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Where Higher Education Growth Begins.
GradLabs is education management that provides content, website relaunches, and SEO services... View GradLabs profile
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Bellevue, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Creating Brands That Thrive
Thread Marketing Group is an agency comprised of strategic specialists; experts in branding, communications technology, digital advertising, public/media relations, inbound marketing, and social media... View Thread Marketing Group profile
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Toledo, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Dare to Dream & Achieve
At Satori, our team is passionate about unleashing success for your business. With us by your side, your business can achieve more than just a flashy ad or clever Tweet. You get personalized strategies tailored to fit the individual and company needs better... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Helping you accomplish your mission
Firespring has been dedicated to helping people achieve their goals for more than 25 years. We help clients create a plan that is both challenging and fun, one that leads to success... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Launch Your Business Into Orbit!
Orbit Local is a Jacksonville SEO company that goes beyond the ordinary to help local businesses succeed. Our custom digital marketing strategies produce top-notch websites designed for maximum search engine visibility, driving valuable leads and producing real results!... View all reviews
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Development
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The PR Company You Can Trust
FDLC is a human-centric communications firm located in Louisville, Kentucky, with a mission to enhance communities by working with individuals and companies. As storytellers, FDLC specializes in crafting compelling narratives about individuals and organizations making a positive impact. We offer a wide range... View Fleur De Lis Communications profile
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Results-based, digitally-focused.
BLD Marketing is a one-stop shop for success in the building materials industry. Our digital capabilities, strategic marketing services and specialized implementation resources provide our clients with an unbeatable foundation to grow their business faster than ever before! With BLD's guidance, you can... View BLD profile
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Sharing Stories and Experiences That Bring Professional Growth
Food Shelter is the go-to communications agency to elevate and achieve success in hospitality and real estate businesses. With creative perspectives and measurable campaigns tailored to budgets and targets, we offer candid counsel that makes us essential allies for marketing goals. Harnessing stories, images... View Food Shelter profile
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Enabling Businesses Reach Newer Heights
The Dennis PR Group is a highly efficient and effective public relations firm based in Connecticut. Our rapid response to your financial services PR and marketing needs sets us apart, ensuring everything runs smoothly... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
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- Location
- West Hartford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We Bring the Talent, You Focus on Success.
Partner with us for comprehensive business solutions. Whether you need long-term recruitment support or streamlined operational assistance, we offer tailored expertise to meet your unique requirements. Our dual-support approach ensures efficient, effective solutions that drive your business forward... View Àbíké Assist profile
Top Services:
- Branding
- HR Outsourcing
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Linden, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Truth in data. Proof in performance.
Merkle is a leading technology-enabled, data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company. For over 30 years, Fortune 1,000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with us to build and maximize the value of their customer portfolios... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Advertising
- eCommerce
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Award-Winning Communications Firm
Based in Sarasota, Fla., ATLARGE is an award-winning, boutique communications firm for brands that want to be seen, be heard, and be known... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Strategies Customized for Your Goals
lotus823 is an award-winning integrated marketing communications agency offering a wide range of services that collectively work together to help increase brand visibility both online and offline. Combining creative genius, smart thinking, and analytical acumen, our innovative communications model utilizes a... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Ocean Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Engaging in media buying with expertise
We are a team of seasoned marketing strategists, driven by a distinctive skill set that encompasses key areas such as public relations, media communications, content creation, media buying, and social/digital marketing. Our specialized focus lies in the realm of outdoor branding, where we excel at... View King Eider Communications profile
Top Services:
- SEO
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital Marketing & Web Design Services For Businesses Of All Sizes.
MM Brands offers services such as Web Design, Digital Marketing, Social Media Management, Graphic Design Multimedia, Production Event Management etc... View all reviews
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Cape Coral, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Strategic Communication. Proven Results.
Founded in 1985, The Walton Group Inc. is a full-service public relations and advertising agency designed to help businesses and non-profit organizations establish and reach their communication goals. We provide strategic communication planning and advertising expertise to businesses throughout Utah County... View The Walton Group profile
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Provo, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Creative PR + Marketing Agency
Ajenda Public Relations is a national full service PR, marketing, and creative agency based in Orange County, CA and specializing in the restaurant and hospitality industries. We pride ourselves on being highly creative and come up with engaging campaigns & activations for our clients to reach consumers and... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Refreshing Digital Marketing with Real Results.
