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We work in the food and beverage industry.
Brightly Creative is a craft marketing, advertising and branding agency focused in the food and beverage industry... View Brightly Creative profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A Performance Branding Company
Morning Walk is a performance branding company focused on helping brands accelerate growth by combining brand building with measurable performance. Their approach Performance Branding bridges the gap between creative storytelling and data-driven execution, ensuring brands not only stand out but also deliver... View Morning Walk's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Product Design
- Public Relations
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Panorama Press Creative team works with your team to develop a custom program (Panorama Pipeline) ai
Panorama Press is a full-service marketing, sales, consulting, and communications company focused on the specific needs of our clients. With over 25 years of experience, we serve our clients by developing creative solutions aimed at increasing sales, exposure, and profitability. Our technology-based solutions... View all reviews
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- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Make the Complex Simple
shark&minnow is a business & marketing consultancy that makes the complex simple. Core offerings include: research & insights, strategic planning, design & marketing communications... View all reviews
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Market Research
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Blending New & Traditional Media for Success
BoardroomPR is a full-service PR and integrated marketing agency. We specialize in media relations, branding, lead generation and social campaigns to get our clients the attention they deserve. Our experienced staff can turn your vision into effective plans that achieve real results! With an impressive lineup... View Boardroom PR profile
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Plantation, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Amplify Your Brand
Amp Strategy is a full-service marketing and communications agency based in Akron, Ohio, specializing in amplifying the authentic voices of mission-driven organizations. The agency offers a comprehensive suite of services, including marketing strategy, public relations, social media management, content... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- SEO
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Akron, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Branding. Focused on Hospitality, Food & Bev, Retail, Destination and Startup brands.
Welcome to Such Chaos! My name is Andre Ivanchuk, I'm the founder of Such Chaos. We do awesome branding and designs... View Such Chaos profile
Top Services:
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Skaneateles, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Amplify Your Brand, Elevate Your Impact
The Brand Amp is a marketing and communications agency specializing in brand storytelling, media relations, and digital engagement... View all reviews
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Costa Mesa, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Lets Make Something Extraordinary
From website development rooted in SEO to paid advertising and community out reach that converts - we have a solution to meet all needs - bringing big-agency expertise to small businesses. By combining data-driven strategy, authentic storytelling, and community-first vision, we design custom marketing... View The Jenesis Collective profile
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- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Outcome Driven Agency
Trevelino/Keller is a nationally ranked reputation marketing agency with the industry’s #1 retention. With a mission to build, launch and scale companies using an integrated suite of public relations, marketing and creative services, it’s recognized for its outcome-driven approach... View Trevelino/Keller's portfolio | View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Goal Driven Marketing Solutions
Intentional Marketing is an expert in assisting firms to realize their marketing objectives. Our experienced team has the knowledge, resources, and experience to develop a complete approach that will maximize your reach and influence. Our offerings include of content marketing, digital marketing, SEO, and... View Intentional Marketing profile
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fulfilling your vision. Delivering your message.
Our team provides a solid backbone to your corporate structuring that allows team members to work confidently. Presidents & CEOs, alike, are given a stable peace of mind at PDX ADVERTISING... View PDX ADVERTISING profile
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $799/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Execution is everything. Let us handle your digital marketing and PR for consistent, measurable results!... View all reviews
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Advancing Health & Science Innovations Through Strategic Communications
LaVoieHealthScience is a leading strategic, integrated communications firm with a keen focus on solving complex communications challenges. We provide strategy consulting, investor relations and corporate communications, public relations and marketing support to health and science innovators... View LaVoieHealthScience profile
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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... View all reviews
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
Integrated marketing and PR
Corporate Ink is an integrated B2B tech PR and content marketing agency in Boston. We build brands. We create demand. And we accelerate growth... View Corporate Ink profile
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Dependable PR Partner
Mannfolk Public Relations is the one-stop solution to your communications needs. Named among the country's most dependable PR firms in Women's Wear Daily PR "It" List, Mannfolk PR provides the range of services offered by corporate firms, but with the personalized attention and dedication to excellence... View Mannfolk PR profile
Top Services:
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Guaranteed National + Regional TV Coverage & Editorial + Results-Driven PR
Whether seeking media coverage for a B2C or B2B product, service, destination, brand or company -- or thought leadership PR for a subject matter expert or business executive -- our agency proffers highly affordable, GUARANTEED editorial and TV coverage on shows that range from nationals on leading networks... View The Luxe List profile
Top Services:
- Branding
- Media Buying
- Public Relations
- Location
- Coral Springs, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Search marketing agency for travel, leisure & lifestyle brands.
