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Find the Best Public Relations Agency in the United States

378 Companies - Rankings updated: August 19, 2026

DesignRush evaluates public relations firms for PR expertise, campaign execution, and verified client reviews to support confident decision-making. Some placements may be paid partnerships.

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  • 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...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Spark Conversations. Engage Audiences. Build Relationships. Shape Brands.

    Blue Cube Marketing Solutions offers Public Relations with a Purpose. We place clients in the spotlight by helping them find the stories that shape the perception of how they want to be seen by the audience they desire to serve to build relationships in order to keep them engaged...

    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Influence Engineered. Growth Amplified.

    Avenue Z is a modern marketing and communications agency that integrates branding, public relations, digital marketing, and AI-driven media buying to help brands build reputation, drive revenue, and lead in an AI-first world...

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Strategic Branding & PR for Lasting Impact

    Orangefiery is a dynamic branding and PR agency delivering top-tier strategic communications and consulting services. Focused on intellectual rigor and actionable insights, the agency blends strategy and creativity to drive meaningful change for its clients. Valuing both idea generation and meticulous project...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Where Marketing Generates Revenue

    Arketi Group is an integrated B2B marketing and PR agency that helps technology companies generate revenue and accelerate growth. We combine strategy, public relations, digital marketing, branding, web, content, workplace communications, and demand generation to build visibility, strengthen market position...

    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 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...

    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
  • The world's most awarded Web3 marketing agency

    Coinbound is your partner in accelerating the growth of crypto and Web3 companies. Our services include influencer marketing, PR, SMM, paid advertising, media buying, SEO, and community management...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects 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...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $550/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • When it has to be incredible.

    The Felice Agency is a full-service branding and marketing company in Phoenix and San Diego known for Madison Avenue quality regardless of your budget...

    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Top Rated PR Agency Specializing in Integrated Strategic Communications

    (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...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Films That Fight For People & Planet

    What Took You So Long is a global creative agency with 15 years of experience producing films, photography, and digital campaigns across 150+ countries. From conflict zones to climate summits, we tell stories that matter with ethics at the heart of every production. Our clients include the UN, NGOs, and...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Communication. Conversation. Conversion.

    Volume Public Relations is an award-winning strategic communications firm known for accelerating marketing and PR outcomes for B2B and technology brands. The senior-led Volume PR team creates communication and public relations programs that generate more awareness, more customers and more results by basing...

    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $195/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your Crisis Management Firm

    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...

    Location
    Monrovia, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The New PR

    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...

    Location
    New City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • PR Done by the Industry Experts

    Prim + Co specializes in a wide range of services to enhance brand visibility and engagement primarily through event management...

    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Intelligence Creating Influence

    Sōvyn is a full-service public relations, marketing, and communications agency specializing exclusively in healthcare, health tech, biotech, life sciences, and dental tech. The agency helps healthcare organizations build brand visibility, establish thought leadership, and generate business through...

    Location
    Stamford, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Siarza Social Digital is a unique online communications agency with a specialization in social media, email marketing, and website development...

    Location
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Amelie Company

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    Tomorrow deserves better

    Creative advertising agency in Denver, CO. We work with brands and initiatives to make a positive impact in Denver, in Colorado and beyond...

    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • First in social. Only social. The original social media agency.

    Founded in 2007, Ignite Social Media was created to offer leading consumer brands the services of a full-service agency dedicated exclusively to social media marketing...

    Location
    Cary, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Driving Automotive Narratives with Burning Passion

    S&A Communications, seasoned experts in automotive PR, offers deep insights spanning various automotive domains. With a legacy of over 30 years, we've shaped brand narratives across North America...

    Location
    Cary, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Building brands that lead, from coast to coast.

    LANY is a strategic PR, digital marketing, and web agency...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Publicity. Social. Community. Done with Flair!

    We are Idea Architects, who thrive on using data sciences and consumer research to build and execute award-winning public relations and digital marketing campaigns for business that are ready to innovate, create, and wow their customers!...

    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
  • SybridMD is one of the best medical billing company in the US offering complete healthcare solutions

    SybridMD is one of the best medical billing company in the US offering complete healthcare solutions that are cost-effective, secure, and reliable. Healthcare professionals and physicians engage with us to better their billing and coding, front desk management, and improve their revenue cycle management. With...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Where Your Brand Takes Center Stage.

    White-Label Press Releases and Digital Billboards services, for all businesses...

    Location
    Torrance, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Our Creative Ideas Build More Business!

    Founded in 1993, ON Advertising is an award-winning, full-service creative, advertising, marketing, public relations, digital, social media, graphic design, web design and video services agency. We serve companies of all sizes from local to national. We exist to build brands and grow business for our clients...

