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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 18 projectsPRLab is a distinguished public relations firm renowned for its expertise in media relations, public communications, and brand reputation enhancement. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients commend their strategic creativity, responsiveness, and professionalism. Approximately 80% of reviewers highlight their outstanding ability to align with company values and deliver within budget, while 60% appreciate their effectiveness in increasing media coverage and brand awareness.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 8 projectsUproar by Moburst is a Public Relations firm specializing in media relations, corporate communications, and brand reputation management. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend their exceptional service levels, responsiveness, and strategic PR capabilities. Approximately 83% of reviewers highlight their ability to drive media coverage and enhance brand awareness, emphasizing their organized project management and ability to meet client needs effectively.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 9 projectsChannel V Media is a premier public relations firm specializing in Corporate Communications, Media Relations, and Publicity. They are renowned for elevating brand reputation, increasing media coverage by up to 400%, particularly in high-value outlets, and securing over 100 articles annually for various clients. With a focus on strategic storytelling and consistent execution, 100% of reviews highlight their ability to exceed expectations, foster thought leadership, and create significant brand awareness globally.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 310 projectsOtter Public Relations is a reputable PR agency specializing in media relations and brand reputation. Client reviews highlight their professionalism, efficiency, and the impactful media coverage they secure, with 100% positive feedback praising their project management and communication. Many clients (about 70%) commend their value for cost and alignment with company values, establishing them as a preferred partner for enhancing online visibility and credibility.
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Gilt Edge Soccer Marketing is a small Sports Marketing company established in 2008. Their team focuses on Sports Marketing and Public Relations.
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Launched in 2017, Forest Glen Communications is a PR firm. The company provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 20 projectsInterdependence is a Public Relations firm specializing in media relations, corporate communications, and brand reputation. They consistently deliver high-quality media placements and strategic communications across various industries. Approximately 95% of reviews highlight their professionalism and ability to exceed expectations, particularly in maintaining brand precision and securing media coverage. Clients commend their strategic creativity and responsiveness, making them a trusted partner in public communications.
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 39 projects5WPR is a prominent Public Relations firm specializing in media relations, brand reputation, and corporate communications. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with approximately 90% of clients praising their strategic insight, responsiveness, and professionalism. Many reviews highlight their effectiveness in securing media coverage and enhancing brand visibility and credibility, positioning them as a reliable PR partner.
$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 13 projectsDISRUPT PR is a Public Relations agency specializing in media relations, corporate communications, and brand reputation management. They consistently receive positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their professionalism, timely delivery, and effective communication. Clients highlight their expertise in securing media coverage and aligning with client values, resulting in significant brand visibility and engagement improvements.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Marketing Strategy company Molise PR provides Marketing Strategy and Branding. They were established in 2008.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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The San Jose Group is a video production agency. They are in Chicago, Illinois and have small team. They offer Video Production and Web Design.
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Small branding agency David James Group, is located in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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TimeZoneOne Inc is a graphic design agency headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. They specialize in Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy and were established in 1993.
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Fishman Public Relations, Inc. Is a PR company. Established in 1991, the company is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Their team focuses on Public Relations.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 5 projectsGateway Group is a Public Relations and Investor Relations firm that excels in managing brand reputation and media relations. The company has consistently received positive feedback, with clients praising their strategic communications expertise and responsive project management. Notably, 100% of reviewers highlighted their effective media and investor relations services, citing successful brand visibility and investor confidence enhancements.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 26 projects10 to 1 Public Relations is a PR agency specializing in media relations, corporate communications, and brand reputation management. Reviews consistently commend their thoroughness, speed, and flexibility, with over 90% noting timely delivery and effective communication. They are praised for their crisis communication strategies and media exposure skills, although innovation is encouraged. A notable 80% of clients recognized their role in achieving significant brand awareness and media coverage.
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Founded in 2003, Multi Latino Marketing Agency, Inc., a small Event Marketing company, is based in Chicago, Illinois. Their team offers Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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Savor-the food agency is a Marketing Strategy company. Located in Evanston, Illinois, their small team provides Marketing Strategy and Branding. The firm was launched in 2005.
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MIOD, LLC is an Evanston, Illinois-based Marketing Strategy company. They provide Marketing Strategy and Public Relations and were launched in 2010.
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Bigmouth Creative is an user experience company. They are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their team provides UX/UI Design and Graphic Design.
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The Fund Lab is a Marketing Strategy company based in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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MyWHY Agency, Inc. Is a branding firm. The Chicago, Illinois-based team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Schaumburg, IL
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Carson Stoga Communications is a PR firm. They were founded in 1999 and provide Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Evanston, IL
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L2TMedia is an Advertising company. The Evanston, Illinois-based team focuses on Advertising and Broadcast Video.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Midan Marketing is a Market Research company. Founded in 2004, the team provides Market Research and Advertising. The agency is based in Chicago, Illinois and.
