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Experience Digital Marketing Done Right.
Cindtoro is a full service marketing company that specalizes in working with professional services companies who are looking to increase their brand exposure, leads while closing gaps in CRM platforms to reduce advertising waste... View Cindtoro Digital Marketing Corp. profile
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Advertising
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- Location
- Longwood, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strategic Communications That Shape Culture
NST provides high-level public relations and strategic brand positioning to create impact in media and culture... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Web Design & Development Company | Digital Marketing Services
Vedhas Technology Solutions enables enterprises to compete better in the market place using IT as a strategic tool. Incidentally we also optimize operations, create strategic, operational and transformational solutions, and increase shareholder value... View Vedhas Technology's portfolio
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Bothell, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Best Marketing SEO you can trust
Marketing Local SEO offers services such as web design, SEO, Digital Marketing, Logo Design, Graphic Design PPC Marketing, etc... View Marketing Local SEO profile
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- SEO
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- Location
- Apache Junction, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Tapping The Transformative Potential Of Weaving Powerful Stories
Berkeley Communications lights up the B2B PR and communications industry by incorporating a dash of Hollywood's storytelling techniques. From brand engagement to influential PR pieces, we bring an exciting twist to your content that will captivate audiences on a global scale... View Berkeley Communications profile
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
An Extension of You.
gmarketing started for a simple reason: to tell a small business's story. Of course, there are many marketing companies out there, but not many genuinely embody the small business as their own... View G-mktg profile
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elevating Brands, Amplifying Impact.
This full-service marketing and communications agency, based in the United States, in New Yorks Hudson Valley region, delivers strategic public relations, advertising, and branding solutions that drive measurable results. With a dynamic approach, they help businesses and organizations build powerful... View all reviews
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- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Web Development
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Goshen, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Truth, Beauty, Efficiency
Big Drift Marketing specializes in working within your budget to keep the best ROI possible... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Whitefish, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Thompson and Co. Public Relations is a national PR firm specializing in brand messaging, media relations, social media strategy, event coordination, crisis planning and more for a wide range of industries and non-profit clients. With offices in New York City, Houston, Texas, and Anchorage, Alaska, our... View Thompson & Company profile
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- SEO
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- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Always a Good Idea
Sunday Brunch Agency is a full-service communications company in Orange County. Founded on an exclusive custom approach to work with people and businesses we are passionate about. We provide a white glove approach for each client that’s custom & effective to meet your goals... View SUNDAY BRUNCH AGENCY profile
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Web Development
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Social Media Marketing & Strategy.
Offering Strategic Communication And Social Media Marketing Services. PCS crafts compelling stories that promote organizations, build communities, and enhance reputations... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Trenton, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Ideas Transform
Planit is an award-winning independent marketing and advertising agency specializing in creative solutions that elevate brand value and build strong customer relationships. Since 1995, they have been transforming brands with innovative strategies and measurable results... View all reviews
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- Market Research
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Web Design
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Get Featured. Expert Press Services.
Pace Press Group is a Los Angelesbased boutique PR agency founded in 2024. The firm specializes in guaranteed media placements across hundreds of top-tier outlets, serving entrepreneurs, startups, corporations and visa applicants with strategic storytelling, content creation and SEO-driven coverage... View Pace Social Media profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- SEO
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Creative Marketing Agency
Becca is a creative marketing agency with offices in New York + Chicago + LA. We believe in the power of elegant PR that which is largely invisible. We are skilled at identifying great stories and proficient at telling them in a variety of ways through beautiful photography, expert media relations, dynamic... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Award Winning PR Firm
Bospar is an award-winning boutique tech PR firm of highly seasoned professionals who exist to make the absolute most of your breakthrough ideas, technologies, products and solutions. We’re organized for the toughest jobs and the most spectacular results... View Bospar profile
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We Live by a Simple PR Philosophy: Everybody at This Table Eats.
