-focused clients. The agency specializes in high-impact strategies that blend marketing, public relations, and media to advance social and environmental causes...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Web Development
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Burlington, Vermont
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We are a full service communications company providing PR services to the medical and healthcare

    We are a full service communications company providing PR services to the medical and healthcare

    MedVoice is a full service communications company providing public relations and marketing services to medical and healthcare brands...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Top Affiliate Marketing Agency

    Top Affiliate Marketing Agency

    Versa is the #1 Affiliate Marketing Agency for DTC and Amazon businesses. Versa was created over a decade ago by a team of internet marketing veterans with a mission to drive greater growth and overall value through affiliate partnerships...

    Top Services:

    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Assuring growth for law firms

    Assuring growth for law firms

    The SMB Team strives to deliver top-notch search engine marketing services with the integration of artificial intelligence, sophisticated landing pages, demographic filters, and re-targeting techniques. Our ultimate goal is to generate high-quality leads through digital marketing that are unmatched in the...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Digital Strategy
    Location
    Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Assured Success in Mobile App Marketing

    Assured Success in Mobile App Marketing

    APPSPIRE.me is a company that provides app marketing services to help businesses grow and succeed. We are committed to transparency and ensuring that our clients are always informed about their progress...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We communicate.

    We communicate.

    A boutique public relations agency providing public relations services to fast-track, emerging growth companies, non-profit organizations and authors. And when everything goes awry, we are brought in to handle crisis management...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Branding
    • Direct Marketing
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    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Let's be Dope together

    Let's be Dope together

    Dope Publicity is a full-service PR agency created with the singular goal of bringing your brand to the spotlight...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
  • Rebel Gail is a 360 marketing communications agency at the intersection of beauty, health and lifestyle. Through brand planning, digital marketing, influencer outreach, and media relations, we look at the total brand marketing mix to deliver strong awareness and sales programs for our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Event Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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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
  • Obsessed with doing whats right and creating marketing solutions that fuel the future of health.

    Obsessed with doing whats right and creating marketing solutions that fuel the future of health.

    Home to the worlds most awarded healthcare marketing agencies, we are 45+ agencies with a healthy obsession with marketing solutions that accelerate impact on lives around the world...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Connecting Brands, Inspiring Growth.

    Connecting Brands, Inspiring Growth.

    Borshoff is an integrated marketing communications agency, crafting impactful connections between brands and their audiences for nearly four decades...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Enabling businesses to grow and reach heights!

    Enabling businesses to grow and reach heights!

    360 Marketing & Advertising is a full-service digital marketing agency that has won several awards. Our commitment to local, national, and global businesses, nonprofits, public administration, and government initiatives has been proven over the course of twenty-two years. As a result, our clients have a 98%...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Public Relations
    • Video Production
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Layton, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Elevating Brands with Strategic Public Relations

    Elevating Brands with Strategic Public Relations

    c3 is a nationally award-winning public relations agency, uniquely structured with direct strategic senior counsel and account management...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
  • We Build Brands That Stick, Not Just Click

    We Build Brands That Stick, Not Just Click

    Well review your website, SEO, and digital presence, then send you a personalized report with insights and recommendations to help you grow...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A full service PR Firm with a global media reach!

    A full service PR Firm with a global media reach!

    BPM-PR Firm provides national and international PR services across all industries. We are hailed as one of the best PR companies for those aiming to keep their names top of mind for consumers within the press...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Boutique Influencer Marketing Firm

    Boutique Influencer Marketing Firm

    From micro-influencers to market strategy, 9R Collective keeps brands ahead in a shifting social landscape...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Strategy
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Destin's #1 Web Design and Local SEO Experts.

    Destin's #1 Web Design and Local SEO Experts.