We help businesses supercharge their marketing efforts and take them to the next level with our integrated approach combining SEO and Digital PR. Unlock a new realm of potential by utilizing both strategies in tandem!... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Public Relations
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Unearthing The Power Of Your Creative Voice
Bateman Group stands out as an award-winning PR and content marketing consultancy. Our mission is to help tech companies transform their tales of innovation into stories that establish meaningful market influence and expansion. Through our unique combination of story-telling prowess, data insights and thought... View Bateman Group profile
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Fueled by Relationships, Creativity, Authenticity.
Our work leads the charge in innovation, all thanks to our commitment to relationships, creativity and authenticity. At ECHOS Agency, we craft stories that have an impact - multi-faceted programs tailored with public relations at their core. We deliver world-class brand communications along with engaging... View ECHOS profile
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
All about Linking
Links Stream is a world-renowned linkbuilding agency with expertise in the UkrNet and West. Our services include crowdlinking, blog outreach, PBN growth management and website audit assistance - all of which are tailored to your individual needs! Link Building 2.0 guarantees success through our advanced... View Links-Stream profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Public Relations
- Location
- Renton, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Get Top Value B2B Marketing Strategy
Strategic Communications, LLC assists B2B clients in achieving their objectives by managing and marketing their content effectively to both internal and external audiences... View Strategic Communications profile
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Full Service Marketing And Communications Agency
The djla team provides unparalleled services to boost your beauty marketing campaigns. They are a full-service marketing and communications agency offering services such as: branding, digital marketing, public relations, and many more... View Djla Marketing & Communications profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
We Are the Symbol of Trust, Professionalism and Responsiveness
The Houck Agency is a trusted network of marketing, graphic design, social media marketing, and web development resources committed to providing businesses with high-quality services at a competitive price... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- Boardman, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Solutions You Can Count On
At Infinite Systems, our purpose is to improve people's lives with technology. We strive to embody this mission in everything we do. With over two decades of experience, we have been at the forefront of delivering advanced IT solutions in and around the Lincoln area... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Public Relations
- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Helping Startups To Scale up Their Game!
Schwartzman & Associates, under the leadership of marketing keynote speaker Eric Schwartzman, is a Los Angeles-based agency specializing in digital marketing with a focus on the intersection of public relations and SEO. We excel in leveraging digital strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement... View all reviews
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Business Doers Go-to for Solving Problems in Web, Marketing & Strategy
At MarketingBull, we excel in translating your business's core ideas into actionable strategies that directly impact your revenue and advance your mission. With our expertise and tailored approach, we ensure that every implemented idea aligns seamlessly with your business objectives, driving tangible results... View MarketingBull profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
We do this in Commercial Medical Communications, Medical Affairs and Publications.
We are a medical communications agency leveraging the diversity of our team to shape a new era. We collaborate, co-create and pioneer... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Print Design
- Public Relations
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Tap Into Our Network
We help our clients get more customers from search engines... View Blue Tree profile
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Development Centered Marketing.
We connect marketing and sales KPIs to strengthen communication, boost conversion rates, and drive revenue. Serving OKC, Tulsa, and beyond, we help clients optimize messaging, engage audiences, and accelerate growth... View DevMar Strategies profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Were An Experiential Agency
Were Cogs & Marvel, an agency that blends meticulous planning (Cogs) and creativity (Marvel) to create powerful experiences on behalf of our clients. Were specialists in experiential, which means we create in-person experiences for brands and their audiences... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Creative Effective Lasting
Passionately committed to the betterment of business, family and the communities we serve... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Boost Your Brand Like Never Before
Take your business to the next level with Skyrocket Marketers - no matter where you are located. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or a global brand expanding into new markets, we have you covered... View Skyrocket Marketers Agency profile
Top Services:
- SEO
- Public Relations
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Where Creativity Meets Precision.
Alexandria (Lexa) Risjad focuses on brand design within the luxury lifestyle, hospitality, travel, fashion, and interior sectors. Originally from Indonesia and raised in Singapore, Lexa relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a BA in Integrated Marketing Communication from Pepperdine University and a Certificate... View Lexa Risjad's portfolio
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Image Marketing Elevating Brands with Strategy & Innovation.