    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Serious About Search.

    Digital marketing company specializing in search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, web development, and webmaster services. With over two decades of experience, Searchen helps businesses improve online visibility, drive targeted traffic, and convert visitors into customers. Known for...

    Location
    West Palm Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Building Competitive Advantage for Banks, Credit Unions & Fintechs via Branding & Marketing

    Many banks and credit unions think brand is about great service. The strongest ones know its about an authentic, ownable promise built from the inside out. We help financial brands build competitive advantage by aligning employer brand and market positioning (public-facing brand) to deliver ROI...

    Location
    Topeka, Kansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • The Growth Partner for Outdoor Brands

    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...

    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
  • Elevating Brands | Growing Businesses

    Winger Marketing is a full-service marketing and public relations agency headquartered in Chicago. Winger Marketing has worked with businesses to create effective integrated marketing and public relations programs and campaigns since 1986. We work seamlessly with internal resources or, in some instances...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $190/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • The #1 Most Trusted Music PR Firm For Up-and-Coming Artists

    Starlight PR has built a reputation as one of the premier music marketing and artist branding PR firm in the music industry...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • A PR Agency for Luxury Lifestyle

    NOW PR serves as an effective means of setting trends as we integrate an approach to public relations that combines fashion, beauty, lifestyle and global events...

    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Sports & Dots

    Beyond Spots & Dots is a full service advertising agency with global reach located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania which strategically implements television, radio, internet, outdoor and print advertising into your business's advertising plan to achieve your marketing goals. ...

    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Our Bottom Line Is To Improve Yours

    Our Services Strategic Planning, Sales Enhancement, Branding, Public Relations, and Integrated Marketing. We help companies eliminate BULLSHIT marketing tactics and replace them with proven growth strategies. ...

    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Creative That Works

    We Provide PR, Design, Digital Solution. We like building partnerships based on trust and transparency. Clients get the best creative and business results, and we enjoy delivering them...

    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Great Stories. Exceptional PR.

    DK Communications Group in Charlotte, NC provides PR, CONTENT, and IDEAS to help businesses thrive, with a current focus on tourism, food, agriculture, and film. The business is situated in Charlotte, North Carolina, and serves clients in the Southeast and Carolinas...

    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Relevancy Is Your Modern Currency.

    Modern Currency PR is a specialized and award-winning boutique PR agency focusing on luxury travel, culinary, hospitality, and lifestyle brands. They offer a unique approach to hospitality public relations, emphasizing strategic storytelling, brand building, and partnerships...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Are The Best At Crisis Management!

    The Mach 1 Group is a well-regarded Austin-based public relations firm, nationally recognized and honored with awards. As a certified Historically Underutilized Business (HUB), it is 100% female-founded and-owned...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Elevating Your PR Narratives

    Spire Communications is a premier PR agency renowned for its strategic communication prowess across various industries. With an experienced team, the agency excels in curating compelling narratives and forging meaningful connections with diverse audiences. Its dedicated efforts center around amplifying the...

    Location
    Alexandria, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Connecting brands with their audiences.

    BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe) is a global communications agency delivering integrated solutions for clients across various industries to connect and engage with their target audiences...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • PR with purpose

    Inkhouse is a public relations and integrated communications agency in Waltham, MA, specializing in...

    Location
    Waltham, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • Engaging always.

    Weber Shandwick is a global public relations firm based in New York, providing integrated marketing, digital strategy, and media relations to create meaningful brand engagements...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • Were the B2B Tech PR Agency That Makes You the de Facto Leader in Your Field

    We help B2B tech scale-ups, and enterprises dominate mindshare and become the de facto leaders in their field. There's no other agency like us on Earth. We only work with companies with cutting-edge technology. That means we're constantly stimulated and projecting our minds into the future. It means we can do...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Reputation Is The Biggest Company Asset.

    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...

    Location
    Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • PR Powered by AI

    Actual Agency is an AI-driven PR firm that blends data science with storytelling to deliver smarter, faster, and more impactful communications strategies...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Boutique Public Relations Agency

    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...

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Refinement. Reach. Reputation.

    An award-winning, woman-owned, full-service agency providing PR, branding and marketing services across the world from our offices in New York, London, Los Angeles and Dubai...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your PR & Marketing Hub

    USA Marketing Hub delivers guaranteed PR placements on Forbes, Bloomberg, and CNBC. At USA Marketing Hub, we guarantee your brand appears on Forbes, Business Insider, NY Times, Bloomberg, and CNBCor you don't pay. Our seasoned journalists craft compelling stories that secure placements on the world's biggest...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $450/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000

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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