    Destin Web Designs is your go-to expert for high-performance websites, local SEO, and digital marketing in Destin and the Florida Panhandle. We build stunning, mobile-friendly websites optimized for search engines, helping businesses rank higher and attract more customers. From Google Business Profile...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Destin, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Empowering Brands With Exceptional PR

    Empowering Brands With Exceptional PR

    Fox Greenberg Public Relations (FGPR) specializes in strategic PR and influencer marketing campaigns tailored to meet clients' business objectives. The agency's innovative approach ensures direct connections with target media and influencers, fostering cross-promotional opportunities and generating buzz...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Small Team That Delivers Big!

    A Small Team That Delivers Big!

    Jeneration PR, a boutique PR agency, offers a wide range of services to meet clients' communication needs in various industries, including beauty, baby and kids, lifestyle, and entertainment...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Building Strong Brands

    Building Strong Brands

    Punch is an innovative PR agency that has evolved and outsmarted traditional public relations methods...

    Top Services:

    • Event Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • ImageWorks, is providing customized, single source, Web site design and hosting services in harmony with the focus and operation of their business to maximize ROI...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Hartford, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Premier entertainment content house + global PR, talent relations & entertainment management agency

    Premier entertainment content house + global PR, talent relations & entertainment management agency

    Unique, Innovative & Disruptive Top Pick New York PR & Brand management Firm As a forward-thinking agency years ahead of the industry, Luxager Entertainment is the symbol of superbness for our unique artisan and highly insightful strategy. We set bars high in creating a premier entertainment content...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We help small businesses punch above their weight.

    We help small businesses punch above their weight.

    Voncor Communications is a marketing communications consultancy focused on helping small businesses connect with their customers to communicate the value of their products and services in an efficient yet dynamic manner. We develop websites, traditional print, radio or public relations as well as digital and...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Essex, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We don't just publish you, we make you notable.

    We don't just publish you, we make you notable.

    Started in 2019, In A Flashhh Marketing, LLC is a public relations, SEO, and content marketing firm that assists brands in reaching new heights...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Tyler, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Delivering results in Iowa and around the world.

    Delivering results in Iowa and around the world.

    Hanser & Associates is a national public relations firm dedicated to building and managing key relationships crucial for organizational success. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, they deliver impactful results both locally and globally...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Des Moines, Iowa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Full-service B2B digital marketing agency.

    Full-service B2B digital marketing agency.

    Full-service B2B digital marketing agency focused on efficient lead generation, sales, and proper KPIs...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
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    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Authentic Stories, Fearless Futures.

    Authentic Stories, Fearless Futures.

    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
  • Amplify Your Story, Elevate Your Brand.

    Amplify Your Story, Elevate Your Brand.

    The ACE Agency is a full-service communications firm specializing in public relations, marketing, social media, and event planning. Since 2009, the agency has crafted award-winning campaigns that resonate with audiences and deliver measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    Location
    Costa Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Best Marketing SEO you can trust

    Best Marketing SEO you can trust

    Marketing Local SEO offers services such as web design, SEO, Digital Marketing, Logo Design, Graphic Design PPC Marketing, etc...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • SEO
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    Location
    Apache Junction, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Create, We Execute!

    We Create, We Execute!

    Tind-All Creative Marketing offers full-service Digital Marketing and PR Agency that provides innovative and effective marketing solutions for your business...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Hartford, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Excellence. Integrity. Results.

    Excellence. Integrity. Results.

    Longbotham Strategic Marketing offers services such as websites, trade shows, social media, videos, email marketing, and more, we can make life easier by supporting your in-house team or providing full-service strategy, creative, and implementation...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Scranton, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Are Embold, a Web + Mobile Design and Development Digital Agency.

    We Are Embold, a Web + Mobile Design and Development Digital Agency.

    emBold is a web + mobile design and development digital agency. We strive to provide top-notch development and design services combined with reliability and transparency that you can't find anywhere else...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Akron, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • VA Public Relations Agency

    VA Public Relations Agency

    CURA Strategies is a bipartisan integrated strategic communications agency focused on one thing: transforming healthcare...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Strategy
    Location
    Arlington, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Elevating Legal Voices through Thought Leadership

    Elevating Legal Voices through Thought Leadership

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Protecting Your Reputation, Enhancing Your Presence

    Protecting Your Reputation, Enhancing Your Presence

    Build the online presence you deserve with our reputable reputation management services. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee means we don't charge you unless your results exceed expectations - so let us help restore and manage your digital image today!...