Snackbox is a creative PR laboratory that combines design thinking and the art of storytelling to deliver spectacular results for our clients. Our areas of expertise include media relations, crisis management, media training, content creation, social media and research and analytics... View Snackbox profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Advertising & Marketing Excellence
Odato Marketing Group is a 15-year-old agency based in Sarasota, FL, and Pittsburgh, PA that specializes in lead generation, advertising, PR, inbound, digital, and video marketing... View Odato Marketing Group profile
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- Branding
- Advertising
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Advertising & Marketing Excellence
On Ideas is an award-winning creative marketing agency with locations in Jacksonville, FL, and Sarasota, FL. Our ideas span digital, social, traditional & mobile media... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
PR - Differently
We know why you’re here: you want to get noticed, drive traffic, get hired, make sales. Our job is to help you raise your visibility in ways that are consistent with who you are and that put your story in front of the right people... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Market Research
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Get Marketing That Works!
Doing business for more than 11 years! Trust our experience to create eye-catching branding via beautiful and effective projects for any service your company needs!... View Emerald Sky Group profile
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- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Branding
- Public Relations
- SEO
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- Location
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
For the Groundbreakers Creating the Future of Entertainment.
As entertainment consumption continues to evolve, so must the communications strategies that support it. Every story needs to be uniquely approached with strategic execution. With a blend of innovative and proven techniques, we ensure the stories we tell reach the right audiences, and more importantly... View Motiv PR profile
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Connecting Businesses and Customers - Creatively
TLC Marketing Consultants is a full-service marketing agency, certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). We believe quality always comes first, service after that. We are committed to building positive relationships with our... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Building Strong Brands
Punch is an innovative PR agency that has evolved and outsmarted traditional public relations methods... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Telling Engaging Brand Stories
919 Marketing is a powerhouse of marketing professionals that help increase sales and brand awareness for their clients. With Emmy award-winning journalists to creative content gurus, 919 has been on the forefront since 1996 with being located near Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. So whether you're a... View all reviews
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Protect and Promote Your Reputation With Gadook.
Gadook - 5 Star Reputation is a reputation management and branding company based in Orlando, FL. With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in online reputation management services for both individuals and companies, helping them maintain a positive online presence and build their brand... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Kissimmee, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Building Brands. Making Connections
Schipani PR is a boutique public relations and social media marketing firm that specializes in social media marketing, small- to medium-sized businesses, lifestyle, and professional services. We are ideally suited to immediately grasp your big-picture and are capable of coming up with innovative solutions... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Stamford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
DR and Associates is a boutique marketing firm
Woman-owned and led marketing and communications team specializing in multi-channel marketing, communications, media relations, advertising and business growth... View DR & Associates profile
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Building Brands That Matter.
CVR is an Indy-based independent communications agency that specializes in Building Brands That Matter. As an integrated agency, we uncover compelling insights to make customers genuinely care about your brand. With a focus on outcomes and a versatile range of services, including advertising, public relations... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Triumph Through Innovation.
We are a full-service, independent brand innovation agency creating work that truly resonates. Our efforts not only earn awards but also deliver tangible business results for our partners... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
CREATING AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS WITH A SIDE OF GOOD CARMA
Carma Connected is a full-service communications agency dedicated to making connections, and building your brand. Also a full-service public relations and marketing firm in Nevada specializing in the hospitality, entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, consumer and nightlife arenas. Our well-rounded communications... View Carma Connected profile
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From end to end: Strategies. Goals. Results.
At Stretch PR, we set goals and we achieve them stretching to deliver results beyond expectations. We do this by developing creative strategies that garner attention, setting goals, executing flawlessly and measuring results... View Stretch PR LLC profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Video Production
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Solve the Success Puzzle with Content & Marketing
The Writing Detectives offers a diverse range of services, tailored to meet your unique business needs. From content marketing and social media management to public relations, website design, and beyond, our expert team is dedicated to creating captivating content that drives results... View The Writing Detective profile
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Skiatook, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Elevate Your Brand To New Heights
Alpyne Strategy is a privately held marketing & social media agency with a headquarters in Murfreesboro, TN, serving clients nationwide. We help your brand elevate to new heights... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Web Development
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- Location
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We're a branding and marketing agency that loves to help destinations realize what's possible.
