The top Public Relations agencies in 2026 are 5W Public Relations, Atlas Marketing, and PRETO BUSINESS, selected from 206 agencies vetted by DesignRush on the basis of verified client reviews (4.5 avg. rating), project outcomes and industry expertise. 5W Public Relations leads the ranking for Public Relations, followed by Atlas Marketing and PRETO BUSINESS.
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PR Agency of the Year. Earned media, digital marketing, and GEO that move business.
5W is a public relations firm founded in 2003, headquartered in New York with additional offices in Miami and Tampa. The team combines earned media, crisis communications, and generative engine optimization for Fortune 500 and IPO-stage clients such as Zeta, Nokia, and Vizio...
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We tell stories for companies that build things.
We tell stories for companies who build things. Each story is designed to help your customers make a decision - hire or buy from you. These stories include elements of marketing strategy, public relations, crisis communications, social media, digital marketing, and website design and development...
Top Services:
Reputation Management
Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
Creative Services
Design Services
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Location
Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$235/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
9 Projects Listed
Atlas Marketing Services
Reputation Management
Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
Creative Services
Design Services
Social Media Marketing
Event Marketing
Market Research
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International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG)
Kokosing Industrial
JRM Construction Management
International Association of Ironworkers
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Metal Construction Association (MCA)
Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal
PJ Dick
Lane Enterprises, LLC
Wohlsen Construction
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Atlas Marketing Reviews & Testimonials
Rich Barcaskey Executive Director at Constructors Association of Western PA
5.0★
Marketing Strategy Review from Rich Barcaskey
Atlas has grown the readership of our publications and sharpened how we talk to our members. They're responsive, they hit their deadlines, and their attention to detail is obvious in everything they touch.
William Shea Safety Director at HVAC Company
5.0★
Crisis Management Review from William Shea
Our team walked away from that training genuinely more aware of how to handle a crisis, I could see it in their engagement afterward. Atlas delivered everything on time and followed up like true professionals.
Tina Wolff Business Development at Kokosing Industrial
4.8★
Marketing Review from Tina Wolff
We needed a technical proposal turned around fast, and even when our own team ran behind, Atlas stayed nimble and kept a positive attitude through it all. The final product was polished and easy to follow, despite how technical the content was.
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Elevating Your Brand, Together: We're Your Digital Marketing Partner
Preto Business ranks among PR companies blending PR services with growth hacking, business development, and online reputation management. With offices in St. Petersburg, Florida, Sacramento, and Johannesburg, the team pairs digital marketing with public affairs and GR work...
Public Media Solution is one of the best raising Public relations and Advertising Agency in Pune. We help you build a favourable and lasting image of your brand and ensure that your messages reach far and wide...
If you're a marketing leader at a challenger brand, you need an ally who works as hard as you do. A partner who respects your budget. A team that understands the pressure to drive measurable growth, defend market share, and make every dollar accountable. That's where The Miller Group comes in...
Serving automotive, defense, and heavy equipment brands, CMB Automotive stands among top PR firms folding PR into campaigns spanning digital, print, and events. Based in Royal Oak, Michigan, with a UK office in London, the agency has worked with Cummins and Tag Dynamics for over 18 years...
Champion of the Challenger Brand. We Help You Take on Your Industry Gorillas and Win.
Built around Challenger Brand Marketing, Gumas has expanded into PR firms territory, adding PR support alongside brand strategy, creative, and social media for resource-constrained brands. Based in San Francisco since 1984, the agency has served SanDisk, Netgear, and the 49ers Foundation...
Ideas That Create Change Through Strategic Communications
Landis Communications ranks among the top PR firms in San Francisco, pairing media relations with GEO and AI search optimization through its Search Everywhere PR framework. Founded 36 years ago, the agency has secured coverage in The New York Times for clients including Whole Foods and UCSF...
Rock Kitchen Harris thrives on a harmonious blend of creativity, camaraderie and diversity through our advertising, design, creative and digital marketing services...
B2B visibility built for the AI search era. PR, SEO, content, and AI strategy — aligned.
