The top Public Relations agencies in 2026 are BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe), Dentsu Creative, and FINN Partners, selected from 2,470 agencies vetted by DesignRush on the basis of verified client reviews (4.5 avg. rating), project outcomes and industry expertise. BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe) leads the ranking for Public Relations, followed by Dentsu Creative and FINN Partners.

#AgencyRatingMin projectHourlyLocation
1BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe) New Inquire$1/hrNew York City, New York
2Dentsu Creative New InquireInquireToronto, Canada
3FINN Partners New Inquire$150/hrCumming, Georgia
4Vector, Inc. New $1,000 - $10,000$149/hrMinato City, Japan
5Lumanity New InquireInquireMorristown, New Jersey
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Best Public Relations Companies

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  • Connecting brands with their audiences.

    Connecting brands with their audiences.

    BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe) is a global communications agency delivering integrated solutions for clients across various industries to connect and engage with their target audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • Creativity That Drives Meaningful Growth

    Creativity That Drives Meaningful Growth

    Dentsu Creative Toronto is a full-service creative agency that combines creativity, technology, media, and customer experience to help brands build meaningful connections and drive business growth. As part of the global Dentsu network, the agency delivers integrated marketing solutions across branding...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Forging the Future of Public Affairs.

    Forging the Future of Public Affairs.

    Founded in 2011, FINN Partners has rapidly evolved to become a global leader in public affairs. Merging a storied 60-year legacy with modern innovation, we've expanded to 18 offices worldwide. With accolades including Best New Agency and Best Mid-Sized Agency of the Year, we're dedicated to excellence in...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Cumming, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Making People Happy by Delivering Excellent Products, Services, Solutions to the World.

    Making People Happy by Delivering Excellent Products, Services, Solutions to the World.

    VECTOR Inc. is a leading global PR and communications powerhouse, renowned for its diverse, high-impact service offerings that span public relations, digital marketing, direct marketing, press release distribution, human resources, and venture investment...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
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    Location
    Minato City, Japan
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Incisive Thinking, Decisive Action

    Incisive Thinking, Decisive Action

    Lumanity applies incisive thinking and decisive action to cut through complex situations and deliver transformative outcomes to accelerate and optimize access to medical advances...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Morristown, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Expert Crisis Management: Protecting Your Reputation

    Expert Crisis Management: Protecting Your Reputation

    LAFRENCHCOM is a crisis management agency offering robust strategies to safeguard clients' reputations. With over a decade of experience in reputation management and public relations services, the agency anticipates crises, protects clients with tailored crisis communication advice, and restores reputation...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Paris, France
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Bringing Humanity to Every Pixel

    Bringing Humanity to Every Pixel

    Born in Chicago and with offices across the globe, Leo Burnett was built on a simple belief. That the most creative, most effective and most powerful work has people at its coretheir needs, wants, dreams and hopes. Its a belief that can be seen in action in everything we make...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Detroit, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve.

    Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve.

    Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead, act with certainty and earn the lasting...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Ideas That Shape Culture Globally

    Ideas That Shape Culture Globally

    M+C Saatchi Group is a global creative and communications agency known for combining strategic thinking, cultural insight, and bold creativity to help brands influence culture, drive demand, and achieve business growth. Operating across multiple regions worldwide, the agency delivers advertising, branding...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Public Relations
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Go All In.

    Go All In.

    Golin is a global public relations agency based in Chicago, offering integrated communications, digital marketing, and media relations to help brands thrive...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • A global brand experience agency

    A global brand experience agency

    VMLY&R is a global AdTech & brand experience agency that harnesses creativity, technology, and culture to create connected brands...

    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
  • Staffing Made Simple. Events Made Priceless.

    Staffing Made Simple. Events Made Priceless.

    Priceless One Management is an elite full service experiential events & staffing agency. We aim to be the one stop shop for all event needs by providing staffing, production & logistic services, along with event planning and management services nationwide...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Empowering Your Story, Elevating Communication

    Empowering Your Story, Elevating Communication

    Notified is a globally trusted technology company providing end-to-end communications solutions for public relations and investor relations professionals. From press release distribution to media monitoring and shareholder engagement, Notified equips clients with modern tools to control and amplify their...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Break through the noise.

    Break through the noise.

