Top Financial Services PR Firms

A healthcare services company was opening new care facilities and wanted to optimize its brand image. 10 to 1 Public Relations created PR and brand management campaigns to engage with the local community through radio and print. 

"10 to 1 secured numerous opportunities for us to present our services through radio, print, and in-person interactions. Of the 10 stories we submitted to get coverage, eight were picked up. The partnership was highly successful." – VP of Operations, Healthcare Services Company

A retirement company partnered with Communications Strategy Group to gain support various public relations activities and inquiries from the media. CSG provided research, writing, and additional media training. 

“The CSG team was generally very responsive and worked with internal stakeholders to deliver what we needed in proper the timeframe.”— VP & Head of Marketing, Retirement Company

Yulu Public Relations was the primary communications specialist for a creative agency. Through collaborating during the strategic and discovery phase, Yulu Public Relations then pushed various media opportunities to help with the agency's brand awareness.  The results were amazing.

"Their media relations efforts for our campaigns resulted in more than 40 media hits in the first three months of engagement, securing media coverage in reputable outlets such as Fast Company, Mashable, The Drum, Business Insider, and Adweek."– Former Head of Strategic, Creative Agency

Milk & Honey PR provided PR and digital marketing services for a financial agency. They managed social media accounts, improving overall engagement, and also wrote press releases, case studies, and blog posts. Milk & Honey PR’s strategies increased engagement on social media platforms for the client, doubling LinkedIn followers and improving coverage of content.

“Their greatest quality is that they’re always pushing us. Milk & Honey PR is always putting new ideas on the table. Rather than us going to them, their team is moving us forward constantly. We’re quite happy to keep working with them because they keep delivering value.” – Marketing Director, Financial Agency

BlueChip Communication worked with an asset management company to assist them with their digital marketing needs. The company hired BlueChip Communication to run a marketing campaign for the sake of their global fund. The campaign resulted in numerous conversions and the funds raised exceeded the expectations of the company.

"They understood all aspects of the digital marketing program and sourced the right programs to pull it all together." - CEO, Asset Management Company

A trade association wanted to create a high profile, visible media presence for its executives. Pinkston Group helped create media placements, speaking engagements, op-ed drafting and helping the CEO publish a book.

"Pinkston placed for the CEO more than 130 op-eds in 2012, and more than 160 in 2013 – stunning results by any measure. For speaking engagements, Pinkston Group pitched and placed the CEO at about one conference per week, around the world for the years from 2012-14. Outstanding results." — Senior Director, Trade Association

Spreckley Partners was once hired by a software company in both their B2C and B2B operations. Spreckley Partners helped connect the company to their clients and customers in the industry with the help of their PR expertise. Over the years, Spreckley Partners has provided PR support with little to no delay in their deadlines.

"I've worked with a lot of PR agencies, and they've been really good at helping us out when we go over there. Anyone from our company can go over there and rest assured that they'll get a very nice briefing or accompaniment." - Director of Advocacy, Software Company

Martin Levy Public Relations handled the promotion cycle for a book on investment techniques in the technology sector. They conducted a full-cycle media campaign for the author and their book, involving guest articles on relevant blogs, digital media coverage, and placement in the Wall Street Journal.

"They really go out of their way to understand the project that they’re working on. They actually do the work as described, compared to other PR firms I’ve worked with." - Author, Technology Investment Book

Fractl worked with a software-as-a-service (SaaS) product company for link-building and to increase brand awareness. Fractl originally designed link-building campaigns in addition to web design services. Their ongoing relationship now entails Fractl providing lead generation and content services for the company. 

"It's difficult to find an agency that understands a specific product and can incorporate elements of our offering into the written content. Many of them contract out writers and produce material that is completely isolated from the actual product. Fractl is very good at blending them together." – Product Manager, Software Product Company

EMSI was hired to supply the CEO of an executive coaching company with PR services to promote the client's book. The firm landed articles or quotes with Entrepreneur, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and the American Management Association's magazine.

"Working with EMSI is like sitting down in your family room, with your closest colleagues, who care about mentoring you, and are committed to your success." - CEO, Executive Coaching Company

Media Frenzy Global assisted with 360 degree PR capabilities worked for a software development company. They connected the client to various speaking events and made a point of increasing their president's public image.

"Their publications significantly increase our web traffic thus far, which is fantastic." — Marketing Manager, Software Development Company

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

Veracity helped a fellow marketing/design agency with ideas to attract new clients and customers. The agency increased their presence in the media, formed a brand strategy, and created copy. Business has gone up slightly. The client prides Veracity on their attention to detail. 

"The coolest thing about Veracity is their innate ability to pinpoint thethings that make us a unique and newsworthy company, even though our industry is not necessarily that newsworthy."- Founder and CEO at Marketing/Design Agency

Sherlock Communications provided PR, branding, and social media services as part of a strategy to build brand recognition in a new market. The client was impressed by the team's willingness to go above and beyond.