Idea Grove is a B2B pr agency based in Dallas, Texas, serving B2B technology, manufacturing, and logistics brands nationwide since 2005. The team secures earned media placements aligned with SEO and AI visibility through its proprietary Trust Signals Framework methodology...
Specializing exclusively in healthcare, Activate Health works as a PR company for health plans, pharma, and hospital systems, pairing PR with advertising and digital marketing. With offices in Nashville and Phoenix, the 15-year-old agency counts Aetna, Optum, and CVS Health among its clients...
At Dog&Pony, we create solutions that work. Whether it is companies, charities, NGOs or government agencies, we strive to be effective, and if possible, have a positive social effect with our work. That’s kinda boring, you might think? Well, we beg to differ...
Finance & Professional Services PR for Companies of All Sizes
Dukas Linden is one of the public relations companies focused exclusively on finance, serving asset and wealth management, fintech, and blockchain clients. Headquartered in New York, the firm secures media placements and broadcast segments for clients including Neuberger Berman and Raymond James...
Global Leader in CEO, Executive, and Corporate Branding
Ascendant Group ranks among PR firms specializing in CEO and executive branding, pairing public relations with social media, design, and reputation management. Headquartered in Newark, Delaware, the firm's clients have been featured in CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg over 20 years...
Organic growth systems for B2B brands - optimized for both search and AI engines.
Omniscient is an organic growth agency that drives attributable business outcomes for B2B brands through SEO, AI search, content, CRO, and digital PR...
Founded in 2020, we've quickly become the trusted partner for brands seeking to amplify their voice and redefine success. Experience the difference with Brandinc PR where your story meets its full potential...
At Gashpar, our expertise lies in the art of transforming brief and transient interactions into enduring and meaningful relationships. We understand the pivotal role that sustained connections play in the success of any venture, and our specialized approach is dedicated to fostering these relationships...
Dr. Mir Damoon Mir established the multinational advertising, marketing, and branding agency known as Zigma8 | 360° creative communications in 2014. The company's headquarters are located in Tehran, and it also maintains offices in Ontario, Dusseldorf, Kyiv, and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), among other places...
Marsden Marketing is an award-winning B2B full-service digital marketing agency delivering strategy, branding, content and demand generation programs that drive revenue growth. Serving clients worldwide, we are a Salesforce/Pardot Partner and the premier HubSpot Partner based in Atlanta...
We are a social media agency based in the heart of England with extensive international experience.We offer creative and bespoke social media management to clients in the UK and all over the world. We are experts at creating a social media marketing strategy designed to get the results you’re looking for...
Full-service GEO. We make brands the answer in search.
Siege Media is a full-service GEO agency for brands that want to win in search and AI. We help high-growth startups and enterprises drive traditional search and LLM visibility through SEO/GEO consulting, content marketing, affiliate partnerships, Reddit marketing, and digital PR...
Elliott Stares is the only British PR professional in Miami with global agency experience and more than 28 years of international public relations and marketing communications expertise in the luxury and lifestyle sector. ESPR was relocated to South Florida from London, after working on some of Europe's...
We are a results-driven, boutique-sized agency headquartered in Southern California with an office in New York City and a trusted global PR agency network offering international reach from a local office. Our areas of specialization are TMT (Telecom Media Technology), entertainment marketing, and we are...
Chemistry PR & Multimedia is a St. Louisbased communications agency delivering strategic PR, crisis communications, and in-house video production. We help organizations improve visibility, protect reputation, and tell clear, compelling stories that move audiences...
First in social. Only social. The original social media agency.
Founded in 2007, Ignite Social Media was created to offer leading consumer brands the services of a full-service agency dedicated exclusively to social media marketing...
Search-first SEO agency specialising in Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO). We help brands build visibility across Google and LLMs, focusing on authority, trust and turning search into measurable revenue...
Sōvyn is a full-service public relations, marketing, and communications agency specializing exclusively in healthcare, health tech, biotech, life sciences, and dental tech. The agency helps healthcare organizations build brand visibility, establish thought leadership, and generate business through...
A marketing agency specializing in digital communication. Based in Italy and Dubai.
