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Last updated: April 1, 2021

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Top 100 Public Relations Agencies

Best Public Relations Agencies - April 2021

Rank

Company Name

Year
Founded

Revenue

Fulltime
Employees

Active
Clients

Client
Retention
Rate

Pricing

Major Clients

Other Core
Services

Needs Analysis

Needs Analysis

Creativity

Creativity

Implementation

Implementation

Reporting

Reporting

Overall Performance

Overall Performance

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Change in Rank
Leaders
1
CapWest Strategies, LLC Houston, Texas
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Hector Carre
713-426-4300
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1996
Under $250,000
56
100+
91
M
ARAMARK, Community Education Partners, DCI Group, Icon Brands Company, K9's4Cops, Latino Business Roundtable, ProCore Labs, Various political campaigns

Public Relations,
Crisis Communications,
Web / Digital PR,
Multi-Cultural Engagement

100
100
100
100
100
100%
NC
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CapWest Strategies, LLC CapWest Strategies, LLC
Talk to a Representative: 713-426-4300
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For CapWest Strategies, LLC
  • Major Clients:
    ARAMARK, Community Education Partners, DCI...
  • Year Founded:
    1996
  • Fulltime Employees:
    56
  • Active Clients:
    100+
  • Revenue:
    Under $250,000
  • Client Retention Rate:
    91
  • Pricing:
    M
  • Website:
    www.capweststrategies.com
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Anonymous
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Anonymous

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2
Dasko Communications Group, Inc. Encinitas, California
0 Reviews Write A Review
Elyse Dasko
760-633-4811
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1990
$250,000 - $1 million
36
300+
94
M
Allergan Inc., Novalar Pharmaceutical, Biomatrica, Toronto Hydro green energy, Motorola, Rogers Cantel, Connect Springboard Program, Ben & Jerry's

Public Relations,
Healthcare,
Green Technology,
Technology

100
99
100
100
100
99.8%
NC
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Dasko Communications Group, Inc. Dasko Communications Group, Inc.
Talk to a Representative: 760-633-4811
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Dasko Communications Grou...
  • Major Clients:
    Allergan Inc., Novalar Pharmaceutical, Bio...
  • Year Founded:
    1990
  • Fulltime Employees:
    36
  • Active Clients:
    300+
  • Revenue:
    $250,000 - $1 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    94
  • Pricing:
    M
  • Website:
    daskocommunications.com
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3
MWW Group New Jersey, United States
0 Reviews Write A Review
Michael W. Kempner
201-507-9500
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1995
$250,000 - $1 million
80
150+
91
H
Reckitt Benckiser, Hillshire, jetBlue, walgreens, verizon foundation, Samsung

Public Relations,
Marketing Communications,
Web / Digital PR,
Technology

99
100
100
99
100
99.6%
NC
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MWW Group MWW Group
Talk to a Representative: 201-507-9500
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For MWW Group
  • Major Clients:
    Reckitt Benckiser, Hillshire, jetBlue, wal...
  • Year Founded:
    1995
  • Fulltime Employees:
    80
  • Active Clients:
    150+
  • Revenue:
    $250,000 - $1 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    91
  • Pricing:
    Unknown
  • Website:
    www.mww.com
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Strong Performers
4
Ruder Finn New York, New York
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+1 212-593-6400
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2012
$250,000 - $1 million
15+
20+
83
L
Confidential

Public Relations

98
100
100
99
100
99.4%
NC
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Ruder Finn
Talk to a Representative: +1 212-593-6400
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Ruder Finn
  • Major Clients:
    Confidential
  • Year Founded:
    2012
  • Fulltime Employees:
    15+
  • Active Clients:
    20+
  • Revenue:
    $250,000 - $1 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    83
  • Pricing:
    L
  • Website:
    www.ruderfinn.com
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5
Edelman New York, New York
5 Reviews Write A Review
Daniel J. Edelman
212-768-0550
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1952
Above $10 million
4000
10000+
97
M
Berliner Pilsner, Microsoft, PayPal, American Heart Association, Hewlett Packard

Brand Integration,
CEO / Executive Positioning,
Crisis Communications,
Web / Digital PR

99
98
100
98
100
99%
NC
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Edelman Edelman
Talk to a Representative: 212-768-0550
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Edelman
  • Major Clients:
    Berliner Pilsner, Microsoft, PayPal, Ameri...
  • Year Founded:
    1952
  • Fulltime Employees:
    4000
  • Active Clients:
    10000+
  • Revenue:
    Above $10 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    97
  • Pricing:
    M
  • Website:
    www.edelman.com
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Positive 80.0% 4 Reviews
Great place to work and get work done
Twenty Osix
Positive
Hire The Yard! Incredibly talented people
Chris James
Negative 20.0% 1 Reviews
Completed 97% of Survey & on last answered pa...
Peter Collins

