The top Public Relations agencies in 2026 are Gashpar, Praytell, and Buck & Hound, selected from 9 agencies vetted by DesignRush on the basis of verified client reviews (4.5 avg. rating), project outcomes and industry expertise. Gashpar leads the ranking for Public Relations, followed by Praytell and Buck & Hound.
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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...
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Branding
Business Consulting
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Location
Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
7 Projects Listed
Gashpar Services
Branding
Business Consulting
Graphic Design
Package Design
Video Production
Public Relations
Logo Design
Digital Marketing
Digital Strategy
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Ekopolis Foundation
Hotel Manor
Hotel Diplomat
ERB Brewery
Banska Stiavnica Town
Maria Soltes Chocolaterie
Pteryx
Kammer Graf
Sulinka
Slovak Mining Museum
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
Gashpar Reviews & Testimonials
Aurélia Bachoríková Managing Director at Region Banska Stiavnica
5.0★
Nonprofit Review from Aurélia Bachoríková
We are very happy to work with such professional team as Gasphar offers. Whatever we needed we received in a perfect form we couldn´t even imagine. That´s a partner we can recommend to everybody who is looking for an briliant idea and suprising result in their best way.
Terézia Sopková Marketing at OOCR Region Banska Stiavnica
5.0★
Nonprofit Review from Terézia Sopková
Always ready to help, problem solving attitude, professional approach, creative ideas, very nice communication and fast reactions. We were very satisfied with our campaign on social media as well as printed materials. We highly recommend company Gashpar to work with.
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Praytell is a creative communications agency thats shaking things up. We believe social media, PR, and influencer marketing work best together. Rooted in strategic and creative thinking, we craft Creative That Earns whether its attention, sales, or a high five!...
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Public Relations
Social Media Marketing
Video Production
Creative Services
Reputation Management
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Praytell Services
Public Relations
Social Media Marketing
Video Production
Creative Services
Reputation Management
Digital Strategy
Branding
Graphic Design
Digital Marketing
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Under Armour
Clairol
Electrify America
Destination Canada
Air New Zealand
Fender
New Orleans & Company
Peet's Coffee
Goose Island
On the Rocks
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
Praytell Reviews & Testimonials
Brandon Breach Review from Google
5.0★
Brandon Breach's Review Sourced from Google
Olivia was fantastic to collaborate with on a project! Look forward to working with these guys again.
A R Review from Google
1.0★
A R's Review Sourced from Google
Horrible place. The owner is classless, disrespectful and tacky. Do not go to this agency. If I were to rate zero stars I would.
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Buck & Hound is a Dublin-based PR and creative communications agency known for bold ideas and strategic storytelling. We help brands stand out through impactful campaigns, media relations, and content that connects. From launches to long-term brand building, we deliver results with heart, hustle and flair...
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Public Relations
Reputation Management
Branding
Social Media Marketing
Event Marketing
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Buck & Hound Services
Public Relations
Reputation Management
Branding
Social Media Marketing
Event Marketing
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Bespoke Experiential Marketing agency based in Mexico. In Taste we are architects of extraordinary experiences. We believe that every interaction is an opportunity to make a connection, and we specialize in transforming those opportunities into unforgettable experiences...
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Advertising
Public Relations
Event Marketing
Digital Marketing
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Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Taste MKT Services
Advertising
Public Relations
Event Marketing
Digital Marketing
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EGC Group is the all-in performance marketing agency for brands that have outgrown good enough. We blend media, search, social, creative and Performance PR with deep vertical expertise to help ambitious brands get noticed, get chosen and turn interest into action...
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Digital Marketing
Public Relations
CRO
PPC
Media Buying
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Location
Melville, New York
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$145/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
EGC Group Services
Digital Marketing
Public Relations
CRO
PPC
Media Buying
Affiliate Marketing
eCommerce
Email Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Creative Services
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Brother
Canon
Emerging Vision
Catholic Health
WISP
WindowRama
Jake's 58 Casino
Jovia Financial Credit Union
Sterling Optical
KISS
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
EGC Group Reviews & Testimonials
Theresa Loguercio Review from Google
5.0★
Theresa Loguercio's Review Sourced from Google
We've had the joy of working with EGC for years, and it's been an amazing experience.They genuinely value our input and integrate it into their plans with enthusiasm and respect. The camaraderie we've built over the years has made working together not just professionally successful but personally gratifying.I highly recommend EGC. We're excited for many more years of awesome collaboration.
Kelly Carson Review from Google
5.0★
Kelly Carson's Review Sourced from Google
One of the standout aspects of working with EGC Group is their ability to provide innovative solutions. They are not afraid to think outside the box and push creative boundaries. This forward-thinking mentality keeps the projects fresh and engaging, making the final products stand out in a competitive market.EGC Group places a strong emphasis on client satisfaction. They are attentive to the needs and preferences of their partners, ensuring that the final deliverables align perfectly with the client’s vision and goals. Their dedication to customer service makes the entire collaboration process pleasant and rewarding.In summary, working with EGC Group as a production partner has been a highly positive experience. Their professionalism, collaborative spirit, quality of work, efficiency, innovation, and customer-centric approach make them a standout choice in the industry. I highly recommend EGC Group for any creative needs, as they are a reliable and talented partner committed to delivering exceptional results.
Mark Businski Review from Google
5.0★
Mark Businski's Review Sourced from Google
The team at EGC Group is a pleasure to work with. I work closely with Jessica and Angela and they are professional, responsive, and creative. They work very hard for their client's and always have their client's interest in mind to help move their business forward.