We love to challenge ourselves and find opportunities for growth. For us, professionalism also comes from the human side, where growing up is more crucial than ever...
Racepoint Global excels as a comprehensive reputation management, public relations and communications agency, crafting compelling brand narratives that transcend media channels. Our suite of services encompasses brand strategy, reputation management, content development, thought leadership, event management...
By encompassing all business-focused creative disciplines and rejecting the conventional barriers that lead to siloed thinking amongst crafts, we invented the Commercial creativity TM approach more than 20 years ago. It's our dedication to looking for best practices rather than rehashing outdated methods...
We are a creative digital agency based in Sydney. With digital thinking central to our work, our breadth of strategic, creative and design thinkers have developed a way of working that solves today's communication challenges in more timely and effective ways. GHO delivers engaging content, multi-device...
Sherlock Communications is an award-winning Brazilian and Latin American PR and digital marketing agency. Headquartered in São Paulo, the company also has bureaus in Mexico City, Bogota, Buenos Aires, Lima, Santiago, Panama City and San José.With a totally bi-lingual, multidisciplinary team, Sherlock...
Rooster is a cutting edge independent PR & digital communications agency connecting brands & businesses with their target audiences. We generate media endorsement & audience engagement to deliver a real commercial advantage for our clients...
Content creation and management agency at its core, both B2B and B2C communication expertise, mass media and social media professionals, graphics and production knowledgeable, event creators and coordinators. Corporate and Brand Communication, Crisis Management, Employer Branding, Personal Branding, Startup...
Maverick helps clients to build and increase the social capital that will give them the credibility and business edge over rivals who go for ad-hoc, short-term campaigns. Maverick is also focussed on making a difference for our clients. This means delivering results that can be linked to their business...
X2 is an award-winning creative engagement firm based in Hong Kong that was launched in 2011. We are the intersection of creative marketing solutions. For a variety of prestigious local and international clients, our key areas are creative strategy, experiential, o2o campaigns, content production, digital...
MARCO is an integrated marketing communication agency. Agency was established in 1994 with offices in the heart of Europe, Prague and Brno. Our business branding professionals give you marketing communications efficiency in CEE markets. MARCO works for such brands as FedEx, Jotun, E.ON, LeasePlan, Inoutic...
Established in 1992, Putz & Stingl is an owner managed full service digital marketing & communication agency based in Moedling near Vienna, Austria.Focusing on our three company divisions Live Communication & Event Management, Public Relations & Media as well as Digital Strategies, we facilitate marketing...
Thrive is the largest family-owned, female-run independent PR agency in Australia and New Zealand with five offices in major cities. We work with established businesses who are transforming and brands disrupting and growing.As a heavyweight agency, we combine the “best of both worlds” when it come to...
We partner with brands as trusted advisors in their marketing journey, combining strategy, creativity and technology to deliver meaningful, integrated campaigns. With regional reach and a local touch across APAC, we stay agile and collaborative, building lasting partnerships that drive real results.Our...
A fully integrated marketing communications company with immense capacity.
A fully integrated marketing and communications firm, SA&B Mega Resources has the resources to provide its elite clientele specialised, first-rate 360-degree communication and marketing solutions...
By way of authenticity, intellect, and creativity, SIX is guided by context rooted in the human condition a recognition of symbiotic influences that shape our character, values, aspirations, and ultimately our choices. With an affinity for cultivating raised awareness, we unite to complement and shape how...
OneWorld Communications is a boutique creative media and communications agency headquartered in San Francisco, with a sister office in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1993, the agency specializes in Truth Marketing a methodology that aligns brand messaging with authentic purpose and audience values. Their small...
A Solutions-Agnostic Marketing and Communications Agency Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
We're Falls & Co., a multifaceted public affairs and digital marketing agency. Our expansive range of services includes everything from PR to brand strategy, crisis management, and tech solutions. Our mission is simple but impactful: to get people to Listen, Care, and Act...
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...
SCG has been providing comprehensive advertising and public relations solutions since 1958. Over the years, we have collaborated with an extensive array of businesses, representing diverse industries and sizes...
