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Top Public Relations Firms by PR Specialty (Updated for 2026 with '25 net fees)
Adult Beverages/Spirits |
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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O'Dwyer's has ranked above the top energy PR firms, including those in the renewables and solar energy sectors. Our rankings have tracked the growth of the PR industry for 57 years. O'Dwyer's recognizes that PR firms have distinctive financials with at least half of income is used for staff pay. Net fees are based on counseling and media contact services, not advertising or production expenses. Learn more about taking part in O'Dwyer's rankings.