Image Marketing is a top-ranked agency offering expert traditional and digital marketing solutions. With 10+ years of experience, we serve local and national clients across industries, delivering award-winning branding, PR, and design. As in-house partners we craft strategies that set brands apart... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $14/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Full-service marketing agency for business growth.
Big-agency capabilities with small-agency dedication. SCG is B2B, helping brands find new ways to reach their goals and engage their audiences... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Proud partner of high-growth businesses
Root3 helps organizations at all stages of growth identify and capture market opportunity. We offer market research, strategic plan development, and a robust suite of marketing and sales executional services. We work alongside internal teams or as a fully outsourced department... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Public Relations & Marketing
Luneckas Consulting helps your company communicate in a whole new way.Our agency specializes in creating complete social media, public relations, political and marketing campaigns with unique messaging and design concepts. Luneckas Consulting is your solution for new ideas that create a better business... View Luneckas Consulting profile
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Video Production
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full-service digital marketing agency that is excited to bring our clients the best service
We are a full-service digital marketing agency that is excited to bring our clients the best service in the industry and delivering results that make them go WOA!... View WOA Digital profile
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Communications Agency
19 IDEAS is a communications agency specializing in graphic design, web and app development, marketing and public relations, and is also a certified New York State Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
We're in the Business of Growing Your Business.
Among all the digital agencies in the world, SGD Advertising is one of the few that specializes in advertising, marketing, branding, and public relations with a spotlight focused exclusively on accounts who target seniors, boomers, and adult children... View SGD Advertising profile
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Novato, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Building Better Brands
We are a full-service creative branding & design agency based in Las Vegas Nevada. Since 2006 we have been in the business of creating, building, maintaining and evolving brand experiences through our strategy, design, development, SEO, online marketing and social media services... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Show more
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We Build Brands That Stick, Not Just Click
Well review your website, SEO, and digital presence, then send you a personalized report with insights and recommendations to help you grow... View all reviews
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Master Mindset - One Unified All-Inclusive Strategy
Marketing House is your one-stop shop for globally smart, locally tuned, and result-driven marketing solutions... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Are Ready To Serve You Differently.
The Brand Development Group (BDG) possesses over 50+ combined years of experience and prides itself in offering holistic solutions to brands around the world. Our integrated approach saves clients time and money, while BDG executes each campaign with personalized care, as if it was our own... View The Brand Development Group, LLC profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Covington, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/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... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
- Show more
- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Igniting Creativity, Fueling Success: Your Vision, Our Strategy
We specialize in strategy and design to assist our clients in enhancing their online presence and fulfilling their marketing goals... View Erika Dawkins Communications profile
Top Services:
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
When You've Outgrown "Good Enough"
EGC Group is the all-in performance marketing agency for brands that have outgrown good enough. We blend media, search, social, creative and Performance PR with deep vertical expertise to help ambitious brands get noticed, get chosen and turn interest into action... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- CRO
- PPC
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Melville, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Relationship Focused. Story Driven. Creatively Wild at Heart.
Novedia Creative works with individuals and brands who are purpose-driven and ready to unlock their growth potential, increase their impact, and improve their digital footprint. If you are tired of the hustle, stress and overwhelm, reach out to us for a free breakthrough call, so your journey to more... View Novedia Creative profile
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose the Top Public Relations Agency in the US
What outcomes can the best public relations firm in the US help a brand achieve?
The best public relations firm in the US helps brands achieve outcomes across awareness, credibility, and risk, including:
- Stronger third-party validation through coverage quality, authoritative backlinks, and authoritative mentions
- Higher share of voice compared to competitors in priority outlets
- Reinforced authority via quality thought leadership content, such as keynote invites, analyst quotes, and podcast interviews
- Category positioning by clarifying market expertise through consistent narratives
- Higher lift around launches or market entries, increasing lead generation and customer conversion rates
- Crisis readiness and impact reduction through faster and more coordinated responses to an issue
- Better talent perception through employee advocacy campaigns and employer coverage, increasing applicant volume and quality
According to Edelman’s report, businesses say that corporate communications are accountable for driving these outcomes:
- Media coverage: 87%
- Employee engagement: 79%
- Brand reputation: 69%
- Thought leadership opportunities: 67%
- Social media engagement: 66%
- Brand perception: 54%
- Decrease in negative publicity or crises: 54%
How do I know if a PR company in the United States is top-tier?
