The top Public Relations agencies in 2026 are Orangefiery, RH Strategic, and True Fit Marketing,
selected from 6 agencies vetted by DesignRush on the basis of verified
client reviews (4.5 avg. rating), project outcomes and industry expertise.
Orangefiery leads the ranking for Public Relations, followed by RH Strategic and True Fit Marketing.
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Orangefiery is a dynamic branding and PR agency delivering top-tier strategic communications and consulting services. Focused on intellectual rigor and actionable insights, the agency blends strategy and creativity to drive meaningful change for its clients. Valuing both idea generation and meticulous project...
Top Services:
Public Relations
Business Consulting
Reputation Management
Branding
WordPress Website Design
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$300/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Orangefiery Services
Public Relations
Business Consulting
Reputation Management
Branding
WordPress Website Design
Creative Services
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
SEO
Market Research
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With a unique combination of market-leading knowledge and groundbreaking storytelling, RH Strategic (Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications) is your partner for turning innovative visions into reality...
Top Services:
Public Relations
Business Consulting
Branding
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
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Location
Seattle, Washington
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
RH Strategic Services
Public Relations
Business Consulting
Branding
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
CYBER.org
Plushcare
Orca Security
MVP Healthcare
GCI
Edifecs
Intel
Dreambox Learning
University of Arizona
Life Science Washington
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
RH Strategic Reviews & Testimonials
Ryan McQuaid
Review from Google
5.0★
Ryan McQuaid's Review Sourced from Google
RH Strategic was our PR firm for several years and was critical to our strategy. I couldn't be more grateful for their assistance to help build over a $100M revenue consumer business. Thank you!
Gabriela Condrea
Review from Google
5.0★
Gabriela Condrea's Review Sourced from Google
Sharing our students' incredible stories is crucial to connecting with more people with mobility challenges who could benefit from our TangoStride Program. The team at RH Strategic took an interest in our mission and generously offered to spread the word pro bono. They pitched our story to just the right people, and landed us two local media stories with major news channels Q13 Fox and KING 5! Not only were they instrumental in our outreach to the Greater Seattle community, but they were extremely knowledgeable about the media process and their guidance was invaluable. Thank you, RH Strategic for helping us help people "Dance to Walk" with TangoStride!
Sierra Hansen
Review from Google
5.0★
Sierra Hansen's Review Sourced from Google
I've worked with many PR firms in Seattle and RH Strategic is at the top of my list. Their team is competent, creative, efficient and responsive. They are lead by John Raffetto who is unflappable, solution-oriented and always accessible. Highly recommended!
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True Fit Marketing® is a full-service marketing firm that includes an in-house team of professionals with marketing expertise in strategy, content development, implementation, and evaluation. Our goal is to capture your stories and create awareness for your organization...
Top Services:
Web Design
Web Development
Video Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
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Location
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
True Fit Marketing Services
Web Design
Web Development
Video Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
Branding
Graphic Design
Event Marketing
Advertising
Public Relations
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CNX Resources
Chemstream
Penn Highlands Healthcare
FerroWorks
Women's Energy Network
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
True Fit Marketing Reviews & Testimonials
Andrew Cader
Review from Google
5.0★
Andrew Cader's Review Sourced from Google
Our non-profit worked with True Fit Marketing worked with True Fit Marketing to update and rebrand one of our event websites. Their team was attentive, creative, and really went the extra mile to present and implement ideas we hadn't even considered. We are grateful to the True Fit Marketing team, their vision, and execution; and we look forward to working with them as we continue to grow this event to other locations.
Melissa Migliaro
Review from Google
5.0★
Melissa Migliaro's Review Sourced from Google
I've been working with True Fit Marketing for a few years and couldn't be happier. Recently, they suggested a fresh website update might be a good idea. We got to creating the new website and even a NEW logo color. Their team is so talented at what they do, so we just trusted them throughout the process. We couldn't be happier with the final product. Highly recommend!!!
Megan Meyer
Review from Google
5.0★
Megan Meyer's Review Sourced from Google
My business is called Oasis Senior Advisors in the Pittsburgh area and I really like working with Arlea and the team at True Fit. They are very responsive with emails and are constantly looking to get more visibility with my Facebook page. They are very good with helping me with Facebook posts and are always looking for ways to post videos of me out and about in the community. We have monthly or every other month meetings to review statistics of google searches and how we've performed online as well as talk about what's coming in the future that they can help with. A very strong group and look forward to continuing to work with them.
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Outreach Strategists is an award-winning strategic communications and marketing agency specializing in digital marketing, community outreach, and public affairs for education, workforce development, transportation, infrastructure, and healthcare clients across Texas and the United States...
Top Services:
Advertising
Digital Marketing
Public Relations
Video Production
Creative Services
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Location
Houston, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Outreach Strategists, LLC Services
Advertising
Digital Marketing
Public Relations
Video Production
Creative Services
Branding
Market Research
Web Design
Media Buying
Event Marketing
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
AARP
BlueCross BlueShield
AustinISD
Community Health Choice
Harmony Public Schools
Kelsey Seybold Clinic
Gulf Coast Workforce Board
Uber
Wisk
UMC El Paso
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
Outreach Strategists, LLC Reviews & Testimonials
Alfred Cooks
Review from Google
5.0★
Alfred Cooks's Review Sourced from Google
Untill I met Outreach, I never knew how much I love doing what I Love to do. These guys are a welcomed blessings,🥰
Mike Nguyen
Review from Google
5.0★
Mike Nguyen's Review Sourced from Google
I feel like they are the best "hub" to go to when it comes to connecting to people, non-profits, for-profits, public officials, all communities, I really can just sit here and list things off my head for a long time. It really is amazing how rooted they are in the city of Houston and beyond. Strongly recommend for you or your organization to reach out to Outreach Strategists. It still amazes me how creative they can be when it comes to almost anything. I know that sounds so broad, but that is how knowledgeable the people are here. If you need to connect to people or the public, they will get you connected.
Beverly Gor
Review from Google
5.0★
Beverly Gor's Review Sourced from Google
The Outreach Strategists provided excellent graphic, social media and website support for our recent virtual health conference. Their work was done in a timely manner and with total professionalism. I would recommend them highly for technical support for events like ours.
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Where do you want your brand to take you? vitalink is a small band of marketers who dare to go big...and help you soar. We make sure your brand and messaging are just right, then combine new tools with the tried and true to deliver results. We work with universities, government agencies, non-profits, member...
Top Services:
Branding
Advertising
Web Design
Public Relations
Digital Marketing
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Location
Raleigh , North Carolina
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
vitalink Services
Branding
Advertising
Web Design
Public Relations
Digital Marketing
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Williams Whittle has thrived for over 50 years in the greater Washington, D.C. area as a full-service independent advertising agency, working with nonprofit and forward thinking companies dedicated to making a positive impact...
Top Services:
Logo Design
Branding
Graphic Design
Advertising
Social Media Marketing
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Location
Alexandria, Virginia
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Williams Whittle Services
Logo Design
Branding
Graphic Design
Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Market Research
Public Relations
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
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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