A branding, marketing, and consulting firm called Imagine creates distinctive, genuine destination brands. Every plan we create is truly unique to each engagement and is based on in-depth study and experience gained only through years of marketing... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Design Services
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- Location
- Manassas, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Promoting Your Brand
A full-service agency, we design and execute strategic communications programs that support your business objectives and communicate your messages effectively. Our offices in Miami and Orlando provide thorough coverage of Florida and strategic jumping-off points for Latin America... View all reviews
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- Branding
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
OUTTHINK. OUTDO. OUTPERFORM
L&S is a full-service advertising agency focused on using insights to develop all-emcompassing, award-winning campaigns that have proven results... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
Digital Done Right
Padilla builds brands. Protects reputations. Creates high-impact communication strategies. And delivers fresh ideas that inspire action among consumers, investors, employees, community leaders, and other people pivotal to our client's success... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Video Production
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Where Your Missions Becomes Our Mission
Pinnacle Communications is a marketing agency that works to create positive change... View Pinnacle Communications Resource Company profile
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Interactive Marketing Simplified for You
Spritz is a complete package for companies looking to expand their reach and connect with customers. This boutique marketing agency incorporates interactive technologies and traditional tactics into their services, creating powerful strategies that build strategic partnerships and grow businesses... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Design Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Full-service marketing, communications and branding laser-focused on capital markets and fintech
Forefront Communications is an award-winning strategic communications firm -- part PR, part content, part digital marketing, part creative -- that's laser-focused on propelling fintech and capital markets firms to the forefront... View all reviews
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- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Public Relations
- Digital Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Making life a little more beautiful one pixel at a time, we elevate brands with great ideas.
Our small but mighty squad is made of the best in the biz interweb intellectuals, visual artists, marketing savants and digital wizards. We celebrate both creative collaboration and individual initiative to accomplish great things. We identify upcoming trends and beat them to the punch, but always with class... View all reviews
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SiteNative offers affordable web design and marketing solutions.
SiteNative offers affordable web design and marketing solutions to help businesses and entrepreneurs to scale up with our expert team... View SiteNative profile
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Design Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Strategy + Storytelling + Design For Mission-driven Impact.
GLG Studio is a Black-owned creative strategy and communications studio based in Los Angeles and Oakland. We help mission-driven organizations and public-sector partners translate complex work into clear, culturally fluent campaigns that build trust and drive action. We blend stakeholder-informed strategy... View GLG Studio profile
Top Services:
- Branding
- Advertising
- Market Research
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Shaping the culture of your brand
As a full-service public relations and design agency we aim to lay your brand's foundation first then we turn things up a notch with strategic media relations strategies. We specialize in media relations campaigns that has a strong focus on community, lifestyle, food, and beverage... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Northville, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rankings that convert
We develop customized strategies with precision and expertise to uncover the ranking factor you need to grow your business. Our approach ensures your brand shines in various digital platforms, capturing the attention of your target audience. We are dedicated to one goal: revolutionizing business growth... View Ranking Factor profile
Top Services:
- Branding
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Casper, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strategic Communications Fueled by Innovation
Porter Novelli is one of the world’s leading public relations agencies. This title is achieved by identifying and activating against key insights that drive transformational change-- going beyond just “solving a problem.”... View all reviews
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Leff helps clients conceive, develop, and design content to meet the highest standards of intellectual, editorial, and visual integrity... View Leff profile
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Our strength is creating experiences that bring brands to life and drive consumers to action. Our creative work is guided by data analysis that drives an integrated mix of social strategy, influencer marketing, content creation, distribution, media relations and very smart, succinct paid media... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Minneapolis-based Full Service Online Marketing Agency
Whether you are a small business owner attempting to define who and how to market your services, or an established brand attempting to polish your current strategy, we can help. The face of marketing has changed and is changing every day... View all reviews
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketing that shatters the status quo.
We will be recognized as the transformative marketing firm driven by our creative and innovative solutions because our customers deserve life-changing results that shatter the status quo... View all reviews
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
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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?
Why People Trust DesignRush
Rated 4.8 on Google and 4.7 on Trustpilot, DesignRush Agency Directory is a reliable resource for finding public relations firms in the United States. We owe this to our executive selection team, which follows a strict screening process when featuring agencies on the platform, assessing key performance indicators, like portfolio, client reviews, and industry reputation.
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DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
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.