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We're a branding and marketing agency that loves to help destinations realize what's possible.
A branding, marketing, and consulting firm called Imagine creates distinctive, genuine destination brands. Every plan we create is truly unique to each engagement and is based on in-depth study and experience gained only through years of marketing...
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Graphic Design
Branding
Logo Design
Public Relations
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Location
Manassas, Virginia
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Imagine Services
Graphic Design
Branding
Logo Design
Public Relations
Design Services
Creative Services
Video Production
Digital Marketing
Advertising
Social Media Marketing
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Prince William County Office of Tourism
National Association for Biomedical Research
Rolls-Royce
Manassas City Public Schools
USA Rice Federation
Prince William Chamber of Commerce
Virginia Department of Health
Historic Manassas
City of Manassas Park
Realtor Association of Prince William
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
Imagine Reviews & Testimonials
Catherine Croft Review from Google
5.0★
Catherine Croft's Review Sourced from Google
Our firm, Farrell & Croft, P.C. has been with Imagine for many years. We have been extremely pleased with the dedication and responsiveness to our needs and appreciative of the marketing efforts that have been consistently productive. Imagine manages our press releases, our web page, our Linked In and our Facebook pages. Imagine was also instrumental in having our awards and 30 year celebration picked up and published in the Virginia State Bar magazine. I highly recommend Imagine for your marketing needs.
Dr. Sabrina B. Ricks Review from Google
5.0★
Dr. Sabrina B. Ricks's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Imagine was a true delight! The team did a wonderful job updating our OWL VFD website and making it more appealing for viewers. They captured the current trends with websites that scroll and offer connections to other sites. There was good communication and useful advice for improvements. I would work with Imagine again and greatly appreciate the hard work!
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Award-winning integrated marketing agency specialising in brand, PR, social and digital. We take all of that wisdom and we make it work for you, through concepts, creativity and brainwaves that challenge, engage and inspire...
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Digital Services
Graphic Design
Branding
Design Services
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Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$130/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Ilk Agency Services
Digital Services
Graphic Design
Branding
Design Services
Digital Strategy
Public Relations
Logo Design
Web Design
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
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BrewDog
Generation Logistics
Goodmans
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Ilk Agency Reviews & Testimonials
Jessica Milloy Review from Google
5.0★
Jessica Milloy's Review Sourced from Google
Ilk Agency was the absolute dream team! Throughout a long term marketing campaign, they were attentive each and every step of the way. Shauna was fantastic, so organised and clearly so experienced and knowledgeable in leading our campaign. Lauren, and Evie were so skilled and attentive in managing our social accounts and we so creative in all they produced for us. Working with Ilk Agency put us at ease and we were confident at the end we went with the best possible agency . They had gone above and beyond what we requested. Highly recommend!
Bethany Windsor Review from Google
5.0★
Bethany Windsor's Review Sourced from Google
Bringing alive the vision for a big campaign like Generation Logistics can’t have been easy, but ilk’s work has been outstanding. From initial naming and concept, to creative, website, social and PR, they’ve become a seamless extension of our team. After surpassing our KPIs, and bringing multiple high profile industry stakeholders along for the journey, we have every confidence that Year 2 and beyond will be just as big a success.
Jo Trotman Review from Google
5.0★
Jo Trotman's Review Sourced from Google
We have been working with ilk for over two years, and they have been a great team to collaborate with, friendly and supportive. We are really pleased with our increase in PR in both the consumer and trade magazines. A key highlight has been the My Windows and Me campaign where we used a minimal marketing budget, but with the PR content and the other key channels such as social and email marketing, helped created possible leads worth over £1.5 million generating great business for our installer network. We are excited to see how the partnership develops and our plans for 2024.
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Brandigo China is a marketing agency that offers a complete range of marketing services, headquartered in Shanghai, China. We help clients with all stages of their marketing challenges in China, with specialties in China B2B marketing...
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Digital Services
Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Public Relations
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Location
Shanghai, China
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
Brandigo China Services
Digital Services
Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Public Relations
Content Marketing
Media Buying
Graphic Design
PPC
SEO
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We help small businesses punch above their weight.
Voncor Communications is a marketing communications consultancy focused on helping small businesses connect with their customers to communicate the value of their products and services in an efficient yet dynamic manner. We develop websites, traditional print, radio or public relations as well as digital and...
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Branding
Graphic Design
Web Design
eCommerce Development
WordPress Website Design
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Location
Essex, Connecticut
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Voncor Communications, LLC Services
Branding
Graphic Design
Web Design
eCommerce Development
WordPress Website Design
Digital Marketing
Advertising
Digital Strategy
Public Relations
SEO
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Connecticut Roofcrafters
Marine Special Products Group
Brette Law, LLC
Palumbo's Automotive
Wren Laboratories
East Coast Interiors
Whitehawk Construction Services
Engineered Septic & Sewer
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Voncor Communications, LLC Reviews & Testimonials
Sandy Ervin Review from Google
5.0★
Sandy Ervin's Review Sourced from Google
My business, Super 9 Studios: Photography, Design, & Web Development has had the pleasure of working with EJ on several web development projects, and we highly recommend him! He is an excellent writer who can help a small business communicate its strengths in an organized and concise manner. He understands how to work with web developers and how we need to receive the content. If you are a small business owner and don't have a website, hire him today!
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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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