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International Sports Management, Inc. Is a midsize Sports Marketing company. They focus on Sports Marketing and Public Relations and were launched in 1997.
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Yes& Lipman Hearne is a branding company. Located in Chicago, Illinois, their midsize team offers Branding and Public Relations. The company was founded in 1988.
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Founded in 1985, Marlin Connections is a branding company. The team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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Liberated Works Media, LLC is a public relations company. Established in 2024, the company is based in Chicago, Illinois. Their team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Arlington Heights, IL
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Industrial Network Solutions is an Arlington Heights, Illinois-based public relations company. The team provides Public Relations and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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LG-PR Public Relations is a public relations company. Based in Homer Glen, Illinois, the firm was launched in 2010. Their team offers Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Naperville, IL
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Established in 1978, Rhea + Kaiser is an Advertising company. In Naperville, Illinois, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Vis-a-vis Creative is a SEO company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Treacy Marketing Group is a SEO services firm. Their small team is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Established in 2006, ClearEdge Marketing is a SEO services firm. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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EM Search Consulting is a Chicago, Illinois-based SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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See all 1 projectsDCC is a high-touch, brand marketing and innovation agency serving clients across the U.S. and internationally in a wide range of industries. Our team provides an integrated marketing and
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Branding firm Media Made Great was established in 2008. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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HeLT Consulting + Services is a SEO agency. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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SEO services firm Amplified Results was founded in 2010. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Downers Grove, IL
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J. Murray & Associates is a SEO services firm. Their small team is based in Downers Grove, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Founded in 2013, Forward Marketing is a small web design company. Their services include Web Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Prosper Strategies is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2012, the team provides Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Advertising company Birk Creative is in Chicago, Illinois. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Park Ridge, IL
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Barton Marketing Group is a small Advertising company based in Park Ridge, Illinois. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9La Grange, IL
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Boomm Marketing & Communications is a branding agency. Their small team is headquartered in La Grange, Illinois. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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Global 360 Marketing Inc. Is an Event Marketing company. Based in Chicago, Illinois, their team provides Event Marketing and Advertising.
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Located in Des Plaines, Illinois, Gabi Ladowski — Design and Creative Services is a branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Graphic Design and were established in 2001.
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Founded in 2013, Relay Communications Group, LLC is an Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Public Relations.
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Fanning Communications, Inc. Is an Advertising company. Established in 2000, their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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Avila Creative, a branding firm, was launched in 2011. They offers Branding and Advertising.
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R2D Marketing Group is an Advertising company. Established in 2014, the company focuses on Advertising and Public Relations.
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Founded in 2003, Markitexture is a Sales Outsourcing company. The team focuses on Sales Outsourcing and Event Management and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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Orly Telisman Public Relations, Inc. Is a PR agency. The Chicago, Illinois-based agency was launched in 2011. Their team offers Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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Small Advertising company MACLYN, is in Naperville, Illinois and Des Moines, Iowa. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Pure Communications is a branding firm established in 2004. The firm provides Branding and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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CoFlex Marketing is a PR firm. They were founded in 2014 and focus on Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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Sabrina Wottreng Public Relations is a branding firm launched in 2016. Their team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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Brand Elevate Marketing Solutions is a small PR firm located in Boston, Massachusetts and Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Skokie, IL
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Choosing the right PR firm in Chicago can raise a lot of questions, from pricing to how local agencies work within the city’s media landscape. Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions businesses have when searching for a public relations partner in the Windy City.
PR agency rates in Chicago can vary widely depending on the firm’s size, specialty, and scope of work. On average, small to mid-sized agencies charge between $3,000–$10,000 per month. Some agencies also offer hourly or project-based pricing for campaigns, starting around $100 per hour, according to Clutch PR projects.
Yes! Chicago is known for its vibrant community of boutique PR agencies. Smaller firms often offer more personalized service and have local connections with specific industries or neighborhoods. They’re a great option for businesses looking for hands-on attention and a team that’s tightly embedded in the Chicago scene.
Start by outlining your PR goals: are you focused on media coverage, events, crisis management, or influencer outreach? Next, research Chicago PR firms that specialize in your industry or needs. Look for local case studies, client testimonials, and press wins. Schedule consultations with a few firms to assess their approach and cultural fit. It’s smart to ask about their relationships with Chicago media, experience with local campaigns, and success metrics.
Chicago PR agencies work across diverse sectors, including healthcare, finance, tech, hospitality, nonprofits, and consumer products. Some specialize in niche markets like food & beverage or real estate, while others offer broader full-service PR solutions. Whether you're a startup in Fulton Market or an established brand in River North, there’s a PR firm with relevant industry experience.
Working with a PR agency in Chicago means partnering with professionals who understand the city’s unique media landscape, cultural events, and business climate. Local firms often have direct relationships with Chicago journalists, influencers, and event organizers. All this gives you a better chance of earning targeted press coverage and community visibility.