Lemonade Stand is a full-service digital marketing agency that excels in providing clients around the world with tangible, measurable results for their online business and presence. We specialize in Website Development, Web design, SEO, PPC, Social Media Marketing, Analytics, and Video Production... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Orem, Utah
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Archer Malmo is an integrated marketing agency with offices in Memphis and Austin.
Archer Malmo is an integrated marketing and advertising agency with offices in Memphis and Austin... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Hudson Cutler & Co. is a technology-driven marketing and communications company that develops great ideas to address the most complex business and social challenges. With industry-leading experts in branding, social media, technology development, research & insights, paid media and public relations, Hudson... View Hudson Cutler profile
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Marketing. Advertising. PR.
Full service marketing communication, public relations and events firm. Passionate about creating conversations that help brands win by engaging with cultures in a memorable, powerful way... View CCOM Group profile
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Research-Driven Creativity, Stronger Brand Connections.
A research-driven creative agency specializing in brand development, marketing, advertising, web, PR, research, public outreach, and strategic communications to strengthen the bond between consumers and brands... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Start Knocking- your clients are waiting.
Knock Marketing and Design can handle all of your marketing needs- from jaw dropping logo designs to unique collateral pieces. Knock Marketing specializes in all things web and design and will customize a package to fit your goals AND budget. Find out why we have an exceptional reputation... View Knock Marketing + Design profile
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital + social marketing agency. We specialize in short attention spans.
Our focus is on helping brands effectively engage with millennials across the fast-moving social digital landscape... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Public Relations
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- Location
- California, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A Creative Force Ready To Take Your Brand To The Next Level
Branding Los Angeles is a digital creative agency focused on branding and strategic marketing for the full spectrum of companies that are wanting to take their brand to the next level. We specialize in creative storytelling from logo design and brand creation to website development and commercials... View all reviews
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A global brand experience agency
VMLY&R is a global AdTech & brand experience agency that harnesses creativity, technology, and culture to create connected brands... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Startup Marketing Done Right
Experience exponential growth with GrowthExpertz, a leading remote digital marketing consultancy. Our team of startup marketing experts specializes in helping recently funded B2B and B2C startups scale rapidly, globally. We focus on full-stack remote strategy and execution across ten growth channels. With our... View GrowthExpertz profile
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design Build Promote
Website layout and administration is a necessary facet of our digital advertising firm. Our experts don't simply stop certainly there. Throughout the years, our team has developed ideal website concept plans for service businesses. These package deals consist of all you need to have to construct the best... View Allshouse Designs profile
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Bothell, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We'll make your marketing work.
A woman-owned, award-winning marketing and public relations firm that is laser focused on getting results for clients. Based in San Diego and with a satellite office in Los Angeles, TW2 primarily represents professional service, business-to-business and non-profit organizations... View TW2 profile
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Marketing & Communications Agency
360 Marketing & PR is a full-service agency specializing in integrated marketing communications and PR services. Visit our website for more information... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Camden, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Full-service PR, marketing and creative agency.
The Pollack Group is an innovative agency that specializes in delivering powerful brand experiences. Our team of experts, Brand Psychologists, Audience Behavior Analysts, Content Creators, and Master Communicators, unlock the potential of your organization with meaningful strategies designed to foster loyalty... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Let's Talk Success
The CuriousCheck team is composed of digital marketing experts who offer SEO, video advertising and a unique directory of free software. We are known for our skills and knowledge in the field... View CuriousCheck profile
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kennesaw, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Modern Solutions for Modern Communities
Community Associates and Modern Press (CAMP) is dedicated to helping businesses grow by leveraging their most valuable asset: their community. CAMP takes a public affairs approach to business and marketing, utilizing community engagement and brand building through targeted advertising to effectively promote... View Community Associates & Modern Press profile
Top Services:
- SEO
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Building Long-Lasting Relationships Through Affiliate Programs
PromoAffiliates is a one-stop-shop for everything and anything marketing. From filling bulk SEO blog orders to experimental campaigns, PromoAffiliates has got you covered on your journey from zero to hero! Let’s get the ball rolling – let us know how we can help make this venture an epic success story... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
AGENCY OF NOW
A full-service agency for brand and digital interaction is EFK. We are a group of strategists, programmers, designers, web designers, and creative technologists building cutting-edge experiences for the connected world of today, both online and offline. We tell tales using pixels, paper, social media, video... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Trenton, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We Are Creators
Aidan James is a creative agency that brings brands and people together with a multidisciplinary approach, combining strategy and creativity to build brand experiences... View all reviews
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Creative Alchemists: Forging Communities, Branding Magic, and Creative Wizardry
We are The Brass.Angel Group, a full-service creative agency dedicated to providing innovative solutions. Our mission is to foster fresh thinking and offer top-notch consulting to drive transformative change... View The Brass.Angel Group profile
Top Services:
- Advertising
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Serving music on a global scale.
