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  • Join us in pursuit of the haute life.

    Haute in Texas has practiced PR since 2011, growing from a blog into an agency for female founders. Its team has placed clients like AT&T and Pinterest in Forbes and The New York Times. The agency resonates with founders wanting press coverage...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • The Right Message. The Right Tools. The Right Time.

    The Hoyt Organization has run PR for 25+ years, ranked among LA's top PR firms. Its reach spans New York, Dallas, and Seattle, with pricing from $10,000 monthly. The agency is a match for healthcare brands wanting a women-owned PR partner...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Strategic PR and Marketing for Hospitality, Lifestyle & Nonprofit Brands

    Point Taken Communications is a boutique public relations (PR) and marketing firm serving hospitality, lifestyle, and nonprofit brands nationwide. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, our senior-level team crafts campaigns that spark growth and inspire audiences to take action...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • We Build Buzz For Businesses

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Your front-row seat to PR via strategic media placements, creative storytelling, and bespoke events

    Founded in 2015, Kaleidoscope Luxury PR & Communications brings decades of expertise to luxury brand development, specializing in public relations, strategic communications, and exclusive events for prestigious houses in home furnishings, fine art, watches, and jewelry...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $550/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Next Generation PR & Marketing Communications

    The Ripple Effect team are experts in high-tech Public Relations, Social Media, Content Marketing, Thought Leadership Campaigns, Digital Marketing and lead generation programs. We help start-ups take off as well as help large public companies manage their coverage and messaging around acquisitions...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The PR Agency Brands Rely On

    AceIt Agency partners with some of the biggest names in the industry. Our experts specialize in media relations, organic SEO, and strategic PR. Dont leave your success to luck partner with the team built to deliver guaranteed results...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Siarza Social Digital is a unique online communications agency with a specialization in social media, email marketing, and website development...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • You Need PR That Delivers. We Deliver.

    We are Bear Icebox Communications, a full-service agency dedicated to helping you build, protect, and elevate your brand through strategic PR, branding, content, and digital expertise...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Coloring the World, One Story at a Time

    SplashPR Agency is a full-service PR and Digital Marketing Agency also specialized in events, headquartered in Los Angeles. We cater our services to artists, fashion designers, food & wine retailers, lifestyle-oriented companies, cosmetics, hospitality establishments, nonprofit organizations & corporationsB2B...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Talk to the right people in the right places

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Make Things Happen with Stevens & Tate!

    Stevens & Tate Marketing is a full-service creative, marketing, and advertising firm based in Chicago that serves clients nationwide. We are experts in website design, martech, search engine optimization, social media, interactive advertising, package design, media buying, and broadcast advertising...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • Top Link Building Company & PR Services Trusted By 2500+ Brands

    Have you been struggling to take your business the next level? As a Top Link Building Company, we deliver SEO and link building services that boost your visibility and rankings. Trusted as a Top Link Building Agency, weve helped businesses across industries achieve measurable success...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Creative Strategy To Elevate Brands

    Press Kitchen is a bicoastal PR boutique that raises the profile of clients through expertly crafted PR and social media campaigns. Our corporate PR services have elevated many creative brands to the next level of industry awareness, business development, and cultural relevance...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We can and love to solve unconventional and non-trivial cases

    2L Communication Agency has been specializing in IT brands and companies' promotion for 20 years...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Reputation Management
    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Moscow, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Integrated Marketing & PR Agency for Startups and Growing Small Businesses

    Veteran story tellers and marketers in a digital world. We get the value of brand stories told across all platforms to propel growth. More than public relations, through our Cascade360 approach, were an acclaimed integrated marketing & PR agency for startups and small businesses across channels...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Where Cultural Intelligence Meets Luxury Strategy

    HyveThink is a luxury cultural intelligence studio helping premium brnds connect authentically with multicultural audiences. We combine deep cultural insight with strategic creativity to build brand identities that sesonate across culturres, markets, and generations. From brand strategy and identity desing to...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Pembroke Pines, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Amplify Your Message. Elevate Your Success.

    Skyline Creative delivers custom, high-performing sites that blend strategy, design, and functionality. We specialize in user-friendly, mobile-optimized websites tailored to drive engagement and conversions. What sets us apart? A holistic marketing approach. Every site is built with SEO, branding, and...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Mooresville, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Master of Search Performance Across All Digital Platforms.

