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  • Building brands with bite.

    Bigmouth Creative is a purpose-driven brand and marketing agency that helps brands find their voice and amplify their impact. As a Certified B Corp, we blend strategy, design and storytelling to build brands that are as human as they are effective—helping companies and organizations do well by doing good...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Performance-Driven, Results-Focused

    Bonafide is a Houston, Texas-based online and inbound marketing agency specializing in partnering with growth-minded businesses across the United States...

    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Imigration turns to innovation

    21Twelve Interactive is the leading application development company in India, the United States, Canada and Australia. We help you transform the concepts of mobile phones into reliable and robust application solutions, with a surprising design and an incredible user experience that meets the requirements of...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • A Fun Talented & Award-winning Group Of Marketing Professionals

    As a full-service marketing agency, we specialize in multicultural marketing, content creation, marketing strategy, market research, SEO, and public relations. Every engagement begins with a detailed consultation to uncover opportunities and concludes with a tailored project plan, complete with timelines and...

    Location
    Tacoma, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Purpose-Driven Creative Agency

    Coderobotics is a purpose-driven digital marketing agency in Dallas-Fort Worth, helping small and local businesses boost visibility on Google and AI search platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini...

    Location
    Frisco, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
  • Global Company Specializing in Tech-Enabled Professional Services

    Sikich is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. Now with more than 1,900 employees, it draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the United States...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • We Can Help Transform Your Business With a Free SEO Audit.

    Founded in 1987, On the Horizon Communications is a full-service digital marketing and Advertising firm skilled in helping your business make a meaningful and measurable impact. From social media marketing to public relations, our expert team can assist in strategizing the most efficient way to spend your...

    Location
    Visalia, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Merging Data with Creativity

    TEAM LEWIS is a worldwide force in marketing, connecting brands to success with an expansive range of services. With offices on three continents and over 500 specialists ready to help make the most out of any business venture, they inspire ambition while using creativity and technology to achieve amazing...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Full-spectrum Marketing Solution For Medical Practices

    MediVerticals is a healthcare-focused marketing agency that helps medical practices grow by blending modern digital strategies, data-driven tools, and industry insight to boost patient acquisition, enhance online visibility, and optimize operations. Services range from SEO and website development to paid ads...

    Location
    Frisco, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Reputation = Revenue

    WhizCrow is a technology-driven Online Reputation Intelligence and Management and Trust and Safety agency built for companies of all sizes, where reputation isn't a cost centre-it's a strategic imperative protecting and catalysing revenue...

    Location
    Newark, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Driving Growth Through Consumer-Centric Strategies

    PriceWeber is a results-focused marketing agency specializing in creating consumer-centric strategies that measurably impact sales, margins, and shareholder value. Their integrated approach delivers real business outcomes across traditional and digital platforms...

    Location
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • 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...

    Location
    Hartford, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Integrated Marketing That Drives Real Business Results

    Marketing, PR, and website development for growing B2B brands and healthcare practices. Full-service marketing agency combining PR, SEO, content strategy, digital and traditional marketing to help your business grow...

    Location
    Boise, Idaho
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Websites that rank and marketing that profits

    People will never know your great work as a doctor if they can't find you online, or worse, if they quickly abandon your website. Our web design and marketing experts do the heavy lifting so you can focus on doing what you know better than anyone else serving your patients...

    Location
    Marysville, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Custom Solutions, Creative Results

    Unlike one-size-fits-all approaches, we believe in tailoring every package to fit the unique needs of each client. We don't confine ourselves to one niche because your brand is as unique as your fingerprint. Avanti Creativo is where creativity meets results, and where your brand's journey becomes a...

    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
  • Setting the Southwest Standard.

    Zia Media Group is the marketing department for any small, and up to enterprise level businesses...

    Location
    Farmington, New Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Turn Empathy Into Impact

    Todays marketing leaders face complex challenges broken workflows, scattered campaigns, and rising costs. Add multiple non-aligned agencies to the mix, and those challenges multiply. Thats why we take a different approach...

    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Empowering Growth Through Digital Excellence.

    Marketing Maven is a dynamic digital marketing agency with a team of integrated specialists who develop customized campaigns. The agency meets diverse client needs through tailored strategies and innovative marketing solutions. Marketing Maven thrives on adapting to the evolving digital landscape, fostering...

    Location
    Camarillo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Elevate Your PR Strategies.

    S99 PR is a results-driven public relations (PR) agency dedicated to increasing clients' visibility in the media and search engines. With its PR services, including press articles, SEO, social media marketing, and lead generation, S99 PR elevates clients' profiles to new heights. The agency's focus on social...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Amplify Your Brand's Impact

    Disrupt PR is an award-winning public relations agency based in Austin, TX. The agency produces strategic media campaigns that create a significant impact for brands. DISRUPT PR elevates brands and fosters credibility through strategic storytelling. From securing features in top media outlets to winning...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Empowering Innovations Through Strategic Storytelling

    Diplomatiq, a San Francisco-based public relations (PR) agency, specializes in crafting compelling narratives for technology innovations. With a team of seasoned media relations professionals, the agency simplifies complex messages and ensures they resonate with the right audiences. Diplomatiq's mission is to...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Strategic Communications For Lasting Impact

    Kimball Hughes Public Relations is a public relations (PR) agency specializing in reputation management, thought leadership, crisis communication, and content development. With nearly 30 years of experience and roots in journalism, the agency delivers sophisticated strategies that help organizations, from...

    Location
    Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Seek and You Will Shine.

    Marcus Thomas is a leading independent, full-service advertising agency with offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Buenos Aires, and Santiago. The agency focuses on creating meaningful experiences that build long-term relationships between brands and their audiences. By understanding the human journey, Marcus...

    Location
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • New Name, Same Mission

    Cross-office and cross-disciplined, our crew works together to solve problems and push big ideas. Our agency has built a portfolio of Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and regional market leaders. We've grown beyond San Antonio our original roots in San Antonio and Houston. We've made national...

    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Informed, compelling creative that drives people to action.

    Steel Advertising is a purpose-driven, full-service agency that uncovers a deep understanding of audiences and moves them to action within these building blocks of daily life...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • See | Plan | Move

    Dix & Eaton is a distinguished public relations, communications, and marketing agency known for its ability to help clients communicate complex issues and drive meaningful impact...

    Location
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Return On Ideas

    Hoffman York specializes in creating impactful brand-building strategies through a focus on measurable results. Their exceptional performance has earned them recognition as one of the fastest growing agencies in the United States...

    Location
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Purposeful, Personal, Resourceful, Enthusiastic.

    This agency excels in providing dynamic marketing solutions quickly, ensuring client needs are met with unprecedented timelines. By blending both digital and traditional media, they focus on creating compelling brand experiences that drive tangible results...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We create and lead brands.

    The agency is an integrated branding creative agency focused on advertising, brand, and design. They connect companies with customers through strategic thinking and compelling design to deliver game-changing returns...

    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

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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