Connect with trusted public relations firms in the USA to shape your brand narrative, secure top-tier media coverage, and position your business as an industry leader. Narrow your search by location, expertise, and budget to find the right partner for your business.
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DCM Moguls offers press release distribution alongside SEO services. Its network reaches 300+ news sites with over 170 million monthly visitors. The agency fits small businesses wanting press releases bundled with local SEO...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Zupo's Digital PR services secure bylined thought-leadership articles. One campaign landed 65 articles and 200 links in two years, with placements on HubSpot. The agency fits founders wanting contributor placements...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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
LaunchPad Agency has built press relationships over 30 years, with every staffer holding 15+ years of experience. One campaign for Modobag drew 95M video views and 1.4M shares. The agency fits SaaS and tech startups wanting viral-scale PR...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- El Segundo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Coyne PR has operated since 1991, growing into one of the largest independent PR agencies in the US. Its 150+ staff span a 49-country network and have earned 1,000+ industry awards. The agency is a strong option for consumer and healthcare brands...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Location
- Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
GR0 places brands in key publications through SEO-driven link building for DTC brands. Its content team has produced 125M+ words, with case studies topping $1 billion in revenue. The agency fits eCommerce brands wanting media placement tied to SEO...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Public Relations
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Brandon is a full-force marketing agency engineered to outsmart, outperform, and out-create the competition. We marry analytics with audacity, digital with disruption, and brand with bottom line. Our work earns attention but more importantly, it earns results...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Video Production
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- Location
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Award-winning public relations, ad, and marketing consulting agency serving clients in a wide range of industries for over 3 decades. Known for our creativity, tenacity and integrity. Public relations, marketing, ad agency and GEO support to put your business or non profit in the spotlight...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Nyack, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Stanford PR Solutions is a boutique yet hungry communications agency that provides public relations, content marketing, brand communications, corporate communications, social media management, and event planning services to companies across multiple industries...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Winter Park, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Imagine Marketing is a pioneer in affiliate/consideration marketing, offering a service that helps brands own all in-market customers in their industry. Imagine uses levers in affiliate marketing, SEM media buying, and social whitelisting to empower customer acquisition for long term growth...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Media Buying
- eCommerce
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
PositiveBrand is a research-driven brand and marketing consultancy helping organizations build stronger brands, sharper strategies, and more effective marketing programs. We combine customer insight, behavioral science, creative development, digital marketing, and lead generation to help B2B companies...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Market Research
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Digital Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Correct Digital, Inc is a website design and marketing agency based in South Florida. Our list of clients includes many successful startups and well established companies. Get to know us better by reaching out online. We provide inquiring leads with comprehensive keyword research, SEO audits, and competitor...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Reputation X operates from San Francisco and specializes in online reputation management services. Our expertise extends globally, aiding companies, executives, and political entities in enhancing their online image. Our services encompass reputation repair, online reputation building, and adept management of...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- SEO
- Location
- Mill Valley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Priya is a PR agency for creators, storytellers, and thought leaders in the advertising, entertainment, and technology spaces...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Key is a boutique PR agency based in San Francisco, built for companies at pivotal moments, from early-stage startups to public companies navigating growth, launches, or reputation shifts. We translate complex technology, finance, and consumer stories into narratives that resonate with investors...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Creative Services
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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
ZECOMMS is a global tech PR and strategic communications agency helping startups, scale-ups, and venture-backed companies gain international media visibility. Specializing in media relations, startup PR, and thought leadership, the agency secures coverage in leading business and technology publications...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
- Market Research
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Mashman Ventures is a public relations firm that specializes in helping create, maintain, and scale unrivaled personal brands for people who want to be followed, in demand, and respected...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tracy Teuscher is an accredited public relations pro, brand strategist, and Squarespace website designer serving small businesses and nonprofits. Known for her work with The Buzz Maker, Tracy has helped grow more than 100 brands across 12 industries and earned awards of excellence...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Web Development
- Business Consulting
- Branding
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- Location
- Massillon, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Caldiatech™ has over 50 years of combined experience creating custom software solutions, robust mobile applications, cutting-edge web design, SEO (search engine optimization)and SMO (social media optimization)...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Oyster Communications is a boutique, hands-on agency accustomed to working on scalable accounts from startups to established companies. We have experience in the travel & tourism, lifestyle, media, medical and hemp/cannabis industries. Our team has created campaigns that have landed earned media features on...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Location
- Canton, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Monrovia, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
New-York based PR firm, leveraging traditional PR strategies with new digital tactics, harnessing the power of social media, and working with you to elevate your brand...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- New City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
Unruled is the leading integrated agency for outdoor brands. As a full-force growth partner, we help brands scale smarter—fusing strategy, creative, and tech into unstoppable momentum. We dont follow trends; we make them. Ready to lead the pack, not just follow it? Were your guide...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Portavoce Public Relations has one focus: advancing your business goals through strategic, quality communications. That means when you come to us with a challenge, you get the full attention of an expert team whose specialty is getting your brand, your product and/or your company noticed in all the right...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
Fox Group PR is a public relations and affiliate agency for consumer brands, based in New York and Los Angeles. We get products onto the best-of lists, gift guides and awards shoppers check right before they buy, and we run clients' affiliate programs on Awin, Impact and Linkby so every placement can be...