SHERMAN has a proud track record in public affairs and dental PR, having spearheaded the marketing and PR for prominent oral and cosmetic surgery practices. Our clients in the dental sector trust us for our adeptness in conveying complex messages, our genuine understanding of the dental landscape, and our...
Media relations and earned coverage: Through strong media relations, PR agencies pitch stories, coordinate interviews, and place clients in relevant publications. Recent industry data shows that 63% of consumers trust news media information over advertising, reinforcing the value of PR-led media coverage.
Strategic communication and PR strategy: Developing a tailored PR strategy aligned with business goals to reach target audiences effectively. According to PR Week’s State of PR report, 75% of communicators say PR must directly align with business results.
Reputation and crisis management: A public relations firm prepares organizations for potential risks and leads response efforts during crises. According to industry research, businesses with a proactive crisis plan recover up to 50% faster than those without one.
Corporate communications and public affairs: Many agencies handle internal and external corporate communications, ensuring consistent messaging across employees, investors, and the public. They may also support public affairs, helping organizations navigate regulatory environments and communicate with government stakeholders.
Content and digital marketing integration: Modern PR services often overlap with digital marketing, content marketing, and influencer marketing. PR firms create press releases, thought leadership articles, and multimedia content that amplify visibility across digital channels. Digital and online media now account for 57.84% of PR spending, showing how communication strategies have shifted toward digital-first engagement.
Brand positioning and thought leadership: PR agencies help companies establish authority through thought leadership, strategic storytelling, and consistent messaging. This is especially important for emerging brands seeking to build brand recognition in competitive markets.
Client advisory and PR counseling: Providing ongoing PR counseling to guide leadership decisions. Agencies advise each client on communication strategy, market positioning, and stakeholder engagement.
How much do PR services typically cost?
The price of PR services varies widely depending on the scope, industry, and level of expertise required. Most entry-level and mid-sized businesses should expect to pay $5,000-$15,000 per month for meaningful results from a professional PR firm.
For ongoing support, agencies typically charge a monthly retainer.
Entry-level or boutique PR firm: $3,000-$5,000 per month
Mid-sized agencies: $8,000-$15,000 per month
Enterprise or global public relations companies: $15,000-$40,000+ per month
A 2025 pricing analysis shows that most retainers fall between $5,000 and $20,000 per month, with larger national or global campaigns exceeding that range.
Agencies charge hourly for advisory, PR counseling, and similar services with rates ranging from $100 to $300 per hour.
How do these firms handle crisis management situations?
They handle crisis management by preparing in advance, responding quickly, and guiding the recovery after the immediate issue is contained.
First, a PR firm assesses risk and builds a response plan before a crisis happens. That matters because 89% of business leaders say resilience is a strategic priority, which shows how seriously companies now treat crisis readiness, according to Deloitte.
When a crisis breaks, firms move fast to control the narrative by drafting a holding statement, advising executives, coordinating legal and leadership input, and managing media questions. The goal is to respond within the first day, because early action often shapes how the issue is perceived.
Top agencies also monitor digital channels in real time. At the start of 2024, there were 5.04 billion social media user accounts worldwide, and the global total grew by 266 million in 2023, which means crises can spread extremely fast across platforms.
After the immediate response, PR teams focus on trust recovery, handling follow-up messaging, stakeholder communication, and reputation rebuilding.
What timelines should I expect before seeing measurable results from PR efforts?
PR results typically take time to build, with most businesses seeing measurable impact within 3 to 6 months, and stronger, sustained results over 6 to 12 months.
Early outputs, such as media placements and initial media relations traction, can appear within the first 4 to 8 weeks. However, meaningful outcomes, such as improved brand recognition, a stronger reputation, and consistent coverage, require ongoing effort and a well-executed strategy.
According to the 2024 Global Comms Report by Cision, 68% of PR professionals say demonstrating long-term impact remains a top priority, reinforcing that PR is a cumulative investment rather than a short-term tactic.
In practice, organizations that commit to at least 6 months of consistent PR activity are far more likely to see measurable business value.
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