Top 30 PR Consultants in New York City

WebiMax was hired to repair a large company’s online reputation and to help with digital marketing strategy. The process is ongoing.

“I am impressed by their persistence and dedication to their clients.” – Marketing Executive, Public Company

A cloud security company contracted Bateman Group when they were still in the startup stage; unsure of how to tell their story to the public, they needed an agency with PR and storytelling skill as well as industry connections to get the word out. That firm now has over 250 employees, and still works with Bateman Group after 6 years. The main service provided was making connections between the firm and public outlets where they would be noticed, especially the press.

" They have strong relationships and great connections. Working with Bateman Group has been great. All of our launches have been well supported." - Chief Marketing Officer, Cloud Security Firm

Marketing Maven worked with a Los Angeles-based production company to elevate its social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Marketing Maven designed social media ads and shared relevant content to increase the production company's followers and engagement across all three social channels. After about 12 months, the production company had 17,000 followers on Facebook and its Instagram ads garnered 1.5 million impressions.

“Marketing Maven created our entire social media presence. They had nothing to start out with, and they built everything from scratch. We were really pleased with what they did for us.” – Managing Partner, Wedding Media 

5W Public Relations targeted earned media opportunities, influencer partnerships, and other outward-facing forums for a boutique kitchen appliance company. Their work contributed to dramatic company growth for the client over the years of their collaboration.

"They are always more than willing to meet with us, and consistently went above and beyond the scope of their contract to make sure that we are completely satisfied, which has been an unbelievable asset to us. They are truly a joy to work with." — Marketing & Events Specialist, Luxury Appliance Company

Phase 3 worked with a manufacturing group to expand its digital presence and consolidate its various regional branches into one optimized website. They performed the necessary competitive analysis and target audience research, built content, implemented SEO strategies, and made use of analytics to develop a platform for a strong online presence.

Column Five designed a full-service campaign to market an update for a popular web browser. They build a site and carried out SEM, email marketing, and social media marketing to drive awareness for the campaign. Their efforts brought positive impressions for the commonly ridiculed browser, which earn laud from the client. 

"One of the things that makes them so strong as an agency is the fact that they pride themselves on being client-led. They are an extension of your team. There is no ego and no attitude to the way that they work." – Creative Technologist, Web Browswer

Tribe Builder Media developed a PR, marketing, and launch strategy for a salon. The client had no experience in marketing, and needed Tribe Builder Media’s support. The company created the marketing plan for the client, reached out to the press, and met with the client’s staff to help them better understand branding. The client has seen an increase in sales and has received positive feedback about their social media.

“The first 90 days I was open, I ended up doing over $100,000 in sales. I couldn't have done the same numbers on my own without their strategy. We've now been open for over two years, and other salons talk about how good our social is.” — Owner, Salon
 

Mixtape Media LLC provided PR support for a consultancy firm. The firm’s yearly music festival needed help with getting its message sent clearly. Mixtape Media LLC’s work helped the firm find sponsors, attract a larger audience, and increase vendors.

“Maggie is communicative, making her easy to get in touch with.” - CEO, Consultancy Firm

Concrete Blonde Consulting performed market research for an e-commerce startup to identify publications and journalists relevant to its industry. Concrete Blonde Consulting evaluated topics and angles in order to locate the best matches for the startup. As a result of the partnership, the startup's relationships with journalists have improved and the number and quality of press mentions have increased. 

"Early on, the progress was slow, but as time went on the number began to build rapidly as our relationships with various journalists improved." – Founder & CEO, E-Commerce Startup 

SEO Image manages a search campaign for an automobile dealership. While site engagement started off a little rocky, leads and traffic eventually improved. The car dealership market is extremely competitive, but working with SEO Image has allowed them to be one of the top three in search results.

“I am happy to report that my investment has been positive so I will stick with SEO Image. They have always been very patient and courteous.” – President, Car Dealership

milk* provided web and print design updates for a public policy think tank. The client needed to migrate their Drupal site to WordPress, refresh its visuals, and reimagine their brand for print material. milk* provided front and backend development for the WordPress site, adding several features and adjusting visual assets. They also redesigned the client's brief and whitepaper format for their print publications.

"They have a team that’s probably on the average-to-small size for creative companies, but they had people in-house who could do everything, from coding and design of a robust WordPress site, to print collateral, branding, and event collateral." – Digital Media Director, Think Tank

The Byne Group worked on the design and content of a brochure for a historical society. The logo was modified and graphics were put together to create the brochure. The brochures now get passed out to visiting tourists. 