Sungate is a globally acclaimed record label based in New York & Los Angeles. Mariami - the creator, main artist and visionary behind Sungate - leads the firm in its quest to deliver music across the world. She has laid out a strategy for assisting other young artists in pursuit of their musical ambitions and... View Sungate Records profile
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Just What Your Business Needs.
We are a woman-owned, full service digital marketing and advertising agency based in East Providence, RI. We offer any service related to creative marketing, advertising, web development, SEO, photo/video & more. DDL can do it all! Visit our website for more information... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- East Providence, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Bold Strategy. Creative Impact. Real Results.
Pedroza Media is a Miami Beach-based creative agency specializing in digital marketing, content creation, and influencer-driven brand growth. We craft impactful strategies that elevate visibility and engagement across social platforms... View Pedroza Media profile
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Create Unforgettable Brand Experiences
Southport Marketing is a Camarillo-based experiential marketing agency that creates memorable, high-impact brand activations, live events, sponsorships, and consumer experiences that connect audiences with brands nationwide. Their full-service approach blends strategic creativity with seamless execution to... View all reviews
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- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
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- Location
- Camarillo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We Make Mojo Happen!
We are J.O. AGENCY! We are founded in 1998 by Jennifer Henderson. We have quietly influenced the aesthetic of our city and championed our clients around the globe... View J.O. AGENCY's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our mission is to to deliver better relationships, service, and results while consistently accomplishing and exceeding our clients’ expectations. We strive to maintain a high level of professionalism in the eyes of our clients, the media, the industry and the public. And, of course, to get people talking... View all reviews
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
JPA Health is an independent, full-service agency. Our exclusive focus on health means that our life science and public health clients can count on a team with experience and perspective to deliver results. Our approach incorporates a proprietary tool that enables us to understand how conversations take place... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Right Message. Right Place. Real Results.
Heron is an award-winning entertainment marketing and lifestyle communications agency. Our comprehensive results-driven campaigns are ROI-proven and help garner attention that leads to real bottom line results.Our robust local, national and international campaigns include not only Public Relations and... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Next Generation of Ad Agencies
McMillan & Phillips (M&P) Digital Creative Agency is founded on combining stunning creative with detailed analytics. Our team of creatives is paired with analysts to provide our clients with actionable insights from digital marketing campaigns... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Storytelling for Brands
At Aam Creative, we aspire to be the voice of your brand. Our women-led team consists of big thinkers from all corners of the globe - storytellers, designers, and strategists with a unique understanding of niche cultural groups or customers. We'll fill in any gaps between you and your ideal market through... View all reviews
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Great Things Happen When We Work Together
Transform your business into a powerhouse with our expert marketing solutions. Our highly experienced team of professionals will provide you with a tailored data-driven approach that takes your brand to new heights!... View all reviews
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- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Vermilion, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
What Your Business Needs to Thrive
Sun Kissed Media is a full-service marketing agency making powerful marketing simple and accessible. For one flat monthly rate, we deliver everything from social media and SEO to print design and paid ads... View Sun Kissed Media profile
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Show more
- Location
- Wantagh, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rule the Jungle
Roar Media is a strategic, digital-first, full-stack marketing firm that combines imagination and common sense to deliver audience engagement and brand relevancy. The agency combines many perspectives from its skilled team of investigative reporters, industry strategists, data analysts, technologists... View all reviews
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- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Coral Gables, Florida
- 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.