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
With a proven track record of success, Nabeela PR has spearheaded numerous innovative publicity campaigns for renowned brands, positioning them as leaders in their respective markets...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Are you struggling to become the creative agency of choice and have client come straight to you so that you don't even have to pitch? Do you feel like you're virtually invisible -- the best kept secret in the industry and end up competing on price alone? What you need is a plan to build your image and...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Location
- Dobbs Ferry, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
UltraPR is a boutique communication agency headquartered in Buenos Aires, with a strategic presence in Miami, specializing in fintech, insurtech, and broader technology and finance sectors...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fair Public Relations is a boutique PR agency built for small businesses, founders, experts and growing brands that want credible media exposure without traditional agency costs. Led by former UK national journalist Jordan Baker, Fair PR combines editorial insight, tailored strategy and direct journalist...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Award-Winning Public Relations, Marketing, Multimedia Content Creation, and Video, TV, Film, & Podcast Production...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DMi Partners is an award-winning, full-service digital marketing agency for today's most beloved D2C, B2C, and CPG brands. Their affiliate, email, CRM, and paid and organic media services draw world-class NPS scores, and their "Powered by People" approach has won numerous workplace awards...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
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- 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
AlchemyLeads (Los Angele, CA & Denver, CO) is a boutique SEO & digital marketing agency founded in 2017. They help e-commerce, B2B, and industrial brands grow organic traffic and revenue. Their senior-level team provides SEO, digital PR, content marketing, PPC, social media, web dev & link-building...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Calabasas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $117/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Nobleer's media agency helps companies and entrepreneurs create connections with their audience to increase revenue, brand awareness, and industry insights. We create blogs, vlogs, and podcasts to help companies become thought leaders. We publish material on social media, email, internet, print, and video...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Parker, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an agile team of experienced writers, designers, digital marketing specialists, and project managers that bring client visions to reality. As trusted partners for clients in a variety of verticals, including healthcare, law, finance, retail, and start-up ventures, we treat each challenge as our own...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Ridgefield, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vizard Marketing & PR is known for helping our clients achieve their business and communication goals by challenging the norms, pushing boundaries and discovering new plateaus. Founded in 2012, our mission is to develop and implement highly effective marketing and public relation strategies that engage the...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Location
- Riverside, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Communications Strategy Group is a comprehensive strategic marketing and PR agency offering services such as public relations, financial services PR, content marketing, digital marketing, advertising, corporate communications, social media management, website development, and design...
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- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Grow The Social LLC is a prominent Branding, PR & Talent Management Agency based in Los Angeles and New York City. We work on both sides. We handle various components from strategic brand partnerships, product collaborations, event appearances, event hosting opportunities, speaking engagements, podcast...
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- Public Relations
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Full-Service Digital Marketing Company | Brand Design & Strategy, Content Creation, SEO, Social Media Marketing, etc...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Passaic, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Successful for over two decades, the Ross Group has a passion for the entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle industries. The Ross Group specializes in public relations and marketing with expert knowledge when it comes to successful product placement in films and TV shows as well as red carpet premier...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Since 2007, WideFoc.us has helped consumer brands, B2B tech firms, nonprofits, and global corporations to elevate, refine, and activate their social media. We develop strategic organic and paid social strategies tied to our clients' business goals and then execute on them with measurable results...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are creating beautiful concepts to ignite customer loyalty & trust and to fuel business results...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Location
- Winter Park, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Priceless One Management is an elite full service experiential events & staffing agency. We aim to be the one stop shop for all event needs by providing staffing, production & logistic services, along with event planning and management services nationwide...
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- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rosarium is a public relations & marketing collective that connects thought-leadership with thoughtful media opportunities. We are experts at preparing your brand to be social and successful in the spotlight...
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- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CAYK Marketing has been a leading force in marketing for nearly thirty years, specializing in website design, SEO, advertising management, and strategic planning. With a focus on your organization's success, CAYK offers decades of proven experience, whether you require a technical audit or comprehensive...
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- Digital Services
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Founded by two friends with a shared love for the outdoors and creative media, Mtn Born Media specializes in elevating individuals and brands through award-winning content. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including video production, photography, SEO, web design, and social media marketing, all...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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 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.