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6
Firefly Publicity Red Wing, Minnesota
1 Review Write A Review
Kim Emery
651-388-7896
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2007
$250,000 - $1 million
27
54
93
L
Soc Clay, Fising Tackle Retailer, fishingclub.com, Red Wing Shoe Company

Sports,
Lifestyle,
Beauty and Fashion,
Agriculture

100
99
97
98
99
98.6%
NC
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Firefly Publicity Firefly Publicity
Talk to a Representative: 651-388-7896
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Firefly Publicity
  • Major Clients:
    Soc Clay, Fising Tackle Retailer, fishingc...
  • Year Founded:
    2007
  • Fulltime Employees:
    27
  • Active Clients:
    54
  • Revenue:
    $250,000 - $1 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    93
  • Pricing:
    L
  • Website:
    www.fireflypublicity.com
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Contenders
7
Arment Dietrich Public Relations Chicago, Illinois
0 Reviews Write A Review
Gini Dietrich
312-787-7249
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2003
$1 million - $3 million
18
45
94
L
Confidential

Media Relations,
Public Relations,
Alternative Energy

97
99
98
100
98
98.4%
NC
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Arment Dietrich Public Relations Arment Dietrich Public Relations
Talk to a Representative: 312-787-7249
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Arment Dietrich Public Re...
  • Major Clients:
    Confidential
  • Year Founded:
    2003
  • Fulltime Employees:
    18
  • Active Clients:
    45
  • Revenue:
    $1 million - $3 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    94
  • Pricing:
    L
  • Website:
    www.armentdietrich.com
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8
Germinder & Associates, Inc. New York, New York
0 Reviews Write A Review
Lea-Ann Germinder
212-367-2170
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2000
$250,000 - $1 million
70
120+
89
L
Confidential

Public Relations,
CSR / Corporate Conscience,
Non-Profit

100
97
100
96
97
98%
NC
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Germinder & Associates, Inc. Germinder & Associates, Inc.
Talk to a Representative: 212-367-2170
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Germinder & Associates, I...
  • Major Clients:
    Confidential
  • Year Founded:
    2000
  • Fulltime Employees:
    70
  • Active Clients:
    120+
  • Revenue:
    $250,000 - $1 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    89
  • Pricing:
    L
  • Website:
    www.germinder.com
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9
Hart Associates Inc. Maumee, Ohio
0 Reviews Write A Review
Mike Hart
419-893-9600
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1965
$1 million - $3 million
50
500+
97
M
Paramount Health Care

Brand Integration,
Crisis Communications,
Web / Digital PR,
Public Relations

96
99
98
99
97
97.8%
NC
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Hart Associates Inc. Hart Associates Inc.
Talk to a Representative: 419-893-9600
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Hart Associates Inc.
  • Major Clients:
    Paramount Health Care
  • Year Founded:
    1965
  • Fulltime Employees:
    50
  • Active Clients:
    500+
  • Revenue:
    $1 million - $3 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    97
  • Pricing:
    M
  • Website:
    www.hartinc.com
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10
Olson Communications, Inc. Scottsdale, Arizona
0 Reviews Write A Review
Michelle A. Olson
480-368-7999
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2001
$250,000 - $1 million
30
15+
85
L
Camelot Homes, Castle Arch, Centex Homes, DC Ranch, DMB Realty Network

Crisis Communications,
Media Relations,
Public Relations,
Marketing Communications

95
98
97
99
98
97.4%
NC
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Olson Communications, Inc. Olson Communications, Inc.
Talk to a Representative: 480-368-7999
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Olson Communications, Inc...
  • Major Clients:
    Camelot Homes, Castle Arch, Centex Homes,...
  • Year Founded:
    2001
  • Fulltime Employees:
    30
  • Active Clients:
    15+
  • Revenue:
    $250,000 - $1 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    85
  • Pricing:
    Unknown
  • Website:
    www.olsoncomm.com
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11
DoubleDimond Public Relations LLC Houston, Texas
0 Reviews Write A Review
Margot Dimond
713-426-4111
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2007
Under $250,000
2 - 9
28
91
M
Confidential

Media Relations,
Marketing Communications,
Crisis Communications,
Public Relations