The top public relations firms in the United States deliver consistent execution, measurable impact, and strategic clarity. Search for these traits:
- Business to PR translation: Converting revenue goals into PR priorities, such as who to influence, what to be known for, and which moments matter. In fact, 96% of communication leaders rely on data to drive better decisions.
- Category and buyer fluency: Understanding the US influence chain for your market, and having connections to outlets that actually shape your buyers.
- Narrative quality and proof discipline: Pressure-test claims, sharpen positioning, and build proof, so stories are defensible, not promotional.
- Earned journalist trust: Operating with relevance and audience understanding for higher journalist response and easier coverage. 86% of journalist rejection is due to beat and audience misalignment.
- Editorial-grade writing and packaging: Strong pitch samples, executive POV memos, and professional press materials. 59% of businesses report that storytelling and content creation are valuable in PR.
- Proven workflows and reporting system: Clear cadence, defined approvals, escalation paths, and regular reporting that connects outputs with measurable business impact.
What are the biggest red flags when evaluating PR agencies?
Here are the biggest warning signs that usually lead to wasted spend or poor outcomes:
- Guaranteed media placements: No one can ethically guarantee earned coverage, as outlets independently decide what gets published.
- Unsupervised outsourced pitching: Automation or offloaded outreach without QC leads to irrelevant pitches and mistakes that can burn journalist trust and damage your brand.
- Spray-and-pray outreach: Mass blasting or automation-first pitching can get your domain, spokesperson, or agency flagged.
- Conflicts of interest: If they represent your direct competitors, assume divided incentives.
- Risky tactics: Astroturfing, fake reviews, undisclosed paid placements, or black hat practices result in penalties and lower customer trust.
- Lack of crisis protocols: Firms without documented crisis processes leave brands exposed, as delayed or uncoordinated responses increase reputational and financial risk.
What should I provide to a B2B public relations firm before kickoff?
Before kickoff, a brand should prepare the following to help a PR agency avoid a slow start and weak messaging:
- Core messaging document: Defines positioning and consistent narratives tied to key PR metrics like share of voice and message penetration.
- Executive bios and spokespeople details: Needed for targeted placement and credibility in tiered outlets that value expert quotes.
- Product or service roadmap: Helps align PR with launches and milestones, enabling timely earned coverage.
- Customer proof and case studies: Third-party proof points support reputation, while PR measurement frameworks use sentiment and reach to show impact.
- Media assets: Logos and product imagery supporting storytelling and multimedia coverage.
- Legal and compliance constraints: Essential for regulated markets to ensure accurate, approved claims.
- Competitor list: Share of voice and competitive context are core PR measurement metrics.
- Crisis escalation contacts: PR crisis frameworks prioritize rapid response and consistent messaging to protect reputation.
- Marketing calendar: Aligns PR with campaigns and events to maximize reach and avoid conflicts.
What questions should I ask top public relations agencies in the United States before hiring one?
Ask the US PR agency these questions:
Relevant Background
- What types of PR campaigns do you specialize in, and which US industries do you work with most often?
- Can you share recent US-based case studies similar to our industry, size, or growth stage?
- Can you share sample reports or dashboards from current or recent US clients?
Services and Processes
- What is your PR process, from narrative development to pitching and follow-ups?
- How do you handle approvals, revisions, and urgent requests during active campaigns?
- How do you adjust strategy when coverage or momentum does not meet expectations?
- What tools or systems do you use for media tracking, outreach, and collaboration?
Related to Your Project
- How do you decide which US publications, journalist beats, and story angles are right for a brand like ours?
- How do you define and measure PR success beyond impressions and press clips?
- What does your reporting include, and how often will we receive performance updates?
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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.
About The Author and Expert Reviewer
Jelena Relić has hundreds of top-ranking articles and a lifestyle & culture magazine she calls The MAN. She gained valuable content and SEO experience working at Digital Circle and Neil Sahota, which she now uses to deliver top-quality B2B content at DesignRush, particularly in the creative industry.
Mariana Delgado is the Head of Marketing at DesignRush, with more than ten years of experience across digital marketing, sales management, search, and video advertising. Since joining DesignRush, she has delivered 3× site-traffic growth and 2× growth in monthly revenue by building scalable, performance-led programs that connect acquisition, content, and brand across channels. Her campaigns have achieved a 5:1 ROAS.