    Ketchum is a leading global communications consultancy based in New York, specializing in public relations, marketing, and corporate communications to help brands stand out...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Reputation Management
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • Scientific, so we understand the complexity. Creative, so we make it simple.

    Scientific, so we understand the complexity. Creative, so we make it simple.

    We have a proven pedigree in health, with industry titans in every facet of healthcare. This eliminates guesswork and fuels our passion for total, life-changing solutions. At the heart of health, were uniquely poised to predict whats next and respond to the markets demand for smarter and faster answers...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Morrisville, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Famously Effective, Culture-Driving Creativity

    Famously Effective, Culture-Driving Creativity

    Grey ranks among the world's top advertising and marketing organizations, serving one-fifth of the FORTUNE 500, in 86 countries. Under the banner of "Grey Famously Effective Since 1917," we continue to break new ground in brand experience across every platform. Our award-winning work resonates in popular...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Public Relations
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Truth in data. Proof in performance.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Advertising
    • eCommerce
    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Columbia, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Engaging always.

    Engaging always.

    Weber Shandwick is a global public relations firm based in New York, providing integrated marketing, digital strategy, and media relations to create meaningful brand engagements...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • Where Communication Transforms

    Where Communication Transforms

    Havas Group thrives as a global communication titan, boasting 700 agencies across 100 nations and engaging 20,000 professionals. Specializing in public affairs, creativity, media, and innovation, our unique, silo-free model promotes integrated collaboration, always prioritizing our clients' vision...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Business Consulting
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The worlds first media agency. Unlocking real human understanding to connect people and brands...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Strategic Communications Fueled by Innovation

    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.”...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Global Reach, Local Impact

    Global Reach, Local Impact

    The global nature of our business allows us to support you, wherever and whenever you need us...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Tech-Infused Stories for Better Outcomes.

    Tech-Infused Stories for Better Outcomes.

    With a focus on innovation and creativity, MERGE World is a dynamic PR agency that blends storytelling with technology to craft impactful narratives. Its multidisciplinary team of experts leverages strategic insights and cutting-edge tools to deliver compelling campaigns that resonate with audiences. At MERGE...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Creating Transformational Ideas.

    Creating Transformational Ideas.

    VCCP is a global integrated communications agency based in London, providing creative, digital, and strategic solutions to drive brand transformation and growth...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Advertising
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • Your PR & Marketing Hub

    Your PR & Marketing Hub

    USA Marketing Hub delivers guaranteed PR placements on Forbes, Bloomberg, and CNBC. At USA Marketing Hub, we guarantee your brand appears on Forbes, Business Insider, NY Times, Bloomberg, and CNBCor you don't pay. Our seasoned journalists craft compelling stories that secure placements on the world's biggest...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $450/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • WE SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY

    WE SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY

    Allison+Partners is a new kind of global communications agency. With 27 offices and more than 300 employees worldwide, we’re large enough to handle complex assignments, yet small enough to be nimble in our approach. With one global P+L, we are able to put the best people on our clients’ business...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Sharing science with the world

    Sharing science with the world

    Science is our language, creativity, our passion. Experience an illuminating approach to medical communications powered by our science-first ethos and drive for innovation...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Helping you accomplish your mission

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Transforming Ideas into Impact. Leading Marketing for a Digital Era.

    Transforming Ideas into Impact. Leading Marketing for a Digital Era.

    PMS Group is a renowned marketing agency specializing in end-to-end solutions, offering expertise across emerging trends and channels for over two decades...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Digital Done Right

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • A new generation of PR agencies

    A new generation of PR agencies

    GlobalCom PR Network collaborates with top-tier automotive PR agencies worldwide, offering tailored communication services for the automotive sector. Our successes include campaigns for iconic brands, leaving indelible impressions on both B2B and B2C audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Market Research
    • Show more
    Location
    Garching, Germany
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Merging Data with Creativity

    Merging Data with Creativity

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

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Quality is our Responsibility

    Quality is our Responsibility

    Infolks, which is one of the finest and fastest-growing Annotation company in India, providing the best quality output at the lowest rate in the global market and we are certified with ISO 27001:2013, ISO 9001:2015 and we follow EU GDPR standards. We've more than 5 years of experience in Image, video, text...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • AI Development
    • IT Services
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Mannarkkad, India
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Adfactors PR, founded in 1997, is India's largest PR firm and youngest firm among its peers.A multi-specialist, full-service firm, we serve over 300 retained clients across 40 cities in India. The clients include some of the largest corporations, conglomerates, financial institutions and governments, as...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Show more
    Location
    Mumbai, India
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Delhi-Based Mobile App Dev Firm

    Delhi-Based Mobile App Dev Firm

    We speed up the most crucial objectives for our clients while enhancing their performance over time...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    Location
    Delhi, India
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • BREAKING THE ORDINARY SINCE 1993.