    Found are the Everysearch agency. Masters of search performance across all digital marketing platforms. Employing PPC, SEO, paid social, and creative content, they harness the power of data and AI to craft and execute winning digital marketing strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Healthcare Website Design That Builds Trust

    Custom healthcare websites designed to improve patient experience, increase online visibility, and help clinics grow with modern web design and SEO...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • PR, Marketing and Content for Adventurous Brands

    Public Haus is a nationally-recognized marketing, public relations and digital media agency that partners with awesome brands to implement ideas and strategies that cut through the noise, resulting in more customers, more influence and more revenue. It’s that simple.Brand communications is our sweet...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Posted. Published. Perfected.

    Posted Consulting offers marketing services including social media, public relations, event planning, advertising, and more in Spokane, WA. We support small businesses, start-ups, mid-sized businesses, and large enterprises throughout Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and the Pacific Northwest...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    • Event Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Spokane, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Story, Published Where It Matters.

    E-PR onlineis a global platform that makes publishing in top-tier international media accessible to any individual or company. Leverage the agency's professional copywriting, marketing, and PR services to boost your brand's visibility, credibility, and SERP ratings in no time...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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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
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Hold The Key To Optimal Publicity

    Led by Michelle Mekky, a revered industry leader in media and PR, specialists at Mekky Media Relations are big guns from topnotch agencies from all over the country. We have joined together with former journalists that all work ceaselessly to magnify any client's brand. We're always going for gold and as an...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Message Everywhere

    Media Mea is your full-spectrum advertising partner delivering powerful, data-driven campaigns across TV, digital billboards, mobile, and more. We turn every screen into your opportunity...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
    • Public Relations
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • An Extension of You.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • Cutting Through the Noise, Creating Unmatched Media Impact.

    is a strategic integrated communications firm supercharged with exclusive AI technology Interviewed and PR, social media and influencer marketing professionals providing innovative, highly effective campaigns across platforms and specialized industries...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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Public Relations Firm FAQs

What types of PR campaigns do they typically run?

Here are the most common PR campaigns: 

Growth campaigns 

  • Launch PR: Coordinated outreach around a product, service, or company launch to generate awareness and credibility quickly. 
  • Thought leadership: Ongoing placement of expert commentary, bylines, and POV development to position executives or brands as authorities.  

Corporate and stakeholder campaigns 

  • Corporate communications: Structured messaging around company news, such as milestones, financial updates, or leadership changes. 
  • Fundraising and investor PR: Media and narrative support around funding rounds, IPOs, or investor milestones.  
  • Employer branding PR: Storytelling that highlights culture, leadership, and workplace values through earned media. 
  • Awards programs: Strategic identification and submission to industry awards to secure third-party validation.  

Risk and resilience campaigns 

  • Crisis response: Rapid communications to manage negative events, misinformation, or reputational threats. 
  • Reputation repair: Sustained PR efforts to rebuild credibility after a crisis, controversy, or prolonged negative coverage. 

How do top PR firms in the USA secure media coverage and build long-term momentum?

American PR firms secure media coverage and sustain momentum through a structured, repeatable process that combines strategy, execution, and relationship management. 

  • Narrative development: Defining a clear, newsworthy story that aligns brand goals with what journalists write about, ensuring relevance rather than promotional messaging. 
  • Proof-point assembly: Gathering customer outcomes, data, executive credibility, and third-party validation to support claims. 
  • Media mapping: Identifying journalists and media outlets based on beat, audience fit, and past coverage. 
  • Angle creation: Adapting the core narrative into timely, outlet-specific angles tied to trends, news hooks, or audience pain points. 
  • Pitching cadence: Sending pitches in controlled waves to avoid inbox fatigue while maintaining steady visibility across priority publications. 
  • Follow-ups and refinement: Using thoughtful follow-ups to clarify relevance or provide a new context rather than repeat the same message. 
  • Reactive opportunities: Monitoring breaking news and journalist requests to insert expert commentary quickly, compounding coverage between major campaigns. 
  • Relationship building and iteration: Earning trust through reliability and relevance—relationships can open doors, but newsworthiness still drives results. 

How much does it cost to hire a PR agency in the United States?

PR agency costs in the United States vary widely based on the scope of work, pitch volume, media tier, industry complexity, crisis sensitivity, and specific deliverables. However, price ranges typically fall within the following: 

Engagement typeTypical cost rangeNotes
Monthly retainer
(ongoing support)
$5,000-$20,000+ per monthCommon 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 monthFixed 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.