96
98
97
99
95
97%
NC
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DoubleDimond Public Relations LLC DoubleDimond Public Relations LLC
Talk to a Representative: 713-426-4111
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For DoubleDimond Public Relat...
  • Major Clients:
    Confidential
  • Year Founded:
    2007
  • Fulltime Employees:
    2 - 9
  • Active Clients:
    28
  • Revenue:
    Under $250,000
  • Client Retention Rate:
    91
  • Pricing:
    M
  • Website:
    www.doubledimondpr.com
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12
Payton Communications, LLC Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
0 Reviews Write A Review
Beverly M. Payton
215-357-5075
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2012
$250,000 - $1 million
25
45
95
H
Parks & Forests Foundation, NDPA, TE Connectivity, Drowning Prevention Foundation

Public Relations,
Media Relations

98
97
96
95
97
96.6%
NC
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Payton Communications, LLC Payton Communications, LLC
Talk to a Representative: 215-357-5075
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Payton Communications, LL...
  • Major Clients:
    Parks & Forests Foundation, NDPA, TE Conne...
  • Year Founded:
    2012
  • Fulltime Employees:
    25
  • Active Clients:
    45
  • Revenue:
    $250,000 - $1 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    95
  • Pricing:
    Unknown
  • Website:
    www.paytonpr.com
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13
Carr Marketing Communications Buffalo, New York
0 Reviews Write A Review

+1 716-831-1500
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2015
$3 million - $5 million
15+
20+
80
M
Confidential

Public Relations,
Brand Integration

96
97
96
97
95
96.2%
NC
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Carr Marketing Communications
Talk to a Representative: +1 716-831-1500
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Carr Marketing Communicat...
  • Major Clients:
    Confidential
  • Year Founded:
    2015
  • Fulltime Employees:
    15+
  • Active Clients:
    20+
  • Revenue:
    $3 million - $5 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    80
  • Pricing:
    M
  • Website:
    carrmarketing.com
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14
Racepoint Global Boston, Massachusetts
0 Reviews Write A Review
Ani Jigarjian
617-624-3200
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2003
$250,000 - $1 million
200
20+
98
M
AT&T, ARM, Avery Dennison, Glidden, Kaiser Permanente

Enterprise PR,
Marketing Communications,
Web / Digital PR,
Reputation Management

95
98
96
95
96
96%
NC
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Racepoint Global Racepoint Global
Talk to a Representative: 617-624-3200
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Racepoint Global
  • Major Clients:
    AT&T, ARM, Avery Dennison, Glidden, Kaiser...
  • Year Founded:
    2003
  • Fulltime Employees:
    200
  • Active Clients:
    20+
  • Revenue:
    $250,000 - $1 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    98
  • Pricing:
    M
  • Website:
    www.racepointglobal.com
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15
Gagen MacDonald, LLC Chicago, Illinois
0 Reviews Write A Review
Maril Gagen MacDonald
312-673-7320
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2010
$1 million - $3 million
20
74
96
M
Johnson & Johnson, HYATT, Deloitte, Exelon, Pfizer

Public Relations,
Media Relations

95
97
95
95
96
95.6%
NC
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Gagen MacDonald, LLC Gagen MacDonald, LLC
Talk to a Representative: 312-673-7320
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Gagen MacDonald, LLC
  • Major Clients:
    Johnson & Johnson, HYATT, Deloitte, Exelon...
  • Year Founded:
    2010
  • Fulltime Employees:
    20
  • Active Clients:
    74
  • Revenue:
    $1 million - $3 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    96
  • Pricing:
    Unknown
  • Website:
    www.gagenmacdonald.com
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16
Konnect Agency Los Angeles, California
1 Review Write A Review
Sabina Gault
213-988-8344
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2009
$5 million - $10 million
40
60+
91
M
Dave & Buster's, Lyft, Fatburger, KRAVE Jerky, Nautica

Media Relations,
Social Media,
Public Relations,
Crisis Communications

96
95
94
96
96
95.4%
NC
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Konnect Agency Konnect Agency
Talk to a Representative: 213-988-8344
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Konnect Agency
  • Major Clients:
    Dave & Buster's, Lyft, Fatburger, KRAVE Je...
  • Year Founded:
    2009
  • Fulltime Employees:
    40
  • Active Clients:
    60+
  • Revenue:
    $5 million - $10 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    91
  • Pricing:
    M
  • Website:
    www.konnectagency.com
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Anonymous