“The team goes out of their way to help us, even if the tasks are last-minute or exceed the scope. They know our customer base and do not shy away from critical feedback.” –Brazil Marketing Manager, Financial Startup

One of Sensis’ clients is an energy company that wanted to connect with its community with a bilingual PR campaign. Sensis organized community events, worked with local media, and designed and produced all the advertising material.

“In many ways, I feel that we're their only client. I know that's kind of a cliché – the way that they have been able to sometimes just drop everything else, get what we needed done, and bring in any additional partners, if necessary. They've really done an outstanding job.” – Communications Manager, Energy Company

Digital Trails provided PR, SEO, and digital marketing strategy for a gadgets and gifts retailer. In efforts to increase the partner’s online presence, they conducted keyword research and added backlinks. Their efforts have increased organic traffic and the partner’s overall digital presence.

“They’re good at meeting deadlines and communicating.” – Founder & CEO, Gadgets & Gifts Retailer

A retail store geared toward children with developmental differences and their families contracted Cascade Communications to manage their PR approach as they prepared to open. The unique message and nature of the store required an equally unique PR strategy, which Cascade delivered successfully. Through several public media both traditional and digital, Cascade was able to tell the store's story and adjust their message as they continued to grow.

"My husband has worked with large, expensive PR firms and seen far less return on his investment. I was amazed by how much exposure Cascade Comm was able to give us for relatively little money." - Owner, Specialty Retail Store

twentysix worked with this insurance company to only present front-end designs for a direct-to-market product but was soon brought back to build the entire website. twentysix designed the website and is now using .NET developers in an efficient and agile manner.

"We were very impressed by the designs their team came up with, the people they brought to the table, and the way they translated ideas into actual designs." – Project Manager, Insurance Company

Bluetext was hired by a software company in need of a new website. Bluetext designed two interactive microsites for the client and provided front-end development services.

"Bluetext was very accommodating with our tight schedule and constant demands. They made sure we were delivering everything on time and they were very receptive to our back and forth as we got feedback from stakeholders." – Associate Creative Director, Software Company

BDCenter Digital provided SEO services, created blog content, and managed social media for a car rental company. They also managed influencer partnerships to reach a broader audience. Within a few months, traffic and booking requests  increased significantly. Years later, metrics continue to go up. BDCenter Digital created an effective strategy, were transparent and provided regular reports.

“Another thing that was very valuable is how quickly the agency solved all the issues.” – CEO, Car Rental Company

Zehnder Communications oversaw marketing strategies for a Chicago-based hotel. Zehnder Communications managed the hotel's social media campaigns and created its holiday card and website.

A medical software development company hired Sagefrog Marketing Group to help it become an industry thought leader. Sagefrog Marketing Group implemented a digital and traditional marketing campaign that increased its website traffic by 164% and leads by 603% within 5 months.

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

PANONY worked to increase the brand recognition of an IT services company in the Asian market. They focused on press placement, assisted with translation work, and generated content in Chinese and Korean. PANONY successfully acquired press placements with top-tier publications in China and Korea, as well as mainstream television interviews, increasing the client’s visibility in international markets.

“We have had many tier 1 media placements in China and Korea, including mainstream television interviews in Korea. I am not sure how we could have possibly done this without PANONY. Their work ethic is pretty relentless. Even in times when we felt like we weren’t doing anything newsworthy, they were able to keep getting us media placement.” – Chief of Staff & Business Development, IT Services Company

Finsquared, Inc. developed the messaging and branding around a financial planning company. They developed a website and facilitated introductions with key members of financial media. Their work multiplied the client's credibility and basis of reach in the financial industry.

"Since we started working together, they’ve also assisted in producing press releases, booking conferences, and idea generation supporting a variety of PR initiatives." — Founder & Wealth Strategist, Financial Planning Company

Agile Communications provided marketing strategy and PR solutions for a recruiting firm. The firm lacked the marketing expertise and needed help from Agile Communications. The results were met with positive feedback.

“Relationship management was very well done.” - Former Group Professional Services Director, Recruiting Firm

TopLine Comms managed full scale production of an explainer video to communicate a value proposition for a social network. They developed a script and created a storyboard as well as animations. The video received positive feedback from viewers and generated a sense of legitimacy for the platform.

"TopLine felt like an extension of my own company..."—CEO, Social Network

An IT services provider originally hired Alaniz to build their website, but they ended up overhauling their entire brand strategy. They created a new logo and built up an inbound marketing campaign for them.

"They understand my business process and my strengths, and build tools that really highlight us in the marketplace. They don’t take a lot of liberty and are a real partner to our creative team." - CEO, IT Services Provider

Copperwing Design provided branding services for a financial institution. The team defined the client's tone of voice and messaging. They produced collateral for print, digital, and social media use.

"They produce great solutions that perfectly match our needs. They’re also intensely focused on delivering good work." – VP of Marketing, Financial Institution

PR Fire provided content marketing for a Christmas-focused platform. The goal was to help build awareness for the platform. PR Fire managed to increase the platform’s traffic by up to 300%.

“Cost-effective and results orientated.” - Director, Christmas-Focused Platform 

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

National Strategies Public Relations provided PR and research services for a healthcare network. The network needed to gather information on healthcare services in the greater Tampa Bay area. National Strategies Public Relations was quick to provide relevant results.

