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Top Public Relations Firms by PR Specialty (Updated for 2026 with '25 net fees)
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Top Public Relations Firms by Location (Updated for 2026 with '25 net fees)
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O'Dwyer's ranking of top environmental PR firms and firms specializing in greentech PR shows the growth in these sectors. Since 1968, we have detailed the explosion of PR services and its prominence as a legitimate industry. It should be noted that O'Dwyer's rankings measure counseling and media contact services, not advertising or production expenses. Submit your PR firm to be ranked in 2026.