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17
Bruce Clay Inc. Moorpark, California
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Bruce Clay
805-517-1900
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1996
Above $10 million
40
200
90
M
Caesars Enterprises, Target Stores, Victoria's Secret, Rosetta Stone, Cirque Lodge

Reputation Management

96
94
96
93
96
95%
NC
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Bruce Clay Inc. Bruce Clay Inc.
Talk to a Representative: 805-517-1900
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Bruce Clay Inc.
  • Major Clients:
    Caesars Enterprises, Target Stores, Victor...
  • Year Founded:
    1996
  • Fulltime Employees:
    40
  • Active Clients:
    200
  • Revenue:
    Above $10 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    90
  • Pricing:
    M
  • Website:
    www.bruceclay.com
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Positive 80.0% 8 Reviews
Our agency has throughly enjoyed the training...
Brad Wood
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Extremely knowledgeable person. I'm actually...
Jason Valasek
Negative 20.0% 2 Reviews
Bruce Clay was a pioneer in SEO, before me ev...
Israeli Rothman

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18
Headwall Marketing Sacramento, California
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Casey Hartwell
415-730-5073
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2013
$1 million - $3 million
15
28+
93
L
Confidential

Brand Integration,
Marketing Communications,
Media Relations,
Public Relations

93
95
93
96
96
94.6%
NC
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Headwall Marketing Headwall Marketing
Talk to a Representative: 415-730-5073
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Headwall Marketing
  • Major Clients:
    Confidential
  • Year Founded:
    2013
  • Fulltime Employees:
    15
  • Active Clients:
    28+
  • Revenue:
    $1 million - $3 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    93
  • Pricing:
    Unknown
  • Website:
    www.headwallmarketing.com
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19
Spectrum Science Communications, Inc Washington, United States
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John J. Seng
202-955-0044
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1998
$250,000 - $1 million
20
64
92
M
Avanir, Medicare Diabetes, Onlife Health, Sorin Group, Zeltia

Media Relations,
Public Relations,
Web / Digital PR,
Government and Public Sector

94
95
93
96
93
94.2%
NC
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Spectrum Science Communications, Inc Spectrum Science Communications, Inc
Talk to a Representative: 202-955-0044
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Spectrum Science Communic...
  • Major Clients:
    Avanir, Medicare Diabetes, Onlife Health,...
  • Year Founded:
    1998
  • Fulltime Employees:
    20
  • Active Clients:
    64
  • Revenue:
    $250,000 - $1 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    92
  • Pricing:
    Unknown
  • Website:
    www.spectrumscience.com
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Dur Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Duree Ross
954-723-9350
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1999
$250,000 - $1 million
10
36+
100
M
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, BRIO Tuscan Grille, Can't Stomach Cancer: A Foundation of Debbie's Dream, Chocolate 4 Charity, Elegant Hotels Group, Feeding South Florida, Havana's Cuban Cuisine, Miami Science Museum

Non-Profit,
Lifestyle,
Entertainment,
Travel and Hospitality

94
95
92
95
94
94%
NC
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Dur Dur
Talk to a Representative: 954-723-9350
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Dur
  • Major Clients:
    Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, BRAVO! C...
  • Year Founded:
    1999
  • Fulltime Employees:
    10
  • Active Clients:
    36+
  • Revenue:
    Unknown
  • Client Retention Rate:
    100
  • Pricing:
    M
  • Website:
    www.dureeandcompany.com
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21
Janice McCafferty PR Chicago, Illinois
0 Reviews Write A Review
Nick Brennan
855-585-9034
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2004
$1 million - $3 million
30
54
99
L
eDivv.com, Digital Color Group Inc., Rite Aid Corporation, Wright Entertainment Group, Dominion Enterprises

Celebrity PR,
Marketing Communications,
Media Relations,
Public Relations

95
92
95
94
93
93.8%
NC
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Janice McCafferty PR Janice McCafferty PR
Talk to a Representative: 855-585-9034
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Janice McCafferty PR
  • Major Clients:
    eDivv.com, Digital Color Group Inc., Rite...
  • Year Founded:
    2004
  • Fulltime Employees:
    30
  • Active Clients:
    54
  • Revenue:
    $1 million - $3 million
  • Client Retention Rate:
    99
  • Pricing:
    L
  • Website:
    janicemccaffertypr.com
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22
SQM Public Relations LLC North Bethesda, Maryland
0 Reviews Write A Review
Sabrina McGowan
240-401-2092
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2013
$250,000 - $1 million
58
10+
92
L
Aldridge LLP, National Lime Association, Strategic Design Studio, Barkley Kalpak Agency