“I was impressed with their open communication.” - Healthcare Executive, Healthcare Network

S&G Content Marketing provided a retail consulting firm with much-needed content marketing help. The firm wanted to stand out from the crowd, so S&G helped them create a variety of content, social media strategies, and outreach.

“S&G Content Marketing’s ability to understand my industry really made them stand out from the competition.” –  President, Retail Consulting Firm

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 

Digital glue partnered with a risk intelligence assessment consulting company to develop a new customer portal for a subscription service able to attract new customers and stand out and compete in a competitive market. 

“We’ve had excellent customer feedback on the platform. We didn’t want to spend a lot of money on shiny features that the customer didn’t need. Digital Glue struck the right balance so that the visual aesthetics didn’t dilute the main intelligence content.” – Commercial Director, Risk Intelligence Consulting Co. 
 

Pro Business Consulting provided PR services for a Hungarian law firm. Collaborating on an active publishing schedule, the team’s lead organized content marketing efforts and delivered branding materials. The efforts of Pro Business Consulting have directly led to new acquisitions for the client.

“The team lead continuously provided excellent marketing ideas and consistently generated new publication items. Their PR and marketing support has allowed us to focus on our core service offering.” – Name Partner, Law Firm

North Star Inbound supported SEO initiatives for a personal finance company. They recommended content improvements, identified sites for outreach, and conducted outreach to build links. Their targeted link building campaigns increased the client's ranking in search results.

"...their directness and transparent communication helped us improve our content." — VP of Marketing, Personal Finance Company

Pepper Group provided product marketing consulting to a FinTech company, cutting down the client's range of services to meet their customers' needs. They also built a corporate website, designing wireframes and conducting multiple feedback sessions. The client grew 20% year-over-year as a result.

"Pepper Group is skilled at finding a deeper level of understanding and context. That sets them apart." – CMO, FinTech Company

The Postcard Agency created a website for a real estate firm. They designed a site that was easy to navigate, had a lead capture tool, and utilized SEO best practices. The client was extremely happy with the site.

“They are brilliant about website development and SEO optimization. My web presence has dramatically improved in a very competitive environment.” – Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Firm
 

Neumann Paige worked with a trucking company to create web content, like posts and web pages. The client appreciated their cooperation and the quality of their service. 

"They did what they said they would." – President, Trucking 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

Rubik Communications provided PR services for a financial services company. The company not only wanted to improve their overall branding but also have experts work with their in-house team on messaging. The company has received positive feedback from investors.

“They always met deadlines and communication was smooth between both teams as their approach was very structured.” - Portfolio Manager, Financial Services Company

Sweet Spot PR provided PR solutions for an athletic apparel company. The goal of the project was to improve branding and link building initiatives. The project resulted in 189 high DA links to the company’s site.

“Yes, their project manager was very good at getting a complicated mission to seem easy.” - Head of SEO, Athletic Apparel Company

Red Fan Communications provided narrative and branding efforts for a political consulting firm. They created a press release and a number of content pieces for media and trade journals. The team prioritizes people and relationships in their work.

"Red Fan is obviously highly professional and competent but the most impressive thing to me is the way they prioritize people and relationships in their work." –Founder & Chief Strategist, Political Consulting Firm

Seologist was hired by a Mortgage Company to overhaul the Company's website and edited the search terms to organically generate leads. The Company saw an increasing number of calls and customers. Seologist's SEO work landed the Company's brand on the first page of Google through more and more search terms. 

"Their SEO work helped us attract new customers, new employees, and propelled our brand in the industry." - President and Co-Founder, Mortgage Company 

Meme Media designed and built a WordPress website, hosting it on Doteasy. They also created branded packaging design for a wine company's products. Their work matched the client's expectations and visitors praise the site. 

"Honestly, Meme Media is an exceptional team to work with." – Director, Wine Company

Direct Objective Consulting provided web development and digital marketing services for a project management firm. They also perform market research and lead generation efforts. The work satisfied the client and everything was of high quality.

"We were very pleased with Direct Objective Consulting’s results, approach, and strategy." – Founder, Project Management Firm

InboundJunction provided PR services for a fintech compliance company. The company worked on various projects alongside InboundJunction. The seed-funding announcement facilitated by InboundJunction ended up impressing many stakeholders.

“They... follow a paper success model, which I really admire.” - Chief Operating Officer, Fintech Compliance Company

LGND was hired by an Education Nonprofit to develop a digital data story to present the Nonprofit's research to their intended audience. The end product, presented through a social media campaign, was well received by external stakeholders and audiences.

"Their greatest strengths were their creativity that could be translated into actionable steps" - Director of Engagement, Education Nonprofit

Sir Isaac provided an energy company with a series of extensive marketing strategy campaigns that ranged from SEO, social media marketing, website design, brand imaging, and local event outreach, among other services. 

"The depth and breadth of their team allowed them to be an all-purpose agency to work with, versus a highly-focused shop where I would have needed a few different partners involved." - VP of Marketing, Energy Company