    Top Services:

    • Reputation Management
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Englewood, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Strategic Communication. Proven Results.

    Strategic Communication. Proven Results.

    Founded in 1985, The Walton Group Inc. is a full-service public relations and advertising agency designed to help businesses and non-profit organizations establish and reach their communication goals. We provide strategic communication planning and advertising expertise to businesses throughout Utah County...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Provo, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Years of Experience in Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations.

    Years of Experience in Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations.

    Sass! Public Relations are a public relations company focused on developing solutions to connect our clients to the community - to be engaged, informed and visible in San Joaquin County...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Public Relations
    • Advertising
    Location
    Stockton, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Clearpoint Agency Drives Results.

    Clearpoint Agency Drives Results.

    Clearpoint Agency quickly expands clients credibility quotient through a dynamic combination of business, PR and marketing communications strategies. Clearpoint works closely with its clients to build brand value, educate markets, differentiate against competitors, foster trust, create product/service demand...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Results-based, digitally-focused.

    Results-based, digitally-focused.

    BLD Marketing is a one-stop shop for success in the building materials industry. Our digital capabilities, strategic marketing services and specialized implementation resources provide our clients with an unbeatable foundation to grow their business faster than ever before! With BLD's guidance, you can...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Empowering Tomorrow Through Innovative Solutions

    Empowering Tomorrow Through Innovative Solutions

    HCIERA offers cutting-edge IT and business solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and driving innovation for global enterprises...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Empowering Brands, Engaging Communities

    Empowering Brands, Engaging Communities

    Chicago Star Media is a dynamic branding agency that creates meaningful content to foster community engagement. Chicago Star Media leverages creativity and audience engagement to drive brand recognition and revenue. The agency's unique approach emphasizes community connection and emotional resonance to...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Were Here So You Can Focus on Your Business!

    Were Here So You Can Focus on Your Business!

    ELM Creative, Inc. is a full-service boutique digital marketing agency offering a wide variety of branding and digital marketing services to grow your business...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • A full-service marketing firm

    A full-service marketing firm

    Eagle Productions is dedicated to helping businesses to soar...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Financial Marketing and PR Communication Agency!

    Financial Marketing and PR Communication Agency!

    Arro Financial Communications is an award-winning boutique marketing communications agency specializing in the financial services industry...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Expectations. Exceeded.

    Expectations. Exceeded.

    We are an international full-service communications and PR firm specializing in the FinTech, financial services and B2B technology sectors. From media, analyst and influencer relations to content creation, digital marketing and reputation management, we deliver the communications programs your business needs...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Creative PR + Marketing Agency

    Creative PR + Marketing Agency

    Ajenda Public Relations is a national full service PR, marketing, and creative agency based in Orange County, CA and specializing in the restaurant and hospitality industries. We pride ourselves on being highly creative and come up with engaging campaigns & activations for our clients to reach consumers and...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Event Marketing
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Marketing for Every Business

    Marketing for Every Business

    At AJ Ross Creative Media, we offer the perfect blend of talent and creativity for any marketing or advertising goal. Our Chester, NY team is comprised of renowned graphic designers, web programmers, directors & producers with extensive professional experience. Our ability to create custom plans eliminates...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chester, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • think BIG. start SMALL. work SMART

    think BIG. start SMALL. work SMART

    BAM Marketing full-service marketing and advertising agency...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Shaping the culture of your brand

    Shaping the culture of your brand

    As a full-service public relations and design agency we aim to lay your brand's foundation first then we turn things up a notch with strategic media relations strategies. We specialize in media relations campaigns that has a strong focus on community, lifestyle, food, and beverage...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Event Marketing
    Location
    Northville, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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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