    BREAKING THE ORDINARY SINCE 1993.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Montreal, Canada
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your Trusted Partner for Affordable and Impactful Advertising in Chennai.

    Your Trusted Partner for Affordable and Impactful Advertising in Chennai.

    Kannan Advertising is Chennai’s leading newspaper advertising agency, offering cost-effective and innovative ad solutions across print, radio, and digital platforms to help businesses connect with their target audience...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Direct Marketing
    • Market Research
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Chennai, India
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Global Vox Populi is Asia’s top 5 market research, analytics and consulting firm that helps clients large, small and start-up clients get the information they need to make business decisions or track their competitive environment.Global Vox Populi is headquartered in Mumbai, India with local footprints in...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Mumbai, India
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
  • Together, we strive to establish new standards in leadership.

    Together, we strive to establish new standards in leadership.

    Ruder Finn, a global leader in communications and creativity, has been at the forefront of redefining public affairs for over 75 years. Our clients, dedicated to fostering positive change, align with our team of innovative thinkers in shaping the future...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • We are a technology-driven scientific communications & localization company.

    We are a technology-driven scientific communications & localization company.

    We offer a suite of services with cutting-edge AI & learning products for the global academia...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Steer Your Brand's Journey with Excellence.

    Steer Your Brand's Journey with Excellence.

    At Oliver Schrott Kommunikation, we're more than an agency; we're pioneers in the automotive PR landscape. As the realms of PR and marketing transform, we remain at the forefront, powered by our rich legacy of 30 years and collaboration with over 25 automotive giants...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    Location
    Cologne, Germany
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Talkability Specialists Since 2000

    Talkability Specialists Since 2000

    Frank drives brands to the forefront of conversations.With four offices spanning London, Manchester, Glasgow and Sydney, coupled with insight-driven campaigns that ignite reactions and make an impact, Frank applies great ideas across any platform whether it's digital or offline for unparalleled success...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Web Development & Digital Marketing Company in India

    Web Development & Digital Marketing Company in India

    Shakya Technology is a leading web development & Digital marketing service provider company based in Dubai and India. We offer web development and Digital Marketing services globally that mark your business locally and raise your business. We are fully devoted towards challenging working strategies to grow...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Delhi, India
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
  • PR Agency of the Year. Earned media, digital marketing, and GEO that move business.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • The Most Trusted Public Relations Agency

    The Most Trusted Public Relations Agency

    We deliver strategic PR, digital marketing, social media, branding, and reputation management solutions that help organisations build credibility, engage stakeholders, and achieve measurable business outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Gurgaon, India
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Relentless Evolution

    Relentless Evolution

    We assist our clients in identifying opportunities and setting them up for success...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Integrated Communications, Amplified Results

    Integrated Communications, Amplified Results

    DKC is a full-service public relations and marketing firm providing integrated solutions for media relations, digital marketing, and events...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Big Data Analytics
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We lead brands to their next through purpose, innovation and experience.

    We lead brands to their next through purpose, innovation and experience.

    Colle McVoys purpose-driven approach challenges clients to make a difference in the world through meaningful work. Focused on integrated capabilities across all of marketing, we use our experience-driven creative process to create impactful brand experiences that influence consumers buying decisions...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We build whole brands for modern consumers.

    We build whole brands for modern consumers.

    Barkley, an AdTech company and a nominee for the 2022 AdWeek Agency of the Year, is a full-service, independent creative idea business that aids in the development of entire brands and their greatest potential. With the firm conviction that all brands, including ours, can be a force for good in the world, we...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Show more
    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $152/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

4 Frequently Asked Questions About PR Firms

What services do PR firms offer?

They offer the following services:

  • 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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