Top PR Firms in the United States
Public relations earns coverage you can't buy and credibility paid advertising can't replicate — but only when the firm has the right relationships and the right instincts for your moment. The American PR industry spans major media markets from New York and Los Angeles to Chicago and Austin, with firms specializing across B2B tech, consumer brands, healthcare, financial services, nonprofits, and crisis communications.
U.S.-based PR firms typically handle media relations, executive thought leadership, analyst relations, social and content amplification, and increasingly the AI-search and citation environment reshaping how brands get discovered. Clutch verifies client reviews and surfaces pricing data so you can compare firms by industry focus, team size, and measurable results. Explore the global top PR firms directory, browse PR firms in New York City for access to the nation's deepest media relationships, or see how PR strategy connects to content marketing agencies for integrated earned-and-owned programs.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 48 projectsIdea Grove is a public relations and communications firm specializing in enhancing brand reputation through strategic media relations, corporate communications, and public media coverage. Across reviews, clients consistently highlight Idea Grove's excellent project management, with 100% praising their timely delivery and dedication to client success. Additionally, around 70% of reviewers commend their unique content development and PR strategies for elevating brand awareness and thought leadership.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 11 projectsUproar by Moburst is a premier Public Relations firm specializing in Media Relations, Communications, and Corporate Communications. Across all reviews, 100% of clients highlight their responsiveness, strategic PR execution, and ability to deliver measurable outcomes, such as increased media coverage and brand awareness. Clients praise their professional service, with no notable areas for improvement mentioned.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 9 projectsChannel V Media is a Public Relations and Corporate Communications agency recognized for its expertise in media relations and brand reputation enhancement. Client feedback consistently highlights their strategic approach and deep understanding of diverse industries, achieving notable results such as a 400% increase in media coverage for one client. Approximately 90% of reviews emphasize their creativity, strategy, and ability to meet objectives, making them a highly recommended partner for PR and communications needs.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 311 projectsOtter Public Relations is a renowned publicity firm specializing in media relations and brand reputation enhancement. Reviewers consistently praise the company for its effective project management, timely delivery, and quality communications. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend Otter PR's ability to enhance media coverage and improve online visibility, with 30% specifically highlighting their strategic approach and professionalism in public communications.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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1Point21 Interactive is a SEO services firm. The San Diego, California-based firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 28 projectsInterdependence is a public relations firm specializing in media relations, corporate communications, and brand reputation management. The company receives predominantly positive feedback, with approximately 90% of reviews highlighting their adaptability, professionalism, and strategic media outreach. Clients frequently commend their ability to deliver timely media coverage and enhance brand visibility, although some suggest improvements in deepening relationships with higher-tier publications.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 48 projectsIdea Grove is a public relations and communications firm specializing in enhancing brand reputation through strategic media relations, corporate communications, and public media coverage. Across reviews, clients consistently highlight Idea Grove's excellent project management, with 100% praising their timely delivery and dedication to client success. Additionally, around 70% of reviewers commend their unique content development and PR strategies for elevating brand awareness and thought leadership.
$10,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 15 projectsDISRUPT PR is a Public Relations firm specializing in media relations, brand reputation, and corporate communications. The company is consistently praised for its strategic communication skills, with 100% of reviews highlighting their timely delivery and responsiveness. Clients commend their ability to enhance brand awareness and secure media placements, with significant increases in brand mentions and media coverage reported across projects.
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Launched in 2004, Kelly Moore's PR Collective is a Direct Marketing company. The team provides Direct Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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Media planning & buying agency The Harman Media & Marketing Group is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249York, PA
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Based in York, Pennsylvania and Cockeysville, Maryland, Doceo is a branding company. They offer Branding and Public Relations and were founded in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Founded in 1985, Marlin Connections is a branding company. The team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cincinnati, OH
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Creative Storm is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 6 projectsGateway Group is a Public Relations and Investor Relations firm known for its strong expertise in media relations, corporate communications, and brand reputation. The firm consistently receives positive feedback, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their strategic communication capabilities and responsiveness. Clients praise Gateway Group for enhancing investor engagement and brand visibility while demonstrating exceptional project management and a deep understanding of client needs.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 27 projects10 to 1 Public Relations is a Public Relations agency with expertise in media relations, brand reputation, and corporate communications. They are praised for their thoroughness, timeliness, and effective communication, with 100% of reviewers noting their positive impact on media coverage and brand awareness. Clients consistently commend their project management skills and flexibility, with no substantial areas for improvement noted.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cape Coral, FL
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Flo Digital Marketing LLC is an Email Marketing company. Their midsize team is located in Cape Coral, Florida. Their team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lehi, UT
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Gargle Dental Marketing is a SEO services firm. Established in 2018, the firm is based in Lehi, Utah. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMedford, NJ
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SEO services firm Esquire Digital provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. They were established in 2024.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Raytown, MO
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I Just Want A Site is a web design agency. The Raytown, Missouri-based agency was founded in 2010. Their team offers Web Design and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Cardinal Group Marketing is a SEO agency. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and are in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Revere, MA
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Business Fitness Consulting is a SEO company. Launched in 2012, the firm is in Revere, Massachusetts. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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24 Communications, an Advertising company, focuses on Advertising and Branding. The company is based in Birmingham, Alabama.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Arlington, VA
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Arlington Strategy is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 2012. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Advertising and is in Arlington, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lorena, TX
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AlliedOne Marketing is a Content Marketing company. They are based in Lorena, Texas and have small team. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerAlbany, NY
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DAGMAR TRIPPEN CONSULTING LLC is a Business Consulting company. They are located in Albany, New York. Their team focuses on Business Consulting and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Irving, TX
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Uptown Ghostwriters is a branding firm. In Irving, Texas, the firm offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNewport, RI
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Established in 2010, Mind The Gap Public Relations LLC is a small Newport, Rhode Island-based PR agency. Their services include Public Relations and Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerDenver, CO