"They're a pleasure to work with: lovely people, and very professional. They were fantastic at deadlines and being responsive to us." – Executive Director, Historical Society

Reputation Rhino worked on online visibility for an interior design firm. They provided brand management services, making changes to a website to optimize its visibility online. The client was impressed with the outcome of the project.

“Reputation Rhino significantly improved our website layout and visibility overall.” – Principal Designer, Interior Design Firm

Appular provided branding services for a software company that develops an in-game mobile community application platform. Appular collected testimonials, gathered data, and wrote articles for the company. As a result of the partnership, the software company was featured in several major Southeast Asian publications and its brand awareness increased. 

"Appular was very gentle, corrected me, and gave me the proper advice." – General Manager, Software Company 

A charity organization was pivoting its focus and needed to rebrand. AJ Ross Creative Media achieved this rebrand through website changes, logo design and advertising through brochures. 

"Overall, it was an effective process...Their [AJ Ross Creative Media's] efforts have greatly improved our visibility within the community and among our peer organizations." — Chief Advancement Officer, Charity Organization

Elevate Communications provided PR support to increase visibility for a supplement company. They created a comprehensive plan, implemented targeted tactics, and reviewed strategies. The PR efforts have resulted in increased website traffic and sales. 

"They understand our message and have been very successful in getting our message out to the broader community." – Business Manager, Supplement Company 

Communication Strategy Group provided outsourced marketing and communications services for an IT services company. They refined pre-developed content and ran the client’s campaigns and podcast platform. The client saw in increase in the number of opened emails and clicks thanks to the work by Communication Strategy Group.

“Their team refines the content we develop and create. This includes campaigns to communicate messages to our new and existing clients. Communication Strategy Group always plans several weeks in advance and has content prepared long before it’s due.” – Chief Revenue Officer, IT Services Company

Gvate worked on a finance firm’s SEO strategy and produced animated videos for its website. Gvate helped the firm increase its search presence in Google, and the relationship is ongoing.

“Their communication skills are excellent, and they understand our company. We move very fast, so we need people who understand what we’re saying. We’ve dealt with companies that just didn’t get it and that’s been very frustrating for us.” – Sales Director, Finance Company

An entertainment company needed to hire a PR agency to manage its artists' exposure. The entertainment company builds relationships between U.S. and Asian musical artists. Gramophone Media drafts press releases for the company's artists and schedules interviews with online media channels. The client appreciates Gramophone Media's passion and dedication to cultural understanding.

"Their work is superb. The quality of the publications we're getting coverage in has surpassed our expectations. I’m very satisfied." — CEO, Entertainment Company

Tell Me Your Goal provided full-service digital marketing management for a vocational school in New York City. The client had limited technical staffing and needed a comprehensive internet campaign. Organic search rankings were particularly important for the client, so they selected Tell Me Your Goal based on their SEO experience. The client reports a ten-fold increase in ROI and has appreciated the professionalism evident in their partnership.

"They're a superb firm and I think almost any business could benefit from their services." - Co-Chairman, New York City Vocational School

919 Marketing provided PR and media coverage services to a bicycle brand. The team leveraged their industry connections to land several major news placements.

"Every time 919 Marketing landed a special press placement or news feature, we would get a lot of phone calls and a lot more leads. It’s definitely led to an increase in customers." — CMO, Bicycle Brand

9thWonder developed a law firm’s Kentico Software web platform, which they continued to maintain and update following launch. They also helped with blogs and newsletters. The client found that the platform, which replaced an outdated and inaccessible website, was user-friendly and easy to update, and also demonstrated the firm’s unique attributes.

“9thWonder not only developed our new website but made sure it showcased our uniqueness as a firm.” – Marketing Coordinator, Law Firm

SEO 5 Consulting provided SEO services for a web design company. Their work delivered tangible conversions and resulted in heightened visibility.                                        

“They got the job done on time.” – Manager, Web Design Company

CrowdMinders managed the PR and crowdfunding efforts of a clothing manufacturing company. They worked to encourage audience interest through Kickstarter. They successfully secured magazine positions, and their efforts led to increased web traffic for the client.

"They were very kind and always responsive to our inquiries." — Founder, Clothing Company

Goldin Solutions spearheaded PR initiatives for a navigation and geo-location startup. Their work led to millions of user downloads. They were willing to tackle additional tasks that weren't covered in the original SOW. Their client considers the project a great success.

"I appreciated how they took charge and took a huge load off our shoulders." — CEO, Transportation Data Startup

EMILY TAN Media Relations provided PR services for an EDM artist. The team was responsible for utilizing provided media assets to promote the artist.

"We gave her PR assets, including social links, graphics, and music samples, and she told us that she had several ideas brewing for early promotional initiatives." – Artist Manager, EDM Artist