O’Dwyer’s ranks PR firms based on net fee income which is defined as charges for PR counseling and time spent preparing and placing stories in media.
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Overall 2025 Ranking of PR Firms
Top Public Relations Firms by PR Specialty (Updated for 2026 with '25 net fees)
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Agriculture |
Auto./Transportation |
Beauty/Fashion |
Crisis Communications |
Education |
Energy |
Entertainment |
Environmental |
Financial |
Food & Bev |
Healthcare |
Home Furnishings |
Industrial |
Non-Profits |
Professional Svcs. |
Public Affairs |
Purpose/CSR |
Real Estate Finance & Dev. |
Restaurants |
Sports |
Technology |
Travel & Economic Dev.
Top Public Relations Firms by Location (Updated for 2026 with '25 net fees)
Atlanta | Chicago | Conn. | Boston | Florida | Hawaii | Los Angeles | Miami | Midwest | New York & New Jersey | Penn. | San Francisco | Southeast | Texas | Wash., DC | West
PR Firm Rankings by Year
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The PR firms ranked above have submitted documents, including the top page of the latest income tax return, in accordance with the standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. O'Dwyer's has been conducting its PR firm rankings for 57 years. Key areas are targeted such as the Southeastern U.S., including Georgia, Florida and the Virginia metro area. Rank your PR firm with O'Dwyer's.