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Talent Representation company LaFynk is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. They offer Talent Representation and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Beverly Hills, CA
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Public relations company Sundae Creative Agency was founded in 2017. Headquartered in Montréal, Canada and Toronto, Canada, the team focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lake Oswego, OR
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The Audienci Group, a small PR firm, is located in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Public relations firm Good Work Group is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 2010, the team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLaveen, AZ
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In Laveen, Arizona, AZ Media Maven, LLC is a PR agency. The team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Boynton Beach, FL
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CGLO Media, a Content Marketing company, focuses on Content Marketing and Public Relations. The agency is located in Boynton Beach, Florida.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Harrington Design Company, a media planning & buying company, provide Media Planning & Buying and Web Development. They were established in 2001.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Jayken Solutions, a video production company, was established in 2007. The firm specializes in Video Production and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Stillwater, MN
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Sumo Leap is a SEO company located in Stillwater, Minnesota. Founded in 2014, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Yucaipa, CA
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Wild Mouse Design is a Yucaipa, California-based SEO agency. Established in 2010, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rockwall, TX
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The Local PR Firm is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy, and the agency is in Rockwall, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greensboro, GA
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Launched in 2011, Greer Force Marketing, a small graphic design agency, is based in Greensboro, Georgia. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Launched in 2018, Inzana Media, a small web design company, is in Omaha, Nebraska. Their services include Web Design and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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GonnaHappen is a branding firm based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerAustin, TX
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Agave Design, a SEO company, was launched in 2002. The firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Detroit, MI
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Advertising company Grailstar was founded in 2025. The team focuses on Advertising and Generative AI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Public relations company Gutenberg focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy. They were founded in 2004.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerSan Jose, CA
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ConduitWorks LLC, a branding agency, was established in 2015. Located in San Jose, California, the team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Cheyenne, WY
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See all 1 projectsTamatos specializes in web design and development, particularly in creating and updating WordPress sites. Overall feedback from clients highlights their professional communication, effective project management, and the notable increase in website traffic and leads following project completion. Clients also appreciate their willingness to provide guidance on content updates.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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Founded in 2019, The Bionic Marketer (NoXLimits LLC) is a Direct Marketing company. The team specializes in Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Omaha, NE
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On-Q Marketing, a SEO company, provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. They were launched in 2010.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Park Forest, IL
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IDEALalter is a SEO services firm launched in 2015. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is located in Park Forest, Illinois.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Launched in 2009, Damo Advertising is a web design company. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Monroe, LA
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Upsize Economics & Marketing , a branding company, is in Monroe, Louisiana. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Council Bluffs, IA
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Sprout Marketing Solutions LLC is a branding company established in 2024. The small team focuses on Branding and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Worthington, OH
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Marketing Works is a midsize Worthington, Ohio-based public relations company. The team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSeattle, WA
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Established in 2016, Reisinger PR is a PR company. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerChicago, IL
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Flanigan Communications, Inc. Is a public relations agency. They were founded in 1997, and their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerChicago, IL
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Jerry Thomas Public Relations, a public relations firm, is located in Chicago, Illinois. The team offers Public Relations and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDearborn, MI
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BSHARAH PUBLIC RELATIONS is a public relations firm. The Dearborn, Michigan-based team specializes in Public Relations and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSaint Paul, MN
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Ampere Communications is a small PR company headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Their services include Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Petersburg, FL
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lewisville, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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37.3/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Ardmore, PA
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Brea, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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33.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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34.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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A U.S.-based PR firm manages the relationship between your organization and its key audiences — journalists, analysts, investors, policymakers, and the public. Most of these dedicated agencies offer services such as:
- Media relations (pitching stories and securing earned coverage)
- Executive thought leadership (placing bylines and speaking opportunities)
- Crisis communications (preparing for and responding to reputational threats)
- Analyst relations
Many American PR firms now extend into digital PR — earning backlinks through news coverage — and AI-search optimization, helping brands appear in AI-generated answers on tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity.
American PR firms offer direct relationships with U.S. reporters, editors, podcast hosts, and broadcast producers — relationships that take years to build and can't be replicated by an overseas agency. Beyond access, U.S.-based firms understand the nuances of domestic news cycles, regulatory sensitivities, and cultural tone. They know which publications your B2B buyers actually read versus which ones just look impressive on a coverage report.
According to Clutch pricing data, most U.S. PR firms charge a monthly retainer. Smaller boutique firms typically start in the $3,000 – $5,000 per month range. Mid-size firms with sector specialization generally run $6,000 – $15,000 per month.
On the other hand, larger or nationally recognized agencies often start at $15,000 – $25,000 per month and up, and project-based engagements are typically scoped at $10,000 – $50,000. While several factors affect costs, the average hourly rates for senior PR professionals range from $150 – $350 per hour.
Define what success looks like — trade press or consumer press, national or regional, earned media or analyst influence. After that, filter by industry specialization and review verified client feedback on Clutch to help streamline your search.
Then, request a media map showing which reporters the firm has active relationships with in your space, and ask how they measure impact beyond impressions — i.e., share of voice, message pull-through, and coverage that drives traffic or pipeline.
Be cautious of firms that guarantee specific placements — earned media is inherently unpredictable, and guarantees usually signal pay-to-play advertorial. Watch out for logo-heavy rosters in unrelated industries; media relationships are vertical-specific. If a firm defaults to AVE (advertising value equivalency) as its primary measurement, that's a sign its reporting culture lags. Also avoid firms with high account team turnover — ask who manages your account day to day and how long they've been with the firm.